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The Forbes 400 Shows Why Our Nation Is Falling Apart
Commented Oct 01, 2009 at 14:05:11 in Business
“Refering to a progressive tax structure:
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I grew up in that school. And IO still say it. Everyone is entitled to keep the fruits of their labor. Anyone trying to enjoy the fruits of anothers labor i s promoting slavery. A free, unregulated market would wiper out poverty in 10 years.
I also grew up in the school that states: You should pay for what you get.
If you benefit from an educated work force; a safe and stable environment; roads blah, blah, blah than you need to pay for them.”
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I grew up in that school. And IO still say it. Everyone is entitled to keep the fruits of their labor. Anyone trying to enjoy the fruits of anothers labor i s promoting slavery. A free, unregulated market would wiper out poverty in 10 years.
I also grew up in the school that states: You should pay for what you get.
If you benefit from an educated work force; a safe and stable environment; roads blah, blah, blah than you need to pay for them.”
The Forbes 400 Shows Why Our Nation Is Falling Apart
Commented Oct 01, 2009 at 13:57:14 in Business
“This is a bit illusory.
There has been a greater concentration of wealth, but less individual mobility within that 'pyramid'.
Moreover, there is less economic mobility in the US than there is in many other countries. (You'll have to do your own research because I'm working from memory and won't toss out numbers.)
In the US a person has a greater tendency to stay on the side of the tracks to which s/he was born.”
There has been a greater concentration of wealth, but less individual mobility within that 'pyramid'.
Moreover, there is less economic mobility in the US than there is in many other countries. (You'll have to do your own research because I'm working from memory and won't toss out numbers.)
In the US a person has a greater tendency to stay on the side of the tracks to which s/he was born.”
abbyrose86 replied on Oct 01, 2009 at 14:40:02
“So true wadda, so true!
I was going to post this too.”
I was going to post this too.”
Glenn Beck Has Lost over 50% of His Ad Dollars
Commented Sep 14, 2009 at 22:38:23 in Media
“...but hope springs eternal.”
The Google Brain Drain Goes On
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 09:26:55 in Business
“Ballmer is the Dick Chaney of Microsoft”
Stand Up, Max Baucus
Commented Aug 23, 2009 at 10:01:12 in Politics
“When you have a small group of individuals control and benefit from 1/5 - 1/6 of the US economy they will not give it up willingly and without a fight.
...even if their 'advantage' is to the detriment of the rest of the nation.
We cannot expect them to 'play' nicely, or even fairly.”
...even if their 'advantage' is to the detriment of the rest of the nation.
We cannot expect them to 'play' nicely, or even fairly.”
schatsie replied on Aug 23, 2009 at 10:50:53
“I billion dollars a day in excessive profits, business expenses, pensions etc,....of course they can drop 100 million a day in advertising and consider it an investment in the future and a pay off to the Mass Media for shilling for them on the news hours.....”
The Divider
Commented Aug 16, 2009 at 09:05:43 in Politics
“The reason we have to deal with SP is she has become emblematic of the lunatic fringe, the nut-jobs, who are peppered throughout the US society.
These folks love her because "she's just like them". John McCain in his lust for power gave her the national stage. Liberals and other sentient beings pointed and laughed bringing her to prominence.
She is like the itch that people love to scratch, but now is becoming a festering sore. She is well past the point of ignoring her and she will go away.”
These folks love her because "she's just like them". John McCain in his lust for power gave her the national stage. Liberals and other sentient beings pointed and laughed bringing her to prominence.
She is like the itch that people love to scratch, but now is becoming a festering sore. She is well past the point of ignoring her and she will go away.”
Truth-telling and Responsibility in Health Care
Commented Aug 08, 2009 at 17:53:55 in Politics
“Yeah, our exalted president, and those pushing for this plan are not forthright with the changes that will come. For example, by increasing competition in the health care insurance business those companies will be less able to skim off the cream before the bills are paid.
This will be a down side to spending by these companies in acquisitions of other business, high end commodities, and quality time spent with family, friends and colleagues at mountain retreats or oceanside paradise.
Come on, people...t
This will be a down side to spending by these companies in acquisitions of other business, high end commodities, and quality time spent with family, friends and colleagues at mountain retreats or oceanside paradise.
Come on, people...t
swift goat pet for truth replied on Aug 09, 2009 at 21:43:47
“Increasing competion in health care insurance is a fantasy.
They have zero reason to do it, and every reason not to do it.
Or do you mean, competition like when you are in a hospital with a heart attack, you need to shop around for the cheapest heart surgeon?”
They have zero reason to do it, and every reason not to do it.
Or do you mean, competition like when you are in a hospital with a heart attack, you need to shop around for the cheapest heart surgeon?”
The Republican Lunatic Theory of the Week
Commented Aug 04, 2009 at 23:01:43 in Politics
“Go to these townhall meetings with a counter-protest;
Goofball signs and madcap attire. Stripes with plaids; hair in curlers; food-stained T-shirts; Remember, you're inbred, or ignorant, or a half bubble off plumb.
"The Earth IS Flat- why does Obama hide it?"
"Moon Shot Hoax."
"Obama Reads Minds"
"Hawaii is not the US"
"Chicken is yummy"...w
Alternate yelling "I want my country back" with "I want ice cream"
You might as well make ridicule fun.”
Goofball signs and madcap attire. Stripes with plaids; hair in curlers; food-stained T-shirts; Remember, you're inbred, or ignorant, or a half bubble off plumb.
"The Earth IS Flat- why does Obama hide it?"
"Moon Shot Hoax."
"Obama Reads Minds"
"Hawaii is not the US"
"Chicken is yummy"...w
Alternate yelling "I want my country back" with "I want ice cream"
You might as well make ridicule fun.”
Kristen1975 replied on Aug 05, 2009 at 11:55:18
“Wadda, I actually think this is a great idea! So when the news covers these idiots, you'll see someone with a sign that reads "Dingos ate my baby" or "bigfoot is real" or Fox Mulder's "I want to believe" poster. All this almost instantly discredits them and shows the world what a bunch of weirdo nutjobs they all are.
Brilliant.”
Brilliant.”
The Constitution Says Obama Can't Be President. And Neither Could Reagan.
Commented Aug 04, 2009 at 13:00:00 in Politics
“Except the phrase : "or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution"
This included all people who were citizens of the US, hmmm, at the time the Constitution became the constitution.
Hamilton was a US citizen and therefore eligible. However his temperament and philandering stymied his political ambitions, not Jefferson.”
This included all people who were citizens of the US, hmmm, at the time the Constitution became the constitution.
Hamilton was a US citizen and therefore eligible. However his temperament and philandering stymied his political ambitions, not Jefferson.”
9 Green Deodorants That Actually Work
Commented Aug 03, 2009 at 00:30:25 in Green
“"Petrochemicals like propylene glycol (PEG)"
PEG is not propylene glycol, or even the other way around; propylene glycol is not PEG.
However the best 'green' deodorant is soap and water.
No, really. Hygiene works wonders.”
PEG is not propylene glycol, or even the other way around; propylene glycol is not PEG.
However the best 'green' deodorant is soap and water.
No, really. Hygiene works wonders.”
Arianna Joins "This Week" Roundtable To Discuss Obama, Gates Controversy (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 27, 2009 at 09:29:42 in Politics
“I wouldn't arrest him.”
Reading the Pictures: As if This Puts Birthers to Bed
Commented Jul 24, 2009 at 14:29:56 in Politics
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Reading the Pictures: As if This Puts Birthers to Bed
Commented Jul 24, 2009 at 14:26:52 in Politics
“yep!
"I want my country back" is code for "I can't believe the Kenyan won."
It's all so much more important than dealing with health care and solving other problems.”
"I want my country back" is code for "I can't believe the Kenyan won."
It's all so much more important than dealing with health care and solving other problems.”
Reading the Pictures: As if This Puts Birthers to Bed
Commented Jul 24, 2009 at 14:13:01 in Politics
“bs”
I Was Treated to a Foreign First World Public Health Care System
Commented Jul 14, 2009 at 23:36:50 in Politics
“Ihad this gnawing thought that I had an ulcer. I was also having mild bouts of vertigo. It was going to be something like a 500 dollar bill to have it investigated in the US where I'm 'self-insured'.
I toughed it out for a while and then found myself in Australia.
I figured I had better have it looked at.... The visit to the doctor cost AU$50 (~US$35 at the time, 2006). I got $12 back from Medicare reimbursement.
The test h. pylori test for the ulcer was covered. The CT scan of my head for the vertigo was covered.
I was given a 6 week prescription for a proton pump inhibitor that set me back the equivalent of a six-pack of Australian beer, and told to take a vacation.
It turns out that if stress of the US system gets to you, Australia is a great place to take a vacation -and- as a model for health care.”
I toughed it out for a while and then found myself in Australia.
I figured I had better have it looked at.... The visit to the doctor cost AU$50 (~US$35 at the time, 2006). I got $12 back from Medicare reimbursement.
The test h. pylori test for the ulcer was covered. The CT scan of my head for the vertigo was covered.
I was given a 6 week prescription for a proton pump inhibitor that set me back the equivalent of a six-pack of Australian beer, and told to take a vacation.
It turns out that if stress of the US system gets to you, Australia is a great place to take a vacation -and- as a model for health care.”
I Was Treated to a Foreign First World Public Health Care System
Commented Jul 11, 2009 at 20:02:13 in Politics
“In Australia, my wife obtained a 3 month supply of a prescription medication that was going to run out while we were in the US. It cost about US$150 (same day doctor visit and medication).
She went to a US doctor ($100 and 3 day wait) to get a refill. The price at the pharmacy was $1100!
She checked into mail order from a Canadian pharmacy. The cost, with shipping, was US$180.
Shipping doesn't cost that much. I was outraged that the Canadians were gouging her nearly 20 bucks just for the medication.
I have worked in, and have been treated by, the US health care system. I have participated in the Australian system. Those who claim the US has "the best" health care system do not know about which they speak.
I tire of ignorant, ill informed, or self-serving opinion being passed off as good governance.”
She went to a US doctor ($100 and 3 day wait) to get a refill. The price at the pharmacy was $1100!
She checked into mail order from a Canadian pharmacy. The cost, with shipping, was US$180.
Shipping doesn't cost that much. I was outraged that the Canadians were gouging her nearly 20 bucks just for the medication.
I have worked in, and have been treated by, the US health care system. I have participated in the Australian system. Those who claim the US has "the best" health care system do not know about which they speak.
I tire of ignorant, ill informed, or self-serving opinion being passed off as good governance.”
smileatfear replied on Jul 13, 2009 at 11:28:19
“Thank you. Any of us who have had experiences outside of the US system know the US system is not "the best." I get so tired of people claiming that all the medical research and breakthroughs are coming from the US too, and that is why we pay more than anyone else. A tremendous amount of research goes on in other countries and they are using more advanced techniques than many hospitals and drs. here use. Hope you all are sending your personal stories to your senators and congressmen. They are the ones who really need to hear from us.”
The Obama Organic Family Garden: Swimming in Sludge?
Commented Jul 02, 2009 at 09:09:04 in Green
“Who knew? . . .most anybody who dealt with it.”
Funding Social Security and Healthcare in a Globalized Economy: A Progressive Sales Tax on Goods and Services
Commented Jun 21, 2009 at 01:52:02 in Business
“It takes money to maintain an empire and have the rich get richer”
The Untold Susan Boyle Story
Commented Apr 19, 2009 at 21:49:25 in Entertainment
“That is, not that it didn't happen, but it is being marketed.
The You-tube video was a production.
It was known that Susan Boyle could sing before she waltzed out on the stage. One doesn't get to perform for a live audience, in that type of setting, as a stone-cold walk-on.
This in no way denigrates the talent that Susan Boyle has. Her talent is real. The situation is contrived and we are being played by Simon Cowell.”
The You-tube video was a production.
It was known that Susan Boyle could sing before she waltzed out on the stage. One doesn't get to perform for a live audience, in that type of setting, as a stone-cold walk-on.
This in no way denigrates the talent that Susan Boyle has. Her talent is real. The situation is contrived and we are being played by Simon Cowell.”
MancRat replied on Apr 20, 2009 at 05:11:12
“Why run Cowell down?
Google for Svengali. there are a lot of parallels. he is also possessed of a gift for making just what the public wants to see and hear, and in that respect he "owns" Saturday night TV in the UK and some prime TV real estate in the USA.
Don't knock the guy for being good at what he does. For someone who was bankrupt not that long ago, he's done an amazing rags to riches routine on himself as well.”
Google for Svengali. there are a lot of parallels. he is also possessed of a gift for making just what the public wants to see and hear, and in that respect he "owns" Saturday night TV in the UK and some prime TV real estate in the USA.
Don't knock the guy for being good at what he does. For someone who was bankrupt not that long ago, he's done an amazing rags to riches routine on himself as well.”
ASU Apologizes, Establishes "Barack Obama Scholars" Program
Commented Apr 12, 2009 at 02:26:54 in Politics
“'bureaucratic snafu' is the new way, in Arizona, to say 'backlash'”
Gen. Petraeus Implements Military Surge Against Four Somali Pirates in a Lifeboat
Commented Apr 10, 2009 at 17:28:44 in World
“Reading. Try it.”
Pot Saved My Life, Mr. President
Commented Mar 27, 2009 at 16:21:31 in Politics
“Yeah, prisons have been a growth sector of the economy for some time.
Just think what we could do if we started to imprison people randomly.
Lock 'em all up and throw away the key. At >$40K/inmate/year there's real money to be made.”
Just think what we could do if we started to imprison people randomly.
Lock 'em all up and throw away the key. At >$40K/inmate/year there's real money to be made.”
sunnyokanagan replied on Mar 27, 2009 at 16:59:11
“Nevermind randomly. Imprison the homeless and the impoverished. Then those who default on their mortgages. Then the jobless. And their children. And welfare recipients and those on disability. Then all undocumented aliens. And anyone using food banks and shelters. Anyone cherged with DUI. Anyone not carrying a passport.
There. Talk about stimulating the economy.”
There. Talk about stimulating the economy.”
cyb1851 replied on Mar 27, 2009 at 16:38:24
“Maybe we should make French fries illegal. Then we could put even more people in prison, and then only a select few could own the prisons, and they could get even richer than a mo fo! They could, like, own America! That's awesome!”
Pot Saved My Life, Mr. President
Commented Mar 27, 2009 at 12:40:22 in Politics
“This appears to be the opinion of yet another callous, ignorant twit who confuses 'cure' and 'care' of chronic illness, even if it is non-life-t
Goflo is indeed a medical miracle; apparently a living breathing human being with little understanding and no heart.”
Goflo is indeed a medical miracle; apparently a living breathing human being with little understanding and no heart.”
Jon Stewart Wrecked Cramer -- But Did He Elect Obama?
Commented Mar 15, 2009 at 19:55:47 in Media
“Anyone who tells the truth is dangerous.”
Truby replied on Mar 16, 2009 at 04:49:57
“So we should not fear our politicians.”
Happiness Myth No. 6: Money Can't Buy Happiness
Commented Mar 12, 2009 at 22:30:59 in Living
“How many times?”
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