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Republican Hypocrisy on Terrorism Reaches New Levels of Awful
Commented Jan 01, 2010 at 14:07:08 in Politics
“Thank you Bob Cesca for pointing out what the mainstream media seems to ignore.
It sickens my how the Republicans continue their efforts to rewrite history and the general public seems to be asleep or numb or just disinterested. And the Republicans continue to hijack our values, our resources, our country for big corporations and wealthy gains.”
It sickens my how the Republicans continue their efforts to rewrite history and the general public seems to be asleep or numb or just disinterested. And the Republicans continue to hijack our values, our resources, our country for big corporations and wealthy gains.”
newheart replied on Jan 03, 2010 at 20:10:27
“....and health care reform was all Bush's fault!!
Give me a break, if it looks, smells, or sounds like any politician or news reporter its a lie!!
Vote 'NONE OF THE ABOVE" in 2010”
Give me a break, if it looks, smells, or sounds like any politician or news reporter its a lie!!
Vote 'NONE OF THE ABOVE" in 2010”
Palin's Latest Rogue Gaffe
Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 16:17:14 in Books
“when will her book be appropriately labeled as fiction? I am waiting...”
Jim02351 replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 16:51:33
“Probably the day after Obama's books.”
Kevins replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 16:49:03
“When will "her" book be appropriately labeled as Lynn Vincent's?
Well, I suppose it is Sarah Palin's after a fashion: she did buy it.”
Well, I suppose it is Sarah Palin's after a fashion: she did buy it.”
Help For Victims of Sexual Violence
Commented Sep 09, 2009 at 12:58:57 in Living
“Yes, I agree our society needs to make some changes.
At the same time, we need to have firm accountability for this kind of violence against women. Historically in our country AND today, men who perpetrate sexual violence often are not held accountable by a system that continues the victimization of women.
Also, we need to remember that while these rates of sexual violence are extremely high, we also need to remember that there are segments of our population that have even higher rates. I bring this up to mention the fact that solutions to address different communities are also of importance. For instance, the rates of sexual violence against Native women are the highest of any group of women. And, the solutions need to be addressed in the Federal responses that are so abhorrently lacking in the adequate protections of Native women in this country.”
At the same time, we need to have firm accountability for this kind of violence against women. Historically in our country AND today, men who perpetrate sexual violence often are not held accountable by a system that continues the victimization of women.
Also, we need to remember that while these rates of sexual violence are extremely high, we also need to remember that there are segments of our population that have even higher rates. I bring this up to mention the fact that solutions to address different communities are also of importance. For instance, the rates of sexual violence against Native women are the highest of any group of women. And, the solutions need to be addressed in the Federal responses that are so abhorrently lacking in the adequate protections of Native women in this country.”
FreeManNM replied on Sep 09, 2009 at 14:52:30
“As a mental health nad substance abuse counselor, I have witnessed the devastation that sexual violence brings to individuals, families, and our society. Thank you Christina Ricci for keeping your eye on this problem and encouraging us to do the same. I would also like to add that, while we should be accepting of all families, no matter their composition or configuration, in many cases the brokeness of a family often makes those who may be vulnerable to victimization even more vulnerable. This is a huge societal problem. Therefore, we ought to be cautious about which family configurations we are willing to accept, e.g. age at marriage, stability of the parties, financial status, mental health and substance abuse histories, etc. We know what is likely to work and what is not in regard to relationships and families; there are no secrets to any of this. Furthrmore, we may want to think about returning to a cultural dissaproval of out-of-wedlock childbearing. Just as importantly, our government and our economy ought to be such that one of two parents can earn enough to support their entire family, leaving the other parent able to nurture and protect their children full-time. Our society should give family and childrearing in general the highest priority. Don't get me wrong, I am a progressive, but I realize some time-honored traditions have evolved for good reasons and have worked very well and should be embraced; for all of our sakes.”
No Rest for a Black Man, Even on Martha's Vineyard
Commented Aug 25, 2009 at 13:12:21 in Politics
“Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! It is comforting to see this in print.
I know this country has a long way for there to be true racial equality and I have been watching the "conservatives" make noise and spew hate about everything President Obama does. No one has been calling it what it is. Thanks you for drawing that comparison of how President Obama is being treat. I am grateful we have the kind of leader we have through President Obama. I don't necessarily agree with everything he is doing but I support him whole heartedly. After 8 years of the Bush administration, complete with apparent imbecility and opportunism to steal from the American people, anything is better. However, President is not at that low standard. He is raising the bar of what we should be expecting from our public leadership. I am thankful for that. Finally, we will get back to government taking responsibility for the people.”
I know this country has a long way for there to be true racial equality and I have been watching the "conservatives" make noise and spew hate about everything President Obama does. No one has been calling it what it is. Thanks you for drawing that comparison of how President Obama is being treat. I am grateful we have the kind of leader we have through President Obama. I don't necessarily agree with everything he is doing but I support him whole heartedly. After 8 years of the Bush administration, complete with apparent imbecility and opportunism to steal from the American people, anything is better. However, President is not at that low standard. He is raising the bar of what we should be expecting from our public leadership. I am thankful for that. Finally, we will get back to government taking responsibility for the people.”
Health Care Protesters: Ask Them Questions At Obama's Grand Junction Town Hall
Commented Aug 13, 2009 at 19:34:51 in Politics
“For those who OPPOSE health care reform:
1) At what point do we as a country decide that private insurance companies have had long enough to rake in profits at the cost of human life?
2) Why does the United States rank so low with mortality rates and quality of health care if we are supposed to be the wealthiest nation?
3) What can we do to help people have immediate access to medical care that does not place large financial burdens on individuals and households?”
1) At what point do we as a country decide that private insurance companies have had long enough to rake in profits at the cost of human life?
2) Why does the United States rank so low with mortality rates and quality of health care if we are supposed to be the wealthiest nation?
3) What can we do to help people have immediate access to medical care that does not place large financial burdens on individuals and households?”
GEICO Pulls Its Ads from Glenn Beck Show
Commented Aug 11, 2009 at 18:46:15 in Media
“Thanks goodness. I hope more companies do this on shows like Beck's and Dobbs. It restores my faith in our country to know that companies are recognizing this kind of offensive and racist behavior is not something that should be promoted or rewarded.”
Taboo Alert: The Real -- And Most Disturbing -- News In the Olbermann-O'Reilly Feud
Commented Aug 03, 2009 at 11:28:34 in Media
“People in the US are zombies. We don't engage in anything that requires us to hold anyone accountable. We tend to like things on a silver spoon and ask no questions. I've traveled in many countries. I am interested in knowing what is going on and check out the different news sources. It has been interesting to me to see/hear the difference in perspective and details that are delivered from these different news sources. I have often wondered why people in other countries have more information than regular US citizens. When we consider the kinds of "news" coverage we get, it is like a tabloid. I have found it surprising that we have little information about negotiations going on in Congress but we can sure get information about the Palin feuds.
We need media regulation. There needs to be standards set and clear distinction on what can be called news.”
We need media regulation. There needs to be standards set and clear distinction on what can be called news.”
TovSquirrel replied on Aug 03, 2009 at 12:18:36
“Such good little consumers.”
dynwit replied on Aug 03, 2009 at 12:13:56
“Reporting in from Germany where I'm visiting relatives:
They say that recently a large newspaper was bought by a conservative businessman and the reporters refused to cooperate with his agenda so much that he finally sold the paper off.”
They say that recently a large newspaper was bought by a conservative businessman and the reporters refused to cooperate with his agenda so much that he finally sold the paper off.”
Opus007 replied on Aug 03, 2009 at 12:01:31
“I agree. We are too complacent. The MSM media reporting of the health care debate is blatantly biased. Did anyone catch the hit job on the public option John Stossell did on 20/20 Friday night?
The MSM is good for plane crashes, natural disasters and celebrity gossip- otherwise go to shows like Bill Moyers Journal and Comedy Central. Isn't astounding that Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert do a better job of of delving into the hypocrisy than the empty suits reading their manicured "news" copy.”
The MSM is good for plane crashes, natural disasters and celebrity gossip- otherwise go to shows like Bill Moyers Journal and Comedy Central. Isn't astounding that Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert do a better job of of delving into the hypocrisy than the empty suits reading their manicured "news" copy.”
A 7-Step Plan To Boost Your Low Thyroid And Metabolism
Commented Jul 31, 2009 at 00:26:42 in Home
“I was diagnosed because I was having very heavy vaginal bleeding. My doctor did several things to explore it . She was a family practice doctor and in the process of trying to figure out what was going on, identified a bunch of other symptoms that helped her to decide to check my thyroid. Then she started testing my hormones. I tested positive for hypoactive thyroid. She put me on Levothyroxine and monitored my levels closely to see how it would work out. She upped my does a few times in that 1st couple of years. Then whammy, all of a sudden, I got slammed back to the same place I was before taking medication. My body stopped accepting the Levothyroxine. I have since been on Synthroid. Seems to be working out but my doses get changed in spurts. I go a couple of years really good and then a couple of years really bad. The hardest part is dealing with the deep fatigues. It undermines my ability to stay on track with my exercise regimen. At those times, its all I can do to just show up for work and keep myself from falling into a depression too.”
A 7-Step Plan To Boost Your Low Thyroid And Metabolism
Commented Jul 31, 2009 at 00:16:27 in Home
“You obviously do not suffer with hypoactive thyroid or have avery mild case of it. Hypo-thryroidism can be very serious! Its not a simple thing of lazy people!
I have been dealing with hypoactive thyroid for about 25 years. I have periods where the medication gets off and I end up so deeply fatigued that anytime I sit down, I fall asleep. My doctor talks about how having my whole system slow down like this can do harm to my internal organs cause things are not running efficiently. I struggle with kidney disease, water retention, dry skin, emotional roller coasters and that deep fatigue from time to time.”
I have been dealing with hypoactive thyroid for about 25 years. I have periods where the medication gets off and I end up so deeply fatigued that anytime I sit down, I fall asleep. My doctor talks about how having my whole system slow down like this can do harm to my internal organs cause things are not running efficiently. I struggle with kidney disease, water retention, dry skin, emotional roller coasters and that deep fatigue from time to time.”
deebles replied on Jul 31, 2009 at 17:34:22
“Thank you Zena. For the suffers of this our weight is really the last issue of importance. I for one would gladly trade ten more pounds for the healthy feeling that I used to have, the flawless smooth skin, the shiny hair--I haven't shaved my legs in three years, lost most of the outside of my eyebrows etc. The ability to control my body temperature would be nice to have again. To not have pain in my ankles would be great, too.”
Too Fat to Be a Surgeon General?
Commented Jul 23, 2009 at 14:10:00 in Politics
“She is excellently qualified! End of discussion!”
Pat Buchanan Attacks Affirmative Action And Sonia Sotomayor
Commented Jul 19, 2009 at 11:53:08 in Media
“Very well put. Thank you.”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 17:47:11 in Politics
“Fortunately she never got into the VP position. She couldn't even finish her 1st term as governor. Kind of hard to trust she can complete a job.”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 17:28:16 in Politics
“Interesting. Very interesting. There is something else underneath it all.”
Top 10 Reasons Sarah Palin's "Outrage" is Misplaced and A Little Late...
Commented Jun 15, 2009 at 19:57:21 in Politics
“Enough! Everyone, enough!”
My Abortion: It's Time to Tell
Commented Jun 02, 2009 at 13:33:00 in Living
“My husband had come home one day after hearing a young woman tell her story of what it was like trying to push her way through protestors in front of the Women's Health Clinic when she was making one of the hardest decisions of her life. He lamented about sad and difficult that was. I told him to call the director of the Women's Health Center and ask her what he could do to help. She was a friend of mine. Amazingly, he called her and ended up signing up to volunteer to escort women in and out of the clinic. He was trained to conduct safe and peaceful escorts. When protestors made threats to the safety and well being of clinic staff, he escorted them, conducted overnight security and even signed me up to take security shifts. It carried into our private lives. We started receiving phone calls at home about being baby killers. It was scary, and potentially dangerous to us all but he didn't stop. I didn't want him to.
Men should be involved in the work and so should everyone. The Women's Clinics need help from all of us to help protect the safety of vulnerable women making very difficult decisions. They need to not be bullied and scared into doing things not in their best interests. This is terrorism, homegrown in the name of "prolife."”
Men should be involved in the work and so should everyone. The Women's Clinics need help from all of us to help protect the safety of vulnerable women making very difficult decisions. They need to not be bullied and scared into doing things not in their best interests. This is terrorism, homegrown in the name of "prolife."”
SonofLiberty1 replied on Jun 02, 2009 at 13:41:53
“Although I believe in a consistent ethic of life from conception to natural death, I have never been to an abortion clinic.
I know that many Catholics go and quietly pray some yards away.
I think that I can pray just the same at home for both the young life snuffed out and the mother.”
I know that many Catholics go and quietly pray some yards away.
I think that I can pray just the same at home for both the young life snuffed out and the mother.”
Mr. Manners: What Obama Teaches Us About Excellent Etiquette (SLIDESHOW)
Commented Apr 26, 2009 at 16:49:38 in Style
“I hope his manners will help our country reacquaint itself with proper social behavior.”
Why Aren't Democrats Supporting Obama?
Commented Jan 12, 2009 at 20:00:06 in Politics
“One huge problems Democrats have had for years is being consistent, working together and being supportive. This is no new situation, it will however, bring the Dems out of the clouds and back on their knees wondering what happened if they can't find some way to show a unified front.
Barack Obama as a President-elect has received such high levels of attention and scrutiny. The Dems don't need to be the ones to tear at him. They need to get some lessons in debate and how to work in unified team. Heaven help us we could be quickly back into Republican leadership in 4 short years. And then where will we be. I hope the arrogance in Congress can finds its way to humility and partnership!”
Barack Obama as a President-elect has received such high levels of attention and scrutiny. The Dems don't need to be the ones to tear at him. They need to get some lessons in debate and how to work in unified team. Heaven help us we could be quickly back into Republican leadership in 4 short years. And then where will we be. I hope the arrogance in Congress can finds its way to humility and partnership!”
The Most Ridiculous Political Quote of 2008
Commented Jan 02, 2009 at 14:33:12 in Media
“Sarah Palin quotes continue to give me good laughs. And then I have to remember how completely insane and scary it could be if she were to take a national office. I can hardly believe that she participated in a serious run for Vice President. There is something wrong with people's intelligence in this country. We need to invest in education! The public has successfully dumbed up.”
My Response to the Mean-Spirited "Barack the Magic Negro"
Commented Dec 29, 2008 at 12:35:55 in Politics
“Racism is alive and thriving in the USA.
Hopefully, there will be many who speak out in opposition to this kind of filth. I hope that by doing so, we can work toward creating a cultural shift, one where this country ends it tolerance for racism, and all forms of oppression for that matter!”
Hopefully, there will be many who speak out in opposition to this kind of filth. I hope that by doing so, we can work toward creating a cultural shift, one where this country ends it tolerance for racism, and all forms of oppression for that matter!”
ankae replied on Dec 29, 2008 at 14:59:39
“Correct! It is alive and well!
"and our common agreement to move beyond racism"
I am not sure who are these parties that agreed to move beyond racism....
"and our common agreement to move beyond racism"
I am not sure who are these parties that agreed to move beyond racism....
Maddow Busts Morgan Stanley Board Member for Lack of Transparency
Commented Dec 24, 2008 at 15:17:46 in Media
“Maddow is probably one of a very , very small number of media personnel who has integrity!!!”
LiberalDemIda replied on Dec 24, 2008 at 15:25:28
“Yep, she and Keith Olbermann - oh, and Jim Cafferty.”
'Watermelon Roll': More Racism from 'Team Sarah'
Commented Dec 23, 2008 at 18:09:36 in Politics
“Another public space built under the guise of American values yet it preaches hate and ugliness. I am an American and these clearly are not my values. This is horrible and I pray for these pitiful people. They are so afraid of life that they try to destroy it.
Obama and Michelle are a breath of fresh air and will bring about a beautiful change from this ugliness!!!”
Obama and Michelle are a breath of fresh air and will bring about a beautiful change from this ugliness!!!”
CircusBoy replied on Dec 23, 2008 at 23:30:22
“zenaby56: I checked out the Team Sarah site this afternoon and it's completely cleaned up now. One monitor is purging all of these kinds of remarks. This occurred on the 21st and 22 of December, or since this Huffington Post article appeared.”
Dave01 replied on Dec 23, 2008 at 22:37:21
“Zena, don't forget to put quotes around American..
:)”
:)”
Is Caroline Kennedy our Sarah Palin?
Commented Dec 19, 2008 at 12:42:26 in Politics
“Caroline Kennedy is in no way similar to Palin. Nor do I want her to be. She is intelligent, capable and will make a fine senator. Palin was dumber than dirt, please stay in Alaska. Not everyone in office is supposed to have political experience either. Does anyone remember hat, we actually want a broad range of experience to guide our nation. Caroline Kennedy has qualities that will guide her in addressing the needs of New York while being able to connect to the larger issues at hand for the Nation.”
lstm1 replied on Dec 19, 2008 at 19:33:28
“Which qualities are you talking about? Kelly had a chance to list all of her qualifications in the article above, and the best he seems capable of is that she isn't next in line for the Presidency (by that token, any of us would be qualified).”
Obama Shouldn't Bide His Time On Biden
Commented Dec 10, 2008 at 12:43:38 in Politics
“I would have voted for Biden if he had made it through the primaries. I am verrrrry interested to find out what his role will be. I'd like to see more of him, if not talking, at least standing around with Obama. If they truly have a team, then, let's see the team. Biden has too much to offer to not be more visible.”
LizM replied on Dec 10, 2008 at 20:40:03
“Biden has too much to offer not to be more vocal!”
Arianna on Countdown Debunking Right Wing Accusations of Obama's Illegitimacy
Commented Dec 09, 2008 at 12:40:01 in Politics
“14th Amendment: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside."
* Anyone born inside the United States
* Any Indian or Eskimo born in the United States, provided being a citizen of the U.S. does not impair the person's status as a citizen of the tribe
* Any one born outside the United States, both of whose parents are citizens of the U.S., as long as one parent has lived in the U.S.
* Any one born outside the United States, if one parent is a citizen and lived in the U.S. for at least one year and the other parent is a U.S. national
* Any one born in a U.S. possession, if one parent is a citizen and lived in the U.S. for at least one year
* Any one found in the U.S. under the age of five, whose parentage cannot be determined, as long as proof of non-citizenship is not provided by age 21
* Any one born outside the United States, if one parent is an alien and as long as the other parent is a citizen of the U.S. who lived in the U.S. for at least five years (with military and diplomatic service included in this time)”
* Anyone born inside the United States
* Any Indian or Eskimo born in the United States, provided being a citizen of the U.S. does not impair the person's status as a citizen of the tribe
* Any one born outside the United States, both of whose parents are citizens of the U.S., as long as one parent has lived in the U.S.
* Any one born outside the United States, if one parent is a citizen and lived in the U.S. for at least one year and the other parent is a U.S. national
* Any one born in a U.S. possession, if one parent is a citizen and lived in the U.S. for at least one year
* Any one found in the U.S. under the age of five, whose parentage cannot be determined, as long as proof of non-citizenship is not provided by age 21
* Any one born outside the United States, if one parent is an alien and as long as the other parent is a citizen of the U.S. who lived in the U.S. for at least five years (with military and diplomatic service included in this time)”
TrevorAlan replied on Dec 09, 2008 at 18:46:26
“So you're saying my monster made from the parts of excecuted criminals is not eligible, just those namby-pamby "born" humans.”
follyeoa replied on Dec 09, 2008 at 18:30:46
“But the key words are still "natural born"”
BryantG replied on Dec 09, 2008 at 17:12:36
“Thanks. Your post should have been included in the article itself. This thread would have been a whole lot shorter.”
Gingersp replied on Dec 09, 2008 at 16:01:52
“And most of us learned this in about the 6th grade!!”
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