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GOP Purity Test Echoes Berlin in 1933
Commented Dec 13, 2009 at 22:54:06 in Politics
“Some folks need to get it that he is practical and is handling the cards he is been dealt with the best he can. Afghanistan does pose a threat to us, but especially to the immediate surrounding areas such as Pakistan. A de-stabilized Afghanistan is in no ones interest. On top of that, he is dealing with a 60 year, entrenched military-industrial complex that hasn't gotten over it's initial build-up for WW2 and that Eisenhower warned us about.
One of the reasons why I voted for him was b/c of energy independence. I knew full well if he got into power he would have to dance with the energy folks for awhile to get us off a singular commodity that we have been dependent on for a century (like he's had to do with HCR by splitting the usual enemies of HCR -- big pharma and insurance companies). That's even more entrenched that the MIC is.
The country isn't careening towards collapse like it was a year ago. He's gotten HCR (doesn't have everything I want, but it's a start) this far like no president has. GDP is up. Our respect in the world is much, much better. Etc. Even though I haven't agreed with every decision, I have seen progress.”
One of the reasons why I voted for him was b/c of energy independence. I knew full well if he got into power he would have to dance with the energy folks for awhile to get us off a singular commodity that we have been dependent on for a century (like he's had to do with HCR by splitting the usual enemies of HCR -- big pharma and insurance companies). That's even more entrenched that the MIC is.
The country isn't careening towards collapse like it was a year ago. He's gotten HCR (doesn't have everything I want, but it's a start) this far like no president has. GDP is up. Our respect in the world is much, much better. Etc. Even though I haven't agreed with every decision, I have seen progress.”
GOP Purity Test Echoes Berlin in 1933
Commented Dec 13, 2009 at 22:51:34 in Politics
“Thank you.
Some folks need to get it that he is practical and is handling the cards he is been dealt with the best he can. Afghanistan does pose a threat to us, but especially the surrounding areas such as Pakistan. A de-stabilized Afghanistan is in no ones interest. On top of that, he is dealing with a 60 year, entrenched military-industrial complex that hasn't gotten over it's initial build-up for WW2 and that Eisenhower warned us about.
One of the reasons why I voted for him was b/c of energy independence. I knew full well if he got into power he would have to dance with the energy folks for awhile to get us off a singular commodity that we have been dependent on for a century (like he's had to do with HCR by splitting the usual enemies of HCR -- big pharma and insurance companies). That's even more entrenched that the MIC is.
The country isn't careening towards collapse like it was a year ago. He's gotten HCR (doesn't have everything I want, but it's a start) this far like no president has. GDP is up. Our respect in the world is much, much better. Etc. Even though I haven't agreed with every decision, I have seen progress.”
Some folks need to get it that he is practical and is handling the cards he is been dealt with the best he can. Afghanistan does pose a threat to us, but especially the surrounding areas such as Pakistan. A de-stabilized Afghanistan is in no ones interest. On top of that, he is dealing with a 60 year, entrenched military-industrial complex that hasn't gotten over it's initial build-up for WW2 and that Eisenhower warned us about.
One of the reasons why I voted for him was b/c of energy independence. I knew full well if he got into power he would have to dance with the energy folks for awhile to get us off a singular commodity that we have been dependent on for a century (like he's had to do with HCR by splitting the usual enemies of HCR -- big pharma and insurance companies). That's even more entrenched that the MIC is.
The country isn't careening towards collapse like it was a year ago. He's gotten HCR (doesn't have everything I want, but it's a start) this far like no president has. GDP is up. Our respect in the world is much, much better. Etc. Even though I haven't agreed with every decision, I have seen progress.”
Rimser replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 10:55:34
“Amen.”
GOP Purity Test Echoes Berlin in 1933
Commented Dec 13, 2009 at 22:36:36 in Politics
“I'm a progressive, and Obama didn't say anything that I didn't hear over and over when he ran for office over the last 2 years.
He said he would wind down the war of choice, and shift resources and pverall efforts (not just troops mind you) to the war that needed to be won (Afghanistan). Coordination with Pakistan (and others in the area most affected by a de-stabilized Afghanistan), additional brigades, and broader international coalition was part of his strategy going back to 2007, in conjunction with winding down Iraq. Apparently Mr. Papantonio, you and some others weren't listening when Obama was campaigning or heard what you wanted to hear.
The GOP's fostering of ignorance, fear, and hatred (i.e. through medium like Fox Noise, Limbaugh) for the last few decades has created the teabaggers. This has been coming down the pike for a long time now. It's true that the Dems need to handle their business much better, and flex the governing muscles that have atrophied from years out of power.”
He said he would wind down the war of choice, and shift resources and pverall efforts (not just troops mind you) to the war that needed to be won (Afghanistan). Coordination with Pakistan (and others in the area most affected by a de-stabilized Afghanistan), additional brigades, and broader international coalition was part of his strategy going back to 2007, in conjunction with winding down Iraq. Apparently Mr. Papantonio, you and some others weren't listening when Obama was campaigning or heard what you wanted to hear.
The GOP's fostering of ignorance, fear, and hatred (i.e. through medium like Fox Noise, Limbaugh) for the last few decades has created the teabaggers. This has been coming down the pike for a long time now. It's true that the Dems need to handle their business much better, and flex the governing muscles that have atrophied from years out of power.”
jsgaetano replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 12:14:52
“People need to come to grips with the fact that Obama isn't a liberal, and is actually pretty right leaning. In fact, when it comes to economics, he's actually a big Milton Friedman lovin' guy.”
blizb replied on Dec 14, 2009 at 08:36:08
“I am most upset that the expectations of people are so over the top.
After 8 years of Bush/Cheney with 2 wars, "tax cuts for the rich" and their crashed economy that Bush decided to bail out in order to save his legacy we need a lot of time to fix all that happened.
Our country was literally taken down on it's knees under Bush, there was no leadership from Bush and Cheney other than leading us into war and giving the "rich" the money.
How can you realistically expect it to be fixed in a year?
It took 8 years to get us here!
It may take 8 year to get back and to get it over with.
America needs to finish what Bush started whether we like it or not.
I don't like the war, we should never have gone there, but Bush took us there and we need to finish the job Bush had no intention of ever finishing.
Bush inherited from Clinton a balanced budget, a surplus and a memo that said Bin Laden was determined to attack the U.S. and he squandered everything.
No one wants the Bush years back again, everyone wants the Clinton economy and now we have a guy who is making more effort than anybody has since "Reagonomics" and we have to give it some time.
Voice your concerns, your views, your discontent but have some realism about the timeline it will take to fix it.”
After 8 years of Bush/Cheney with 2 wars, "tax cuts for the rich" and their crashed economy that Bush decided to bail out in order to save his legacy we need a lot of time to fix all that happened.
Our country was literally taken down on it's knees under Bush, there was no leadership from Bush and Cheney other than leading us into war and giving the "rich" the money.
How can you realistically expect it to be fixed in a year?
It took 8 years to get us here!
It may take 8 year to get back and to get it over with.
America needs to finish what Bush started whether we like it or not.
I don't like the war, we should never have gone there, but Bush took us there and we need to finish the job Bush had no intention of ever finishing.
Bush inherited from Clinton a balanced budget, a surplus and a memo that said Bin Laden was determined to attack the U.S. and he squandered everything.
No one wants the Bush years back again, everyone wants the Clinton economy and now we have a guy who is making more effort than anybody has since "Reagonomics" and we have to give it some time.
Voice your concerns, your views, your discontent but have some realism about the timeline it will take to fix it.”
sticksnstones replied on Dec 13, 2009 at 23:06:51
“Many who voted for Obama, progressives included, did so even though an escalation of warfare in Afghanistan as a foreign policy option was and is and continues to be anathema to those voter's ideals. Don't make the mistaken assumption that a vote for Obama was a vote for every position he took an every issue.
Obama also promised to double the size of the Peace Corps by 2011. No budgetary provision has been made to implement that policy in the FY 2010 Federal Budget. The cost : Roughly .01% of the cost of the surge of 30,000 troops. If you're the progressive you claim to be, you'll find this broken promise as troubling to you as it is to the rest of us "progressives".”
Obama also promised to double the size of the Peace Corps by 2011. No budgetary provision has been made to implement that policy in the FY 2010 Federal Budget. The cost : Roughly .01% of the cost of the surge of 30,000 troops. If you're the progressive you claim to be, you'll find this broken promise as troubling to you as it is to the rest of us "progressives".”
John McCain Could Lose Senate Primary To Tea Party Supporter
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 22:34:45 in Politics
“Among other problems, his "beauty queen" Sarah doesn't like his former advisers bad-mouthing her, calling her a liar and all. I'm sure he would like her to stay on the east-coast.
She comes out to Arizona, getting all mavericky and pitbull with lipstick on McCain, and it will be NY-23 all over again.
But then it's all good. McCain, the fundamentals chances of your re-election campaign going well are strong. You betcha.”
She comes out to Arizona, getting all mavericky and pitbull with lipstick on McCain, and it will be NY-23 all over again.
But then it's all good. McCain, the fundamentals chances of your re-election campaign going well are strong. You betcha.”
Tea Partiers Punked, Prankster Calls For Ousting Of "European Immigrants" (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 14:31:01 in Politics
“Where are the trolls? The Fox Noise groupies? The folks who ain't "left wing, liberal, socialist, and/or marxist?"
The daylight must hurt.”
The daylight must hurt.”
VIDEO: Scuffle Ensues when Neo-Nazis Unfurl Hitler Flag at Tea Party Rally
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 14:13:35 in Politics
“That's just it -- they don't differ in those ways.
The only difference is one group are not cowards in displaying their overt racism and hate for things they fear and don't understand.”
The only difference is one group are not cowards in displaying their overt racism and hate for things they fear and don't understand.”
VIDEO: Scuffle Ensues when Neo-Nazis Unfurl Hitler Flag at Tea Party Rally
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 14:10:56 in Politics
“I remember when these folks prayed, wished, and hoped for "biblical rain" on Obama last year during the DNC (check out the Focus on Family ad they put out last year). My mother looked at me and said, "Watch how they will bring judgment on their own heads. Watch." Not only was it sunny on Obama, but Hurricane Gustav washed out their first day at the RNC.
These tea party folk are finding out how much they have in common with the true nazis. Bringing guns to these rallies might not be such a smart thing in the end.
Lastly, it is such irony seeing a black officer trying to cool down the situation between to haters.”
These tea party folk are finding out how much they have in common with the true nazis. Bringing guns to these rallies might not be such a smart thing in the end.
Lastly, it is such irony seeing a black officer trying to cool down the situation between to haters.”
HolyNation replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 14:30:04
“I took note of the AA officer's intervention too. Pretty cool. That's what is called for: Looking beyond self to a higher cause. I wish Americans who want to be united as a country would come together, get beyond Dem vs Repub bashing back and forth and do what's in the best interest of the country. Neo Nazis, racists and haters of all types need to get the message we're done w/ you.”
Xarnego replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 14:21:27
“Focus on the Family= Faux Skews narrated by the use of Forest Gump like narratives and chicken soup for the soul goofiness.
PWM replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 14:17:56
“Neocons have a great deal in common with Nazis. One can say neocons are merely diet nazi. Both are hostile to minorities, both have aggressive foreign relations views, both detest international organizations and treaties, both believe their "slice" of the nation are entitled to have more at the expense of others, both believe in people bowing to the state (when they are in power, opposing the state when they are not in power). Very little difference.”
VIDEO: Scuffle Ensues when Neo-Nazis Unfurl Hitler Flag at Tea Party Rally
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 14:04:43 in Politics
“See now you're using stuff in the bible they ignore (which is why they are trying to change the bible). Are they supposed to be consistent or something?
You should also include, "Love your neighbor as you love yourself" (although the tea partiers would think, "What am I supposed to j*rk them off too?") and taking care of the "least of these."”
You should also include, "Love your neighbor as you love yourself" (although the tea partiers would think, "What am I supposed to j*rk them off too?") and taking care of the "least of these."”
VIDEO: Scuffle Ensues when Neo-Nazis Unfurl Hitler Flag at Tea Party Rally
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 13:53:57 in Politics
“What's funny (but not surprising) is the tea-party people attracting Neo-nazis to their own rallies. Imagine, the neo-nazis are comfortable enough to want to join the tea-partiers. Now why would that be?
Oh that's right. They've too seen the nazi flags, the Obamacare/
But the difference btwn the two is that the neo-nazis are not cowards in showing their overt racism and hatred for anything not like them. The tea partiers know that once they display this same attitude, everybody will dismiss everything they say politically.
40 years of southern strategy: GOP, meet karma (aka sowing and reaping).”
Oh that's right. They've too seen the nazi flags, the Obamacare/
But the difference btwn the two is that the neo-nazis are not cowards in showing their overt racism and hatred for anything not like them. The tea partiers know that once they display this same attitude, everybody will dismiss everything they say politically.
40 years of southern strategy: GOP, meet karma (aka sowing and reaping).”
RachelMc replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 14:04:43
“weird kind of attraction right?”
VIDEO: Scuffle Ensues when Neo-Nazis Unfurl Hitler Flag at Tea Party Rally
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 11:42:19 in Politics
“What's funny (but not surprising) is the tea-party people attracting Neo-nazis to their own rallies. Imagine, the neo-nazis are comfortable enough to want to join the tea-partiers. Now why would that be?
Oh that's right. They've seen the nazi flags too, the Obamacare/
But the difference btwn the two is that the neo-nazis are not cowards in showing their overt racism and hatred for anything not like them. The tea partiers know that once they display this same attitude, everybody will dismiss everything anything they say politically.
40 years of southern strategy: GOP, meet karma (aka sowing and reaping).”
Oh that's right. They've seen the nazi flags too, the Obamacare/
But the difference btwn the two is that the neo-nazis are not cowards in showing their overt racism and hatred for anything not like them. The tea partiers know that once they display this same attitude, everybody will dismiss everything anything they say politically.
40 years of southern strategy: GOP, meet karma (aka sowing and reaping).”
doctorwang replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 11:55:53
“good post.”
golferman replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 11:54:36
“That comment is called hitting the nail on the head.”
VIDEO: Scuffle Ensues when Neo-Nazis Unfurl Hitler Flag at Tea Party Rally
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 11:40:36 in Politics
“They don't think that far ahead nor are they do actually research what they are talking about.
All they know is Fox News told them to do it, so they do it.
"Thanks Fox News for keeping us deformed!"”
All they know is Fox News told them to do it, so they do it.
"Thanks Fox News for keeping us deformed!"”
VIDEO: Scuffle Ensues when Neo-Nazis Unfurl Hitler Flag at Tea Party Rally
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 11:24:10 in Politics
“What's funny (but not surprising) is the tea-party people attracting Neo-nazis to their own rallies. Imagine, the neo-nazis are comfortable enough to want to join the tea-partiers. Now why would that be?
Oh that's right. They've seen the nazi flags too, the Obamacare/
But the difference btwn the two is that the neo-nazis are not cowards in showing their overt racism and hatred for anything not like them. The tea partiers know that once they display this same attitude, everybody will dismiss everything anything they say politically.
40 years of southern strategy: GOP, meet karma (aka sowing and reaping).”
Oh that's right. They've seen the nazi flags too, the Obamacare/
But the difference btwn the two is that the neo-nazis are not cowards in showing their overt racism and hatred for anything not like them. The tea partiers know that once they display this same attitude, everybody will dismiss everything anything they say politically.
40 years of southern strategy: GOP, meet karma (aka sowing and reaping).”
Too Big to Block? Why Obama Must Stop the Comcast-NBC Merger
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 13:41:55 in Media
“And with this, MSNBC, CNBC, and NBC will become more like Fox in shilling for corporate interest than ever before.
Mr. Clinton share some of the biggest blame in this for his Telecomm Act of 1996, which started all of these mergers.
This is not good.”
Mr. Clinton share some of the biggest blame in this for his Telecomm Act of 1996, which started all of these mergers.
This is not good.”
Kevin Ehsani replied on Nov 14, 2009 at 19:40:59
“"And with this, MSNBC, CNBC, and NBC will become more like Fox in shilling for corporate interest than ever before."
would that really happen? i dont think so. well, cnbc is already shilling for the corporations, but i dont think comcast purchasing msnbc will change them very much or turning them into another fox.”
would that really happen? i dont think so. well, cnbc is already shilling for the corporations, but i dont think comcast purchasing msnbc will change them very much or turning them into another fox.”
caveman1313 replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 14:06:05
“not clintons fault, it was the evil republicans that tricked him into signing it..... ;)”
fcsakes replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 13:51:33
“The more I understand about what Clinton did to the middle class, the less I like him. I am very disappointed. This merger must not be allowed. The day of the mega corporation monopolistic stranglehold on America must end now and Obama needs to see to it. Just as he promised.”
Catholic Church Threatens To Stop Feeding Homeless Over Gay Marriage
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 10:34:38 in Politics
“And they wonder why their pews in Europe (and increasingly here) are empty? The governments in Europe take MUCH better care of its people than the churches do (among other things, affordable, quality healthcare for all).
Church: "Alright congregation, pay no attention to that Arab guy who said to take care of the sick, the needy, the elderly, the poor, the children. That's socialist radical liberal stuff. Even though abortion wasn't spoken about, we'll beat people over the head with it anyway. So there."”
Church: "Alright congregation, pay no attention to that Arab guy who said to take care of the sick, the needy, the elderly, the poor, the children. That's socialist radical liberal stuff. Even though abortion wasn't spoken about, we'll beat people over the head with it anyway. So there."”
Dud, Baby, Dud: The Lesson of Doug Hoffman
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 14:09:29 in New York
“LMAO! Fanned.”
Dud, Baby, Dud: The Lesson of Doug Hoffman
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 14:08:30 in New York
“Palin's reverse Midas touch continues. I guess McDonnell and Christie were smart enough to keep her out of their states. I give them that.
The MSM (especially Fox) and the GOP are DESPERATE to call this a referendum on Obama (even though the exit polls in both states of VA and NJ say otherwise). Just like the Olympics bid, they will jump with baited breath on any perceived loss. And then a short time later, Obama squashes their smileys. In this case, Obama now has 2 more congressional seats, one of which hasn't been held by a Dem since the Civil War. There were also a string of major city mayor pick-ups by Dems last night (we aren't hearing about that on the MSM either) like Charlotte, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, etc.
With all that said, nothing has changed: Obama&Dems better deliver on robust HCR with a public option + cap&trade + immigration reform + Wall Street Reform. At the same time, the GOP still has 17% of the country willing to call themselves GOP. And the 2010 are a year away, which is like 50 years in politics.”
The MSM (especially Fox) and the GOP are DESPERATE to call this a referendum on Obama (even though the exit polls in both states of VA and NJ say otherwise). Just like the Olympics bid, they will jump with baited breath on any perceived loss. And then a short time later, Obama squashes their smileys. In this case, Obama now has 2 more congressional seats, one of which hasn't been held by a Dem since the Civil War. There were also a string of major city mayor pick-ups by Dems last night (we aren't hearing about that on the MSM either) like Charlotte, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, etc.
With all that said, nothing has changed: Obama&Dems better deliver on robust HCR with a public option + cap&trade + immigration reform + Wall Street Reform. At the same time, the GOP still has 17% of the country willing to call themselves GOP. And the 2010 are a year away, which is like 50 years in politics.”
White House Smart to Out Fox
Commented Oct 26, 2009 at 15:34:41 in Politics
“"You keep lying about me, I'm going to have to tell the truth about you." - Barack Obama
I knew when Obama gave his presidential address that he was going to call out Fox Noise outright sooner or later. The MSM criticized him the same when Obama said to the GOP, "You can't listen to Rush Limbaugh and get anything done." He got that ball rolling and just watched the results: 1. GOP elected officials apologizing to Rush 2. Independents and moderate GOPers flee.”
I knew when Obama gave his presidential address that he was going to call out Fox Noise outright sooner or later. The MSM criticized him the same when Obama said to the GOP, "You can't listen to Rush Limbaugh and get anything done." He got that ball rolling and just watched the results: 1. GOP elected officials apologizing to Rush 2. Independents and moderate GOPers flee.”
Fox News Is the Story
Commented Oct 22, 2009 at 20:34:08 in Media
“People criticized Obama for telling the GOP "You can't listen to Rush Limbaugh and get anything done." After Obama got that ball rolling, GOP officials were apologizing to Rush left and right and so established the fact that Rush is indeed the de-facto leader of the party. Moderate GOpers and independents also flee as a result.
Obama is doing the same to Fox, as he rightly should. Hannity is calling for "revolutio
Fox needs to be marginalized for good. They have proven over and over that they are the GOP propaganda station and make no apologies for it. They are now whining b/c here we have a Democrat who is not taking their lies, fabrications, and fear-based distortions sitting down.
http://www
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They sued for the right to lie. So why should Obama or anybody else dignify them as a real news organization? They are the most direct threat to journalism (in light of Walter Cronkite's death) and should be cut off. They have their right to free speech, and so does everybody else.”
Obama is doing the same to Fox, as he rightly should. Hannity is calling for "revolutio
Fox needs to be marginalized for good. They have proven over and over that they are the GOP propaganda station and make no apologies for it. They are now whining b/c here we have a Democrat who is not taking their lies, fabrications, and fear-based distortions sitting down.
http://www
http://www
They sued for the right to lie. So why should Obama or anybody else dignify them as a real news organization? They are the most direct threat to journalism (in light of Walter Cronkite's death) and should be cut off. They have their right to free speech, and so does everybody else.”
gparks replied on Oct 22, 2009 at 21:52:15
“Go Tiger ... great response! Fav and Fanned!”
newleaf replied on Oct 22, 2009 at 21:47:47
“sounds like Alan Grayson was right, if Fox is telling seniors the swine flu vaccine is tainted, therefore encouraging them to "die quickly". That's their bipartisan effort to reduce health care costs. Wait for an epidemic and scare the elderly away from preventive care. Way to go Faux. Great post, Tiger.”
JulieSA replied on Oct 22, 2009 at 21:42:24
“Oh my goodness, Fox didn't do those things. DU is not a good source for anything. Just remember that.”
Eykis replied on Oct 22, 2009 at 21:00:01
“Tiger, already a fan. One of the best posts on this thread. Thanks.”
GOP: This Is Your Future Calling (and Sorry, It's Brown)
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 19:47:21 in Politics
“Which path they will choose?
I'll tell you which path -- the August town hall, gun-toting path. The crazies will once again show their rumps and will push the last of the Latino vote from the GOP. If we have learned anything since Nov. 4, 2008, the crazies have taken the microphone
The GOP's vote against Ms. Sotomayor already pushed more Latinos from their party, and the immigration debate will cement that. Mr. Sharry, see you in 2010. I've got my popcorn ready.”
I'll tell you which path -- the August town hall, gun-toting path. The crazies will once again show their rumps and will push the last of the Latino vote from the GOP. If we have learned anything since Nov. 4, 2008, the crazies have taken the microphone
The GOP's vote against Ms. Sotomayor already pushed more Latinos from their party, and the immigration debate will cement that. Mr. Sharry, see you in 2010. I've got my popcorn ready.”
winnie47 replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 20:08:20
“The Rethugs are powerless to turn this hatefest around. Their base is a bunch of knuckle-dragging xenophobes. They are forced to whip them into a rage to get them to the voting booth every cycle, and unfortunately, minorities are their scapegoat of choice. If you doubt that, just think back to the 2008 McCain/Palin presidential campaign. The GOP has painted itself into a corner. They will continue pandering to these wackos till the their party goes the way of the dinosaur. I, for one, couldn't be happier to see them go.”
HuffPost's Sam Stein: We're Seeing "The Death Of Bipartisanship On Health Care Reform" (VIDEO)
Commented Aug 31, 2009 at 20:57:05 in Politics
“Obama would be foolish to fight the pharmaceutical industry and the insurance folks at the same time. That is how the Clintons failed.
Take on one at a time (or as Obama is doing, getting pharma to run ads against the insurance industry).”
Take on one at a time (or as Obama is doing, getting pharma to run ads against the insurance industry).”
HuffPost's Sam Stein: We're Seeing "The Death Of Bipartisanship On Health Care Reform" (VIDEO)
Commented Aug 31, 2009 at 20:51:49 in Politics
“Now that Obama has once again let the country know that, "See, they don't want to work with us, so we are going alone," its time to take the ball into the endzone come September.
As demonstrated by their support for torture, the GOP has no regard for the country at all. It is party first by any means necessary.”
As demonstrated by their support for torture, the GOP has no regard for the country at all. It is party first by any means necessary.”
Obama Fulfilling Commitment to Rural America
Commented Aug 22, 2009 at 09:38:19 in Politics
“You mean the MSM whose owned by corporations that get a lions share of their money from pharma/insurance ads and that benefited the most from the tax cuts to the very wealthy over the last 8 years?
That MSM?”
That MSM?”
Three Reasons Why a Strong Public Option is Likely to be Part of Health Insurance Reform
Commented Aug 18, 2009 at 15:24:54 in Politics
“The marginal tax rate during the 1950s was over 90%. And by the way, the economy was booming.
Income redistribution? The rich got 3 trillion in tax cuts during a time of war.”
Income redistribution? The rich got 3 trillion in tax cuts during a time of war.”
Three Reasons Why a Strong Public Option is Likely to be Part of Health Insurance Reform
Commented Aug 18, 2009 at 15:21:32 in Politics
“1. The stimulus is written to work over the next 2 years. If you or anyone else thought Obama was going to come in and stop an 8-year slide (with manufacturing it's been 30 years in decline) into economic chaos in 6 months then I have some expense swampland in Greenland to sell you.
2. The jobs were shedding at a rate of over 700,000 jobs/month and have been cut in have due to Obama stopping the free-fall. That was money going to states, and most of it isn't out the door yet b/c of assurances that it would be spent wisely.
3. What what you have done? Nothing? Or tax cuts for the rich again (which blew away Clinton's surplus)?
4. The market has gone back up from the brink (where are all the naysayers who were saying Obama is responsible for the market going down?) to over 9,000, the economy free-fall has been stopped, the rate of foreclosures has been cut tremendously, etc. The investment portion (shovel-ready projects, green energy, etc) are just beginning to start so we won't see these job indicators for awhile. Maybe you should Rush Limbaugh or Fox News if they have the answer to our problems.”
2. The jobs were shedding at a rate of over 700,000 jobs/month and have been cut in have due to Obama stopping the free-fall. That was money going to states, and most of it isn't out the door yet b/c of assurances that it would be spent wisely.
3. What what you have done? Nothing? Or tax cuts for the rich again (which blew away Clinton's surplus)?
4. The market has gone back up from the brink (where are all the naysayers who were saying Obama is responsible for the market going down?) to over 9,000, the economy free-fall has been stopped, the rate of foreclosures has been cut tremendously, etc. The investment portion (shovel-ready projects, green energy, etc) are just beginning to start so we won't see these job indicators for awhile. Maybe you should Rush Limbaugh or Fox News if they have the answer to our problems.”
ConserveAmerica replied on Aug 18, 2009 at 16:32:45
“So the stimulous plan intentionally subjected the country to at least 2 years of recession, while tax cuts across the board would would have pumped Billions into the hands of those of us who need it, and would have spent most of it, thereby stimulating the economy? Have you READ the bill Nancy and Harry put together? Have you seen the foolish waste of our tax dollars that is included? Billions for pork that will do nothing to create jobs, but will make Dems look good for 'bringing home the bacon"!
As fr the market, do the math- if you loose 50% of your value, you have to increase it 100% from that point to get back to where you started. I went from a planned retirement age of 65 to never being able to retire at all.
As for Fox and Rush, yes, they DO have a lot of solutions that you will never hear discussed on liberal media outlets. You should give them a listen for a while...”
As fr the market, do the math- if you loose 50% of your value, you have to increase it 100% from that point to get back to where you started. I went from a planned retirement age of 65 to never being able to retire at all.
As for Fox and Rush, yes, they DO have a lot of solutions that you will never hear discussed on liberal media outlets. You should give them a listen for a while...”
Three Reasons Why a Strong Public Option is Likely to be Part of Health Insurance Reform
Commented Aug 18, 2009 at 15:08:24 in Politics
“Sorry to say that you pay for everyone who doesn't have insurance (when they walk into the ER b/c they have no place to go) whether you like it or not in the form of higher premiums.
I'm so glad the GOP (like you) is finally displaying their real thoughts on what Jesus actually taught to America. Their response to Katrina was probably their best and most blatant illustration.”
I'm so glad the GOP (like you) is finally displaying their real thoughts on what Jesus actually taught to America. Their response to Katrina was probably their best and most blatant illustration.”
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