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Obama Seeking Options To Send Fewer Troops To Afghanistan
Commented Oct 31, 2009 at 14:00:27 in World
“I think the problem with a modest increase in forces is that means we are doing "partial" counterinsurgency and "partial" training of Afghan security....and those cannot be done half-way any more than pregnancy.
This is the problem that Obama confronts. I don't blame him one minute for taking his time. If he wants to do counterinsurgency in the population centers, he probably has to add a lot more forces and he can't establish an endgame or exit strategy, since everyone knows that all the Taliban has to do is wait us out.
It is hard to sell training security forces who represent a govt. that has little legitimacy Still, I think I would go with this option ONLY, sending enough soldiers to train the army, pulling out forces from the remote regions and leaving when the army is strong enough no matter who is in power.
It is the lest sucky of the sucky options....”
This is the problem that Obama confronts. I don't blame him one minute for taking his time. If he wants to do counterinsurgency in the population centers, he probably has to add a lot more forces and he can't establish an endgame or exit strategy, since everyone knows that all the Taliban has to do is wait us out.
It is hard to sell training security forces who represent a govt. that has little legitimacy Still, I think I would go with this option ONLY, sending enough soldiers to train the army, pulling out forces from the remote regions and leaving when the army is strong enough no matter who is in power.
It is the lest sucky of the sucky options....”
The House Health Care Bill: Read It
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 14:47:44 in Politics
“What is mindless is the suggestion that all the stimulus has been spent. The 30,000 number is incorrect and is really incorrect when tied to the full amount, which will not be spent for a couple.
You want no govt stimulus and no medicare....let the market correct itself? Vote Hoover 2012.”
You want no govt stimulus and no medicare....let the market correct itself? Vote Hoover 2012.”
"My Daddy's Not Dead Yet": Walter Jones Pens Book To Atone For Iraq Vote
Commented Oct 26, 2009 at 22:52:31 in Politics
“The Dems did not have the National Intelligence Estimate 2002...which is the compilation reports of all the intelligence gathering agencies. It casts a high level of suspicion on the idea that Saddam had WMD.
The White House gave them a totally non-credible "curveball" and phony reports on a nuclear program. I guess we can blame them for believing what was given to them....I am OK with that, but it is nonsense to suggest that the Congress had the same level of intel that the WH had.”
The White House gave them a totally non-credible "curveball" and phony reports on a nuclear program. I guess we can blame them for believing what was given to them....I am OK with that, but it is nonsense to suggest that the Congress had the same level of intel that the WH had.”
DocSyracuse replied on Oct 26, 2009 at 23:41:34
“After Colin Powell's presentation of evidence at the UN, most were fairly convinced that WMD's were present in Iraq. There was additional evidence coming from other countries' security arms backing up our own evidence. It was a judgement call, and they did what they felt was necessary. I don't think it was an organized conspiracy to deceive anyone.”
"Too Big To Fail" Legislation Is On The Way
Commented Oct 26, 2009 at 10:43:59 in Politics
“Freddie and Fannie stoked the artificial housing market by trading in the derivatives....but the mortagages FMs backed were not the reason for the housing collapse. The non-bank lenders securitized lousy mortgages that they never whould have written and sold off the risk. They failed in their obligation to do risk assessment and were allowed to sell highly leveraged contracts. Bush's SEC cheered from the sidelines.This is a failure of unregulated free market capitalism.....not Barney Frank or Chris Dodd.
The republicans grandstanded about CRA loans, which did not cause the subprime mortagage meltdown (CRA-back loans are NOT subprimes). They did nothing to rein in the non-bank financial lenders, who went searching for capital after Freddie and Fannie stopped playing the game a few years ago.”
The republicans grandstanded about CRA loans, which did not cause the subprime mortagage meltdown (CRA-back loans are NOT subprimes). They did nothing to rein in the non-bank financial lenders, who went searching for capital after Freddie and Fannie stopped playing the game a few years ago.”
Peter007 replied on Oct 26, 2009 at 11:53:16
“Everything was subject to regulations. The regulators were clueless because they didn't understand markets or the products being sold. Federal Regulations required that certain CDO's and other instruments be rated by S & P and Moody's. The Federal Regulations prohibited the securities to be rated by more reputable firms. Since they were rated by a US approved rating agencies, these investments had the full backing of the US government system. The US government had a hand in creating this monster and now we are hoping they fix it? Give me a break. The regulators hands are DIRTY.”
RichPort replied on Oct 26, 2009 at 10:56:35
“Funny how the other side keeps claiming how tax revenue was up during 43s error, er... I mean era. Little do they know it was all off of borrowed money from leveraged relatively paltry assets... on both the corporate and consumer levels.”
outnow replied on Oct 26, 2009 at 10:49:40
“The shadow lending system comprises about 80% of credit.”
slinkymom replied on Oct 26, 2009 at 10:46:46
“Thank you for posting facts about this issue. It is astounding how many on this thread have absolutely no clue what really happened. But that's what happens when one only watched FOX for information.”
Elizabeth Warren Speaks With Michael Moore (VIDEO): Exclusive Footage
Commented Oct 23, 2009 at 11:12:23 in Business
“Bless you, redneck....I don't understand how anyone could argue that CRA-sponsored loans caused this.
The practice of securitizing debt and removing the risk from the lender is the major culprit. How else to explain the collapse in the capital markets with a foreclosure rate that is still only about 25% of the rate during the Great Depression. The answer? Credit default swaps.”
The practice of securitizing debt and removing the risk from the lender is the major culprit. How else to explain the collapse in the capital markets with a foreclosure rate that is still only about 25% of the rate during the Great Depression. The answer? Credit default swaps.”
Ann Coulter: All Presidential Assassins Were Part Of The Left (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 23, 2009 at 10:47:26 in Politics
“perhaps.....but coulter points out that was before he founded ACORN and moveon.org”
Sarah Palin Oprah Interview: Ex-Governor To Talk About "Going Rogue"
Commented Oct 20, 2009 at 19:36:07 in Politics
“sweet, ugly.....no juneau interruptus”
Smutty Snow White Beer Ad Offends Disney
Commented Oct 17, 2009 at 12:35:40 in Business
“Extremely safe sex since Disney neglected to draw reproductive organs....they aren't called dwarfs just because they are short.”
LeftLeanWing replied on Oct 19, 2009 at 12:50:28
“Hmm...
I'll betcha they're Packing some Prominent Percolators ...
I always thought they were some freaky little p.imp.s .....
Every workday starting with:
' High Ho , High Ho, It's off to work we Go "”
I'll betcha they're Packing some Prominent Percolators ...
I always thought they were some freaky little p.imp.s .....
Every workday starting with:
' High Ho , High Ho, It's off to work we Go "”
Frist Addresses Tennessee's Birther Problem
Commented Oct 16, 2009 at 15:49:42 in Politics
“Hey, I'm from Tennessee, too. Are you really startled?
There is still a boatload of folks complaining about gubmint while sitting on their porch in the shadow of the TVA plant, siiping hooch, whittlin a stick and wondering "how mah ovah-alls get stuck up in that tree?"”
There is still a boatload of folks complaining about gubmint while sitting on their porch in the shadow of the TVA plant, siiping hooch, whittlin a stick and wondering "how mah ovah-alls get stuck up in that tree?"”
PortlandZoo replied on Oct 16, 2009 at 16:10:55
“ROFLMAO - I have relatives in Tenn (Knoxville) and they report the same thing...”
Eykis replied on Oct 16, 2009 at 15:56:29
“I am a native Dallasite living outside Nashville in a tiny redneck town, but work in the bowels of the Downtown Law Firms.
I am not surprised, just stunned. I walked into a meeting with my Obama button on and my I Just Voted Early sticker and people started making cracks.
I LITERALLY called them a "bunch effing idiots" and they shut up. NOW, they show me respect -- they know I am not kidding and I will not have any of the racist redneck crap around. I have torn up more than one racist joke and email these morons were passing around and dared them to stop me. They get rid of this garbage before I walk in now.
Intelligence and Education SKEERS these hicks. YIPEE.”
I am not surprised, just stunned. I walked into a meeting with my Obama button on and my I Just Voted Early sticker and people started making cracks.
I LITERALLY called them a "bunch effing idiots" and they shut up. NOW, they show me respect -- they know I am not kidding and I will not have any of the racist redneck crap around. I have torn up more than one racist joke and email these morons were passing around and dared them to stop me. They get rid of this garbage before I walk in now.
Intelligence and Education SKEERS these hicks. YIPEE.”
Glenn Beck Cries AGAIN On Air, Pining For A Simpler Time In America (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 16, 2009 at 12:26:07 in Media
“Glenn's tears are of private joy for making money off of you.”
Indie2008 replied on Oct 16, 2009 at 13:06:27
“140 years earlier and he could have travelled the west as proprietor of Dr. Beck's feelgood travelling medicine show.”
Foreclosures: 'Worst Three Months Of All Time'
Commented Oct 15, 2009 at 16:50:17 in Business
“Every one of your posts implicitly argues that taxes do all kinds of things to "influence behavior," so who is dreaming wet here.
Here is the bottom line: for eight years we had the lowest income tax rates on the wealthiest Americans since the 1920s and extremely low cap gains taxes. We have seen a reduction in the inflation-adjusted median wage, a massive addition to the federal debt (so much for revenue producing tax cuts) and no jobs.”
Here is the bottom line: for eight years we had the lowest income tax rates on the wealthiest Americans since the 1920s and extremely low cap gains taxes. We have seen a reduction in the inflation-adjusted median wage, a massive addition to the federal debt (so much for revenue producing tax cuts) and no jobs.”
Lindsey Graham Faces Tea Party Fury: "Traitor," "Democrat In Drag," "Half-A-Sissy" (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 11:45:59 in Politics
“McCain cannot prove that he wasn't born in Kenya because occasionally he is from there. GOP convention will be broadcast from phone booth via warrantless wiretap.”
Apple CEO Jobs on stage, discusses transplant
Commented Sep 09, 2009 at 23:11:25 in Business
“Wait lists are much shorter in Tennessee because the state has probably the best ratio of transplant capable hospitals (3) to needy patients. It is also for this reason that Jobs did not "deny" someone facing imminent death an organ. In theory, perhaps, but not in reality
You don't need residency status to be on the list....but you need to have the ability to remain close to the hospital where the procedure takes place for some time. Yes, he can afford to move and live there temporarily unlike many others, but that does not mean that he "line jumped" in any way.
One poster makes an excellent point about transplants not being palliative treatment, but at least we can see that this is a serious decision and not an easy one.
The Exile article should be placed in the "Birther" bin....it is wrong through and through.”
You don't need residency status to be on the list....but you need to have the ability to remain close to the hospital where the procedure takes place for some time. Yes, he can afford to move and live there temporarily unlike many others, but that does not mean that he "line jumped" in any way.
One poster makes an excellent point about transplants not being palliative treatment, but at least we can see that this is a serious decision and not an easy one.
The Exile article should be placed in the "Birther" bin....it is wrong through and through.”
Rep. Joe Wilson Yells Out "You Lie!" During Obama Health Care Speech (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 09, 2009 at 22:52:18 in Politics
“That will get the country moving again. It is the Congressional Ultimate Fighting Championship!”
Obama: Time for 'bickering' is over on health care
Commented Sep 09, 2009 at 22:29:28 in Politics
“orange water....but nice call!”
Obama: Time for 'bickering' is over on health care
Commented Sep 09, 2009 at 22:26:29 in Politics
“They should not waste the crisis they created.”
Cheney Memoir: Former VP Uncloaks His Frustration With Bush
Commented Aug 13, 2009 at 09:32:35 in Politics
“Read the 2002 National Intelligence Estimate and then tell me Cheney didn't lie about its contents.
Cheney also said that "there is no doubt" that Saddam had reconstituted his nuclear weapons program at a VFW keynote in Nashville, TN in 2002.
This waw a lie and he knew it when he said it.”
Cheney also said that "there is no doubt" that Saddam had reconstituted his nuclear weapons program at a VFW keynote in Nashville, TN in 2002.
This waw a lie and he knew it when he said it.”
Tiger Woods To Be Fined For Criticism Of Rules Official
Commented Aug 11, 2009 at 10:12:28 in Home
“The rule says "unreasonably" disparage.....what did Tiger say that was "unreasonable"?
Na.Da.”
Na.Da.”
gjohntheterrible replied on Aug 11, 2009 at 10:15:56
“The fans are all going to support Tiger in this matter. Even Harringtons fans will stand up for Tiger. There was nothing disparaging about his comment and the fact that he is standing up for his opponent makes the PGA appear to be a bigger d o u c h e.”
LA Fitness Center Shooting In Pennsylvania Leaves 4 Dead
Commented Aug 05, 2009 at 13:13:14 in Home
“You are right about the cause of this being the guy not getting the help that he needs, but guns make the temporary rage of the repressed permanent. They let him create the sick legacy that he wants.
The guns don't cause the problem, but they give the troubled souls the opportunity to make their anguish the anguish of thousands of innocents. The NRA don't want us to get to this stage of the debate.”
The guns don't cause the problem, but they give the troubled souls the opportunity to make their anguish the anguish of thousands of innocents. The NRA don't want us to get to this stage of the debate.”
Home Loan Modifications: Only A Fraction Of Eligible Homeoners Have Been Helped
Commented Aug 04, 2009 at 14:03:31 in Business
“Are these loan subsidies not subject to home appraisals? I hope not cuz then almost no one will get re-financing.
I tried to re-finance and got such a ridiculously low appraisal that I could not meet the 105% loan-to-value. My tax assessment says my house is worth $500,000 but my bank says it is worth $300,000... but they sure appreciate me sending in payments under my current terms. I bet a damn nice toaster is on the way.
I suspect that the financials are not under sufficient pressure to qualify people and can use the money for executive comp or to cover their toxic derivatives.
And for all the Ayn Rands out there who blame the consumer. Remember it is the institution's job to assess risk and not qualify applicants. Many people could afford the mortgages until they lost their job, got sick or got lied to about getting out of the ARMs based on a higher future assessment.”
I tried to re-finance and got such a ridiculously low appraisal that I could not meet the 105% loan-to-value. My tax assessment says my house is worth $500,000 but my bank says it is worth $300,000... but they sure appreciate me sending in payments under my current terms. I bet a damn nice toaster is on the way.
I suspect that the financials are not under sufficient pressure to qualify people and can use the money for executive comp or to cover their toxic derivatives.
And for all the Ayn Rands out there who blame the consumer. Remember it is the institution's job to assess risk and not qualify applicants. Many people could afford the mortgages until they lost their job, got sick or got lied to about getting out of the ARMs based on a higher future assessment.”
Peter007 replied on Aug 05, 2009 at 09:45:26
“As an appraiser, I can tell you that you got the low ball appraisal due to recent changes in FNMA regulations. Its called the HVCC act. It's effect has been to take a lot of discretion away from appraisers. A new addendum is now required along with the appraisal that may give a false impression about your RE market. That's because the addendum doesn't consider seasonal variations.
The new law also gave more power to Appraisal management companies which are not licensed appraisers. They demand appraisals within a 24 hour period and therefore any information that may support a higher value may be over looked due to time constraints.
I gave low numbers during the boom years because I thought they were out of line. I gave high or reasonable numbers to people when prices crashed because I knew many sales were forced sales, and now I HAVE to give low numbers because of the new HVCC law .
The process has been taken out of our hands.”
The new law also gave more power to Appraisal management companies which are not licensed appraisers. They demand appraisals within a 24 hour period and therefore any information that may support a higher value may be over looked due to time constraints.
I gave low numbers during the boom years because I thought they were out of line. I gave high or reasonable numbers to people when prices crashed because I knew many sales were forced sales, and now I HAVE to give low numbers because of the new HVCC law .
The process has been taken out of our hands.”
MichaelLittleBig replied on Aug 04, 2009 at 20:25:55
“Hey uncleentrophy,
I do not if you are mortgaged with a federally chartered bank. But if you are, it might be in your best interest to read the Federal Regulation under Title 12 (Banking) CFR 564- Appraisals under the section "when appraisals are not required when refinancing."
Michael LittleBig”
I do not if you are mortgaged with a federally chartered bank. But if you are, it might be in your best interest to read the Federal Regulation under Title 12 (Banking) CFR 564- Appraisals under the section "when appraisals are not required when refinancing."
Michael LittleBig”
New Poll: Less Than Half Of Republicans Believe Obama Was Born In U.S.
Commented Jul 31, 2009 at 10:13:45 in Politics
“It's strange, but I think it has something to do with Larry Craig.
Thanks for beginning the conversation.”
Thanks for beginning the conversation.”
New Poll: Less Than Half Of Republicans Believe Obama Was Born In U.S.
Commented Jul 31, 2009 at 09:59:53 in Politics
“Should you believe is mother was an American citizen? Apparently you don't....and that is all it would take anyway.
Keep on keeping on, birthers!!!!!”
Keep on keeping on, birthers!!!!!”
New Poll: Less Than Half Of Republicans Believe Obama Was Born In U.S.
Commented Jul 31, 2009 at 09:57:40 in Politics
“....several of us have been bitten by the venomous snakes we bring to Sunday service.”
Wallysmom replied on Jul 31, 2009 at 10:03:12
“very good. very good.”
Justin Barrett, Boston Police Officer, Suspended For Calling Gates A "Jungle Monkey" In E-mail
Commented Jul 30, 2009 at 16:12:19 in Home
“Yeah, right.....and those Native Americans too while we are at it....
You know they "played the race card" when they were marched off to the reservations.”
You know they "played the race card" when they were marched off to the reservations.”
Karl Rove Played Greater Role In Prosecutor Firings Than Previously Known
Commented Jul 30, 2009 at 16:04:44 in Politics
“And that is the key... "for no reason" the President can let them go.
However, if prosecutors are terminated because of the cases they are taking (or not taking) that is obstruction of justice. To avoid the appearance or the reality of this, Presidents usually take this step of removal all at once at the beginning.
There is scandal here....plenty.”
However, if prosecutors are terminated because of the cases they are taking (or not taking) that is obstruction of justice. To avoid the appearance or the reality of this, Presidents usually take this step of removal all at once at the beginning.
There is scandal here....plenty.”
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