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Nelson Ready To Bust Pharma Deal: 'They Need 60 Votes, Don't They?'
Commented Dec 06, 2009 at 15:42:43 in Politics
“My sentiments exactly!”
Nelson Ready To Bust Pharma Deal: 'They Need 60 Votes, Don't They?'
Commented Dec 06, 2009 at 15:41:13 in Politics
“Us seniors are not going to give up our government run health plan: Medicare. And I doubt that the vets will want to give up their government run plan: the VA.
Those who don't support government health care plans must own stock in these insurance d.e.a.th companies. There is no other way to understand why they would support the misery that these companies inflict on their members.”
Those who don't support government health care plans must own stock in these insurance d.e.a.th companies. There is no other way to understand why they would support the misery that these companies inflict on their members.”
Nelson Ready To Bust Pharma Deal: 'They Need 60 Votes, Don't They?'
Commented Dec 06, 2009 at 15:37:47 in Politics
“Thank you Senator Nelson! As a senior, that is one reason why I refuse to sign up for Medicare Part D. The requirement is that I buy insurance with a private insurer to get my drug coverage. So, I have to pay them each month to get drugs that I may or may not need. No way will I be part of that sleazy deal to prop up these insurance companies and big pharma.
Stick with it Senator Nelson. It's not just seniors who are behind you on this!”
Stick with it Senator Nelson. It's not just seniors who are behind you on this!”
Clinton, Gates Walk Back Obama's "Locked In" Afghan Withdrawal
Commented Dec 06, 2009 at 12:39:46 in Politics
“If they don't leave, then I guess Obama will have no problem with being a one-term president.”
NWRICK replied on Dec 06, 2009 at 12:47:07
“I keep waiting for someone who says that to give me a name of a viable candidate.
Nobody can yet, can you?”
Nobody can yet, can you?”
smit9187 replied on Dec 06, 2009 at 12:42:50
“Actually, he doesn't have a problem with that, that's why he'll try to do the right thing!”
austin4 replied on Dec 06, 2009 at 12:42:11
“He will be a 2 term President, considering the total mess he is trying to clean up, from the Bush regime.”
Geithner Hits Goldman Sachs: It Would Have Failed Without Government Help
Commented Dec 05, 2009 at 15:05:01 in Business
“Geithner is Goldman Sachs and made sure they survived while other companies went down. He gave them the money without regulation while destroying other financial institutions and allowing Goldman Sachs to buy them for pennies on the dollar
He must think we are complete idiots to buy his PR BS now.”
He must think we are complete idiots to buy his PR BS now.”
Christina Romer, White House Economics Adviser, Dodges Questions About Windfall Profits Tax On "Morning Meeting" (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 19:40:20 in Politics
“Completely agree. He is better than anyone else out there on the criminal elements of Wall St. He definitely deserves Matthews' spot.”
Vitter, Coburn Public Option Bluff Called By Democrats (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 19:21:45 in Politics
“Vitter said t he public option would force insurers to drop coverage. Doesn't he read the news? Aetna dropped 600,000 in the news today to maintain their profits. They don't need a public option to allow them to continue what they're already doing. We need to get rid of ALL private insurers to whom health care insurance is all about profit and not about care. Then, give the American people what many other countries have; single payer.”
Vitter, Coburn Public Option Bluff Called By Democrats (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 19:14:40 in Politics
“And these Republicans really didn't think the Democrats would call their bluff? LOVE IT!!! Now these Repubs have to vote for their own amendment or appear even more foolish than they look now. Public Option anyone? Don't know much about it but ideally it would the robust public option that this country needs.”
Emucrat replied on Dec 04, 2009 at 19:20:25
“Haha I love it too. :-)”
Student To Obama: Legalize Drugs To Help Economy (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 16:14:12 in Politics
“I would be so proud of him if he were my son. Smart kid!”
Student To Obama: Legalize Drugs To Help Economy (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 16:13:29 in Politics
“So you would stop taxing tobacco?”
Durbin: The Trigger Proposal Has Not Been Abandoned
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 14:54:27 in Politics
“No public option. No Democratic vote from this family. And, a trigger does not count.
They can cave to the conservatives all they want but their base will be gone if they allow the conservatives to get away with this.”
They can cave to the conservatives all they want but their base will be gone if they allow the conservatives to get away with this.”
biabouman41 replied on Dec 04, 2009 at 17:17:05
“totally agree. The Dems will destroy their base and the Republicans know it.”
mcartri replied on Dec 04, 2009 at 15:12:14
“Neither this President or Congress is going to support Main Street. Their pockets are stuffed with the legalized bribes known as campaign contributions. The best hope is to elect an Independent as POTUS in 2012. In June, 1992, Ross Perot led in the polls, ahead of both major parties. He was the wrong messenger, though. The system needed to be shaken to its core. You may ask what a President with no members of his party in Congress can do...PLENTY. Consider the impact one U.S. Senator can make. A President has great powers with their bully pulpit & ability to make executive decisions(Think war, as Congress no longer acts). We now have the Executive & The Hill all under one party control. What do we have but stale mate, with the status quo winning because the Senate has the anti-democratic self-created 60-vote rule. Rep. Alan Grayson has suggested lowering it to 55. That's a good start. Who could be a new & different Perot? The time is ripe for a populist Independent to run.”
Milex replied on Dec 04, 2009 at 15:09:26
“I'm with you on that one. Although I will never be able to vote for a Republican, I will certainly do what I can to get rid of the dead weight in 2010 and 2012. However, I really don't blame Obama. I don't blame him because contrary to public opinion, Barack Obama DOES NOT run this country. Barack Obama is a figurehead. So, that's why we haven't heard anything from him on the public option. He can't do anything. The Congress and Senate tell HIM what to do - not the other way around. The government doesn't care any more about him than they do us. I think our president would be better served if he were just a plain old diplomat. He certainly is diplomatic - with very little backbone - and before you get upset, I voted for him and am speaking as an African American. Just think about it for a second. I know Obama is highly disrespected in this country. So much so, that some of it HAS to be illegal. Don't you think? But at any rate, Obama runs NOTHING. Give the man a break. He's like us - trying to make it through.”
Sarah Palin 2012 Run Pushed For On Book Tour
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 13:33:56 in Politics
“As a Democrat, I say .. from their lips to God's ears!”
armadillo replied on Dec 04, 2009 at 13:38:43
“ditto. Won't it be fun to watch that train wreck?”
Aetna Forcing 600,000-Plus To Lose Coverage In Effort To Raise Profits
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 13:24:50 in Business
“If you ever have a claim they will throw you off the rolls. In other words, you are paying for absolutely nothing.”
Aetna Forcing 600,000-Plus To Lose Coverage In Effort To Raise Profits
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 13:23:41 in Business
“Exactly! Which is why the words "for profit" should have no part in health care.”
Aetna Forcing 600,000-Plus To Lose Coverage In Effort To Raise Profits
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 13:22:02 in Business
“Trust me, minorities do not get preference over others for government assistance with food stamps, etc. Illegal. It is based on need and nothing else, so let's get that out of the way.”
Aetna Forcing 600,000-Plus To Lose Coverage In Effort To Raise Profits
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 13:18:23 in Business
“Actually they cheer, hear, hear. But I agree anyway.”
Aetna Forcing 600,000-Plus To Lose Coverage In Effort To Raise Profits
Commented Dec 04, 2009 at 13:16:39 in Business
“To those conservative Democratic Senators, tell me again why we need to preserve the private sector in health care? If they had their way, they would only insure the healthy and drop them as soon as they got sick. Although, come to think of it, isn't that what they do now?
This story is why we need single payer..”
This story is why we need single payer..”
Tea Party Movie Premieres With Congressional GOP In Attendance (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 03, 2009 at 18:49:46 in Politics
“That is one of the funniest trailers I've seen! Haven't laughed so hard in a long time. It was so over the top it was rolling-on-the-floor hilarious. Have to thank them for that.
It just dawned on me. Do they expect people to pay to see it if they don't present it as the comedy it is?”
It just dawned on me. Do they expect people to pay to see it if they don't present it as the comedy it is?”
West Point Cadet To Chris Matthews: We Are Not The Enemy
Commented Dec 03, 2009 at 18:30:47 in Politics
“Why do you assume that there are not liberals in the armed forces? There are many, including many of my relatives. My father, also a liberal, was active for most of his life. The military is not a left/right issue. These young people of all political stripes join the military for various reasons but when it comes to putting their lives on the line, they are there.
Now if you want to look at those who verbalize support of the military but whose actions only cause them harm, look no further than the past administration. How many died for this unnecessary war in Iraq? How many will never lead normal lives because of it? They were sent without adequate armor or equipment. You call that supporting the military? Those chicken-hawks such as Bush and Cheney who led us there should be behind bars.”
Now if you want to look at those who verbalize support of the military but whose actions only cause them harm, look no further than the past administration. How many died for this unnecessary war in Iraq? How many will never lead normal lives because of it? They were sent without adequate armor or equipment. You call that supporting the military? Those chicken-hawks such as Bush and Cheney who led us there should be behind bars.”
West Point Cadet To Chris Matthews: We Are Not The Enemy
Commented Dec 03, 2009 at 18:22:35 in Politics
“Me also. I don't go near those "news" shows any more. They like the sound of their own voice more than reporting what actually is news.”
The Richest Counties In America (PHOTOS)
Commented Dec 03, 2009 at 16:41:40 in Business
“I live in Marin County too and although I'm not wealthy by any means, I love this area. Truly beautiful.
The sad thing is that there is a national minimum wage which does nothing to help those who work here in retail, etc.
Most salaries are higher though as the cost of living for housing is through the roof. Even with the housing market crash, it is difficult to purchase a home in this area for anything under $500,000. That said, my children were raised here and this is where I'm staying.”
The sad thing is that there is a national minimum wage which does nothing to help those who work here in retail, etc.
Most salaries are higher though as the cost of living for housing is through the roof. Even with the housing market crash, it is difficult to purchase a home in this area for anything under $500,000. That said, my children were raised here and this is where I'm staying.”
Comcast, NBC Deal: Comcast To Buy Controlling Stake In NBC Universal For $13.75 Billion
Commented Dec 03, 2009 at 10:24:58 in Media
“Isn't there something called an antitrust law or am I mistaken? Consolidating all this power in one company is dangerous.”
Comcast, NBC Deal: Comcast To Buy Controlling Stake In NBC Universal For $13.75 Billion
Commented Dec 03, 2009 at 10:23:45 in Media
“This is the last thing we need. Comcast, the company wiith the worst customer service I have had from ANY company in my life certainly doesn't need more power to abuse customers.”
Unemployment Up In Almost Half Of U.S. Metro Areas
Commented Dec 02, 2009 at 18:03:34 in Business
“The sad thing is that wars create jobs.”
dieselis replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 20:40:07
“You mean World Wars they also send deficit spending off the charts.”
Wendy Rosner replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 19:00:44
“yeah it creates jobs for slaves imported to iraq for kbr, etc. the war profiteering corporations rake in huge profits from that slave labor, but nothing trickles down to the wage slaves in the usa because manufacturing here isn't what drives the war machine like it did in past wars.”
bluevase replied on Dec 02, 2009 at 18:18:02
“So where are the jobs? We've been at war in Iraq for years now.”
In Reversal, Insurance Plan Will Cover Boy's Prosthetic Arm
Commented Dec 02, 2009 at 17:49:13 in Impact
“So this is a one time exception. How many more out there going without their prosthesis because of these insurance companies, a blight on humanity?”
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