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Afghan Escalation Would Make One-Year Pentagon Budget Almost As Big as Entire 10-Year Health Bill
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 11:06:40 in Politics
“Funny how articles like this never hit MSM. It is no wonder we are mis informed or underinformed by media. They tell us only what they want us to read or know. Please keep up the good work David. We need your voice out there. What an interesting comparison military vs healthcare? Hmmm...wonder what will come of that. The battle of the corporate giants!
You go, David...keep telling it like it is.”
You go, David...keep telling it like it is.”
Chipher replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 21:43:01
“...and zero media coverage about this: http://afghanistanpetroleum.com
While the news media was thrashing us with every detail of Karza| Korruption, we were privately auctioning off $100Bs of Afghan oil and gas right here in the good ol' US of A. Not one word!!!”
While the news media was thrashing us with every detail of Karza| Korruption, we were privately auctioning off $100Bs of Afghan oil and gas right here in the good ol' US of A. Not one word!!!”
Maj. Nidal Hasan and the "Desperation Explanation"
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 17:17:49 in Politics
“Well said. Now, what's the solution? Where do we go from here? I'm beginning to think isolationism might be the route to do. I'm tired of seeing our young men and women dying for other country's and corporations's evil intents. If corporations want to go to war, let them go their their own boards and CEO's, etc. No more war with our young men and women. Let's keep them home to protect us here. I'm not sure we've learned anything in the last 50 years since WWII. We ARE NOT the bully. Why are we dying for others' evil intentions and doctrines?”
StCuthbert replied on Nov 09, 2009 at 17:36:07
“We have to make it clear life is better than death and that starts at the top. If you don't teach children that the greatest thing in life for them to do is kill Americans, then they won't become suicide bombers. If you don't preach from the pulpit that people will go to heaven if they become martyrs, people probably won't become martyrs. It's a cultural thing, and culture only changes from within. Encourage the people who love life and fight the people who love death.”
House Health Care Bill: A Death Sentence For My Fellow Breast Cancer Survivors
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 16:02:36 in Politics
“As a cancer survivor, we need to get corporations out of our government. Talk about death panels...they are one of the the biggest. Yes, I'm angry. I want health care for everyone, affordable and reasonable, we aren't going to get it as long as we have corporations running our nation from the top down.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Has anyone read the entire bill? Do our congress people have any idea what they are doing? If not, should they even be there?
I think it is time for all incumbents to be voted out. We need to start with a clean slate, people who have worked with and for people and reaalize that we cannot afford to be corporate America.
I have been so disappointed in this whole health care thing that I'm thinking about dropping out of supporting our government at all. We have had a great country but maybe it's time "we the People" take it back from the corporation crooks and thieves in high places.”
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Has anyone read the entire bill? Do our congress people have any idea what they are doing? If not, should they even be there?
I think it is time for all incumbents to be voted out. We need to start with a clean slate, people who have worked with and for people and reaalize that we cannot afford to be corporate America.
I have been so disappointed in this whole health care thing that I'm thinking about dropping out of supporting our government at all. We have had a great country but maybe it's time "we the People" take it back from the corporation crooks and thieves in high places.”
Ramus replied on Oct 29, 2009 at 16:38:06
“campaign finance reform..publicly funded campaigns, no TV ads by anyone related to political campaigns. We may need a Constitution convention to rewrite our campaing finance rules.. The only way for our elected officials to pay attention to the people who vote for them is to take away the ability of special interests to buy their TV ads for them.”
Rush Thrown For a Loss
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 19:49:40 in Media
“I am so sorry for your narrow minded focus on our nation and world. Please listen a little closer to the hate he spews. The NFL doesn't even want him because of his devisiveness and I never thought I'd praise the NFL owners.”
CharlesWarner replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 22:22:07
“Right on, sunny 123!”
Rush Thrown For a Loss
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 19:47:53 in Media
“I, for one, have never listened to Rush Limbaugh, but all I read about him and Glen Beck and FAUX News do not entice me to give it a try.
I do believe in education, I believe some unions are useful because there are lessons to be learned from working together. I am a retired member of NTEU and believe me, it is a necessary protection for workers because of so many personalities in management.
I have a son who is a principal in an elementary school and he has some interesting stories to tell about teacher's' unions.
I like you post and look forward to hearing more from you!”
I do believe in education, I believe some unions are useful because there are lessons to be learned from working together. I am a retired member of NTEU and believe me, it is a necessary protection for workers because of so many personalities in management.
I have a son who is a principal in an elementary school and he has some interesting stories to tell about teacher's' unions.
I like you post and look forward to hearing more from you!”
CharlesWarner replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 22:16:41
“Thanks for the intelligent comment. I, too, think some unions are OK -- but not for education, in my view.”
How Deep Is D.C. Corruption? So Deep That When Obama Tries to Clean It Up, Lobbyists Publicly Spaz
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 12:17:19 in Politics
“I said corporate lobbyists. ACORN is not a corporation, it does not make an obscene profit, it merely tries to help the helpless...Sure, there are some bad apples but I've yet to see any ACORN folks retire with obscene profits. Wake up and smell the flowers...times they are achaning!”
How Deep Is D.C. Corruption? So Deep That When Obama Tries to Clean It Up, Lobbyists Publicly Spaz
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 12:08:49 in Politics
“He let the foxes loose in the treasury department "hen" house, too. Us little chickies are being eaten alive!
GMO is not good for anyone. We need to go back to farming in our own back yards, getting with friends and neighbors to buy meat we know we can trust when we purchase it from a neighbor. Maybe raise chickens in our back yards?
Read the label on most cans and boxes and try to figure out what you are really eating. It is pretty scarey!”
GMO is not good for anyone. We need to go back to farming in our own back yards, getting with friends and neighbors to buy meat we know we can trust when we purchase it from a neighbor. Maybe raise chickens in our back yards?
Read the label on most cans and boxes and try to figure out what you are really eating. It is pretty scarey!”
How Deep Is D.C. Corruption? So Deep That When Obama Tries to Clean It Up, Lobbyists Publicly Spaz
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 12:05:02 in Politics
“I hope you are joking! Where were you when we invaded Iraq? Now that's an impeachable action for both Cheny and Shrub...not to mention the "representatives" of "we the people" who supported it.
Give the poor guy some time...for God's sake he's only been in office 10 months...It took Shrub 8 years to ruin our country...cannot rebuild in a day.”
Give the poor guy some time...for God's sake he's only been in office 10 months...It took Shrub 8 years to ruin our country...cannot rebuild in a day.”
How Deep Is D.C. Corruption? So Deep That When Obama Tries to Clean It Up, Lobbyists Publicly Spaz
Commented Oct 13, 2009 at 15:59:50 in Politics
“An excellent idea. I think term limits would work in that respect, too. I, for one, am really tired of all the b.s.”
johnsopinion replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 12:26:47
“I agree. We have 'term limits' for the mighty President,
why should congressmen miss out on all of those new
job opportunities AFTER their 4 or 8 years?”
why should congressmen miss out on all of those new
job opportunities AFTER their 4 or 8 years?”
How Deep Is D.C. Corruption? So Deep That When Obama Tries to Clean It Up, Lobbyists Publicly Spaz
Commented Oct 13, 2009 at 13:23:48 in Politics
“About time. I wonder what we can do to support the administration in this. I didn't realize Lobbyist even had a union. As far as I'm concerned, IMHO, all lobbyists for corporate interests should be banned from speaking or writing for the rest of their lives. They should never be on advisory boards.
I have a feeling Tim Geithner and Larry Summers fit this criteria quite well and should be run out of Washington on a rail, then tarred and feathered!”
I have a feeling Tim Geithner and Larry Summers fit this criteria quite well and should be run out of Washington on a rail, then tarred and feathered!”
ProudConservative52 replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 01:57:38
“Take Obama with you. He's one of the biggest lobbyist for ACORN.”
McChrystal's Assault on the Chain of Command and the Constitution - and the Need for Pushback
Commented Oct 05, 2009 at 12:56:35 in Politics
“David, once again you have nailed it. No one elected General McChrystal. Why would anyone really think he should take on his Commander in Chief. We have had the military making poor choices for years. Just look at their wars since WWII.
We can sit here and remark all we want but we don't know all of the facts and we are a bunch of Monday morning quarterbacks.
We elected Obama for a reason...that reaston was change. He wanted us out of Iraq, he wanted us after the perpetrators of 9/11. The people we invade have no love for us nor would we on the other hand. Doesn't matter if we or they think it is for our own good. Our own good had better be done at home where we need healthcare, jobs, honest bankers, small home town companies instead of mega greedy conglomerates who rape the nation and the people.
Thanks David, you rock!”
We can sit here and remark all we want but we don't know all of the facts and we are a bunch of Monday morning quarterbacks.
We elected Obama for a reason...that reaston was change. He wanted us out of Iraq, he wanted us after the perpetrators of 9/11. The people we invade have no love for us nor would we on the other hand. Doesn't matter if we or they think it is for our own good. Our own good had better be done at home where we need healthcare, jobs, honest bankers, small home town companies instead of mega greedy conglomerates who rape the nation and the people.
Thanks David, you rock!”
DCBarrister replied on Oct 05, 2009 at 17:46:53
“Exactly.”
Crimes and Misdemeanors
Commented Oct 04, 2009 at 21:25:44 in Politics
“What a great way to raise your sons. I'm sure hey will be fine, kind, upstading, empathetic young men you can be proud of. What a treat to hear someone is actually agreeing that they need to be a parent and teach their children. God bless!
My son is 45 and is an elementary school principal and my daughter at 42 is an Air Force critical care nurse currently serving in Afghanistan. I think teaching as we did worked with God's help! I'm very proud of both of them.”
My son is 45 and is an elementary school principal and my daughter at 42 is an Air Force critical care nurse currently serving in Afghanistan. I think teaching as we did worked with God's help! I'm very proud of both of them.”
Crimes and Misdemeanors
Commented Oct 03, 2009 at 13:26:06 in Politics
“Thank you, Jamie for once again bringing to our attention that the views of the news, etc. are very shallow. It is indeed time to get mad and do something. I'm not sure where is saying came from but it is the way I try to live and have taught my children to live, "If it is to be, it is up to me."
No one can change someone else or in most cases their minds. The only change we make is in ourselves and what we can do to help others. I, too, would love to see Polanski prosecuted to the fullest...but I would hate to see his victim go through this pain again. As far as David Letterman, he is human as are well all and our forgiveness means nothing to him, it is none of our business. The pain of the Travolta family is something I can only pray about and wish them well.
I do what I can when I can and worry less about what I cannot do. I love the Red Cross and they are my charity of choice.
God Bless you Jamie, and thanks for making some very important points.”
No one can change someone else or in most cases their minds. The only change we make is in ourselves and what we can do to help others. I, too, would love to see Polanski prosecuted to the fullest...but I would hate to see his victim go through this pain again. As far as David Letterman, he is human as are well all and our forgiveness means nothing to him, it is none of our business. The pain of the Travolta family is something I can only pray about and wish them well.
I do what I can when I can and worry less about what I cannot do. I love the Red Cross and they are my charity of choice.
God Bless you Jamie, and thanks for making some very important points.”
Gelfling replied on Oct 03, 2009 at 16:26:35
“I, too, loved her "Be the Change" comment. Like you, I would love to see the justice that should have been meted out to Polanski by a judge long ago. But I also have great sympathy for the victim and her desire to be left alone.
All I can really do is teach my young sons when they are ready for "the talk" that it is never okay to badger, or manipulate, or ply with alcohol or drugs, or intimidate an age-appropriate girl until she sadly gives up resisting and reluctantly acquiesces to sex. I'll tell them to really LISTEN to her, not dismiss polite or mild protests because their guy friends may rib them and tell them, "Girls always resist at first." My boys will be taught that it's never okay to push for sex with a girl who is not clearly communicating that she is 100% ready and enthusiastic to have mutually pleasurable and consensual sex which should never leave someone hurt, physically or emotionally.
I, mean, after all, how satisfying would badgered or coerced sex like that be anyway...
... unless one is a rapist, like Polanski.”
All I can really do is teach my young sons when they are ready for "the talk" that it is never okay to badger, or manipulate, or ply with alcohol or drugs, or intimidate an age-appropriate girl until she sadly gives up resisting and reluctantly acquiesces to sex. I'll tell them to really LISTEN to her, not dismiss polite or mild protests because their guy friends may rib them and tell them, "Girls always resist at first." My boys will be taught that it's never okay to push for sex with a girl who is not clearly communicating that she is 100% ready and enthusiastic to have mutually pleasurable and consensual sex which should never leave someone hurt, physically or emotionally.
I, mean, after all, how satisfying would badgered or coerced sex like that be anyway...
... unless one is a rapist, like Polanski.”
To Er Is Human
Commented Oct 03, 2009 at 13:00:55 in Comedy
“Steven, you did it again. You keep calling out the idiots who rationalize their behavior but don't know why they behave that way. What idiots they are. They are against anything this President if FOR. They think they are playing a game and it's game of life and death...to the un/underinsured, soldiers, free speech, progressing to a better way of life for the peons and just about anyone who disagrees with them.
By the way, maybe we could check with CDC and see if they have any vaccine we can use to innoculate the majority of the americans so they don't catch this. Time for some scientific research. I'll be the first to sign up for a vaccination.
Great job! Love your posts. Keep up the good work.”
By the way, maybe we could check with CDC and see if they have any vaccine we can use to innoculate the majority of the americans so they don't catch this. Time for some scientific research. I'll be the first to sign up for a vaccination.
Great job! Love your posts. Keep up the good work.”
alex61 replied on Oct 03, 2009 at 14:47:57
“My, My, My. Sounds like the liberals are getting worried.
Liberals' desperate belief that people who don't like Obama's lefty agenda are racist is truly pathetic and tells me they really can't defend his mistakes. Liberals gave relied on the left-wing fascist sledghammer of politically "correct" (huh?) race-baiting for decades, anyone who disagreed with a black person was called a racist. That is very nasty and divisive. Should any liberal be surprised that they are so many decent Americans who are furious with liberals? You are still playing the race card an a ridiculous attempt to shield the Chosen One from criticism. Ignoring his color and taking him to task for his foolish policies is called EQUALITY.
How many blacks trashed Bush as being evil, etc. Were they racist?”
Liberals' desperate belief that people who don't like Obama's lefty agenda are racist is truly pathetic and tells me they really can't defend his mistakes. Liberals gave relied on the left-wing fascist sledghammer of politically "correct" (huh?) race-baiting for decades, anyone who disagreed with a black person was called a racist. That is very nasty and divisive. Should any liberal be surprised that they are so many decent Americans who are furious with liberals? You are still playing the race card an a ridiculous attempt to shield the Chosen One from criticism. Ignoring his color and taking him to task for his foolish policies is called EQUALITY.
How many blacks trashed Bush as being evil, etc. Were they racist?”
Conflict in the 21st Century
Commented Oct 03, 2009 at 10:58:56 in World
“Who would know better than someone who has already been a part of the system. The only hope is that he has learned something from it that we can benefit from. I lived in CO when he was senator but have to admit I wasn't really interested in politics at that time. I had to go back to school to find out "that if it is meant to be, it begins with me." That is when I became more of an activist.
I am afraid corporate control is a never ending thing unless we find a way of limiting their influence by way of donations, ethics, term limits and lobbyists. They don't represent us anymore, they represent corporations.
Thank you for your comment. I'm sure you are right.”
I am afraid corporate control is a never ending thing unless we find a way of limiting their influence by way of donations, ethics, term limits and lobbyists. They don't represent us anymore, they represent corporations.
Thank you for your comment. I'm sure you are right.”
Congress Gets Paid, Veterans Get Shafted
Commented Oct 01, 2009 at 15:47:27 in Politics
“As far as I can see, Paul, they talk the talk but fail utterly to walk the walk. Do you really think most of the care about the VA? They don't have to use it so why should they care. The same with the public option health insurance, they don't have to use it so what do they care.
I'm of the opinion that they should all be voted out of office and we should start anew with people who really do care. I know there are some out there but they can't afford to run because our senators and representatives are owned by corporations. The time has come for NO corporate donations, NO corporate lobbying and no, I'm not talking about non-profits, only the greedy corporations.
Thank you for all the work you do and how hard to work to keep us informed.
If this will explode Glen Beck's head, I want to see it...can we send Rush Limbaugh, too?
Great post.”
I'm of the opinion that they should all be voted out of office and we should start anew with people who really do care. I know there are some out there but they can't afford to run because our senators and representatives are owned by corporations. The time has come for NO corporate donations, NO corporate lobbying and no, I'm not talking about non-profits, only the greedy corporations.
Thank you for all the work you do and how hard to work to keep us informed.
If this will explode Glen Beck's head, I want to see it...can we send Rush Limbaugh, too?
Great post.”
Prudens replied on Oct 01, 2009 at 16:55:04
“Non-profits can fund greedy people too. Just look at the brother of ACORN's founder. Also, Glen Beck would probably back the writer here. I cant think of any conservative of any stripe who is against VA care. That being said, I agree with this writer. It is too bad the VA budget cant draw funds from military budgets or other programs. Too many vets suffer from poor care.”
Conflict in the 21st Century
Commented Oct 01, 2009 at 14:42:00 in World
“Senator Hart, you are so right. That God we have people like you who have the courage and knowledge to let the rest of us know that there is a great deal more than our news outlets tell us. It is high time that we stopped the corporations of war from running our country.
Thank you for sharing with us.”
Thank you for sharing with us.”
Libertarian09 replied on Oct 01, 2009 at 21:20:39
“As a one time member of the Council on Foreign Relations Mr Hart is part of the group of people responsible for the mess (internationally speaking) America finds itself in today. If you think his interests lie in stopping corporate control of the nation I suggest you look at his resume and voting records while a Senator”
My Morning Ritual
Commented Oct 01, 2009 at 13:05:20 in Living
“Great post! You make more sense with "breakfast wine" and most do with just coffee. Maybe I'll start my day that way, too.
It's kind of like that psychiatric condition...can't think of the name...where you are high, happy, jumping with joy one moment, then down in the depths of despair the next. I remember now...manic/depressive...getting older sure makes it hard to remember! There is no middle ground. All around us is useless, petty, piddly talking heads who think they know it all and we should listen. Good Grief, Charlie Brown, what have we come to?
Thank you Steven, you brighten my day...I think I'll be manic today!”
It's kind of like that psychiatric condition...can't think of the name...where you are high, happy, jumping with joy one moment, then down in the depths of despair the next. I remember now...manic/depressive...getting older sure makes it hard to remember! There is no middle ground. All around us is useless, petty, piddly talking heads who think they know it all and we should listen. Good Grief, Charlie Brown, what have we come to?
Thank you Steven, you brighten my day...I think I'll be manic today!”
The Best Little Whorehouse in Washington
Commented Oct 01, 2009 at 11:07:24 in Politics
“David, another great post. You read the signs well and aren't afraid to tell it like it is. You are one of the best and I hope, with your sense of humor and your honesty, others will realize what good things you do for progressives.
Thank you for keeping us in the know.”
Thank you for keeping us in the know.”
An Idiot's Guide to Tom Friedman's Idiocy
Commented Sep 24, 2009 at 11:19:22 in Media
“His articles have never made sense to me...I thought it was me that was stupid. Glad to know I'm smarter than I thought. I'd read through an article then sit there and wonder what I had just read. He must be one of the people who believe everything they say must be true because they say it.
Great post David!”
Great post David!”
Rosey replied on Sep 24, 2009 at 13:37:22
“Me too! Good to know there are more folks out there thinking the same thing...... and how sad for Friedman.
Another great post David. Keep 'em coming!”
Another great post David. Keep 'em coming!”
That's The Way It Wasn't
Commented Sep 23, 2009 at 13:17:02 in Politics
“It has been said "history is written by the winners." The politicians and corporations wanted war, the people did not. We know who won and who lost. Things haven't changed much, have they?
We need for Yippies of all ages to let our government know "we want the flowers back." No more needless wars and deaths of our young people. If congress wants a war let them go fight it.
Thank you, Sam and Judy and all of you who did what you believed was right..IT WAS RIGHT THEN AND IT WOULD BE RIGHT NOW!”
We need for Yippies of all ages to let our government know "we want the flowers back." No more needless wars and deaths of our young people. If congress wants a war let them go fight it.
Thank you, Sam and Judy and all of you who did what you believed was right..IT WAS RIGHT THEN AND IT WOULD BE RIGHT NOW!”
The Rare Political Party That Is a Movement
Commented Sep 23, 2009 at 11:28:56 in New York
“I would be nice to have elected officials who really worked for "we the people" instead of the corporations. We somehow need to get the big corporations out of our government. WFP sounds like a good thing to me.”
The Wyden - Bennett Healthy Americans Act: Why Not Just Say Yes?
Commented Sep 22, 2009 at 18:25:15 in Politics
“I did find the Senate bill 360 on Thomas on the internet. I will be printing it out and reading it. From what it sounds like it is so much better than anything I've heard or read about that has been put together this year.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I hope everyone else takes a look at it, too.”
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I hope everyone else takes a look at it, too.”
jmpurser replied on Sep 23, 2009 at 09:16:49
“Well, it's "better" in the sense that it's pure corporate welfare instead of being "adulterated" with a shred of good for the people.”
When Freedom Is a Dirty Word
Commented Sep 22, 2009 at 18:22:29 in Politics
“Frank, I agree with everything you said. We, as a nation, seem to be going backwards instead of forwards. I don't know how to solve the problem but I'm willing to listen to anyone who will take this on. Our Congress people don't seem to be able to see the forest for the trees. The Old Testament is being used to give people power over others as never before. Somehow, I think thay have all forgotten what Jesus taught was love one another.
Another extremely good article. Thanks for sharing this with us.”
Another extremely good article. Thanks for sharing this with us.”
The Wyden - Bennett Healthy Americans Act: Why Not Just Say Yes?
Commented Sep 22, 2009 at 16:29:41 in Politics
“Sounds too good to be true. Where can I get a copy of the Bill and why hasn't it been presented to the President's staff for review? I agree with Barry S. We should all have the opportunity to select any policy that government workers, including our congress people who don't appear to work. Choices are what matter.”
jmpurser replied on Sep 23, 2009 at 09:17:33
“It's "been presented to the president" in the form of "It's what we do now only with more government subsidies to the insurance industry."”
Jaywalkker replied on Sep 22, 2009 at 18:48:23
“I drive a Chevy Malibu, I want to have the option to buy a Ferrari 360 Modena. Oh wait, I already do, but still cannot afford it.
The moral of the above? You can buy any of the number of plans available to federal workers. Its not like its a mystery, google it. If as an individual you said, "gimme what he has" you're paying a lot more than a Congressmember or even the congressional janitor because you're not part of one of the largest risk pools. Perhaps this exchange program will bring enough unrelated people together into a single pool, but that will eventually (cross fingers, hopefully) bring the per-plan price down. The plan won't start cheap because maybe in 5 years, a large number of people will have it and pay into it. That's why most insurance co-ops fail, which is almost what this exchange sounds like.”
The moral of the above? You can buy any of the number of plans available to federal workers. Its not like its a mystery, google it. If as an individual you said, "gimme what he has" you're paying a lot more than a Congressmember or even the congressional janitor because you're not part of one of the largest risk pools. Perhaps this exchange program will bring enough unrelated people together into a single pool, but that will eventually (cross fingers, hopefully) bring the per-plan price down. The plan won't start cheap because maybe in 5 years, a large number of people will have it and pay into it. That's why most insurance co-ops fail, which is almost what this exchange sounds like.”
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