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A Seedling of Sanity Takes Root in the War On Drugs
Commented Oct 28, 2009 at 17:38:23 in Politics
“Some people will grow it, others will just buy it. But legalization could fuel small business ventures...small growing operations, who will need to buy growing equipment like lights and nutrients and such...hey, it's a stimulus in and of itself! Our country is insane for not legalizing marijuana.”
Opt Out Public Option: A Red State Reaction
Commented Oct 28, 2009 at 12:06:49 in Politics
“"Arizona's growth might abruptly end. As a state with an economy significantly dependent on continued population growth, I can't imagine people moving here when other states would be more attractive. If Arizona were to opt out of providing a health safety net for its population, it would also be incentive for many of our residents to leave."
I live in South Carolina, which is another state likely to opt out of the public option. I wonder how many of our legislators even consider what a blow to the local economy that would be. This is what happens when you live in a state where they govern from a position of rigid ideology instead of reality. Oh well, at least no South Carolinian is in danger of getting a government funded abortion, that's what's important, isn't it?”
I live in South Carolina, which is another state likely to opt out of the public option. I wonder how many of our legislators even consider what a blow to the local economy that would be. This is what happens when you live in a state where they govern from a position of rigid ideology instead of reality. Oh well, at least no South Carolinian is in danger of getting a government funded abortion, that's what's important, isn't it?”
peterg73 replied on Oct 28, 2009 at 13:17:01
“The only people leaving would be the illegals. Almost everybody else has private coverage.”
Why Billionaires Should Pay for the Jobless Recovery
Commented Oct 25, 2009 at 00:56:48 in Business
“Those who have managed to amass great wealth have only been able to do so because of our system of government, which defines and controls the economic system. This has always been the case, even before the massive deregulation over the past 30 years that has profoundly redistributed the wealth of our nation and made so many billionaires.
Before Reagan, those who benefited so much from our system of government were expected to pay something back. These days, they put a mailbox in the Cayman Islands to avoid paying taxes (although, admittedly, congress is starting to crack down on that). It's time for those who reap the most rewards to give something back, and I don't just mean individuals; this should apply to corporations and large businesses as well. It's only fair.”
Before Reagan, those who benefited so much from our system of government were expected to pay something back. These days, they put a mailbox in the Cayman Islands to avoid paying taxes (although, admittedly, congress is starting to crack down on that). It's time for those who reap the most rewards to give something back, and I don't just mean individuals; this should apply to corporations and large businesses as well. It's only fair.”
It's About the Bomb, Not Obama
Commented Oct 09, 2009 at 19:27:43 in World
“Thank you for making this point. If there is one thing Obama has done successfully during his term so far, it's been his leadership at the UN meetings. When is the last time any effort towards nuclear disarmament has even been attempted? It's not a trivial acomplishment.”
Meet the HuffPost Game Changers: 100 People Who Are Using New Media to Change the World
Commented Oct 01, 2009 at 14:58:51 in Media
“That was the first thing I noticed as well.”
billjones224 replied on Oct 01, 2009 at 15:17:21
“Yea!!!! why no blonde and blue males??? What kind of a world do we live in. Seriously!!”
Facebook's Obama Assassination Poll More Than a Sick Joke
Commented Sep 29, 2009 at 14:47:33 in Politics
“You know they would. Do you really think Michelle Bachmann or Glen Beck would have shown restraint?”
Wendy Johnson replied on Sep 29, 2009 at 15:05:17
“Agreed. Fox News has 24 hours a day to fill, and all those commentators on staff who need something to say.”
On Racism, Death Threats and the Blindness of Those Who Will Not See
Commented Sep 15, 2009 at 14:31:20 in Politics
“"...for all the talk of concern about the Constitution and the growth of government, the tea party protesters were nowhere to be found when George W. Bush trampled the Constitution and grew the government."
I have said this over and over again to republicans and it never penetrates their brains. They tend to get angry at this point and begin ranting about something Clinton may or may not have done, as if that explains everything. They won't hear the truth because they don't want to, they may have to admit unpleasant things about themselves.”
I have said this over and over again to republicans and it never penetrates their brains. They tend to get angry at this point and begin ranting about something Clinton may or may not have done, as if that explains everything. They won't hear the truth because they don't want to, they may have to admit unpleasant things about themselves.”
Glenn Beck Has Lost over 50% of His Ad Dollars
Commented Sep 14, 2009 at 23:39:31 in Media
“So far, Fox has been more than willing to support Beck in spite of the financial issues.
Fox News needs to be held to some kind of standard that doesn't exist right now: namely, if you call yourself news, you should risk something for spreading outright lies.”
Fox News needs to be held to some kind of standard that doesn't exist right now: namely, if you call yourself news, you should risk something for spreading outright lies.”
bassnman replied on Sep 15, 2009 at 00:47:58
“Glenn Beck is not a "NEWS" hour. His show is his "OPINION" and it is growing.
The more advertisers you take away, the more airtime that he gets. No ads=more Beck. The ads take away at least 20 minutes of airtime.
Have you watched him lately? I hated Glenn Back on CNN as he went after the Bush administration but now I realize that he was correct. So I watch now as he was right then, he is probably right now.
Van Jones sunk himself by giving speeches that made it to the internet. The internet in now your own worst enemy.
Acorn has been brought to the front by Glenn as the media won't even look into it.
Where is the media that questioned every move that Bush made? Why aren't we questioning every move this administration makes? It is the media's job to hold all politicians to task.
The bailout by Bush was totally wrong but Obama voted for it. The bailout for the Auto industry was wrong when Bush proposed it and Obama carried it out. The new budget had over 9000 earmarks in it, Obama promised us he would not pass any bill with earmarks yet he signed it. Where was the media on these things.
It seems only FOX is the one to actually ask questions.”
The more advertisers you take away, the more airtime that he gets. No ads=more Beck. The ads take away at least 20 minutes of airtime.
Have you watched him lately? I hated Glenn Back on CNN as he went after the Bush administration but now I realize that he was correct. So I watch now as he was right then, he is probably right now.
Van Jones sunk himself by giving speeches that made it to the internet. The internet in now your own worst enemy.
Acorn has been brought to the front by Glenn as the media won't even look into it.
Where is the media that questioned every move that Bush made? Why aren't we questioning every move this administration makes? It is the media's job to hold all politicians to task.
The bailout by Bush was totally wrong but Obama voted for it. The bailout for the Auto industry was wrong when Bush proposed it and Obama carried it out. The new budget had over 9000 earmarks in it, Obama promised us he would not pass any bill with earmarks yet he signed it. Where was the media on these things.
It seems only FOX is the one to actually ask questions.”
justsomeguywhocameby replied on Sep 15, 2009 at 00:29:37
“They won a court case on just this question in FL.
I think it hinged on the fact that they are licensed as an entertainment channel and so the can lie.”
I think it hinged on the fact that they are licensed as an entertainment channel and so the can lie.”
saveal replied on Sep 15, 2009 at 00:28:19
“Fox has plans for Glen Beck after he gets all the corruption out of the White House, and takes out acorn and seiu, Send him on a plush vacation for 6months,then bring him back and run him for president.”
The September 12 March Against Sanity
Commented Sep 14, 2009 at 14:35:32 in Politics
“Obama was against the Iraq war, remember? The biggest money sink next to the Bush tax cuts.
http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSN0923153320070212”
http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSN0923153320070212”
Mr. Limbaugh, You Need to Apologize to our President
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 12:45:45 in Media
“Exactly!”
Why I Loved Obama's Health Care Speech
Commented Sep 13, 2009 at 00:02:46 in Politics
“No, it wasn't the truth. Nowhere in any bill are illegals given permission to buy into the health care system. Or did you forget what the point was?”
Mr. Limbaugh, You Need to Apologize to our President
Commented Sep 12, 2009 at 19:10:41 in Media
“He won't apologize, instead he'll whine about being criticized. Rush is really really good at whining.”
LetsGetToWork replied on Sep 13, 2009 at 09:29:44
“As with most of them when confronted with bad behavior, they play the victim card...”
saveal replied on Sep 12, 2009 at 23:10:03
“You must serve King Obama, resistance is feutal, The king needs mindless ones at his beck and call. Do you dare question him. You will be banished to the salt mines.”
President of Community College Board Arrested for DUI, Couldn't Recite Alphabet
Commented Sep 12, 2009 at 15:13:28 in Politics
“She should be forgiven for not being able to recite the alphabet, as she probably never learned it.”
Eight Years Later: Why Is There Still A Hole at Ground Zero?
Commented Sep 11, 2009 at 15:24:02 in Politics
“Why is there still a hole in the ground? Simple. We don't build infrastructure anymore, only large corporations do.”
Marijuana Use By The Numbers
Commented Sep 11, 2009 at 11:06:03 in Politics
“Once again, this is all about big business. Hemp vs. nylon, and the prison-industrial complex.”
Obama Kept Public Option on the Field. You Must Get It Over the Goal Line.
Commented Sep 10, 2009 at 19:47:51 in Politics
“I've said it before, and I'll say it again: We the People need to speak up and make our voices heard. WE are the ones who need to put the pressure on the Ben Nelsons in the Senate to give us the kind of health care reform we need. Obama can't do it alone.”
Who's a Liar? In Search of the Million Dollar Illegal Immigrant to End All Health Care Reform
Commented Sep 10, 2009 at 12:12:34 in Chicago
“"Is giving mammograms to find early cancer to every woman cheaper than treating the relatively few cases you catch early? A $200 test to 1/2 the population becomes very expensive."
ummm...yes, mammograms and other preventive procedures are cheaper in the long run. Think how much it costs to treat cancer: catching it early and treating it before it it spreads in ONE person will save enough to pay for thousands of mammograms. Then there's the moral argument. Would you rather save a few bucks and let thousands of women get breast cancer?”
ummm...yes, mammograms and other preventive procedures are cheaper in the long run. Think how much it costs to treat cancer: catching it early and treating it before it it spreads in ONE person will save enough to pay for thousands of mammograms. Then there's the moral argument. Would you rather save a few bucks and let thousands of women get breast cancer?”
thorntme replied on Sep 14, 2009 at 13:13:16
“Yliza, Your assertion that "in the long run" preventive medicine is cheaper is incorrect. It is as Samcat stated. A relatively inexpensive test, if applied to whole at risk populations, is more expensive than medicine as usual. Better medicine, to be sure, but NOT cheaper. Numerous studies support this contention.”
Roy Sekoff Challenges Congressman On GOP's Criticism Of Obama School Speech
Commented Sep 04, 2009 at 15:46:35 in Politics
“It's "architect" and you're projecting.”
talkinhedz replied on Sep 04, 2009 at 15:53:08
“Thank you for correcting me! I am not worthy!”
Why is Pat Buchanan Defending Hitler?
Commented Sep 02, 2009 at 20:07:53 in Media
“Those wacky Poles, starting WW II by letting themselves be invaded and occupied by Germany. How dare they!
Pat Buchanan is yet another example of a Republican who has jumped the shark.”
Pat Buchanan is yet another example of a Republican who has jumped the shark.”
radiclib replied on Sep 02, 2009 at 20:11:34
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Buchanan has a first-rate mind and a reasonable tone that almost disguises his racism and anti-Semitism. He's the liberal media's favorite bigot.
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Buchanan has a first-rate mind and a reasonable tone that almost disguises his racism and anti-Semitism. He's the liberal media's favorite bigot.
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What Do Singing, Throats And The Vagus Nerve Have To Do With Orgasm?
Commented Aug 28, 2009 at 13:01:00 in Living
“The Kegel muscle is essential to reaching those high notes, too.”
Reading The Pictures: .38 More Ways to Counter the Teabaggers?
Commented Aug 26, 2009 at 08:07:25 in Politics
“Bingo!”
Reading The Pictures: .38 More Ways to Counter the Teabaggers?
Commented Aug 26, 2009 at 08:05:22 in Politics
“I don't know what makes you so sure that some of these right-wingers won't open fire. Why else do you think they refuse to acknowledge that our President is an American citizen and eagerly devour the nazi references? It is a way of dehumanizing him and those of us who supported him, thus making us fair game.”
The Tyranny of the Tantrum
Commented Aug 26, 2009 at 07:41:28 in Politics
“Nor to those of us older folks who did the same.”
entrenchedhoosier replied on Aug 26, 2009 at 13:06:27
“I am in agreement with you.
I will soon be 52.
I knew many people a decade or two older than myself, who campaigned for candidate Obama with me.
But the mini baby boom of the eighties is having a profound effect on the current voting majority of recent elections.
I will be involved next year in maintaining and adding more "young" people to the the voting ranks.”
I will soon be 52.
I knew many people a decade or two older than myself, who campaigned for candidate Obama with me.
But the mini baby boom of the eighties is having a profound effect on the current voting majority of recent elections.
I will be involved next year in maintaining and adding more "young" people to the the voting ranks.”
Not All Bitter, Not All Clingy -- In Defense of "Whitey"
Commented Aug 25, 2009 at 22:29:24 in Politics
“I was going to point out some salient facts concerning single-parent families with respect to: lynching, racial profiling, disparate drug law enforcement, job discrimination...but it would be a waste of time. You will believe what you want to believe no matter what facts are presented, so I will spend my energies elsewhere. Peace out.”
Stop Panicking About Obama
Commented Aug 24, 2009 at 18:19:42 in Politics
“Thank you. The MSM loves to tell us that Obama is failing because he hasn't solved everything RIGHT THIS MINUTE. I still trust him to do the right thing. He is the first African-American president, he KNOWS he will be in the history books from now 'til the end of the universe. His legacy is important not just to him but to every person of color in the country (and plenty of white people too).”
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