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Obama's Invisible Victories
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 11:10:46 in Politics
“"Settling back" after 1 year as you suggest, it won't be long before another year goes by, a Republican majority takes the house and Senate, and we're back to the Clinton presidency for the next 6 years.”
Is This as Good as It Gets From Obama?
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 00:56:41 in Politics
“Nothing gets past you !”
Is This as Good as It Gets From Obama?
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 00:55:39 in Politics
“That's right. I would prefer that Obama act like Bush and did what he was voted to do without fear of the people who want him dead.”
Is CNBC Pimping for State Street Bank?
Commented Oct 22, 2009 at 20:02:01 in Business
“Meg will do best in OC which is ironic given that her ads hype her running EBay into the ground with stupid decisions like buying Skype.”
Is CNBC Pimping for State Street Bank?
Commented Oct 22, 2009 at 11:01:58 in Business
“CNBC's woman is Meg Whitman who is doing less than nothing for the people of California by pledging her undying love for tax breaks for the rich. The CNBC liars clearly don't like it when liberal politicians create positive outcomes for the majority.”
Janskats replied on Oct 22, 2009 at 19:13:40
“Yeah..Meg Whitman of eBay..whose motto is "For sale to the highest bidder"..”
Thank You, Mr. President
Commented Oct 04, 2009 at 23:59:03 in Media
“What's it going to take for you to figure out that your political house is on fire and get out?”
Bogstomper replied on Oct 05, 2009 at 01:46:37
“You mean just leave the GOP instead of trying to fix it? I won't do that, at least not yet.
And that's partly because, even though I'm the smallest potato in the GOP bin, I'm still part of the problem, because I could have done more to stop things from getting this bad.”
And that's partly because, even though I'm the smallest potato in the GOP bin, I'm still part of the problem, because I could have done more to stop things from getting this bad.”
Thank You, Mr. President
Commented Oct 04, 2009 at 23:57:42 in Media
“I think it has more to do with the Republicans aka "fundamentalist conservatives" getting their collective ass handed to them.”
Thank You, Mr. President
Commented Oct 04, 2009 at 23:54:06 in Media
“Back to its senses? Please cite how many decades you are going back.”
Thank You, Mr. President
Commented Oct 04, 2009 at 23:47:14 in Media
“That's right. The anti-evolution folks do have a point about, um, Carter. I mean Clinton. I mean JFK. No, FDR.
Questioning torture and wireless wiretaps is well just crazy talk.
For the record, sir, Cheney made Bush's worst decisions for him.”
Questioning torture and wireless wiretaps is well just crazy talk.
For the record, sir, Cheney made Bush's worst decisions for him.”
The Public Option Lives On
Commented Sep 29, 2009 at 19:41:28 in Politics
“A deal's a deal, folks. A deal your representatives didn't vote for. They might force you to buy insurance but they're not going to force the insurers to charge you fairly for it. Got a PEC? That'll be $1 million dollars, please.”
Sex and Novelty
Commented Sep 10, 2009 at 12:20:12 in Living
“The problem is that there is always something and someone that could be better. That's our social Dis-Ease. It's the result of advertising that we are exposed practically when we emerge from the womb. There's an antidote - Giving. Men who don't understand that sex is the entire experience are missing out, and their partners are missing everything.”
Marnia Robinson replied on Sep 10, 2009 at 17:31:23
“So true, and yet that fiery neurochemistry that drives us to engage in fertilization behavior is so loud and persuasive at a neurochemical level that no one can be blamed for falling for it! In my experience, it's hard to see the benefits of moderation until you've done something to balance your brain chemistry...such as meditation, karezza http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marnia-robinson/another-way-to-make-love_b_272759.htmll), healthier diet, tai chi, regular prayer, qi gong, whatever. Until then, those loud "Yes!" signals seem like the obvious choice. However, when I wrote my book, I was amazed to see that the evidence about the benefits of orgasm itself is surprisingly thin, while the evidence about the need for regular affectionate connection with others is mounting daily. Hmm....”
Sex's Secret Gift: Aligning With The Flow Of Life
Commented Sep 02, 2009 at 21:22:41 in Living
“Orgasm is clearly more of a big deal for women than men, so if you are able to forgo it, that says quite a lot. Sometimes it is our not having that makes all the difference. Most of us live on a day to day basis with a feeling that things could be better when they are already as good as they're going to get, and it's very difficult to get past.
The answer - sometimes - most of the time - is to give it up.”
The answer - sometimes - most of the time - is to give it up.”
robbyJ replied on Sep 03, 2009 at 02:06:05
“Human beings are often in a state of malcontent over anything, and everything. Once on a mushroom trip realized that it was ok to exist here now, in this space in time. It made me realize I was spending most my life constantly trying to reach for something.”
Another Way To Make Love
Commented Sep 01, 2009 at 11:00:18 in Living
“I would generally say that while women raised in the US might understand this profound statement literally, but they don't truly understand it.
"This arrangement serves our genes' objectives of more offspring with more diversity among them"
Here's another way to say it. In happier times past (before Puritanism or marriage or whatever it is that everyone in the US is compelled to follow - at least those who feel obligated to obey the media)...
Fathers were close, but they weren't chained.”
"This arrangement serves our genes' objectives of more offspring with more diversity among them"
Here's another way to say it. In happier times past (before Puritanism or marriage or whatever it is that everyone in the US is compelled to follow - at least those who feel obligated to obey the media)...
Fathers were close, but they weren't chained.”
hp blogger Marnia Robinson replied on Sep 01, 2009 at 16:17:33
“Exactly, our brains evolved in tribes, where this evolutionary program furthered diversity without taking caregivers from our offspring (in the way that divorce often does today).
That said, many of us are now without tribes and deprived of all that healthy, friendly socializing with trusted companions. It would certainly be convenient if we could manage our love lives to improve our chances of sustaining a harmonious pair-bond...should that be a desire. In my case, I was tired of the merry-go-round. Others are simply more suited to monogamy. Others want to raise a kid together. It's nice to be aware of our options, since most of us don't naturally seem to be "swans."”
That said, many of us are now without tribes and deprived of all that healthy, friendly socializing with trusted companions. It would certainly be convenient if we could manage our love lives to improve our chances of sustaining a harmonious pair-bond...should that be a desire. In my case, I was tired of the merry-go-round. Others are simply more suited to monogamy. Others want to raise a kid together. It's nice to be aware of our options, since most of us don't naturally seem to be "swans."”
Why I Am A Conservative On Health Care Reform
Commented Aug 15, 2009 at 12:50:18 in Living
“Dr. Weil,
You are not a conservative. You are a liberal.
The demonization of the word "liberal" is a trick - a lie - crafted by the speech writers of Lord God Ronnie - may he rest in peace Amen.
"Conservative" is nothing more than the promotion of profit against the interests of the greater good. In other words, Big Pharma. But let's not forget Kaiser Permanently, the all-knowing deniers of care you probably need but aren't going to get.
You seem to be a smart man. First rethink your choice of words. Then you might have something of value to add to the conversation. We need more liberals like you on the right side of the fight, which is the side where the billionaires aren't.
Sincerely,
Terris”
You are not a conservative. You are a liberal.
The demonization of the word "liberal" is a trick - a lie - crafted by the speech writers of Lord God Ronnie - may he rest in peace Amen.
"Conservative" is nothing more than the promotion of profit against the interests of the greater good. In other words, Big Pharma. But let's not forget Kaiser Permanently, the all-knowing deniers of care you probably need but aren't going to get.
You seem to be a smart man. First rethink your choice of words. Then you might have something of value to add to the conversation. We need more liberals like you on the right side of the fight, which is the side where the billionaires aren't.
Sincerely,
Terris”
NurseTina replied on Aug 16, 2009 at 14:40:53
“He is not using the terms as political labels. He is using them as actual words that one should look up in the dictionary once in while. You missed thw whole point.”
johnashman replied on Aug 15, 2009 at 18:20:19
“Liberals apparently can make shades of gray out of black and white, but can't understand anything more complicated than black and white. Ironic.”
nantucketsunset replied on Aug 15, 2009 at 16:21:28
“For heaven's sake, in his article here Dr. Weil is using words of the English language with their proper and common definitions.
I went to a conference of his near Boston in 1997, and I witnessed how Dr. Weil IS deeply conservative, choosing his words carefully, advising moderation and balance, valuing scientific research and dispassionate reviews of real-world cases. If part of what he espouses happens to *sound* wild and mind-expanding to some people, maybe that's a clue as to how upside-down our society and our medicine has become in the last 100 years.”
I went to a conference of his near Boston in 1997, and I witnessed how Dr. Weil IS deeply conservative, choosing his words carefully, advising moderation and balance, valuing scientific research and dispassionate reviews of real-world cases. If part of what he espouses happens to *sound* wild and mind-expanding to some people, maybe that's a clue as to how upside-down our society and our medicine has become in the last 100 years.”
MossyOak replied on Aug 15, 2009 at 14:51:54
“Dr. Weil is a very smart man. He's asking you to put aside your preconceived bias, which you failed to do.”
RalphJoseph replied on Aug 15, 2009 at 14:30:21
“He is on the correct side. You have missed the point of the article.”
Jackson Forrester replied on Aug 15, 2009 at 14:29:15
“Most billionaires are progressives, bud.”
Future Shock
Commented Jun 04, 2009 at 02:55:02 in Living
“It's more likely that either humans will be wiped out by 2109, or at any rate there won't be anything resembling the hyper connected air-travel world many of us live in, for one reason: there won't be any cheap oil left to sustain it.”
The Big Gay Chip on My Shoulder
Commented May 28, 2009 at 00:27:25 in Entertainment
“Water is a substance you need to live. The "for colored" water fountains are rusty and broken. The "for whites only" water fountains are shiny and cool. That's equality, if you're white.”
The Big Gay Chip on My Shoulder
Commented May 28, 2009 at 00:22:23 in Entertainment
“"I believe that America is a great nation of even greater people"
The US has potential but until it deals with tribes and slave reparations and puts religion in the back of the bus, it's going to be a long, long time coming. But change will come. We're just going to be dead before it's here.”
The US has potential but until it deals with tribes and slave reparations and puts religion in the back of the bus, it's going to be a long, long time coming. But change will come. We're just going to be dead before it's here.”
Steve Magruder replied on May 28, 2009 at 02:15:30
“The American people aren't very good at accepting responsibility for their nation's past, that is, for those Americans who understand this past. For the rest of the Americans who don't know the history (the vast majority), can we blame them? (yes we can)
By the way, I'm an American, and we do have a lot to be ashamed of. Just being real, folks.”
By the way, I'm an American, and we do have a lot to be ashamed of. Just being real, folks.”
backwoodsintellect replied on May 28, 2009 at 00:43:37
“Now c'mon. Show us some optimism.”
"Wall Street Got Drunk": 'Banned' Bush Video Surfaces
Commented Jul 26, 2008 at 12:41:37 in Politics
“Finally Bush is using words that he can understand”
confuseddemocrat replied on Jul 27, 2008 at 11:08:56
“LOL”
"Wall Street Got Drunk": 'Banned' Bush Video Surfaces
Commented Jul 22, 2008 at 22:06:18 in Politics
“The president seems to avoid making eye contact with anyone which is rather uncomfortable to watch. There's nobody living behind his face. We Americans, we'll get past him. His children and grandchildren on the other hand have many bad years ahead. They're still people and I feel sorry for them no matter how much money etc. they have at their disposal.”
Feminist Leaders Oppose Hillary, Endorse Obama
Commented Feb 06, 2008 at 23:14:37 in Home
“I don't think you are talking about Hillary Clinton, ex Wal-Mart board member. Yes, Wal-Mart, the defender of women's rights everywhere. Excuse me but who's not informed?”
Feminist Leaders Oppose Hillary, Endorse Obama
Commented Feb 06, 2008 at 22:56:53 in Home
“It's sad how much faith Americans put in the President. The powerful in America do not hold public office - they tell the elected what to do and when.
So it doesn't matter whether feminists or anyone else supports Clinton or Obama. The real war is the class war.”
So it doesn't matter whether feminists or anyone else supports Clinton or Obama. The real war is the class war.”
