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A Moment of Truth with Bill Moyers, Marcy Kaptur, and Simon Johnson
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 14:39:04 in Business
“Because the fact is that Geithner will do NOTHING to challenge the status quo that has created this disaster. No meaningful attempt to change any of the cancerous rot that pervades the Wall Street controlled system of corruption and greed will succeed while Geithner is positioned to deflect that change, and every indication I have seen in the last 9 months suggest that that is JOB ONE for Treasury.”
sonofsamphm1c replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 16:24:06
“In point of fact, Geithner has a plethora of reforms in front of Congress. He makes vigorous defenses of them.
A HuffPo article made fun of him for using cuss words when he chewed out regulators who were opposing Obama's reforms.
Let's try it again.
Fact-based, not mythology and make believe.
Give one factual reason to Obama why he should fire his most effective cabinet member.
I'll refresh you on some of the HuffPo's, either actually in articles written by alleged professionals or in the comments, highly reasoned attacks on Geithner:
1. He has beady eyes.
2. He looks like a Vulcan.
3. He looks like an elf.
4. The blue tile in his bathroom is outdated and hard on the eyes.
5. He can't sell his house
6. His house went down in value.
7. He cussed out regulators who are opposing financial reform.
8. He worked for Goldman Sachs.
9. He's owned by the BuildYourBurgers. Tinfoil-hat time.
10. He had lunches with Wall Street bankers. LMAO.
11. He has phoned Wall Street bankers this year. LMAO.
12. While looking for a home in Washington DC, Geithner and his family stayed at a friend' house. LMAO.
I don't think Obama thinks much of that sort of stupidity.”
A HuffPo article made fun of him for using cuss words when he chewed out regulators who were opposing Obama's reforms.
Let's try it again.
Fact-based, not mythology and make believe.
Give one factual reason to Obama why he should fire his most effective cabinet member.
I'll refresh you on some of the HuffPo's, either actually in articles written by alleged professionals or in the comments, highly reasoned attacks on Geithner:
1. He has beady eyes.
2. He looks like a Vulcan.
3. He looks like an elf.
4. The blue tile in his bathroom is outdated and hard on the eyes.
5. He can't sell his house
6. His house went down in value.
7. He cussed out regulators who are opposing financial reform.
8. He worked for Goldman Sachs.
9. He's owned by the BuildYourBurgers. Tinfoil-hat time.
10. He had lunches with Wall Street bankers. LMAO.
11. He has phoned Wall Street bankers this year. LMAO.
12. While looking for a home in Washington DC, Geithner and his family stayed at a friend' house. LMAO.
I don't think Obama thinks much of that sort of stupidity.”
Obama's Zombification Of Our Children
Commented Sep 08, 2009 at 16:28:27 in Comedy
“From all I'd heard about this study guide, I expected a somewhat over the top piece, but it's so completely apolitical and, in fact, well done, that I'm even more pissed off than I was before. The guide suggests COMPLETELY APPROPRIATE and EDUCATIONALLY SOUND teaching points that could only be objected to by woefully misguided Chicken Littles who are being fed swill by those they listen to so fervently.”
The Public Option? It's About Accountability
Commented Aug 20, 2009 at 18:43:02 in Politics
“Small wonder they net as much as 2 to 4 percent net profit (your figure, not mine)...with CEOs like Wellpoint's (now retired) Larry Glasscock sucking $80,000,000 dollars out of a single merger he brokered, I'm surprised there's that much left over. It IS about accountability and competition, and the public option represents a reasonable compromise between SP and nothing, regardless of the incoherent mobs and shills on the right.”
The Public Option? It's About Accountability
Commented Aug 20, 2009 at 18:22:17 in Politics
“Froomkin, you depress me so...your ability to so succinctly distill the essence of the matter with such a refreshing journalistic attitude makes me realize that my fantasy to write about anything is just that, a fantasy...”
Chumleysmom replied on Aug 20, 2009 at 18:49:19
“I know the feeling. All the more reason our applause for Dan's ability and his integrity should be as loud as we can make it!”
FACT CHECK: Health overhaul myths taking root
Commented Aug 20, 2009 at 12:21:47 in Politics
“What do people expect when the huge population watching nothing but FoxNews is countered by the President's lackadaisical "we should at least be debating facts" meme? Obama (and every other freakin' Dem who supports HC reform) should be calling BULL*H*T much more aggressively. They've just rolled over on this, and I don't vote for those who can't commit to their ideals...”
rich misty replied on Aug 20, 2009 at 12:24:04
“The elections are over. This is just sausage making. You don't want any of the sausage, stop posting about it. Real simple.”
Dems May Split Health Care Reform Bill In Two
Commented Aug 20, 2009 at 08:19:02 in Politics
“People...people....let's keep our priorities straight...split this bill so we can pass the stuff that doesn't effect anything and kill the stuff that would mean actual reform. Then we can say we passed health care reform AND allow the status quo to reign supreme.
As a lifelong Dem, if this passes without the public option, I am DONE with the Democrats.”
As a lifelong Dem, if this passes without the public option, I am DONE with the Democrats.”
Labor Warns Dems: We'll Sit Out Election If You Oppose Public Plan
Commented Aug 18, 2009 at 16:09:35 in Politics
“A third party to insure that no clear majority is achieved? Can't wait to hear the Republican jeers to that idea...”
Missing Ship Crew Found: Russian Defense Minister
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 12:36:36 in World
“So, I'm surprised at the total lack of concern by everyone posting here. A cargo ship can report being boarded by unknown assailants, then disappear for weeks and show up nowhere near where it was supposed to go. Am I nuts, or isn't this the perfect way for terrorists to get a massive WMD delivered to the heart of some urban port? Before 9/11, the general public never considered their commercial airplanes as potential weapons, and this event is being reacted to by everyone in pre-9/11 way. Freakin' Pakistani terrorists used hijacked ships to enter the port of Mumbai undetected....what's to say a cell of AlQueda yahoos can't do the same with a ship transiting any ocean in the world?”
dopamineboy replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 13:55:11
“Too much FOX”
PunKinPai replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 13:41:38
“Hadn't thought of that. Now you've scared me!”
poster1122 replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 13:37:21
“Well, for one thing, the ship's destination was Algeria. Presumably, if it showed off the coast of the US, it wouldn't be allowed to dock without first being searched and inspected (esp. since the shipped was suspected of being hijacked). Also, it's a ship, not a plane. So, it's pretty slow moving. It could theoretically do some damage, but it's by definition restricted to the waterways.”
StealGeorgia replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 13:33:59
“It's because I refuse to be terrafied by the terrarists over something I have no control.
Freedom is like that... Something the knit whit 'security moms' never knew.
Have fun being scared all the time. Hope you enjoy it. Su cks to be you.”
Freedom is like that... Something the knit whit 'security moms' never knew.
Have fun being scared all the time. Hope you enjoy it. Su cks to be you.”
Grassley Clarifies 'Death Panel' Position
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 09:54:20 in Politics
“Grassley, like his partners in thuggery, does this on purpose...do maximum damage with lies, then gently pull back on the claim(s) in a non-contrite fashion, strictly to "let the record show". That's the R game.
Unfortunately, the D game (at its best) is to look as pitiful and powerless as possible, seeking bipartisanship when to do so is to eviscerate you worthy aspirations. The R's would, could, can, and will get their agenda passed from a significant minority position.
The D's simply don't understand that they were voted for to get the job done a certain way. Last November, people didn't give Obama 53 percent of their one vote and McCain 46 percent. 53 percent voted to get the job done one way and 46 percent voted to get it done the other way...what the hell is point of supporting your candidate if, when he wins, he shares his win with those he defeated?”
Unfortunately, the D game (at its best) is to look as pitiful and powerless as possible, seeking bipartisanship when to do so is to eviscerate you worthy aspirations. The R's would, could, can, and will get their agenda passed from a significant minority position.
The D's simply don't understand that they were voted for to get the job done a certain way. Last November, people didn't give Obama 53 percent of their one vote and McCain 46 percent. 53 percent voted to get the job done one way and 46 percent voted to get it done the other way...what the hell is point of supporting your candidate if, when he wins, he shares his win with those he defeated?”
ArborialBiped replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 10:18:29
“Sad but true.
The Congressional Dem/Repub dynamic is like the smaller kid and the older bully having "negotiations" to find a "reasonable" way to divide up the small kid's lunch money.
Fortunately, Obama is like the little kid's cool older brother coming in to address the situation. (I hope).”
The Congressional Dem/Repub dynamic is like the smaller kid and the older bully having "negotiations" to find a "reasonable" way to divide up the small kid's lunch money.
Fortunately, Obama is like the little kid's cool older brother coming in to address the situation. (I hope).”
Jonathan Cohn Tells Colbert: Your Insurance Policy Has A "Death Panel" (VIDEO)
Commented Aug 12, 2009 at 12:33:51 in Politics
“So, that's 80 million bucks of policy holding customers going to one guy who has nothing to do with providing health care (not only is he not a doctor, he doesn't even have a graduate degree). Tell me what he brings to the table that's worth anywhere close to $80,000,000, or even his $10,000,000 annual package from Wellpoint. The guy is a mergers and acquisitions specialist, a class of corporate hackdom that does nothing but make money for itself at the expense of customers. It's disgusting enough when these hacks destroy well run companies that provide good products merely so they can get their huge payoffs, but when it's done in the health care insurance realm, the whole country gets shafted...every taxpayer ends up paying for the malfeasance of these shills who suck the value out of their host company before getting offered their next victim by a network of similarly minded you-scratch-my-back-I'll-stratch-yours partners in crime...”
Why Neo-Conservative Pundits Love Jon Stewart
Commented Aug 10, 2009 at 13:08:50 in Home
“It's the combo of Stewart's measured civility and common sense inteligence that makes him both a great interviewer and a friend of the neo-cons. He doesn't engage in the juvenile bullying tactics his neo-con guests often rely on when they are on their own turf (i.e. Fox or the halls of Washington). So in that regard, it's no wonder that Kristol recommends the DS....they get to reach the audience of the opposition and not be shouted down.”
Another Blow To Public Option: Durbin Open To Dropping It
Commented Aug 09, 2009 at 13:39:32 in Politics
“Stick a fork in the public option...if Durbin isn't buying, it's done...”
Idle Speculation: Mel Martinez Is Retiring Early Because He Supports Marco Rubio
Commented Aug 07, 2009 at 17:26:29 in Politics
“Of course Martinez said he supported Crist...he's the governor, for Crist's sake...but he's doing all he can to see that Rubio actually gets the seat. Martinez either wants Rubio to win, or the RNC is making Martinez walk the plank so Rubio gets the seat.”
White House Warns Rush: Nazi Talk Puts You On "Thin Ice"
Commented Aug 07, 2009 at 15:44:43 in Politics
“Just who is "silencing the opposition" when it's conservatives who are utilizing scare tactics and worse in their efforts to stifle public discourse? The point of these protests is to make people fearful of the discussion and thus "silencing the opposition"...”
Kenyan Birth Certificate: Obama Birthers Latch On To Forgery
Commented Aug 03, 2009 at 19:28:22 in Politics
“Orly, Orly, Orly...that's the Kenyan short form...where's his Kenyan long form birth certificate? Why won't you show us the long form?”
SurrealPumpkin replied on Aug 03, 2009 at 19:38:33
“But does it have a raised seal?”
OrbitOfOurOwn replied on Aug 03, 2009 at 19:32:41
“too freakin' funny!”
mordock57 replied on Aug 03, 2009 at 19:30:19
“Okay, that's just darned funny. I'll show you the original document instead... courtesy of Politijab.com... http://www.bomford.net/worcestershire/images/DavidJeffreyBomfordBirthCertDoc65.jpg
Enjoy. ;)”
Enjoy. ;)”
Naked Activists Respond To Lobbyists' Forged Anti-Climate Letters to Congress (PHOTOS)
Commented Aug 01, 2009 at 13:13:45 in Politics
“Interesting...in Jack Bronner's response to TPM's request for comment yesterday, he stated that "...through our internal checks, we found the problem, and on our own initiative took the step to notify the affected group."
He seems like a straight shooter...I believe him, shouldn't you?
(brought to you by Greenpeace and Americans Concerned for Truth in Lobbying)”
He seems like a straight shooter...I believe him, shouldn't you?
(brought to you by Greenpeace and Americans Concerned for Truth in Lobbying)”
Bill O'Reilly Slams "Birther" Story But Defends Lou Dobbs's Free-Speech Rights (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 28, 2009 at 12:05:20 in Media
“Billo is only defending Dobbs' as a way to defend himself. It was Billo's relentless haranguing and criticism of George Tiller that some suggest (reasonably, in my opinion) ultimately led to his murder by a loon.
Even if this was a First Amendment issue (which it is not), the First Amendment does not apply to those who yell FIRE in a crowded theater.”
Even if this was a First Amendment issue (which it is not), the First Amendment does not apply to those who yell FIRE in a crowded theater.”
StevenM replied on Jul 28, 2009 at 12:12:56
“In this case, claiming that Obama is an illegal alien is more akin to claiming that there are (illegal) aliens in area 51. Yelling "fire" in a crowded theater could harm people, claiming that Obama is an illegal alien is merely laughable.”
Judge Sonia Sotomayor Describes How Nunchucks Work
Commented Jul 14, 2009 at 14:55:31 in Politics
“Can someone please explain to me...
If her ruling struck down the NY law enacted to prohibit the possession of nunchucks, why would that NOT be "legislating from the bench"? It seems to me that, to a strict constructionist, "arms" would be defined as those instruments that are weapons required by a well regulated militia. Nunchucks have no history as such and certainly do not meet that standard, so utilizing any Second Amendment defense is arbitrary.
For Sen Hatch to suggest that her ruling reveals her willingness to ignore the Constitution's 2nd Amendment tells me that he'd be more supportive of Sotomayor "legislating" that the 2nd Amendment applies.”
If her ruling struck down the NY law enacted to prohibit the possession of nunchucks, why would that NOT be "legislating from the bench"? It seems to me that, to a strict constructionist, "arms" would be defined as those instruments that are weapons required by a well regulated militia. Nunchucks have no history as such and certainly do not meet that standard, so utilizing any Second Amendment defense is arbitrary.
For Sen Hatch to suggest that her ruling reveals her willingness to ignore the Constitution's 2nd Amendment tells me that he'd be more supportive of Sotomayor "legislating" that the 2nd Amendment applies.”
Mister Wu replied on Jul 14, 2009 at 23:04:17
“If you ever seen Dumb and dumber type movies. Num-chuks would be very dangerous in the hands of these white guys to themselves. Maybe this is a metaphor.”
OdinsEye replied on Jul 14, 2009 at 15:26:48
“" It seems to me that, to a strict constructionist, "arms" would be defined as those instruments that are weapons required by a well regulated militia."
Incorrect. The militia phrase does not restrict, limit, or define "arms" in the Second Amendment.”
Incorrect. The militia phrase does not restrict, limit, or define "arms" in the Second Amendment.”
wolfmason replied on Jul 14, 2009 at 15:03:41
“See People of the State of New York v. Footclan, 1989”
Glenn Beck Slams Softball Questioning Of Sotomayor... But There Were No Questions Today (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 13, 2009 at 20:22:35 in Politics
“I rather doubt it, since he's on FOX...”
Texas4Obama replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 20:25:48
“It's a shame that CNN can't fire the Fox folks ;)
That would be one way to get rid of B.eck, Hann.ity, and O'R.eily !”
That would be one way to get rid of B.eck, Hann.ity, and O'R.eily !”
ideasmatter replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 20:23:59
“Very astute :)”
White House Open To Deal On Public Health Plan
Commented Jul 07, 2009 at 12:21:45 in Politics
“For the record, I hope this is all posturing...”
lj9283 replied on Jul 07, 2009 at 12:25:27
“Nope, it is all misinformation.”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 16:17:37 in Politics
“As many Republicans are apt to say: "Nobody could have predicted..."”
Washington Post Plans Salons With Lobbyists: Anyone Shocked?
Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 14:04:52 in Media
“This outrage is really just one step beyond (albeit, a pretty big step) what exists between almost all other media outlets (the big ones in particular)...the difference here is that the lust for money, always more money, is explicit rather than implicit.
Either I'm a total rube for not being able to stomach this kind of lust in my day-to-day life (and, hence, cannot afford "the good life") or there are many, many corrupt souls who can no longer tolerate looking into their mirrors in the morning.”
Either I'm a total rube for not being able to stomach this kind of lust in my day-to-day life (and, hence, cannot afford "the good life") or there are many, many corrupt souls who can no longer tolerate looking into their mirrors in the morning.”
wishingwell replied on Jul 03, 2009 at 15:39:30
“It takes real money to fan people out all over the world, collect and broadcast or post substantial
reporting. It always has. But, are you really telling me the WaPo could think of no better way to get the job done than selling its soul? This is heartbreaking to those of us who grew up mesmerized by the integrity news rooms once displayed. Their coverage of the civil rights movement, the moon landing, Watergate, negotiating an end to the Vietnam War, and countless other stories. News reporters are to partner only with a commitment to serve our citizenry. That's democracy. I want someone to tell me this didn't happen and can't happen. Please say it ain't so.”
reporting. It always has. But, are you really telling me the WaPo could think of no better way to get the job done than selling its soul? This is heartbreaking to those of us who grew up mesmerized by the integrity news rooms once displayed. Their coverage of the civil rights movement, the moon landing, Watergate, negotiating an end to the Vietnam War, and countless other stories. News reporters are to partner only with a commitment to serve our citizenry. That's democracy. I want someone to tell me this didn't happen and can't happen. Please say it ain't so.”
Saddam Feared Iran More Than US: FBI Notes
Commented Jul 02, 2009 at 16:17:05 in Politics
“I knew this all along...does this mean that maybe I should be the Director of the FBI?”
Jenny Sanford Launched Husband's Career
Commented Jun 25, 2009 at 09:44:30 in Politics
“So GOD published his rules in plain English, did he? I don't like to point fingers, rbenjamin, but your own blithering idiocy is certainly worth a look. And, btw, nothing has changed in the last ten years related to the morality of the Faithful. The change has come because, with the internet, no one can escape the scrutiny of the masses...Christians among them.”
rbenjamin replied on Jun 26, 2009 at 08:07:22
“Tony Clifton”
UPDATE: Dem Senator Denies Bloomberg Story
Commented Jun 24, 2009 at 15:17:15 in Politics
“I think Hillary is very smart and very capable, but she would not have stood a chance of passing "meaningful health care reform" because of the baggage she would have been carrying into the fight. Her election would have so polarized the electorate that there would have been fewer Democratic congressional wins, and she'd have no mandate to do anything.
From where she is now, she has a much better chance of actually becoming president in 8 years, and her unfavorables will have diminished very significantly by then.”
From where she is now, she has a much better chance of actually becoming president in 8 years, and her unfavorables will have diminished very significantly by then.”
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