tdpubs's Comments (266)

“I don't think it's a fear of death that leads to the many worlds theory. I think it's the observation that if energy is constant and unchanging, we are as the Buddhists say "one with everything."

People need to feel that their individuality is not threatened by elimination of the senses. We probably are not aware of our real place in the universe anyway.

We really don't use much perception when it comes to understanding what is really around us at this point in evolution.”

“Thank you for a great article and I think you have hit on a few crucial topics. Let's not forget that sex is not simply a passing interest for humans. It is an overriding imperative for many people. It is sublimated by most of us in order to be part of our social network.

For many of us, sex is charged with cultural limitations and hurdles while others equate it with the actions of a handshake (O.K., maybe a hug). It doesn't matter who is right or wrong, we should accept that it is complicated.”

“One of the most positive things about the media is the ability to learn from other people's mistakes and the discussion that comes from the stories. Quite often we ignore the subject and never take the time to discuss ways of overcoming our own challenges. These stories do offer constructive discourse.”

“The Tiger Woods dust up is not a story about marital infidelity alone, it's also about our all too human needs. It's about our ability to fulfill out sexually driven ego. What do people of high achievement want?

This is not about love. It never has been. It's about sex. It's about the overwhelming drive that some men and women have that quite often is sublimated in career and external achievement.

Tiger probably still loves his wife very much but it's not even about romance. It's a deeper need that unfortunately not even his wife can fulfill. The relationship changes as soon as marriage and children enter the picture.

Most married men simply rely on porn the way headache sufferers will take an aspirin. Wealthy men and women with this drive have the resources to take their pleasure to the next level. Most of us poor suckers read romance novels or live vicariously through our single friends.

I agree with the blogger - you are not allowed to inflict your whims and desires on your mate, simply because they signed the document of marriage unity. Can you imagine how disastrous a relationship would be if we went back to the days when women had to submit to their husband's every demands?

We are shocked that Afghan laws are being written allowing men to force themselves on wives if they refuse to have sex. No, unfortunately, it's not about love and romance, it's about sex and ego.”

“Did you take into account that the Blue states are the more populous regions?”

“A British study a few years ago showed conclusively that suicides, abortions and mental health problems increase under conservative leadership. It seems that the majority of people feel that they are under-served and have no hope when their financial situation gets worse; which coincidentally seem to occur under conservative administrations.

This is less about abortion and more about lack of hope and faith in a bright future.”

“Her popularity is not closing in on that of the President. She is like her other counterparts, cashing in on the 20% of Americans who call themselves conservatives.

The media keeps her alive by using her to sell commercials. She feeds off the media to sell books and rake in donations. It is a symbiotic relationship that will lead to her fortunes growing but no real political promise.

Like the other political hucksters on TV and radio, she'll rake in millions by manipulating the emotions of others. I think she's the Paris Hilton of politics. Sheer genius.”

“I got to read Gov. Sarah Palin's book over Thanksgiving dinner with my conservative family. I laughed so hard that I was in tears during many her "fact filled" anecdotes. The problem is that the book sounds so reasonable on the surface. They always do. That is until you decide to do some simple fact checking.

It's like the person who looks great and attractive until they open their mouths to speak. Her analysis on economic solutions for our current national problems were especially interesting.

Drill baby,drill.”

“I mean no disrespect but, historically, the Spaniards held the West and Southwest for quite some time before the Americans took it from them by force. The people we are proudly calling illegals actually are descended from serfs of the European masters living in the West and Southwest.

The idea of the Hispanic people becoming the dominant group in a few decades is ironic since they were dominant before the Anglos came to town and pushed them back further south. It just goes to show you that what comes around goes around.

Regarding the fears of retribution; I wouldn't worry about it. We'll treat you the same way you treat us. Oh! Never mind, I get it now.”

“I've got news for you Geoff, point number one; you may pay your mortgage every month and bought a house that you can afford, but if you get struck down by a catastrophic illness tomorrow your world and go upside down really fast. If you are the sole breadwinner life imitates a horrific turn. There a lot of people who like to talk about personal responsibility who live on the tight rope. Unless you are currently a multimillionaire or have an above average insurance program, you are like the rest of us very, very vulnerable.
Re: punishing the banks for bad loans, that's about as practical as saying we're going to punish the suicide bomber who grew himself up in the middle of the market. The real culprits are either very well protected or have moved on to other scams.
Regarding the circumstances of losing your job; why are you worried about the tiny minority of people who would both own a home and be lazy? I may go out on a limb here and say that the majority of homeowners don't have the option of being lazy or getting high on the job. They are too busy trying to survive to pay their mortgage and take care of their family. As I said where all very vulnerable today.”

“I just want everyone to tell the truth. That's the difference. There really is truth out there. If everyone did that, I see no problem with opposition. The problem is that one side of the isle prefers to ignore the truth. The other side is too weak kneed to call them on it.

Opinion is not fact. It is simply opinion.”

“This all sound like the room full of philosophers who debated the chicken/egg origin theories. You are all right but the major factor is figuring out how to balance an increase of income to average Americans with stimulating demand for goods and services without using the famous Ronald Reagan credit card principle.

Demand has to be stimulated for small business to even think of spending money on employees. Tax cuts never make up the difference unless Government hires the the small businesses in the first place. We need to begin the process of manufacturing and throwing lots of money at Alt energy. Require existing businesses to retrofit for Green economics and have government cover the cost of the retrofits.
Increase the tax on dividend income to 40% and cut the loopholes with an exemption for reinvestment in small business with a solid definition of what a small business really is. Get the public option done right and allow small business to benefit from the program. That will be a start. It's not perfect but that's my contribution.”

“You seem to think that the income that executives and major corporations make come from some invisible fund. That money you say they deserve come from the pockets of you and me. Just as you love to rail against the "overburdensome tax system". That money they shelter from the tax system and use against "we the people" are the reason we are in the present situation we are in.

You may idolize the predators and shun the people who are pushing hard to make it but this country is about banding together and fighting for freedom and equality for all. The motto of our country is not In "God We Trust", it's "Out of Many, One". That means we work together for the common good. Corporatism is about taking advantage of any resource you can to make a profit for the company regardless of the consequences.

The conservative maxim is not e Pluribus Unum, it is "I got mine, screw you". Sorry, real Americans don't roll with that game. We find a way to make everyone rise above and leave no one behind. That's the America I learned about in public school.”

“So, how much do you get paid to post again? I want your job; it's so easy to tell tall tales.”

“Nice try. Good luck with that "non partisan" line. I've heard it often and it never seems to ring true. I wonder where all these folks were when the Red Cross was going through its scandals and management problems. I do remember that its CEO left to become a GOP senator.

Let's do the right thing and give the organization a hand up and get it moving in the right direction. We might need their help one day.”

“I don't know if you realize this but the 10th amendment gives the state the power to set their own rules in that area of commerce. Republicans love to yell "state's rights when it suits them. The "Old Southern Dems" did the same in regards to human rights abuses.
You want to have it both ways.

Each state sets the rules for it insurance regulations because they have been ripped off in the past. That's why they have a state insurance commission.”

“Good luck with that buddy. The only thing that will wake this country up is a real national disaster. When the oligarchs are temporarily disabled and the panic sets in, people will regroup and rebuild. Other than that, we are lost in our media drug of choice.”

“As usual, Mr. Flynt,you are my hero. It is no coincidence that the "Tea Party" grassroots movement came along to deflect the growing national sentiment that the rich were taking us for a ride. In order to switch public sentiment from class awareness in this country, the corporate masters ginned up an anti-government movement to deflect our anger.

They did a great job because the ever gullible press followed along. Now we see the same thing occurring with the health care overhaul. The gullible once again fall for the obvious lies told by the usual suspects.

We cannot take back our government until we have rid ourselves of a sick and twisted media in which 90% of talk radio is conservative propaganda. My challenge to you Mr Flynt and to other well heeled men and women of common sense; let's even the score and get competitive media. Once the message can reach more people, and we distinguish facts from BS, we can begin to get more voters to the polls. Once we get a majority of voters to the polls, we can have your general strike. We need to wake up more people first.”

“I'll say it again, the reason President George W. Bush had it easy is not that he was any great intimidator, it's that the congress knew who his real boss was, the multi-national corporations and Wall Street. President Bush simply paddled in the right direction and everyone who was beholden to the corporatists followed along.
Now we see just how tough it is to get the people's work done in congress. If a bill is in the best interest of their masters, we lose.”

“You from Canada bub? I didn't think so.”

“Each state has a different insurance requirement. The states have insurance commissions that oversee and manage state requirements. The problem with interstate insurance is the monitoring of companies that must comply to each state's requirements and legal obligations. It would be a bigger mess than it already is. The fact that each company's stated goal is to make a profit for its shareholders means it puts the customer last in priority.

The best option would be to go back to the old model of non-profit insurance companies and hospitals. Each state would be responsible for administering its own system.”

“Obviously you are not Canadian.”

“Rep. John Conyers' bill is 35 pages. Single payer health care for all.”

“The problem of dealing with irrational people who are motivated by fear, bigotry and hatred is that they are already delusional. Insidious propaganda is being fed to well meaning people from many sources. The only response you will get is projection. They will tell you that you are doing all the things you accuse them of doing. Many will actually believe their projection!

You can see that sense of fear and desperation in many of the speakers and demonstrators at these events. I can't say that they are not sincere. I believe that they are brainwashed by the media they consume. If you listened to right wing radio, Fox news, Drudge Report and "freeper" blogs, you would be brainwashed too.

I don't blame these folks for their irrational beliefs any more than I blame the Muslim ideologues who spend their time listening to anti-U.S. and Israeli propaganda. It is a human condition that can be countered and fixed by removing the people from their sheltered brainwashing and slowly fed facts. It will take time but ask any professional cult de-programmer, you first have to get the subject off the insidious propaganda first.”

“Can you please give me the name of the company that pays you guys? I'm looking for a part time job in political blogging. Thanks in advance.”