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The Delusions of Alessandra Stanley
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 18:47:09 in Media
“Thank you for your comments.
Although, I appreciate that you read my work, this is not a forum for editing my word, writing or stylistic choices.
Maybe, it's my opinion that you've taken issue with but that's subjective.
Anyway, thanks again for reading my comments.”
Although, I appreciate that you read my work, this is not a forum for editing my word, writing or stylistic choices.
Maybe, it's my opinion that you've taken issue with but that's subjective.
Anyway, thanks again for reading my comments.”
The Delusions of Alessandra Stanley
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 17:23:25 in Media
“Personally, I view the New York Times as bias in news coverage, blind to reality, wouldn't know investigative journalism if they didn't see it on the front page of the Washington Post. (All the time.)
I saw Poliwood. It had clear democratic leanings and a clear personal point of view that favored a democratic takeover of Washington. That’s the director’s point of view and it was his film.
I know those involved with The Creative Collation have a dedication (and responsibility, I might add) to use their market reach to create and facilitate change. I believe some of the talent featured were/are very sincere about their beliefs. It wasn't a party ride.
The media was all over this election. They fed the general public exactly what would be needed to create the image that would instill fear that four more Republican years would send our country spiraling into an economic abyss. Hum.
Maybe we just need more conversation (less printed words) to facilitate change.”
I saw Poliwood. It had clear democratic leanings and a clear personal point of view that favored a democratic takeover of Washington. That’s the director’s point of view and it was his film.
I know those involved with The Creative Collation have a dedication (and responsibility, I might add) to use their market reach to create and facilitate change. I believe some of the talent featured were/are very sincere about their beliefs. It wasn't a party ride.
The media was all over this election. They fed the general public exactly what would be needed to create the image that would instill fear that four more Republican years would send our country spiraling into an economic abyss. Hum.
Maybe we just need more conversation (less printed words) to facilitate change.”
ydrittmann replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 12:24:44
“The spiral started in November of 2007. It was facilitated by the repeal of Glass-Steagall, two wars off the books and the unfunded mandate of Medicare Part D.”
unitron replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 21:43:20
“"They fed the general public exactly what would be needed to create the image that would instill fear that four more Republican years would send our country spiraling into an economic abyss."
The facts?”
The facts?”
THSee replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 19:15:33
“"wouldn't know investigative journalism if they didn't see it on the front page of the Washington Post. "
Read both Conspiracy of Fools and The Informant, by Kurt Eichenwald. Then, take back what you said, above.”
Read both Conspiracy of Fools and The Informant, by Kurt Eichenwald. Then, take back what you said, above.”
THSee replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 19:11:12
“"wouldn't know investigative journalism if they didn't see it on the front page of the Washington Post. "
Have you ever read Kurt Eichenwald?
"Conspiracy of Fools"
"The Informant"
Go ahead, then see if you agree with yourself.”
Have you ever read Kurt Eichenwald?
"Conspiracy of Fools"
"The Informant"
Go ahead, then see if you agree with yourself.”
jukesgrrl replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 17:59:58
“Dear Ms. Writerforhire,
That would be "fewer" printed words, not "less." Also, grammar mistakes can be found in paragraphs one and two, as well as a spelling mistake in paragraph three. I also have an issue with clarity but I never worry about the subjective until the objective is addressed.”
That would be "fewer" printed words, not "less." Also, grammar mistakes can be found in paragraphs one and two, as well as a spelling mistake in paragraph three. I also have an issue with clarity but I never worry about the subjective until the objective is addressed.”
TRichards replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 17:54:46
“What's investigative journalism got to do with it? You're doing what Levinson accuses Stanley of doing -- using a work (in this case, Levinson's article) as an excuse to launch into your own unrelated agenda.”
A 9/11 Remembrance: One Extraordinary Life Out of Many
Commented Sep 11, 2009 at 19:33:19 in World
“I've never been able, from that day to this, to read about the FDNY and their bravery without crying.
Their source of courage comes from a place untapped by common man.”
Their source of courage comes from a place untapped by common man.”
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe is Great History
Commented Sep 07, 2009 at 19:12:39 in New York
“I'm surprised that you would call Mr. Lieberman a betrayer to his own party.
Is the greater good served by quitting or served by finding another way when there appears to be no way?
I believe that the greater good is to find another way when one is stop from the pursuit of one's goals. I'm surprised we don't share that belief.
Lieberman's find another way campaign allowed him to return to his life work. Just like Mike Bloomberg's current effort to be the first independent mayor elected to NYC. Is he a betrayer to his party?
PS: The doc sounds fabulous. Looking forward to seeing it.”
Is the greater good served by quitting or served by finding another way when there appears to be no way?
I believe that the greater good is to find another way when one is stop from the pursuit of one's goals. I'm surprised we don't share that belief.
Lieberman's find another way campaign allowed him to return to his life work. Just like Mike Bloomberg's current effort to be the first independent mayor elected to NYC. Is he a betrayer to his party?
PS: The doc sounds fabulous. Looking forward to seeing it.”
Sex Toys for Tweens
Commented Aug 28, 2009 at 17:49:35 in Living
“I'm conservative and after reading this article you can call me an ultra right wing conservative.
Besides being rendered almost speechless at the lack of discretion and taste of the author she has apparently ignored the current trend among teens and ′tweens of the purity ring, made wildly popular due to the global phenomenon of teen sensations the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus, and apparently chose to endorse what the majority of states would consider criminal.
To endorse sexually activity at twelve borders on criminal and could be considered an endorsement of pedophilia and the purchase of a “object" used for sexual activity could be considered endangering the welfare of a minor.
Now you can really call me an ultra-right wing fanatic conservative.”
Besides being rendered almost speechless at the lack of discretion and taste of the author she has apparently ignored the current trend among teens and ′tweens of the purity ring, made wildly popular due to the global phenomenon of teen sensations the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus, and apparently chose to endorse what the majority of states would consider criminal.
To endorse sexually activity at twelve borders on criminal and could be considered an endorsement of pedophilia and the purchase of a “object" used for sexual activity could be considered endangering the welfare of a minor.
Now you can really call me an ultra-right wing fanatic conservative.”
Remembering Don Hewitt, Taking Woodstock, Michael Vick and More
Commented Aug 24, 2009 at 15:46:12 in Entertainment
“It's a good sign that your comments matter enough for you to read (or have somoene read) them.
I think Marty also occupies a place on the list where only two or three others sit.”
I think Marty also occupies a place on the list where only two or three others sit.”
Common Sense 2009
Commented Aug 21, 2009 at 15:56:19 in Politics
“It's difficult for me to say and still I say it, Mr. Flynt's comments echo my personal beliefs about the Wall Street Corporation.”
Stand Up, Max Baucus
Commented Aug 19, 2009 at 16:23:42 in Politics
“Mr. Sutherland, I'm impressed with your commitment to outing the Insurance companies that have benefited and stand to make huge profits from Obama and his health care reform package.
Good work.”
Good work.”
cariintexas replied on Aug 20, 2009 at 10:58:56
“Profits? And exactly who did they benefit from since Pres. Obama has only been in office seven months today, I suppose that would be profits from the last eight years. You know the president who said U S could not buy prescription drugs from Canada since they may not be safe. Sooo where did they start being imported from, CHINA, the country who sent us toys too toxic in some cases for children to play with.”
JazzyJim replied on Aug 19, 2009 at 18:12:31
“Tom Coburn, Grassley, Met Life on line one...”
PortlandZoo replied on Aug 19, 2009 at 17:39:47
“Sutherland is a Canadian.
is he still good? and no, he doesn't hire writers directly, maybe you should suck up to his son, Kiefer. He hires writers but they have to make some sense.
good work though.”
is he still good? and no, he doesn't hire writers directly, maybe you should suck up to his son, Kiefer. He hires writers but they have to make some sense.
good work though.”
On the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock
Commented Aug 14, 2009 at 16:54:44 in Entertainment
“My previous comments on Paul Krassner's, trip with me back to the 60's, articles generated words like “neo-con.” To my defense I do know who Jerry Garcia is and have even listened to the Dead and even been considered a "deadhead" without the requisite acid trip.
I believe the 1960's were a time of expression, the explosion of color, as a generation moved away from June Cleaver to psychedelic lifestyles of the 1960’s. It was freedom; the boundaries, generational restraints were lifted and people suddenly discovered there was someone just like them and galvanized.
And those times and the world changers that rose to power in living rooms, backrooms, undergrounds and a farm in upstate NY reflect with feelings that are articulated through hazy memories and filtered through conventional boundaries that leave others saying, “We just don’t understand you.”
I feel now, like you did then, when Jimi Hendrix played and roused a sleepy group of kids out of their purple haze acid trip, "It's not that we hate America, it's that we feel the American dream has been betrayed, and we will live our alternative”. He forever tied you to a love of country that after all these years and all the acid trips hasn’t dissipated.”
I believe the 1960's were a time of expression, the explosion of color, as a generation moved away from June Cleaver to psychedelic lifestyles of the 1960’s. It was freedom; the boundaries, generational restraints were lifted and people suddenly discovered there was someone just like them and galvanized.
And those times and the world changers that rose to power in living rooms, backrooms, undergrounds and a farm in upstate NY reflect with feelings that are articulated through hazy memories and filtered through conventional boundaries that leave others saying, “We just don’t understand you.”
I feel now, like you did then, when Jimi Hendrix played and roused a sleepy group of kids out of their purple haze acid trip, "It's not that we hate America, it's that we feel the American dream has been betrayed, and we will live our alternative”. He forever tied you to a love of country that after all these years and all the acid trips hasn’t dissipated.”
On the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock
Commented Aug 14, 2009 at 16:52:08 in Entertainment
“My previous comments on Paul Krassner's, trip with me back to the 60's, articles generated words like “neo-con.” To my defense I do know who Jerry Garcia is and have even listened to the Dead and even been considered a "deadhead" without the requisite acid trip.
I believe the 1960's were a time of expression, the explosion of color, as a generation moved away from June Cleaver to the psychedelic lifestyles of the 1960’s. It was freedom; the boundaries, generational restraints were lifted and people suddenly discovered there was someone just like them and galvanized.
And those times and the world changers that rose to power in living rooms, backrooms, undergrounds and a farm in upstate NY reflect with feelings that are articulated through hazy memories and filtered through conventional boundaries that leave others saying, “We just don’t understand you.”
I feel now, like you did then, when Jimi Hendrix played and roused a sleepy group of kids out of their purple haze acid trip, "It's not that we hate America, it's that we feel the American dream has been betrayed, and we will live our alternative”. He forever tied you to a love of country and values that after all these years and all the acid trips hasn’t dissipated.”
I believe the 1960's were a time of expression, the explosion of color, as a generation moved away from June Cleaver to the psychedelic lifestyles of the 1960’s. It was freedom; the boundaries, generational restraints were lifted and people suddenly discovered there was someone just like them and galvanized.
And those times and the world changers that rose to power in living rooms, backrooms, undergrounds and a farm in upstate NY reflect with feelings that are articulated through hazy memories and filtered through conventional boundaries that leave others saying, “We just don’t understand you.”
I feel now, like you did then, when Jimi Hendrix played and roused a sleepy group of kids out of their purple haze acid trip, "It's not that we hate America, it's that we feel the American dream has been betrayed, and we will live our alternative”. He forever tied you to a love of country and values that after all these years and all the acid trips hasn’t dissipated.”
My Acid Trip with Squeaky Fromme
Commented Aug 07, 2009 at 15:52:10 in Politics
“What are we glorifying? The 60's, I know, man "a good time for everyone, if you can remember it.” Except Sharon Tate and her seven friends; or an Acid Trip, also a good time for everyone except Scott Newman, son of the late Paul Newman and how many others who "knew they could fly and man, if you just "trip with me" everything is like WOW and colorful and the world well, is cool.”
Give me a break. Squeaky Fromme is an accomplice to the Tate-LaBianca Murders. She didn't participate and yet, she was an accessory after the fact. She was devoted to a cult maniac and may still be. Her kind, the disenfranchised who end up “crossing themselves out of society" make easy prey for a feed the need evangelists, Jim Jones cult fanatics or pimps; they wait at bus stations; know the look; feed the need and hook young, helpless, maybe not innocent, kids.
Yea; the sixties were psychedelic. I understand; you had to be there to fully understand how and why the former devotee to notorious cult killer is being idolized today.”
Give me a break. Squeaky Fromme is an accomplice to the Tate-LaBianca Murders. She didn't participate and yet, she was an accessory after the fact. She was devoted to a cult maniac and may still be. Her kind, the disenfranchised who end up “crossing themselves out of society" make easy prey for a feed the need evangelists, Jim Jones cult fanatics or pimps; they wait at bus stations; know the look; feed the need and hook young, helpless, maybe not innocent, kids.
Yea; the sixties were psychedelic. I understand; you had to be there to fully understand how and why the former devotee to notorious cult killer is being idolized today.”
Jack Straw replied on Aug 09, 2009 at 21:31:41
“If they thought they could fly, why not start from the ground?
Just sayin'
PS Never met anyone that ever thought they could fly.”
Just sayin'
PS Never met anyone that ever thought they could fly.”
Jay Lewis replied on Aug 08, 2009 at 13:45:12
“None the less, in spite of your stiff and safe disapproval, the Sixties were a real and sincere effort to redirect the country away from where it finally ended up--the cinder of capitalistic ruin that it is today. Were your antennae as astute and confident as they seem now during the constitutional bonfires set by the Neocons and their silent corporate mentors, the preliminary stages of bonfiring our very order by the Neocon globalists, who needed to set fires to our social and religious cohesions in order to achieve the paradigm shift to corporate world order? You missed them, you say? I am wierd, you say? Notice how what you miss and what is wierd are predictably tandem in your simplistic cerebral endeavors. Perhaps the venality and the shallowness of your ambition blinded you to the requisite open-mindedness, the necessary objectivity of any true observer.
Was there some inelegant wierdness in the sixites and their metaphors? Certainly. The persona of any revolutionary attempt cannot escape it, since it cannot escape the mirror effect of that which it hopes to change. The wierdness of the sixties and its masques were determined and defined from that which was deliberately hidden from your countrymen; your ilk pretended to see Nixon and Reagan as impossibly inflated heros, and you subscribed to their spins like true believers. Those more astute knew that beneath was a slithering greed that could only spell the worst of all disasters--those born of betrayal.”
Was there some inelegant wierdness in the sixites and their metaphors? Certainly. The persona of any revolutionary attempt cannot escape it, since it cannot escape the mirror effect of that which it hopes to change. The wierdness of the sixties and its masques were determined and defined from that which was deliberately hidden from your countrymen; your ilk pretended to see Nixon and Reagan as impossibly inflated heros, and you subscribed to their spins like true believers. Those more astute knew that beneath was a slithering greed that could only spell the worst of all disasters--those born of betrayal.”
We Don't Care. We Don't Have To Care. We're Goldman Sachs.
Commented Jul 17, 2009 at 14:21:11 in Politics
“Its the Wall Street pretentious, abusive, arrogant attitude.”
JPHR replied on Jul 17, 2009 at 14:40:04
“Sociopath might be a better designation, but do you really expect that a free market will ever align corporate interests with the interests of society and its citizens? Popular ideology in the US still seems to adhere to that myth.”
Man of the People
Commented Jul 09, 2009 at 17:04:43 in Media
“We have just about the same level of education from a private university considered one of the top ten Universities in the country (in some disciplines) and I get the same reaction in the private sector.
You say Harvard on a resume and instantly the Harvardophile springs alive in these seemingly normal people and the next think you know you're being shoved to the back of the line, pushed aside while you wait patiently as the recruiter get up off his/her knees from the serious ass kissing that they have just completed.
Trust me not all Harvard graduates are stellar academics or know anymore than how to perform (on their knees) to get the best results.
A Harvard degree is not the single most distinguishable factor in the race for political power in fact, at this point and, for all the damage that some Harvard graduates have done to the reputation of the university a simple (step-child) ivy degree from NYU goes a long way in distinguishable credentials.
Hit the trail, Alec, if the numbers are there, go for it. Be informed and hope that your Sarah Palin jokes don't come back around to haunt you.”
You say Harvard on a resume and instantly the Harvardophile springs alive in these seemingly normal people and the next think you know you're being shoved to the back of the line, pushed aside while you wait patiently as the recruiter get up off his/her knees from the serious ass kissing that they have just completed.
Trust me not all Harvard graduates are stellar academics or know anymore than how to perform (on their knees) to get the best results.
A Harvard degree is not the single most distinguishable factor in the race for political power in fact, at this point and, for all the damage that some Harvard graduates have done to the reputation of the university a simple (step-child) ivy degree from NYU goes a long way in distinguishable credentials.
Hit the trail, Alec, if the numbers are there, go for it. Be informed and hope that your Sarah Palin jokes don't come back around to haunt you.”
Christian Fundamentalist Terrorism
Commented Jun 01, 2009 at 16:51:02 in Politics
“Christian terrorism is not a new thing it just has a "new" name. The idea of mega-churches terrorizing members of their congregation that don't conform to their prescribed pattern is deeply rooted in behavioral control.
The Christian church is brutal to followers who consider a relationship with Christ a "private matter" & refuse to allow members of the leadership to dictate Christ's calling or be "led by leadership" instead of Christ.
The murder of Dr. Tiller is another example of extremism brought on by zealot Christian beliefs that polarize even within the church. The Christian church should be a place where the weary soul finds rest and peace & not be charged into a murderous rage armed with the reverend's misspoken word gathered from his inflated deity complex.
The Christian church is lacking spiritual wisdom found through seeking a relationship with Christ (devoted study) & often strikes a balance between "cult led and fed" & "headache Christianity" (beat 'em over the head with the bible they'll submit.)
Christ came for all; not to polarize but to offer eternal life; He supped with saints & supped with sinners & welcomed all. Christians need to welcome all with the same Christ-likeness.”
The Christian church is brutal to followers who consider a relationship with Christ a "private matter" & refuse to allow members of the leadership to dictate Christ's calling or be "led by leadership" instead of Christ.
The murder of Dr. Tiller is another example of extremism brought on by zealot Christian beliefs that polarize even within the church. The Christian church should be a place where the weary soul finds rest and peace & not be charged into a murderous rage armed with the reverend's misspoken word gathered from his inflated deity complex.
The Christian church is lacking spiritual wisdom found through seeking a relationship with Christ (devoted study) & often strikes a balance between "cult led and fed" & "headache Christianity" (beat 'em over the head with the bible they'll submit.)
Christ came for all; not to polarize but to offer eternal life; He supped with saints & supped with sinners & welcomed all. Christians need to welcome all with the same Christ-likeness.”
powercosmic replied on Jun 01, 2009 at 17:18:19
“Please read Joseph Atwills excellent book entitled "Caesars Messiah" then tell us what you think...
Its an education issue...”
Its an education issue...”
Anybody Know What 'Smart Power' Means?
Commented Jan 23, 2009 at 14:38:27 in World
“I don't think you are right. At this level of government “smartpower” is a reference to "smartwear" the VR program. The intellect becomes the intelligence gathered by the main source with the wearer, Intelligence operative basically. Smart wear is invented and perfected originally by Steve Mann and copied by many others, including Stamford’s program. In simplest terms, the wearer allows the other person on the other side of a monitor to records everything the wearer sees, hears, reads, says etc.
The AP ran an article titled, “Pentagon's Diary Gets Personal" detailing this DOD DARPA project. In order for intelligence to be absolute there as to be reconnaissance that allows for up to the minute, as it is happening, let me see exactly where the weapons are kept so we don’t make mistakes software.
SmartWear allows an operative to be "implanted" and off they go to hotspots with the computer guy sitting at the terminal waiting for the information to arrive. In VR world terminal man experiences the entire world of the wearer, like Mission Impossible.”
The AP ran an article titled, “Pentagon's Diary Gets Personal" detailing this DOD DARPA project. In order for intelligence to be absolute there as to be reconnaissance that allows for up to the minute, as it is happening, let me see exactly where the weapons are kept so we don’t make mistakes software.
SmartWear allows an operative to be "implanted" and off they go to hotspots with the computer guy sitting at the terminal waiting for the information to arrive. In VR world terminal man experiences the entire world of the wearer, like Mission Impossible.”
Obama Should Quit War on Terror, Talk to Hamas and Taliban
Commented Jan 22, 2009 at 17:19:31 in World
“Are you joking?
Should they be invited to the White house to sit in the same chairs as those who long for peace and desire friendship with the United States, those who pledge support in times of peace and in time of War? A face to face with some one who only goal, whose soul is given over unto death to the cause of fanaticism?
Should we dissolve our long-standing relationship with the Union Jack and tell the European Union that we are ready to risk relationships for a date with destruction?
WWII history taught us Roosevelt sat with the Japanese Prime Minister at the White House as they sent the bombers to destroy Pearl Harbor. So sit with Hamas and the Taliban, encourage a young and relatively inexperience world leader to shower the enemy with pleasure and then watch and wait as the enemy destroys military installations, prepares suicide bombers and sends a truck loads of C3 into marine barracks.”
Should they be invited to the White house to sit in the same chairs as those who long for peace and desire friendship with the United States, those who pledge support in times of peace and in time of War? A face to face with some one who only goal, whose soul is given over unto death to the cause of fanaticism?
Should we dissolve our long-standing relationship with the Union Jack and tell the European Union that we are ready to risk relationships for a date with destruction?
WWII history taught us Roosevelt sat with the Japanese Prime Minister at the White House as they sent the bombers to destroy Pearl Harbor. So sit with Hamas and the Taliban, encourage a young and relatively inexperience world leader to shower the enemy with pleasure and then watch and wait as the enemy destroys military installations, prepares suicide bombers and sends a truck loads of C3 into marine barracks.”
Imperial61 replied on Jan 22, 2009 at 22:42:43
“Thankyou for this courageous article.'O
Gone-tanamo Bay: the Right Decision
Commented Jan 22, 2009 at 16:51:11 in World
“The closing of Guantanamo is a peace offering, an appeasement, to both sides of the aisle. The issues of extracting information from individuals who pose a serious threat to our everyday safety will continue it just won't be done at Guantanamo.
Osama Bin Laden’s organization, according to DOD information, has affiliates in 1/4 of the world. One-quarter of the world subscribes to his thinking in one way or another. The issues of my safety are far more important to me, and the issue of my city or any city being a terror target, are far more important than where and how information is gained. Be it Florida or jersey, I don't care.
The DARPA project targets random American citizens as its rule of practice is "to test military software outside the military setting.” Basically, there are always defense contractor scouts looking for random subjects (humans) to test some new military software.
Is this any less torture then water boarding or other forms of information extraction techniques?
You tell me?”
Osama Bin Laden’s organization, according to DOD information, has affiliates in 1/4 of the world. One-quarter of the world subscribes to his thinking in one way or another. The issues of my safety are far more important to me, and the issue of my city or any city being a terror target, are far more important than where and how information is gained. Be it Florida or jersey, I don't care.
The DARPA project targets random American citizens as its rule of practice is "to test military software outside the military setting.” Basically, there are always defense contractor scouts looking for random subjects (humans) to test some new military software.
Is this any less torture then water boarding or other forms of information extraction techniques?
You tell me?”
Doing it with Care
Commented Dec 19, 2008 at 09:12:25 in Politics
“How much love do you have to show? You supported the candidate of her choice. You gave money, invested time, and now because you have an independent opinion separate from hers she wants to fry you in a vat of oil, send your name to the FBI and otherwise make you life a living hell.
Forget Caroline, you came out of the closet and into the public eye. The old rules passed away when you stated your intentions for office.
Get used to it or get out of it!”
Forget Caroline, you came out of the closet and into the public eye. The old rules passed away when you stated your intentions for office.
Get used to it or get out of it!”
Doing it with Care
Commented Dec 17, 2008 at 15:35:27 in Politics
“Finally, a day I never thought would arrive! Common sense from Alec Baldwin;!
I guess that leaves me speechless (at least for now)!”
I guess that leaves me speechless (at least for now)!”
Caroline Kennedy Hires Joe Lieberman "Fixer" Josh Isay
Commented Dec 16, 2008 at 14:18:38 in Politics
“This is a repeat post:
I very strongly, in the strongest possible language, disagree with any person who would believe that Ms. Kennedy-Schlossberg should be named as Hillary Clinton's successor.
Caroline Kennedy, who for election and consideration purposes has dropped her married name, is not a qualified senate replacement. She is from a political family, she has political inside information and for the last twenty years she has been a quiet homemaker, wife and mother. She is not an active politician.
Caroline Kennedy, invoke images of her childhood, has years of family experiences, cut to image of Kennedy Family dinner, voice over of carefully worded political statement, as a rolling credit of state department dinners and family events and of course Kennedy tragedies fill the screen and wrench the heart as nostalgia sets in and the baby boomers remember November and those older remember a summer day in July. And yet, none of that makes her a viable candidate.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney is a great choice and shouldn't be overlooked”
I very strongly, in the strongest possible language, disagree with any person who would believe that Ms. Kennedy-Schlossberg should be named as Hillary Clinton's successor.
Caroline Kennedy, who for election and consideration purposes has dropped her married name, is not a qualified senate replacement. She is from a political family, she has political inside information and for the last twenty years she has been a quiet homemaker, wife and mother. She is not an active politician.
Caroline Kennedy, invoke images of her childhood, has years of family experiences, cut to image of Kennedy Family dinner, voice over of carefully worded political statement, as a rolling credit of state department dinners and family events and of course Kennedy tragedies fill the screen and wrench the heart as nostalgia sets in and the baby boomers remember November and those older remember a summer day in July. And yet, none of that makes her a viable candidate.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney is a great choice and shouldn't be overlooked”
RadCenter replied on Dec 16, 2008 at 16:43:57
“"Caroline Kennedy, who for election and consideration purposes has dropped her married name"?
And you know this how? The second part doesn't even make sense—what are "consideration purposes"?”
And you know this how? The second part doesn't even make sense—what are "consideration purposes"?”
kevenseven replied on Dec 16, 2008 at 14:30:24
“I'm sure the governor is considering Maloney.
As for Caroline, it is a simple lie to describe her as nothing more than a homemaker.
And she is certainly a "viable" candidate. She could easily win election against any Rethug in NY, so your are talking nonsense there as well.
Are there candidates who have provided more service to the residents of NY? Sure. Sometimes life is not fair. But Caroline is clearly on the short list of qualified candidates for the seat.”
As for Caroline, it is a simple lie to describe her as nothing more than a homemaker.
And she is certainly a "viable" candidate. She could easily win election against any Rethug in NY, so your are talking nonsense there as well.
Are there candidates who have provided more service to the residents of NY? Sure. Sometimes life is not fair. But Caroline is clearly on the short list of qualified candidates for the seat.”
Horst replied on Dec 16, 2008 at 14:29:21
“Well put.......
ali-remixamerica replied on Dec 16, 2008 at 14:28:57
“Could you please define "quiet homemaker" so I know whether or not to be offended. Thanks.”
reliant1 replied on Dec 16, 2008 at 14:27:06
“The Gov of NY will appoint as he chooses. The voters of NY will either reward or punish his choice in 2010.
If you actually believe your words - "for the last twenty years she has been a quiet homemaker, wife and mother" then you have been reading some other hacks script.”
If you actually believe your words - "for the last twenty years she has been a quiet homemaker, wife and mother" then you have been reading some other hacks script.”
Will The Madoff Debacle Finally End The "Who Could Have Known?" Era?
Commented Dec 16, 2008 at 14:07:32 in Politics
“Let me add a couple of other “Who could have known names to your list: The infamous Wall Street law firm that covered an scandal of tsunami proportions and with it their equally horrifying relationship with a inner city church and finally the "not yet as widespread as Serpico" police scandal that is allowing anything goes anarchy criminal wave.
The rose colored glasses are falling off of everyone, aren’t they?”
The rose colored glasses are falling off of everyone, aren’t they?”
Caroline Has What It Takes
Commented Dec 10, 2008 at 16:55:28 in Politics
“Yes. You're right. She has what it takes: Money”
heal57 replied on Dec 10, 2008 at 22:35:41
“Do we detect some envy here?”
A Message to Obama's Progressive Critics
Commented Dec 08, 2008 at 06:13:14 in Politics
“I appreciate the Ra! Ra! speech and reminder by Mr. Hildebrand that we must stay in line as we follow our leader. And I must also remind him that we are not a people who only color in the lines, we as a people have opinions and we have a wait and see attitude.
Thanks for the pep rally! Let's wait for the game to start and see if he's got game or becomes an armchair quarterback or sideline player.”
Thanks for the pep rally! Let's wait for the game to start and see if he's got game or becomes an armchair quarterback or sideline player.”
SolarPowerGuy replied on Dec 08, 2008 at 06:16:39
“Team selection has already started. Nearly everyone selected so far has a habit of running to the right side of the field with the ball.”
Hillary Clinton -- A Champion for Human Security
Commented Dec 04, 2008 at 17:00:35 in World
“Queen Noor, as one who has remained popular with her people after her husbands death it is easy for you to look through the eyes of popularity and see respect for Ms. Clinton as a female, as a world leader and as an intellectual.
I see her some what differently. I see the stains of corruption that are common among leaders, a constant need to leverage in order to get done what one feels is the best for the whole - almost like a mother knowing what is best for her child when her child is 30! Let's hope that the rope she has, and she does have limited rein, is enough to keep her from creating situations that spell disaster. I don't want to tell you "I told you so." So, we'll just leave it as an exchange with the hope that a middle ground for Mrs. Clinton will achieve what you hope and avoid what I believe.”
I see her some what differently. I see the stains of corruption that are common among leaders, a constant need to leverage in order to get done what one feels is the best for the whole - almost like a mother knowing what is best for her child when her child is 30! Let's hope that the rope she has, and she does have limited rein, is enough to keep her from creating situations that spell disaster. I don't want to tell you "I told you so." So, we'll just leave it as an exchange with the hope that a middle ground for Mrs. Clinton will achieve what you hope and avoid what I believe.”
Americans Rejected 'Drill, Baby, Drill' -- Bush Should Respect Our Choice
Commented Nov 18, 2008 at 13:22:38 in Green
“I think it is premature for Mr. Redford to expound on the accomplishments of the Obama administration's effort to cultivate clean and reusable energy. When Obama begins his energy policies the nation will see that he will, more than likely, (yes I am speculating also), he will fight the fight’s he can win (a winning record looks better) which equates to exploration of already explored new energy options. T. Boone Pickens’s plan will be utilized (T. Boone paid for it with his own money) and the U.S. will never stop exploring or drilling for oil in Alaska (this is an US natural resource which equates to no dependence on foreign oil) as far as the mainland and National Parks you might get lucky and those lands may be spared.
Usually, American families don't drive through Alaska on a summer holiday in a “See America Travel Campaign” that boosts tourist spending. Other than that I agree we, as a nation need to undergo a major transformation in our personal energy consumption beliefs and habits. Flat screen TV's use 4x the amount of energy than a standard TV; we all know the ills of gas guzzlers with one passenger. The list goes on and on as far as understanding energy usages and misuse. I sincerely believe that Mr. Redford will/does incorporate into his life and activities his ideas on the exploration of reusable, efficient and clean energy.”
Usually, American families don't drive through Alaska on a summer holiday in a “See America Travel Campaign” that boosts tourist spending. Other than that I agree we, as a nation need to undergo a major transformation in our personal energy consumption beliefs and habits. Flat screen TV's use 4x the amount of energy than a standard TV; we all know the ills of gas guzzlers with one passenger. The list goes on and on as far as understanding energy usages and misuse. I sincerely believe that Mr. Redford will/does incorporate into his life and activities his ideas on the exploration of reusable, efficient and clean energy.”
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