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What Would You Do For God? (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 15, 2009 at 05:47:13 in Living
“If belief in God required proof, we would all be atheists. God requires no proof, no scientific method of investigation, no formula nor calculation. In my view, belief in God requires only faith and is beyond the realm of logic and reason. I also believe that God requires us to act on that belief in our works, including giving and helping the poor, how we treat one another, regardless of faith, nationality, or condition and how God's followers are models to those around them.”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 15:17:45 in Politics
“No, they are condemning them. This is one of the reasons that progressives usually lose. Can you imagine the Republicans acting this way towards Bush nine months into his presidency?”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 14:06:01 in Politics
“There is a difference between campaigning and governing and President Obama has been fighting the Republicans or corporate America every step of the way and now apparently, he also has to fight the progressives. It appears that progressives like to eat their own. Too bad.”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 14:04:00 in Politics
“With friends like this, President Obama doesn't need any enemies. Let's see how we can support him instead of just tearing him down. Just because he hasn't cured the world's problems in 9 months does make him a wimp.”
wanttruth replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 15:37:10
“Good post.”
jan4insight replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 14:15:07
“Co-sign!”
Marine Commandant Defies White House on Gay Troops
Commented Nov 02, 2009 at 16:41:16 in Politics
“What's important is that this General follow the legal orders of his Commander and Chief. If he feels that he can't do that, he should immediately offer the President his resignation. He doesn't have to agree with the order, he just has to follow it.”
How About a Little Coverage of the Millions of At-Risk Kids Not Trapped in a Balloon (or Hiding in the Attic)?
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 20:49:10 in Media
“We are fat, partially because fast food is super cheap and that we don't exercise enough. Obesity is a far greater threat to rich and poor alike than hunger.”
GrizzlyBowman replied on Oct 20, 2009 at 15:35:31
“Nonsense is a greater threat to common sense than no sense.”
How About a Little Coverage of the Millions of At-Risk Kids Not Trapped in a Balloon (or Hiding in the Attic)?
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 20:45:21 in Media
“Surprising, it wasn't the top story on HuffPo. Never was to my knowledge. It was definitely reported, but wasn't the top news story that I noticed.”
LP86 replied on Oct 19, 2009 at 23:59:11
“I meant that it's the top story right now - after all she's had to say about it, I was just a little surprised that it was the first thing I saw when I opened up my homepage today.”
My New Golf Course: A Source of Pride for Aberdeenshire and Scotland
Commented Oct 17, 2009 at 01:15:16 in Business
“True. It is far more damaging to the environment than a mere parking lot.”
Why Joe Biden Should Resign
Commented Oct 15, 2009 at 15:21:08 in World
“Hyperbole for a policy that we don't have at present. That is what Obama, the joint chiefs, and his advisors are trying to figure out right now. We had a President who shot from the hip, took very little time to deliberate and got us into 2 wars, overseas torture prisons, and the like. Thank goodness that we have a President that takes the time to deliberate on a decision and listens to all kinds of advice. Can you imagine what would have happened, if McCain was President right now?”
Why Joe Biden Should Resign
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 15:41:31 in World
“This is the dumbest idea that Ariana has had in a very long time. VP Biden is there to support President Obama. It is the President that sets policy, not the other way around. Frankly, I don't think it would ever happen, but it is an idea is worthy of a Republican hack. Where is your mind Ariana? Obama is President. He hasn't even made a decision yet and you go out attacking him like a Republican. You undermine his presidency and you're suppose to be an ally?”
OverIt replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 16:30:13
“So much for Blackberry friendships.”
Discussion Of Dead Census Worker Highlights Right-Wing Paranoia
Commented Sep 27, 2009 at 03:03:20 in Politics
“I have found a similar experience with my own family. They have always been Republican and I have always been Democratic and we used to be able to talk; however, now, we are are separate plains of existence. They think Obama is a foreign born usurper who is changing this country to a socialist state and I think he's doing a great job overall and I am proud that he is my President.
I think Fox News is the culprit for the most part. In my view, they are the greatest danger to liberty since Al-Qaeda. Don't get me wrong. Fox News propaganda is totally protected by the constitution. However, we need to combat their lies with truth.”
I think Fox News is the culprit for the most part. In my view, they are the greatest danger to liberty since Al-Qaeda. Don't get me wrong. Fox News propaganda is totally protected by the constitution. However, we need to combat their lies with truth.”
LibertyBell7 replied on Sep 27, 2009 at 12:47:32
“Fox is only the megaphone. You can't fight a megaphone any more than you can fight a tactic (terrorism). You have to determine who is writing the scripts, the effluent from that megaphone.
Consider: There are maybe 5 large corporations that own ALL of the "mainstream" media. ThinkProgress tracked CNN, MSNBC, Faux News, et. al coverage during the stimulus debates last February showing all their coverage favoring Repug over Dem guests disproportionately (EXCEPT Faux News was only around 2-1 ratio, CNN was something like 6-1 and MSNBC was something lik 4 or 5-1). Meaning? They are not "mainstream"; they are Corporate Mass Media.
Consider: Almost all the vile rhetoric used to fight health care reform (which means "corporate" reform) comes from PR firms hired by large health corps, even though one of the biggest, FreedomWorks, severed its direct ties with United Health while still being led by Repug Dick Armey. This rhetoric includes the death panel, fascist, Hitler, kill grandma screeds: Language becoming recognized as dog whistle language inciting violence.
Consider: "Blue Dog" Democrats stand in the way of reform, not the numerically inferior Repugs. What's the unifying thread between the DINOs and Repugs? They are all HUGE beneficiaries of corporate lobbyist $$$$. They are corporate employees doing company business to protect company profits.
So whacha think? Who's behind that megaphone?”
Consider: There are maybe 5 large corporations that own ALL of the "mainstream" media. ThinkProgress tracked CNN, MSNBC, Faux News, et. al coverage during the stimulus debates last February showing all their coverage favoring Repug over Dem guests disproportionately (EXCEPT Faux News was only around 2-1 ratio, CNN was something like 6-1 and MSNBC was something lik 4 or 5-1). Meaning? They are not "mainstream"; they are Corporate Mass Media.
Consider: Almost all the vile rhetoric used to fight health care reform (which means "corporate" reform) comes from PR firms hired by large health corps, even though one of the biggest, FreedomWorks, severed its direct ties with United Health while still being led by Repug Dick Armey. This rhetoric includes the death panel, fascist, Hitler, kill grandma screeds: Language becoming recognized as dog whistle language inciting violence.
Consider: "Blue Dog" Democrats stand in the way of reform, not the numerically inferior Repugs. What's the unifying thread between the DINOs and Repugs? They are all HUGE beneficiaries of corporate lobbyist $$$$. They are corporate employees doing company business to protect company profits.
So whacha think? Who's behind that megaphone?”
The Real Reason They Want ACORN to Fail
Commented Sep 25, 2009 at 09:51:44 in Politics
“Just because they've made a few mistakes, does not mean that the mission of ACORN is a bad one. It gets poor people to vote. It protects middle class and poor people from the banks. I consider these admirable goals.
It does need to change and failure to change, perhaps a new organization should arise to take its place. However, let's give ACORN a chance to change. They have done so much good that far exceeds the mistakes that they have made.”
It does need to change and failure to change, perhaps a new organization should arise to take its place. However, let's give ACORN a chance to change. They have done so much good that far exceeds the mistakes that they have made.”
twilightdruid replied on Sep 25, 2009 at 10:02:15
“ACORN is an arm of the democrat party. They are partisan and their main goal is too register people to vote democrat, and convince them that the "system" is against them and that they need the government to help them and make everything more "fair".”
MoeB replied on Sep 25, 2009 at 10:01:39
“My sentiments exactly.”
The Real Reason They Want ACORN to Fail
Commented Sep 25, 2009 at 09:47:07 in Politics
“For what? For playing make believe and get ACORN workers do stupid things. If you can sue the right winger kids that did this, you can sue the animal rights activists that bring to light the cruelty done at factory farms.”
Romeover replied on Sep 25, 2009 at 19:04:16
“Did you read the article? I'm not talking about the poor fools that ran around videotaping themselves being stupid and getting others to be equally stupid. I'm talking about the media that repeated lies, I'm talking about the "conservatives" that made up and spread lies about ACORN.”
The Real Reason They Want ACORN to Fail
Commented Sep 25, 2009 at 09:27:53 in Politics
“If you expect honest reporting from Fox News, you don't watch it much. Unfortunately, CNN isn't much better. There isn't much "shoe leather" reporting anymore.”
The Real Reason They Want ACORN to Fail
Commented Sep 25, 2009 at 09:23:19 in Politics
“I'm sorry, but you're wrong. ACORN workers were trying to get the faux hooker and her pimp to lie. This is wrong and I'm sure that ACORN will eventually fix this, so it doesn't happen again.”
The Real Reason They Want ACORN to Fail
Commented Sep 25, 2009 at 09:20:46 in Politics
“Republican politicians hate poor people. If they vote, they don't vote for them. There are way too many of them and they see them as a threat to their power. Then, you have this group that wants to organize poor people and maybe get them to vote on something other than who is sleeping with whom and whether teachers get to lead kids in prayer in the classroom. I can't imagine a greater threat to the RNC.”
Hey, Young Activists: Where the Heck are You on Health Reform?
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 03:58:33 in Politics
“Young people don't read papers. They don't read the news on a regular basis. If it's not on their Facebook or in front of their noises or on MTV, they aren't going to read about it. Most of them have healthcare through their schools or their parents, so it's not affecting them much.
This is not their issue...YET. Higher Education is their issue and is, unfortunately, being ignored by this administration so far. Hopefully, that will change.”
This is not their issue...YET. Higher Education is their issue and is, unfortunately, being ignored by this administration so far. Hopefully, that will change.”
BLBass replied on Sep 13, 2009 at 12:05:59
“1) Young people don't read papers (except the many independent weeklies in major cities) but they are voracious consumers of news online. MTV hasn't been relevant for at least a decade, and with news broadcasts often available less than 2 hours later for free, on the web, we have access to a far wider variety of news sources than ever before.
You're quite right that children and college students have access to group health care. That is far from most of the 18-35 demographic!! As for trying to define "our" issues, that's neither your place nor mine. But I would point out that saving for college begins at birth more often than not. Higher education as an issue the administration can tackle is absolutely high on the list, but it will only benefit people who are not yet in school, most likely only those who have not yet entered high school. Beyond anything else, "our" issue is what happens AFTER college.”
You're quite right that children and college students have access to group health care. That is far from most of the 18-35 demographic!! As for trying to define "our" issues, that's neither your place nor mine. But I would point out that saving for college begins at birth more often than not. Higher education as an issue the administration can tackle is absolutely high on the list, but it will only benefit people who are not yet in school, most likely only those who have not yet entered high school. Beyond anything else, "our" issue is what happens AFTER college.”
Hey, Young Activists: Where the Heck are You on Health Reform?
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 03:53:46 in Politics
“I do not understand why more of the stimulus didn't go to higher education, since young people were one of Obama's key constituencies. For example, University of California is on the verge of raising tuitions by 35% next year on top of the 9% raise from this year. Enrollment has been curtailed and some major programs that made the UC system the jewell of California is being slashed and in some cases, destroyed.”
Hey, Young Activists: Where the Heck are You on Health Reform?
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 03:48:19 in Politics
“Two-thirds of us are overweight. One fourth of medicare costs are related to diabetes, which is closely related to obesity. Diabetes is spreading at epidemic proportions. I don't think HuffPo could give the subject enough coverage. America is FAT and getting fatter. If we don't change, it will make us less competitive as a nation, it will shorten our lives, and bankrupt our healthcare industry.”
Hey, Young Activists: Where the Heck are You on Health Reform?
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 03:43:02 in Politics
“If mandates are good enough for cars, they should be good enough for people.”
Hey, Young Activists: Where the Heck are You on Health Reform?
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 03:42:00 in Politics
“Yea, insurance company run healthcare is freedom for all, as long as you're not too sick or too old or too poor. What we have now is a healthcare that can be turned off like a spigot for whatever reason that the insurance companies deem appropriate. You already have death panels controlling Americans' healthcare. It's called the American health insurance industry.”
Hey, Young Activists: Where the Heck are You on Health Reform?
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 03:37:18 in Politics
“The folks that watch Fox News regularly have no interest in facts. They want to be comfortable in their ignorance and have their prejudices reinforced by the Fox machine.
Facts to Fox News watchers is like Kryptonite to Superman.”
Facts to Fox News watchers is like Kryptonite to Superman.”
Hey, Young Activists: Where the Heck are You on Health Reform?
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 03:33:49 in Politics
“Please don't type in all CAPS. It is the equivalent of shouting and ensures that nobody will read what you're writing.”
Joe Wilson and the 9/12 March: The Week That Decency Died?
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 03:06:01 in Politics
“Would you be good enough to document that for me. I have no recollection of this, Thank you.”
Joe Wilson and the 9/12 March: The Week That Decency Died?
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 02:52:35 in Politics
“How do you define socialism? Wiki has a good definition, if you need one:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism
I have no problem with people disagreeing with the President. I do take issue when they say that he wants death panels, a takeover of healthcare by the government. If he was proposing a British type system, then you'd have a case. Or say that Pres. Obama wants to kill old people. Let's be honest.
Conservatives used to be just wrong. Now, they're wackos and conspiracy theorists. If it was just the fringe, I wouldn't be worried, but it is the mainstream of the Republican Party.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism
I have no problem with people disagreeing with the President. I do take issue when they say that he wants death panels, a takeover of healthcare by the government. If he was proposing a British type system, then you'd have a case. Or say that Pres. Obama wants to kill old people. Let's be honest.
Conservatives used to be just wrong. Now, they're wackos and conspiracy theorists. If it was just the fringe, I wouldn't be worried, but it is the mainstream of the Republican Party.”
R Schrief replied on Sep 14, 2009 at 00:42:55
“I read the Wiki definition - socialism is not what I want for my children and theirs, it reinforces my argument. I know what I think is good for the United States is not very popular on this site, but tell me what current country has a political/social model that we should strive for? And why.”
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