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How Adam Lambert Is Hurting Gay Marriage
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 22:10:11 in Entertainment
“I've been saying for years that gays need a MLK figure. They need to be out marching. They need to start letting politicians know that being anti-gay marriage is a political liability. They need to be making themselves squeaky wheels. I used to think I would never see a black president in my lifetime, I was wrong. I hope I see gay equality in my lifetime.
The Adam Lambert performance wasn't putting your best foot forward. You need to convince soccer moms that you want to raise families just like straight couples. Perception is king, and Adam isn't helping.”
The Adam Lambert performance wasn't putting your best foot forward. You need to convince soccer moms that you want to raise families just like straight couples. Perception is king, and Adam isn't helping.”
hp blogger Jennifer Vanasco replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 12:11:19
“Thank you for this.”
50 Cent's American Music Award Date: Val Kilmer
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 14:38:14 in Entertainment
“My favorite movie of his is Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang. Of course, my favorite actor is the star of that one, so I'm biased.”
50 Cent's American Music Award Date: Val Kilmer
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 14:32:17 in Entertainment
“Love Val, non-commital on Fitty.”
contradiction replied on Nov 23, 2009 at 19:49:21
“Check out 50 Cent on the Chelsey Lately show.... he's not what you'd expect. Well - it wasn't what I expected.”
Rom Houben, Man In Coma For 23 Years, Was Fully Conscious, Mom Says
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 14:23:26 in World
“Luckily, medicine has improved over the last 23 years. I'm sure this is the exception rather than the rule. My heart goes out to this man and his family. I notice that a lot of people seem to be sure that this man wants to die. I think in his position, I would appreciate the opportunity to finally communicate with my family. At least he has a family that cares about him. Imagine if he didn't have anyone advocating for him, like so many people in the healthcare system today.”
Rom Houben, Man In Coma For 23 Years, Was Fully Conscious, Mom Says
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 14:18:23 in World
“LMAO Fanned!”
James Franco's 'General Hospital' Debut: WATCH (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 15:59:32 in Entertainment
“Why James?!?! You were just getting your mojo back! This is going to play every time you're on Conan or David. If you want to do a guest appearance do it on Grey's or Housewives.”
'Precious' Star Gabourey Sidibe: My First Diet Started At Age Six (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 15:35:36 in Entertainment
“You're right, I hadn't thought about it like that. Fanned.”
Glenn Beck Has A 'Plan' To Sell Books With March On Washington On The Anniversary Of MLK Speech
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 15:21:47 in Media
“Tho only ones I can legitimately boycott are Radio Shack and Travelocity. The others I was in no danger of using anyway. Thanks for the heads up!”
Eykis replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 15:28:57
“Tantan,
EMAIL THEM ALL. PLEASE.”
EMAIL THEM ALL. PLEASE.”
Glenn Beck Has A 'Plan' To Sell Books With March On Washington On The Anniversary Of MLK Speech
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 14:52:34 in Media
“There are people who always complain whenever Beck is discussed in a forum like this. They think we are giving him too much attention. I understand their POV, but I think someone like this needs to be monitored. We can't have someone who spews this much hate flying under the radar.”
Glenn Beck Has A 'Plan' To Sell Books With March On Washington On The Anniversary Of MLK Speech
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 14:50:31 in Media
“I didn't know that. But, I had noticed that I've never met a black Mormon. I'm sure they exist though! Thanks for the info.”
Glenn Beck Has A 'Plan' To Sell Books With March On Washington On The Anniversary Of MLK Speech
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 14:47:51 in Media
“He's a hero to mentally impaired people with guns.”
Glenn Beck Has A 'Plan' To Sell Books With March On Washington On The Anniversary Of MLK Speech
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 14:46:23 in Media
“Beck has officially passed "annoying" into just plain scary. He relentlessly badgered an admin employee who mentioned Mao in one of her speeches. But, he then turns around and says we should start being more like the Chinese. Which part, the human rights abuses or the communism? Communism which he supposedly hates. He also wants to take us back to a time "our founding fathers" would approve of. Since most of our founding fathers owned slaves, I'm going to have to decline his kind offer. I find his timing on his speech especially offensive. If he is even thinking about comparing himself to Rev. Dr.MLK Jr., I don't think he's prepared for the sh@tstorm he's about to bring on himself. I can't think of anyone, white or black, who would let that comparison go without comment.”
noudidnt replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 15:29:07
“I can...Fox News viewership and White dittoheads.”
Ron Wyden Wins Big Concession On Health Insurance Exchanges
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 14:34:07 in Politics
“Thank you very much for the compliment and the fanning! I think my comments are common sense. It's amazing how something so obvious to us, is so hard to explain to conservatives. But, I guess that's why we have political parties, to keep up discourse. Even though I do think it would be a better America if all the conservatives suddenly saw the "light". lol”
Ron Wyden Wins Big Concession On Health Insurance Exchanges
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 14:21:17 in Politics
“It is their hospital, not EVERY catholic hospital runs the same way. My point was that it would have been nice to have a choice. I don't think that's a lot to ask for. That way they can keep to their religious beliefs, and I can keep to mine. And I'm not just thinking about myself. I'm also concerned for the other employees who are in similar situations.”
Ron Wyden Wins Big Concession On Health Insurance Exchanges
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 09:50:34 in Politics
“What's your argument? All you did was name someone who is against reform. It takes more than that to make an argument.”
Ron Wyden Wins Big Concession On Health Insurance Exchanges
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 09:44:45 in Politics
“Why should his opinion matter more than any other MD? Because he's the Dean of Harvard? Doesn't that make him "elite", and therefore not worthy of notice? I guess because he agrees with you, all that book learnin' that you people usually scorn means something.”
Ron Wyden Wins Big Concession On Health Insurance Exchanges
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 09:18:56 in Politics
“I never understood that. How do they justify it, seeing as how they're supposed to take a vow of poverty? Or is it just the nuns who have to live in poverty? I've never seen a nun rolling in a luxury car, but I have seen a priest with a really nice Lexus.”
who38 replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 09:26:38
“Cardinal Baloney had a helicopter.”
Ron Wyden Wins Big Concession On Health Insurance Exchanges
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 09:13:37 in Politics
“Unfortunately, I don't get MSNBC anymore because my cable provider took it off of the basic cable option. But, guess what IS still on there? You guessed it - Glenn Beck & Family. I miss Rachel and Keith.”
Ron Wyden Wins Big Concession On Health Insurance Exchanges
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 09:09:55 in Politics
“Like I said, if it sucks no one will want it. The govt option is still going to have to provide services and programs that are marketable. Tax subsidy doesn't mean better, look at the USPS. I usually go to UPS. And I don't believe the govt is trying to "take over healthcare". They are trying to make it more affordable, so as many Americans as possible have access to it.”
Kiri sute gomen replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 12:40:09
“Very well said. After reading a few of your posts I must say, I am a fan.”
Ron Wyden Wins Big Concession On Health Insurance Exchanges
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 09:04:55 in Politics
“My taxes already go to things I don't approve of. So, I would be fine with my tax dollars going to something worthwhile. If my taxes helps one person get healthcare that didn't have it before, I'd be very happy.”
Ron Wyden Wins Big Concession On Health Insurance Exchanges
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 09:01:17 in Politics
“This was well over 5 years ago, and I don't know what portion my employer paid. I think it was 80-90%, which I hear is very good. I'm sorry to hear about your outrageous costs. I'm sure you can't wait for some options! I'm a single mother and $300 is a lot of money. I probably wouldn't have gotten it if it wasn't for my son. The only thing I mainly needed insurance for was denied to me anyway (birth control). I'm one of those people who doesn't go to the doctor unless I'm puking blood, which is typical of most nurses I know.”
Ron Wyden Wins Big Concession On Health Insurance Exchanges
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 08:47:55 in Politics
“I agree. When people talk about how Obama isn't letting the "free market system work", it blows my mind! That's exactly what he's doing. If the public option plan sucks, then people won't buy it. These people who are against health care reform are the same ones who think school vouchers are the answer to everyone's problems. Competition between schools won't cause schools to close, but competition between insurance companies will cause private insurers to go out of business. How do they rationalize this thinking?”
ajwriter replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 03:02:45
“tantan75,
The trouble is, the "public option" being proposed here will not be an option for anyone who already has insurance! It will only be available to a small segment of Americans who have no insurance. Hardly an option or competition!
The other problem with your reasoning is that insurance isn't like other consumer products. When you buy it, you're buying a promise. When you really need delivery of the product, the coverage for a major loss, the insurer really has no incentive to do a good job. They're only too happy to encourage you to go away. If your insurer doesn't really honor their contracts, it's too late to switch. And the way insurance works, they can advertise their way out of all kinds of misbehavior, because the majority of policyholders aren't in your shoes. (People who are happiest with their insurance are mostly those who don't really need it.)
Many insurers (with auto as well as health) will pay small claims promptly and lavishly in order to keep people singing their praises and paying their premiums. But it's a different story if you have a really large loss.
Competition between insurance companies will only mean competition to sell you a promise -- and insurers already lie and obfuscate quite well, and will only do it better if they have to.”
The trouble is, the "public option" being proposed here will not be an option for anyone who already has insurance! It will only be available to a small segment of Americans who have no insurance. Hardly an option or competition!
The other problem with your reasoning is that insurance isn't like other consumer products. When you buy it, you're buying a promise. When you really need delivery of the product, the coverage for a major loss, the insurer really has no incentive to do a good job. They're only too happy to encourage you to go away. If your insurer doesn't really honor their contracts, it's too late to switch. And the way insurance works, they can advertise their way out of all kinds of misbehavior, because the majority of policyholders aren't in your shoes. (People who are happiest with their insurance are mostly those who don't really need it.)
Many insurers (with auto as well as health) will pay small claims promptly and lavishly in order to keep people singing their praises and paying their premiums. But it's a different story if you have a really large loss.
Competition between insurance companies will only mean competition to sell you a promise -- and insurers already lie and obfuscate quite well, and will only do it better if they have to.”
Haus replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 09:03:13
“Because the public option will not compete fairly. It will be subsidized by taxes.”
Ron Wyden Wins Big Concession On Health Insurance Exchanges
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 08:41:03 in Politics
“I'm not a small business owner, and probably never will be. But, it seems to me that if many of your employees opt for the public option, that lowers your costs also. Am I incorrect?”
Haus replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 08:53:49
“Great, so instead of the business paying for their healthcare, the 50% of us that pay taxes get to.”
Ron Wyden Wins Big Concession On Health Insurance Exchanges
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 08:31:47 in Politics
“lol You got that right!!! Peace out United Heathcare, you douches!!!”
Ex-Kindergartner replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 10:19:49
“Thank you for your hard work in nursing. You folks are the true heroes of health care. I LOVE your sharp comments! Fanned.”
Ron Wyden Wins Big Concession On Health Insurance Exchanges
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 08:29:59 in Politics
“I think this amendment is excellent based on personal experience. I used to work for a Catholic hospital, and they wouldn't let our insurance carrier cover anything that went against their beliefs. For instance, no birth control, tubal ligation, vasectomies, or abortions. We tried everything. We filed a class action suit, but we were ruled against. The judge said the hospital had the right to block payment for anything they didn't approve of. Many of us tried getting our own coverage, but we were denied because our employer already offered affordable insurance. So, we were stuck with our crappy coverage. Not only that, it was far from "affordable" at least by my standards. My portion of the insurance was over $300/month for the family plan. I no longer work for that hospital, but thinking of the people who still work there; they would love to have a public option, or any option. I know I would've.”
DEJM replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 11:40:19
“I'm sorry for your situation, but the question remains, why are you blaming a religous institution for following their beliefs? You knew these details when you started work there. Yet you took the job knowing the guidelines.
It's not the same thing as working for a company with no religous ties. That's where the real problems lie.”
It's not the same thing as working for a company with no religous ties. That's where the real problems lie.”
doubtingdavid replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 10:47:57
“Like it or not it's their hospital and they have every right to specify what services they will or will not provide. By the way how much charity care did they provide, I'll bet you'll find it's an awful lot. With your Me, Me, Me attitude sounds like you made the right choice and went somewhere else. I''ve been in Catholic Hosptals over the years and found they provided excellent care. By the way $300 per month for insrance is cheap. Just wait till ObummerCare takes over and your rates skyrocket.”
LHoney replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 08:49:42
“I agree with you, the more options available the better. However, I would be thrilled to have $300 per month for a family plan. We pay over $900 per month and it is the cheapest plan offered by my husband's company. Can't wait to see what it's going up to this year...”
blueken replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 08:49:06
“I'm a recovering Catholic, and I can tell you, the Vatican is firmly and forever in the "Dark Ages". The poorest countries in the world put thier pesos in the basket every Sunday and off they go to Vatican City to keep the Cardinals in silk robes and ruby rings. Jesus would be proud.”
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