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“"wilsonveteran" is like a broken record, or someone who has one thought in his head, however wrong, and just repeats it again and again and again and again...

"wilsonveteran" is a "Democrat"...yeah, sure.

"wilsonveteran" is about as "Democratic" as he is sane.

Did you go off of your medication again, sir? It can be dangerous to do that.

Meanwhile, you're late for your next Fox "News" show, where you'll hear more of your anti "government" garbage.

Talk about obtuse.”

“Let's assume Silver is right---which he usually is with his numbers and projections. However, most of us know that the "health insurance" offered by big health insurance companies is generally worthless. They'll gladly take your monthly premium but they WON'T PAY if and when you get sick and actually need health care. And they write their policies to make sure that you won't beat the in a courtroom, 99% of the time.

Forcing all Americans to buy a private, for-profit policy from an insurance company won't guarantee anything except more revenue for those companies. But our biggest problem---getting quality, affordable health care for all citizens---will still be far from solved.

I'm still on the fence over whether or not I believe the Senate bill should be killed. It might be better to go back and do this through the budget reconciliation process.”

“Were they in private? And were they both over 21? If yes, then what exactly is the problem?”

“At least the questions are being asked, in public, of the President of the United States of America. That didn't happen in the 1970's.

The public dialogue has begun. Pretty soon, it will gain momentum.

Historians will look back and wonder why governments once imprisoned people for using certain substances. When you step back and see it objectively, it is pretty bizarre.

One day this will be all very clear to everyone.”

“No bonus!?!?!

An outrage!!!!

Does anyone have the mailing address for the office of Ron Williams? I suggest we take up a collection and send this poor guy some more money!

After all, no bonus. It makes me so mad to hear this. Everyone please help this man who is obviously struggling to make ends meet.

The real tragedy isn't people without health care. Nor is is the long list of stories about Aetna policyholders who were told "No Way. You're on your own. We won't cover that!" when they made a claim off of that policy. It's poor old Ron Williams. Let's all send him some money right now!!!”

“Good timing on the part of Aetna, announcing this on this particular week.

Let's hope the media drives this home and that it focuses Congress on just how crucial a Public Option really is.

Private, for-profit health insurance companies have one goal and one goal only: MAXIMIZE OUR PROFITS. Sick people stand in the way of that, so they'll do everything they can to a) Not cover you and b) refuse to pay when you need medical care.

If you want to trust your health care coverage to a private, for-profit firm, be my guest. Just don't stand in the way of we the majority who want a strong Public Option to compete with these vultures.”

“Hey, give credit where it is due. This man, Charles Johnson, is coming around to reality. We need to welcome him back to the Land of Clear Thinking, not castigate him for what he did in the past.

Who would have thought---back in 1995---that we'd all be admiring Arianna Huffington for her fine work and leadership in the realm of public opinion?

Welcome, Mr. Johnson, and kudos to you for having the courage to call out the crazies.”

“Who would actually believe that terrorists need a “host country” to provide “training camps” for them---and without that, they won’t be able to plot anything else against us. It’s idiocy.

When people say things like, "We have to finish the job over there!" do they actually know what they're talking about? Have they thought it out? Can they define the terms "job" and "finish"?

If people stand back and view this objectively, they'll have to see the craziness of this idea that terrorists can't plot against you unless they have a "Host Country" in Afghanistan. I wish that were true. It's not. Plots can be hashed anywhere, at any time.

When will people realize the folly of "winning" in Afghanistan?”

“When you appear on Fox "News" you give them credibility they don't deserve.

Rupert Murdoch's Fox "News" isn't a legitimate news organization. They're a far-right propaganda outfit.

And Fox "News" has every right to be on the air and say what they want. But they should own up to it openly and clearly.

Fox "News" should admit that they are far-right propagandists. They slant all coverage. They're all about extremist opinion; not facts.

Begley and others should realize that appearing on Fox makes them look like a real news organization. They're not.

It would be better for all serious and credible elected officials and opinion leaders to ignore Fox "News" and disregard any invitations to appear on their network. To do otherwise is to make them appear legitimate.”

“"capitalismisevil" needs a job and a life. Most normal people don't spend so much time trolling on progressive websites.

He also likes to refer people to sites that are factually incorrect and deliberately deceitful. This last link he sent us is laughable fiction.

Typical for unhinged types who watch Fox "News" to take one or two facts, mix them with some paranoia and ideological fantasy and then claim a "big conspiracy".

People like "capitalismisevil" are a bit "low voltage"; they actually obtuse enough to assume most people won't see through their unhinged, tin-hat, Bizarro-World views.”

“Lots of "mights" in your analysis. I don't buy it. It's not likely. Your assumption is that the groups that come to the polls are ones that normally vote Republican.

In the last three elections, the Republicans received fewer votes than the Democrats. In the one election they won, it was the lowest percentage for a sitting president since Woodrow Wilson.

I agree that we should always be wary, and guarded, and make sure we get out there and work to turn out supporters in each and every election, however. And one should always campaign aggressively, no matter how low the odds of the opposition winning.

But make no mistake about it: The overwhelming majority of voters do not like or trust Sarah Palin. Her odds are worse then those confronting Barry Goldwater in 1964.”

“Sarah Palin can count on a rock-solid 26% of the electorate. They love her!

This is essentially the same 26% that stuck with George W. Bush to the very bitter end.

The same 26% that believes climate change is a "hoax", created by liberals.

The same 26% that take the Bible literally and use it to justify hatred and violence against gay people.

The same 26% that worships Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity.

The same 26% that believes what they hear on Fox "News" Network.

The same 26% that believes evolution can't possibly be real.

The same 26% that is against any and all health care reforms, or any attempts to extend health care coverage to all citizens.

The same 26% that dislikes Blacks and Latinos, or anyone with an non-European name who has dark skin. (Unless they're far-right, like Clarence Thomas or Bobby Jindal.)

The same 26% that will support any war at any time for any reason. They just like the idea of making war on non-Americans.

In other words, this 26% are the confused, obtuse, obsessed types. The majority of Americans are repelled by them and their strange beliefs.

And this 26%---who would crawl on their bellies for Sarah "The Grifter" Palin---are not enough to win elections. In fact, they scare away many more voters than they attract.

So how do you get beyond the 26% and get to 51% of the vote with a candidate like Palin?”

“I wish Costco was dropping them for reasons of health, but alas, it's just a pricing dispute.

How great it would be if Costco announced, "We are no longer going to purchase and sell any products containing High Fructose Corn Syrup or Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil."

Of course, in the short-term, it would probably mean a massive reduction in gross revenue for Costco.

Oh well. I guess we'll just have to rely on people becoming educated and aware of what they're putting into their bodies if we want to impact the quality of our food.”

“I'm disappointed with Oprah's interview. Could she have asked Sarah Palin even ONE tough question?

For instance, it would have been good to hear Oprah ask, "Sarah, would you now like to apologize for saying that Barack Obama is 'palling around with terrorists'? Were you told to say that by your handlers, or did you think it up yourself?"

Or, "Sarah, why did you write that your baby and your parents would have to stand in front of Obama’s 'death panel', where his bureaucrats decide whether they are worthy of health care? What is your source for this claim? Did you say this without having proof that it was true?"”

“Why not fund a WPA type program, directly, or through private employers?

People are DESPERATE for jobs!

Please, Mr. President, Mr. Emanuel, Mr. Axelrod...hear us! Create jobs now, before it's too late and we lose our governing majority!!!”

“Progress.

In the seventies and eighties the Mormon Church was 100% opposed to any legislation anywhere that prohibited discrimination against gays in housing, employment and other areas.

They said such laws were essentially "endorsing" or "sanctioning" the "gay lifestyle" and that they needed to "protect" the children.

Now, decades later, they've caved (or saw the light, depending on your perspective) on all of the above. They're "drawing the line" when it comes to marriage.

I guarantee you that in far less than three decades, even the Mormon Church will come around to realizing that there was absolutely nothing to fear from gay marriage.”

“Is this true? Did the Obama Administration tell Democratic consultants not to appear on Fox "News"? Did they make it clear to them that if they appear on Fox "News" you give them credibility they don't deserve and you make them appear to be a legitimate news source---and that hurts Democrats?

Did the Obama Administration warn them against appearing on the Murdoch/Ailes network? Did they?

I certainly hope so.”

“Say goodbye, Joe. If there were any remaining doubts about you joining the Republican Party, in all but name, you've now officially extinguished them.

You're politically dead, Joe. Do you know that? In 2012, it will be you versus one Democrat---one on one. And now, people in a solid blue state, like Connecticut, will see you clearly for what you've become. No vague BS on your part about "I'm really a Democrat, I just disagree with them on some aspects of foreign policy" will cut it anymore.

You're going to lose.

And, worse for you, Joe, is the possibility that you'll also have the Republican nominee in this race as well. So you'll have him taking the votes of conservatives, while the Democrats now oppose you overwhelmingly. Who will be left to vote for the cowardly shill, Joe Lieberman?

Shame on you, Joe. Start looking for your next career.”

“Let the Republicans filibuster. It will be the dumbest thing they ever did.

Let the Republicans stand before the voters of the nation, as they defend big insurance companies and stop the health care reform we so desperately need.

Just imagine the coverage building, day by day, "The Senate Republicans today continued their filibuster against health care reform, insisting they'll never let it even come to a vote."”

“Kudos to The Yes Men! Bold and brilliant, they are the true leading political satirists of the 21st Century. Glad to see them keeping up the good work!”

“"Obama, several sources said, indicated a preference for a "trigger" instead: the public option would only be brought into existence if the insurance industry failed to meet certain criteria in a certain period of time."

Come on, Mr. President! We didn't work our bottoms off last year to have you drag your feet on this thing.

Barack, I gave you money I didn't have. I blogged until my fingers cramped. I called people in swing states. I talked you up continually. I stood in line to see you. I worked, and worked and worked to help elect you, and put my credibility at stake with family, friends and co-workers.

I didn't do all of this for you to support a "trigger".

Please, Mr. President. Please. Do the right thing. Stand with average working Americans. And stand with the people who brought you to the White House, not with those who actively worked against you.”

“Interesting. Maybe Michele wants to explain what she was doing on MSNBC that day, telling Chris Matthews why she believed there should be an investigation of members of Congress to determine if they're truly loyal to America?”

“And fear of gays, fear of women, fear of minorities, fear of books, fear of thinking, fear of Hollywood, fear of colleges and universities, fear of everything that isn't white and for-profit.”

“Superb. Every journalism major should be required to view this. Now, THIS is called a news interview.

Shepard Smith, to his great credit, is showing some true independence, professionalism and journalistic integrity. He's obviously done his homework.

It makes you think, are his days numbered at Fox "News"? Don't worry, Shepard. As opposed to virtually every one of your fellow employees, you'll be able to find a job later, at a REAL news organization. You've proven your ability to do real journalism, as opposed the miscreants, hacks, wannabees, and blowhards, posing as "journalists" and "broadcasters" who are on Murdoch's payroll.”

“"Eliminate the minimum wage law. I'll hire nine people tomorrow."

And what will you "hire" these people as, serfs, or slaves?”