May 18, 2008
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BlueBoomer
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"Saturday Night Live's" Message From Hillary Clinton: "I Have No Ethical Standards" (VIDEO)
How Will Hillary End Her Campaign?
It would be simpler if the rules committee's meeting was scheduled after the last of the primaries...Then I think it's not unreasonable for her to remain in it until the last primary, BUT WITHOUT challenging Florida/Michigan.
As it stands, I think staying until the final MAY primary is not inappropriate, given that she is likely to win WV and possibly Kentucky... It would allow for a graceful exit.
AND I think that she should probably be offered the VP spot (President of the Senate)...Otherwise, Women are going to feel stepped over/screwed (AGAIN), and if they stay home in November in protest, then the Republicans could actually win AND get control of the AG's office/SCOTUS, which would be DEVASTATING for women.
ARE YOU LISTENING GIRLS???...McCain might seem like a better candidate than Obama, BUT HE'S A REPUBLICAN...DON'T DO (or NOT do) anything that could result in a REPUBLICAN potus... posted 05/07/2008 at 12:52:27
As it stands, I think staying until the final MAY primary is not inappropriate, given that she is likely to win WV and possibly Kentucky... It would allow for a graceful exit.
AND I think that she should probably be offered the VP spot (President of the Senate)...Otherwise, Women are going to feel stepped over/screwed (AGAIN), and if they stay home in November in protest, then the Republicans could actually win AND get control of the AG's office/SCOTUS, which would be DEVASTATING for women.
ARE YOU LISTENING GIRLS???...McCain might seem like a better candidate than Obama, BUT HE'S A REPUBLICAN...DON'T DO (or NOT do) anything that could result in a REPUBLICAN potus... posted 05/07/2008 at 12:52:27
Bullies and Pulpits
Chez,
So, all of a sudden, Barak Obama's judgement isn't relevant?...
How could he have been "so close" to Rev.Wright and not understood what his (Wright's) views and attitudes were?
It seems to me that that makes Senator Obama either slickly cynical enough to think he would be given yet another pass, (lest his detractors be thought of as racis), OR he was genuinely not bothered by Wright's attitude, OR he was simply naively unaware of it, OR he's just plain STUPID (not likely)...
My vote is for choice one (cynical), but NONE of them are characteristics I would tolerate in ANYONE purporting to be a leader with "better judgement".
(BTW, I am not a Hillary fan...I was a staunch supporter of JOE BIDEN, who was villified for much less aggregious statements, as well as for the same "crime" of non-attribution that Senator Obama was given a virtual pass on...If BIDEN were still in this, we wouldn't have the mess we do now.)
Even on Iraq/Iran, when given the opportunity to DEMONSTRATE his "better judgement", Senator Obama chose to NOT EVEN SHOW UP for the Biden-Gelb IRAQ Senate resolution vote AND the Kyl-Lieberman IRAN Senate resolution vote.
Bottom line: Senator Obama's "better judgement" does not extend past his tongue...He's all about talking the talk, but REPEATEDLY, when it comes to walking the walk...well...not so much. posted 05/02/2008 at 17:12:56
So, all of a sudden, Barak Obama's judgement isn't relevant?...
How could he have been "so close" to Rev.Wright and not understood what his (Wright's) views and attitudes were?
It seems to me that that makes Senator Obama either slickly cynical enough to think he would be given yet another pass, (lest his detractors be thought of as racis), OR he was genuinely not bothered by Wright's attitude, OR he was simply naively unaware of it, OR he's just plain STUPID (not likely)...
My vote is for choice one (cynical), but NONE of them are characteristics I would tolerate in ANYONE purporting to be a leader with "better judgement".
(BTW, I am not a Hillary fan...I was a staunch supporter of JOE BIDEN, who was villified for much less aggregious statements, as well as for the same "crime" of non-attribution that Senator Obama was given a virtual pass on...If BIDEN were still in this, we wouldn't have the mess we do now.)
Even on Iraq/Iran, when given the opportunity to DEMONSTRATE his "better judgement", Senator Obama chose to NOT EVEN SHOW UP for the Biden-Gelb IRAQ Senate resolution vote AND the Kyl-Lieberman IRAN Senate resolution vote.
Bottom line: Senator Obama's "better judgement" does not extend past his tongue...He's all about talking the talk, but REPEATEDLY, when it comes to walking the walk...well...not so much. posted 05/02/2008 at 17:12:56
Obama's Reverend Wright Press Conference (VIDEO)
You've got it right, Lisabona...What a mess, eh? posted 04/30/2008 at 15:44:02
Regardless of their color, most, if not ALL of the prancing, preachifying, pulpit-pounding, collection plate-passing, slick-suited (toupee'd) speechifyers that lead these arena-sized mega-"churches" (which reflect the size of their egos and not their hearts), are nothing more than narcissistic CHARLATANS who PREY ON people way more than they pray for people, (unless if's for more manna-money)...
That goes for Rev. Wright(Wrong), Ernest Angsley, Jim Bakker, Jimmy Swaggart, etc.
Having lived in Baltimore, MD the site of a large AfricanAmerican community and having witnessed the trappings and political influence of the enormously successful leader of a huge AME Church there, it astounds me that the communities they "serve" still suffer, all the while they try to build an even bigger "church"/worship-hall in the suburbs where their poor members can't get to, but where the money is SO much better...THEY ALL MAKE ME SICK.
That Barak Obama couldn't see thru the likes of Rev. JW, despite how close he was to him, seriously calls into question his JUDGEMENT, (further demonstrated by his no-shows for two key Senate-resolution votes on Iraq and Iran last fall) and any logical-thinking person who's paying attention would have to conclude that Barak Obama TALKS good judgement, but is reluctant to take the risks necessary to actually WALK good judgement (unless his back is publically against the wall).
Oh, for November again, and JOE BIDEN still in the campaign...sigh... posted 04/30/2008 at 15:41:03
That goes for Rev. Wright(Wrong), Ernest Angsley, Jim Bakker, Jimmy Swaggart, etc.
Having lived in Baltimore, MD the site of a large AfricanAmerican community and having witnessed the trappings and political influence of the enormously successful leader of a huge AME Church there, it astounds me that the communities they "serve" still suffer, all the while they try to build an even bigger "church"/worship-hall in the suburbs where their poor members can't get to, but where the money is SO much better...THEY ALL MAKE ME SICK.
That Barak Obama couldn't see thru the likes of Rev. JW, despite how close he was to him, seriously calls into question his JUDGEMENT, (further demonstrated by his no-shows for two key Senate-resolution votes on Iraq and Iran last fall) and any logical-thinking person who's paying attention would have to conclude that Barak Obama TALKS good judgement, but is reluctant to take the risks necessary to actually WALK good judgement (unless his back is publically against the wall).
Oh, for November again, and JOE BIDEN still in the campaign...sigh... posted 04/30/2008 at 15:41:03
Media Jump Ship From Obama To Clinton
I've never been a fan of either one, but have all along believed that Obama had been given a free ride by the media, allowing him to remain a "clean" unknown quantity...Allowed foibles that other candidates were not...
He may still be essentially "clean", but folks are finding out that he's not totally unblemished and, at the end of the day, is a POLITICIAN just like anybody who seriously pursues the presidency would HAVE to be.
THAT'S why the super delegates MUST WAIT until AFTER ALL the primaries to declare, because they are the ONLY equivalent we have to a "buyers' remorse" clause... After all, who's to say that all those who voted for Obama in Iowa still feel the same way about him now??? (and likewise Clinton supporters.)
The MOST IMPORTANT THING THE DNC MUST DO NOW is to ensure that EVERYBODY repeats the mantra that "whoever is the Democaratic nominee, it is IMPERATIVE THAT THE REPUBLICANS DO NOT GET CONTROL OF THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT...PERIOD -- even if they think they might "like" John McCain better...HE IS A REPUBLICAN.
The Attorney General's Offiice and SCOTUS CANNOT GO REPUBLICAN/CONSERVATIVE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, even if it means a Democratic POTUS you don't like...
It's MUCH BIGGER than the individuals here...MUCH BIGGER. posted 04/25/2008 at 18:23:29
He may still be essentially "clean", but folks are finding out that he's not totally unblemished and, at the end of the day, is a POLITICIAN just like anybody who seriously pursues the presidency would HAVE to be.
THAT'S why the super delegates MUST WAIT until AFTER ALL the primaries to declare, because they are the ONLY equivalent we have to a "buyers' remorse" clause... After all, who's to say that all those who voted for Obama in Iowa still feel the same way about him now??? (and likewise Clinton supporters.)
The MOST IMPORTANT THING THE DNC MUST DO NOW is to ensure that EVERYBODY repeats the mantra that "whoever is the Democaratic nominee, it is IMPERATIVE THAT THE REPUBLICANS DO NOT GET CONTROL OF THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT...PERIOD -- even if they think they might "like" John McCain better...HE IS A REPUBLICAN.
The Attorney General's Offiice and SCOTUS CANNOT GO REPUBLICAN/CONSERVATIVE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, even if it means a Democratic POTUS you don't like...
It's MUCH BIGGER than the individuals here...MUCH BIGGER. posted 04/25/2008 at 18:23:29
Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Howard Dean May Intervene In Dem Primary
I am a Democrat not enthralled with EITHER candidate... That said, it seems to me that the purpose of the Super Delegates in one that should demand that they WAIT until AFTER ALL the primaries before making their endorsements.
This would allow them to know all that there is available to know about each candidate, including information that may have come out AFTER their state's primary/caucus...information that may, in fact, cause some/many of those voters to wish they had voted other than the way they did... Inotherwords, the Super Delegates can/should act as the mitigating "buyers' remorse" clause.
And, of course, there is the fact of using what we can assume may be more "insider knowledge" of the candidates as well as what we HOPE is more multi-level critical thinking than much of the popular electorate often does relative to ELECTABILITY, which is, after all THE WHOLE POINT.
What Howard and Nancy and Harry should do is to mandate that EVERY public Democrat repeat the mantra that reminds the public that even tho' they may like McCain better than the Dem that wins the nomination that they must look past McCAIN, because HE IS A REPUBLICAN, and that means a REPUBLICAN AG and CONSERVATIVE SCOTUS...THAT IS THE BOTTOM LINE THAT MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST AT ALL COSTS. posted 04/24/2008 at 14:50:35
This would allow them to know all that there is available to know about each candidate, including information that may have come out AFTER their state's primary/caucus...information that may, in fact, cause some/many of those voters to wish they had voted other than the way they did... Inotherwords, the Super Delegates can/should act as the mitigating "buyers' remorse" clause.
And, of course, there is the fact of using what we can assume may be more "insider knowledge" of the candidates as well as what we HOPE is more multi-level critical thinking than much of the popular electorate often does relative to ELECTABILITY, which is, after all THE WHOLE POINT.
What Howard and Nancy and Harry should do is to mandate that EVERY public Democrat repeat the mantra that reminds the public that even tho' they may like McCain better than the Dem that wins the nomination that they must look past McCAIN, because HE IS A REPUBLICAN, and that means a REPUBLICAN AG and CONSERVATIVE SCOTUS...THAT IS THE BOTTOM LINE THAT MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST AT ALL COSTS. posted 04/24/2008 at 14:50:35
White Men
The "white men" vote issue is a real one for the Democrats, one that is VERY concerning...
Because too many of them won't vote for a black guy, and too many of them won't vote for a woman...
Add to that the fact that the "white guy" running is also a war hero... He may be a good candidate for those who can only think linearly, BUT he also brings along with him the baggage of being a Republican, meaning a republican AG and SCOTUS nominations..dire for women especially...
But then again if the"white guys" wouldn't vote for a woman, then women's issues won't matter to them anyway. posted 04/21/2008 at 13:44:46
Because too many of them won't vote for a black guy, and too many of them won't vote for a woman...
Add to that the fact that the "white guy" running is also a war hero... He may be a good candidate for those who can only think linearly, BUT he also brings along with him the baggage of being a Republican, meaning a republican AG and SCOTUS nominations..dire for women especially...
But then again if the"white guys" wouldn't vote for a woman, then women's issues won't matter to them anyway. posted 04/21/2008 at 13:44:46
The ABC Debate: A Shameful Night for the U.S. Media
You are right...When the debate got into substance, it was definitely worth watching, and Charlie did a good job of forcing answers...
It's just too bad that they didn't START with the issues...I wonder who's idea it was to start with the crap...
Maybe if we have one more (BUT NO KATIE, PULEEZE), they'll get it right. posted 04/17/2008 at 12:47:17
It's just too bad that they didn't START with the issues...I wonder who's idea it was to start with the crap...
Maybe if we have one more (BUT NO KATIE, PULEEZE), they'll get it right. posted 04/17/2008 at 12:47:17
I agree...
I'm neither a Clinton NOR an Obama supporter, but I kept wishing that Obama, especially when the flag-pin thing came up, would have stopped everyone in their tracks and said point-blank that if the moderators were going to stay on the nonsense, that "we might as well all go home and spend some time with our families, because this is a wast of everbody's time".
Someone needs to stop pussy-footing around with the media and call them on their laziness and lack of public service. posted 04/17/2008 at 12:43:45
I'm neither a Clinton NOR an Obama supporter, but I kept wishing that Obama, especially when the flag-pin thing came up, would have stopped everyone in their tracks and said point-blank that if the moderators were going to stay on the nonsense, that "we might as well all go home and spend some time with our families, because this is a wast of everbody's time".
Someone needs to stop pussy-footing around with the media and call them on their laziness and lack of public service. posted 04/17/2008 at 12:43:45
I am an undecided who waivered between disappointment and being outright pissed off last night...disappointed because I'd expected that Charlie Gibson would show that he is a serious journalist and not do what EVERY OTHER DEBATE has done: Start out with the inane, already-covered-to-death BS (I wanted to throw something at the TV when the stupid flag-pin thing came up again...and then, when they finally get around to important, substantive issues, make those the ones where they ask for 1-minute answers! (At least we DID seem to get two direct and clear answers on Iraq troop withdrawl, with Obama giving the best complete answer/explanation.)
I propose ONE MORE 2-hr. DEBATE between the two, with Howard Dean and the DNC requiring (demanding) that the first 75%-80% of the debate include specific questions to both candidates... questions on 1) The Housing/Mortgage crisis and what they would propose to fix it...2) Reducing our demand on oil, and alternative fuel production (which also gets into agriculture/subsidies)...3) Other environmental issues, like emission controls, etc...4) Taxes...5) Education...6) Funding entitlements programs, esp. Social Security....15 minutes on each of those would = 90 minutes.
THEN, and only then, if there's time, go into any residual "personal" issues.
C'mon Howard...grow some. posted 04/17/2008 at 12:34:21
I propose ONE MORE 2-hr. DEBATE between the two, with Howard Dean and the DNC requiring (demanding) that the first 75%-80% of the debate include specific questions to both candidates... questions on 1) The Housing/Mortgage crisis and what they would propose to fix it...2) Reducing our demand on oil, and alternative fuel production (which also gets into agriculture/subsidies)...3) Other environmental issues, like emission controls, etc...4) Taxes...5) Education...6) Funding entitlements programs, esp. Social Security....15 minutes on each of those would = 90 minutes.
THEN, and only then, if there's time, go into any residual "personal" issues.
C'mon Howard...grow some. posted 04/17/2008 at 12:34:21
Dan Rather On Les Moonves, The "Evening News," And Who Should Replace Katie When (Not If) She Goes
THere's no way Rather could have helped "Katie"... she's just too lame for the job...PERIOD.
I will say, tho', that if she had used "Kate Couric" or "Katherine Couric", instead of "Katie", she might have given at least the appearance of a little gravitas and not have seemed so screamingly ridiculous. posted 04/15/2008 at 17:19:55
I will say, tho', that if she had used "Kate Couric" or "Katherine Couric", instead of "Katie", she might have given at least the appearance of a little gravitas and not have seemed so screamingly ridiculous. posted 04/15/2008 at 17:19:55
Poor Countries Blame Western Biofuels For High Food Prices
Since, as I understand it, sugar beets are also a source of what it takes to make ethynol, why aren't they being looked at harder vs. corn, since I don't think that they are as weather sensitive, as hard to harvest, as common in other applications (like feed)...AND the remaining beet-greens are a nutrient rich food-source that could be put to good use.
Anybody, out there?...Am I the only one wondering about this? posted 04/15/2008 at 17:26:14
Anybody, out there?...Am I the only one wondering about this? posted 04/15/2008 at 17:26:14
Obama Would "Immediately Review" Potential Of Crimes In Bush White House
Exactly. posted 04/15/2008 at 17:14:10
Matthews is doing a "college tour" tonite with McCain...wonder if he'll bring it up then...
Olbermann is doing a segment with Joe BIDEN (the one that got away) this evening...let's watch and see...
ABC is doing a debate on Wednesday nite...should be interesting (at long last!)... posted 04/15/2008 at 17:13:24
Olbermann is doing a segment with Joe BIDEN (the one that got away) this evening...let's watch and see...
ABC is doing a debate on Wednesday nite...should be interesting (at long last!)... posted 04/15/2008 at 17:13:24
Ditto...ad infinitum! posted 04/15/2008 at 17:09:15
Michelle Obama To Go On The Colbert Report
Michelle Obama is every bit as self-ambitious as Hillary ever was...maybe more so...
I have no doubt that if Barak is elected, two thing will happen:
1) There will be a partners' desk ordered for the Oval Office (of course, that will happen if Hillary's elected too!)...and...
2) Michelle will begin strategizing (if she hasn't already) how to "out-Hillary" Hillary. posted 04/14/2008 at 21:18:05
I have no doubt that if Barak is elected, two thing will happen:
1) There will be a partners' desk ordered for the Oval Office (of course, that will happen if Hillary's elected too!)...and...
2) Michelle will begin strategizing (if she hasn't already) how to "out-Hillary" Hillary. posted 04/14/2008 at 21:18:05
DNC Picketed Over Florida, Michigan Resolution
Howard Dean couldn't fix a crooked fight.
It was HIM and the DNC that allowed last year's debates to be as biased as they were, and HIS dictum regarding Fla. and Michigan that has things screwed up now... What he COULD have said was that they could hold their primaries whenever they wanted to, BUT that the delegate count would not be publicized until their ORIGINAL (or a more agreeable) primary date...The media would just have to rely on exit polls.
As it is, It would seem that he could just have the popular votes count in those states. posted 04/14/2008 at 18:30:45
It was HIM and the DNC that allowed last year's debates to be as biased as they were, and HIS dictum regarding Fla. and Michigan that has things screwed up now... What he COULD have said was that they could hold their primaries whenever they wanted to, BUT that the delegate count would not be publicized until their ORIGINAL (or a more agreeable) primary date...The media would just have to rely on exit polls.
As it is, It would seem that he could just have the popular votes count in those states. posted 04/14/2008 at 18:30:45
Thomas Frank On Obama: Not That Controversial
I don't think it's the "bitter" part that's the problem, but the comments after that, regarding the lifestyle choices that those folks have made, that rankles... BUT, if coming from the mouth of Barak Obama, it is again really all much ado about nothing, then Joe Biden's true and not un-flattering comments about Barak Obama back at the beginning of this campaign should ALSO have been much ado about nothing...
Unfortunately, Senator Biden was "mortally" criticized/villified for TWO situations which ironically were almost EXACTLY paralleled by Barak Obama... "plagerism" aka non-attribution in a speech, and now this characterization (and his "typical white person" comment) of rural america... Only difference -- AND IT'S A HUGE ONE -- is that Senator ,Obama is being allowed to get away with them, where Senator Biden was not.
So, it would appear (understandably, considering their schedules) that ALL of the candidates have occasional verbal lapses, some more serious than others... Problem is, we now have the LESS QUALIFIED Democratic candidates whose "lapses" suggest much more serious underlying attitudes...WHICH IS WHY McCAIN IS LOOKING SO GOOD TO SO MANY PEOPLE.
(BUT REMEMBER FOLKS: McCAIN = Republican Attorney General and SCOTUS nominations...
DON'T GO THERE!) posted 04/14/2008 at 18:16:55
Unfortunately, Senator Biden was "mortally" criticized/villified for TWO situations which ironically were almost EXACTLY paralleled by Barak Obama... "plagerism" aka non-attribution in a speech, and now this characterization (and his "typical white person" comment) of rural america... Only difference -- AND IT'S A HUGE ONE -- is that Senator ,Obama is being allowed to get away with them, where Senator Biden was not.
So, it would appear (understandably, considering their schedules) that ALL of the candidates have occasional verbal lapses, some more serious than others... Problem is, we now have the LESS QUALIFIED Democratic candidates whose "lapses" suggest much more serious underlying attitudes...WHICH IS WHY McCAIN IS LOOKING SO GOOD TO SO MANY PEOPLE.
(BUT REMEMBER FOLKS: McCAIN = Republican Attorney General and SCOTUS nominations...
DON'T GO THERE!) posted 04/14/2008 at 18:16:55
US Economy Changes Spending Patterns For Majority, But Not For The Super Rich
dadw5boys (and with a wife who must be a SAINT!): I'm not sure how to take your reply..
I was merely illustrating some of the obscure ways the housing crisis is impacting even un-related small businesses. posted 04/14/2008 at 20:55:38
I was merely illustrating some of the obscure ways the housing crisis is impacting even un-related small businesses. posted 04/14/2008 at 20:55:38
FIrst of all, KO, I'm not a DUDE...
Secondly, I realize that the discounters and even the mall chains/franchises have their place and provide a service to those who need them... posted 04/14/2008 at 20:50:39
Secondly, I realize that the discounters and even the mall chains/franchises have their place and provide a service to those who need them... posted 04/14/2008 at 20:50:39
As a small business owner (retail Rx optical boutique) located about 40 miles from DC and within the quad-state area of MD,PA,VA,WV,.. Our business community relies on tourists/day-trippers as well as locals. Our client base is primarily middle-class, many of whom are stretching to buy from us because of the uniqueness of our frames, the quality of our lenses, the level of personal service we give...
Think Bloomingdales or maybe Nordstroms.
Since December I (and others in our business community) have seen a dramatic downturn in business compared to the same period a year ago...This month, (never a great one - taxes on the brain), April thus far is exactly reflecting what this thread says...
I have had only about 5 sales so far this month, but 4 out of the 5 were existing clients (the fifth was a referral), 4 out of the 5 came from at least 40 miles away and/or out of state (gas $ not an issue), AND 4 out of the 5 spent $1,000 or significantly more (altho' they didn't pay in full up front as they usually do , instead spreading it over two billing cycles)... but the more "average" client is interested but not ready to spend yet.
Another trend I have noticed is that real estate agents USED to be the buyers of my more unique/expensive collections... They are much more scarce now, another fall-out of the housing crisis. posted 04/14/2008 at 12:28:02
Think Bloomingdales or maybe Nordstroms.
Since December I (and others in our business community) have seen a dramatic downturn in business compared to the same period a year ago...This month, (never a great one - taxes on the brain), April thus far is exactly reflecting what this thread says...
I have had only about 5 sales so far this month, but 4 out of the 5 were existing clients (the fifth was a referral), 4 out of the 5 came from at least 40 miles away and/or out of state (gas $ not an issue), AND 4 out of the 5 spent $1,000 or significantly more (altho' they didn't pay in full up front as they usually do , instead spreading it over two billing cycles)... but the more "average" client is interested but not ready to spend yet.
Another trend I have noticed is that real estate agents USED to be the buyers of my more unique/expensive collections... They are much more scarce now, another fall-out of the housing crisis. posted 04/14/2008 at 12:28:02
If that's a downturn, there could be three reasons for it, only two of which make sense:
One: They also have a house to SELL, and with prices down, it doesn't make sense if they don't HAVE to move..
TWO: They are having job/salary insecurities/shortfalls and simply can't afford to buy a house without creative/predatory lending packages...
THREE: They have no house to sell and are income-secure, but are TOO DENSE to realize that IT'S A BUYERS' MARKET right now...
What the gov't SHOULD do to help those who legitimately find themselves in a bind right now, whether trying to re-finance a normal ARM, OR trying to get a home equity loan to do improvements/necessary repairs, OR trying to sell their home because they HAVE to move, is in the area of APPRAISALS / COMPS.
For example, appraisals for owner-occupied properties purchased with a normal loan instrument between, say 2002 and 2006 and being refinanced/sold now, could be done only determine if anything had happened to the property that would NATURALLY cause a decrease in its original purchase price/value, or if improvements were made that would increase it's original value.
This would be a NO COST / NO BAIL-OUT way of helping to stabilize a critical situation and restore a more natural balance in what is the heart of the American economy, and homeowners who are NOT part of the problem WOULD NOT BECOME VICTIMS OF IT. posted 04/14/2008 at 11:47:03
One: They also have a house to SELL, and with prices down, it doesn't make sense if they don't HAVE to move..
TWO: They are having job/salary insecurities/shortfalls and simply can't afford to buy a house without creative/predatory lending packages...
THREE: They have no house to sell and are income-secure, but are TOO DENSE to realize that IT'S A BUYERS' MARKET right now...
What the gov't SHOULD do to help those who legitimately find themselves in a bind right now, whether trying to re-finance a normal ARM, OR trying to get a home equity loan to do improvements/necessary repairs, OR trying to sell their home because they HAVE to move, is in the area of APPRAISALS / COMPS.
For example, appraisals for owner-occupied properties purchased with a normal loan instrument between, say 2002 and 2006 and being refinanced/sold now, could be done only determine if anything had happened to the property that would NATURALLY cause a decrease in its original purchase price/value, or if improvements were made that would increase it's original value.
This would be a NO COST / NO BAIL-OUT way of helping to stabilize a critical situation and restore a more natural balance in what is the heart of the American economy, and homeowners who are NOT part of the problem WOULD NOT BECOME VICTIMS OF IT. posted 04/14/2008 at 11:47:03
Schieffer Asks Pelosi: Is Bill Clinton Working To Undermine Wife's Candidacy
If any of you out there are wondering what's going on with ex-prez Bill, but weren't as fixated on politics then as now, let me suggest that you watch the movie Primary Colors, and experience the wonder of "deja vu all over again"...
If the script is close to true (it was written by a Clinton insider), then it was Hillary even then who ran the show and was the SERIOUS politician...(and probably would have been the one to run if she could have)... The irony watching it now makes it especially entertaining (as does the exceptional cast. posted 04/13/2008 at 21:09:22
If the script is close to true (it was written by a Clinton insider), then it was Hillary even then who ran the show and was the SERIOUS politician...(and probably would have been the one to run if she could have)... The irony watching it now makes it especially entertaining (as does the exceptional cast. posted 04/13/2008 at 21:09:22
'Sex And The City' Movie: Secrets, Details And An Exclusive Look
Am I schizoid because I'm seriously frustrated and mad as hell about what's going on with the elections AND I seriously can't wait for this movie?!? posted 04/14/2008 at 10:51:35
CBS May Eliminate "Evening News" Anchor If Couric Leaves: Report
I thought I was the only one who can't stand (and never could) ALL of the Today Show people...since forever...It has a wierd feeling like a semi-amateur production, ala 1950's, populated by a combination of hosts who are either arrogant or twinkies or both.
CBS: Put Harry Smith in Walter's chair...I think you'll find it will be a good fit, and he's earned it. posted 04/12/2008 at 14:37:43
CBS: Put Harry Smith in Walter's chair...I think you'll find it will be a good fit, and he's earned it. posted 04/12/2008 at 14:37:43
Your second sentence says it all...problem is THERE AREN'T VERY MANY REAL JOURNALISTS OUT THERE ANYMORE...just talking head "personalities".
My choice would be Harry Smith (no good OR bad hair to worry about in his case!)... He can write well and his delivery can be whatever the story calls for: sincere, serious, reassuring, affable...AND he's not full of himself... Plus, he's done his time in the grueling AM slot...time for him to be allowed to follow Charlie Gibson's lead...He's EARNED it at CBS. posted 04/12/2008 at 14:30:03
My choice would be Harry Smith (no good OR bad hair to worry about in his case!)... He can write well and his delivery can be whatever the story calls for: sincere, serious, reassuring, affable...AND he's not full of himself... Plus, he's done his time in the grueling AM slot...time for him to be allowed to follow Charlie Gibson's lead...He's EARNED it at CBS. posted 04/12/2008 at 14:30:03
Obama: No Surprise That Hard-Pressed Pennsylvanians Turn Bitter
It's hard to know WHAT Barak Obama is, and THAT's the problem...
Along with the fact that we are seeing more and more instances of Hillary's hyperbole and inability to rein in Bill...
Along with the fact that way too Americans are too stupid to keep in mind that altho' McCain may seem like a more desireable PERSON than either Obama or Clinton, HE'S A REPUBLICAN, and as such means that if he were elected, we would again have the Justice Dept (i.e. the Attorney General's office and SCOTUS nominations) in the hands of the scurrilous republicans.
Unfortunately, the very same "celebrity over substance" mentality that caused CBS to put Katie Couric in as nightly news anchor is/was pervasive the news media, the DNC, and the public... and now we must choose from three mediocre to poor candidates.
...MORE KOOL-AID FOR EVERYONE, BARTENDER... posted 04/12/2008 at 15:25:16
Along with the fact that we are seeing more and more instances of Hillary's hyperbole and inability to rein in Bill...
Along with the fact that way too Americans are too stupid to keep in mind that altho' McCain may seem like a more desireable PERSON than either Obama or Clinton, HE'S A REPUBLICAN, and as such means that if he were elected, we would again have the Justice Dept (i.e. the Attorney General's office and SCOTUS nominations) in the hands of the scurrilous republicans.
Unfortunately, the very same "celebrity over substance" mentality that caused CBS to put Katie Couric in as nightly news anchor is/was pervasive the news media, the DNC, and the public... and now we must choose from three mediocre to poor candidates.
...MORE KOOL-AID FOR EVERYONE, BARTENDER... posted 04/12/2008 at 15:25:16
Katie Couric Likely To Leave CBS, Says Report; CBS Denies
Maybe it's finally dawning on folks that "Katie" is NOT A JOURNALIST, and that the standards established by Walter Cronkite et al were being trampled on by the likes of her.
And it's NOT about being a woman...Diane Sawyer could anchor the evening news and be considered credible...it's about being a twinkie, and a twinkie of any gender should not be allowed to sit in Walter Cronkite's chair -- ever.
(Personally, of the CBS staff, I find Harry Smith's delivery very reassuring and often compelling in a quiet sort of way...)
P.S...Why wait til next Jan?...Virtually ANYBODY at CBS would be better than KC. posted 04/09/2008 at 23:48:52
And it's NOT about being a woman...Diane Sawyer could anchor the evening news and be considered credible...it's about being a twinkie, and a twinkie of any gender should not be allowed to sit in Walter Cronkite's chair -- ever.
(Personally, of the CBS staff, I find Harry Smith's delivery very reassuring and often compelling in a quiet sort of way...)
P.S...Why wait til next Jan?...Virtually ANYBODY at CBS would be better than KC. posted 04/09/2008 at 23:48:52
Bush Gets Emotional Tuesday, Talks About Drinking On Wednesday
that was my first thought too...that, and the realization that IT WAS HIS FAULT THAT A YOUNG HEALTHY MAN/BOY WAS PUT INTO THAT HORRIFIC POSITION,
he makes me sick. posted 04/10/2008 at 00:20:43
he makes me sick. posted 04/10/2008 at 00:20:43
Michelle Obama: "I'm A Big Fan Of Accessories. I'm Married To One"
I'm not so sure that she didn't mean EXACTLY what she said... I see Mama'Bama as being every bit as ambitious as her husband AND Hillary. posted 04/10/2008 at 00:09:43
I agree... I am a woman and/but she makes me nervous.
Of course, maybe I'm just bitter because her husband, who has been disingenuous during this campaign regarding Iraq and Iran (not showing up for important Senate resolution votes) is likely to be the nominee, and MY candidate, the MOST QUALIFIED candidate, was ignored out of the race by the media... (That would be JOE BIDEN.) posted 04/10/2008 at 00:05:55
Of course, maybe I'm just bitter because her husband, who has been disingenuous during this campaign regarding Iraq and Iran (not showing up for important Senate resolution votes) is likely to be the nominee, and MY candidate, the MOST QUALIFIED candidate, was ignored out of the race by the media... (That would be JOE BIDEN.) posted 04/10/2008 at 00:05:55
very painfully.
Mrs. Obama is a designing woman, and undoubtedly has designs on a partners' desk for the Oval Office... posted 04/10/2008 at 00:00:35
Mrs. Obama is a designing woman, and undoubtedly has designs on a partners' desk for the Oval Office... posted 04/10/2008 at 00:00:35
Joe Biden On Iraq: Staying Is "Killing Us"
LMAO! posted 04/09/2008 at 23:25:45
Well, THAT explains it... posted 04/09/2008 at 23:24:50
If you want some reasons to at least QUESTION voting for Barak Obama, just check out my profile and you will see examples of his NOT ACTING in accordance with his SPEECH, and of double standards (not his fault) that he has benefitted from at significant cost to others, specifically Senator BIDEN. posted 04/09/2008 at 17:45:52
Hi MizLiz... Good to see you again... As a Joe Biden fanatic and consequently chronic political depressive now, I'd be curious to hear your thoughts about our current choices... I'm tired of being pissed off and need some communication from "my own kind"!...HELP!!!
(I've already asked the same thing of YankeeCanuck)...
BTW, do you wonder the way I do where all these folks singing Senator Biden's praises NOW were back when it counted? posted 04/09/2008 at 17:41:59
(I've already asked the same thing of YankeeCanuck)...
BTW, do you wonder the way I do where all these folks singing Senator Biden's praises NOW were back when it counted? posted 04/09/2008 at 17:41:59
Jim Webb. posted 04/09/2008 at 17:36:59
Actually someone DID listen... a sufficient bi-partisan Senate majority to have PASSED his Iraq Senate Resolution... (but NOT among them: BARAK OBAMA , who chose to NOT TO SHOW UP FOR THE VOTE, along with the Kyl-Lieberman Iran Senate resolution vote.)...
I guess his "better judgement" dictated that the best way to not be wrong is to not vote at all... hardly the leadership one would expect in a Commander In Chief.
We can thank the media and the DNC for the fact that Joe's message didn't get the attention it deserved, and that he and Chris Dodd, et al. were IGNORED in the debates.
Time for a third party. posted 04/09/2008 at 17:36:19
I guess his "better judgement" dictated that the best way to not be wrong is to not vote at all... hardly the leadership one would expect in a Commander In Chief.
We can thank the media and the DNC for the fact that Joe's message didn't get the attention it deserved, and that he and Chris Dodd, et al. were IGNORED in the debates.
Time for a third party. posted 04/09/2008 at 17:36:19
WHERE WERE ALL OF YOU WHEN JOE NEEDED YOUR SUPPORT?!?!?! posted 04/09/2008 at 17:29:39
Hey YankeeCanuck!... Great to hear from another BIDEN supporter...
Seeing him in the spotlight right now is making me VERY wistful for the path not taken.
I'd be very curious to know what your thoughts are regarding our current choices (what I unaffectionately refer to as sloppy seconds, and yes, I am bitter.)
Maybe you can help me throw off this blue funk. posted 04/09/2008 at 17:28:24
Seeing him in the spotlight right now is making me VERY wistful for the path not taken.
I'd be very curious to know what your thoughts are regarding our current choices (what I unaffectionately refer to as sloppy seconds, and yes, I am bitter.)
Maybe you can help me throw off this blue funk. posted 04/09/2008 at 17:28:24
Hume:
I have to disagree with your comment about theelectorate being enlightened... I think WAY too many of them are NOT, partly because of the dumbing down of the media, so they don't realize they are not enlightened, and partly because for many of them they either don't care because they think their vote doesn't matter OR because they just don't give a shit.
I have unfortunately become very cynical during this primary campaign, because your LAST sentence didn't have to be true... We DID have MUCH BETTER to choose from... We had JOE BIDEN.
Under the circumstances, he deserves the position and stature of Secy of State, and nothing less. posted 04/09/2008 at 17:25:09
I have to disagree with your comment about theelectorate being enlightened... I think WAY too many of them are NOT, partly because of the dumbing down of the media, so they don't realize they are not enlightened, and partly because for many of them they either don't care because they think their vote doesn't matter OR because they just don't give a shit.
I have unfortunately become very cynical during this primary campaign, because your LAST sentence didn't have to be true... We DID have MUCH BETTER to choose from... We had JOE BIDEN.
Under the circumstances, he deserves the position and stature of Secy of State, and nothing less. posted 04/09/2008 at 17:25:09
EinChicago:
The first half of your post is BS... Biden is the one whose state is the "welcoming committee" for the slain soldiers via Dover AFB, and his son is slated to go over with his National Guard unit.
The Obama comment is hilarious...I thought I was the only one who sees Michelle as expecting a partners' desk in the Oval Office! posted 04/09/2008 at 17:20:31
The first half of your post is BS... Biden is the one whose state is the "welcoming committee" for the slain soldiers via Dover AFB, and his son is slated to go over with his National Guard unit.
The Obama comment is hilarious...I thought I was the only one who sees Michelle as expecting a partners' desk in the Oval Office! posted 04/09/2008 at 17:20:31
vippy,
If not walking the walk is a problem for you, then OBAMA must be a problem for you too.
He NO SHOWED for the BIDEN-Gelb IRAQ Senate resolution vote AND the Kyl-Lieberman IRAN Senate resolution vote, and further, by criticizing Hillary for her "yes" vote on Iran, gave and allowed the MISTAKEN assumption that he had voted the other way.
Barak Obama is a slick, self-ambitious politician...every bit as much as Hillary is (only Hillary is more obvious...Obama is more sneaky .)
But he DEFINITELY HASN'T DEMONSTRATED THAT HE IS WILLING/ABLE TO WALK THE WALK that goes with his TALK...Sorry. posted 04/09/2008 at 17:17:58
If not walking the walk is a problem for you, then OBAMA must be a problem for you too.
He NO SHOWED for the BIDEN-Gelb IRAQ Senate resolution vote AND the Kyl-Lieberman IRAN Senate resolution vote, and further, by criticizing Hillary for her "yes" vote on Iran, gave and allowed the MISTAKEN assumption that he had voted the other way.
Barak Obama is a slick, self-ambitious politician...every bit as much as Hillary is (only Hillary is more obvious...Obama is more sneaky .)
But he DEFINITELY HASN'T DEMONSTRATED THAT HE IS WILLING/ABLE TO WALK THE WALK that goes with his TALK...Sorry. posted 04/09/2008 at 17:17:58
He's been trying to raise hell for a long time now...You and too many others just haven't been listening closely enough.
PLUS, he's been trying to PREVENT hell for our troops by ensuring that they have MRAPs,
because he SEES the hell that is war when the flag-draped coffins the media isn't allowed to photograph come in thru HIS "front door", Dover AFB ,(and he DOES live in Delaware...he COMMUTES via PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION to DC.)
THAT's the dedicated public servant the media and the country dismissed, infavor of the cache' of Obama and Hillary, TWO self-ambitious Chicago politicians (him more subtly savvy and slick, her blatant out there.)
What a shame. posted 04/09/2008 at 17:11:53
PLUS, he's been trying to PREVENT hell for our troops by ensuring that they have MRAPs,
because he SEES the hell that is war when the flag-draped coffins the media isn't allowed to photograph come in thru HIS "front door", Dover AFB ,(and he DOES live in Delaware...he COMMUTES via PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION to DC.)
THAT's the dedicated public servant the media and the country dismissed, infavor of the cache' of Obama and Hillary, TWO self-ambitious Chicago politicians (him more subtly savvy and slick, her blatant out there.)
What a shame. posted 04/09/2008 at 17:11:53
As I said in one of my replies on this thread: the problem is that way too many Americans are JUST PLAIN STUPID...and their votes count just as much as those who pay attention and can employ critical thinking... there are just too many of the former and not enough of the latter.
It breaks my heart that JOE BIDEN will not be our president...absolutely breaks my heart...
Way to go DNC... way to go media... way to go america...
...Way to go further into the morass, that is... posted 04/09/2008 at 17:00:13
It breaks my heart that JOE BIDEN will not be our president...absolutely breaks my heart...
Way to go DNC... way to go media... way to go america...
...Way to go further into the morass, that is... posted 04/09/2008 at 17:00:13
I have been a fan and ardent support of JOE BIDEN from the start, and I am literally almost brought to tears when I realize we could have had him vs. what we're going to be stuck with...the path not taken...
And HOWARD DEAN and the DNC are significantly responsible for this screwed up primary by virtue of the fact that he/they allowed the media, especially the debate moderators, to IGNORE candidates like BIDEN, DODD, etc... What a disservice to the country...
Maybe it IS time for a viable third party, cause what we've got now sure stinks. posted 04/09/2008 at 16:55:20
And HOWARD DEAN and the DNC are significantly responsible for this screwed up primary by virtue of the fact that he/they allowed the media, especially the debate moderators, to IGNORE candidates like BIDEN, DODD, etc... What a disservice to the country...
Maybe it IS time for a viable third party, cause what we've got now sure stinks. posted 04/09/2008 at 16:55:20
WhoGetsYourVote:
You get MY vote for the most complete idiot I've encountered in a while...You're so full of shit that I may have to fumigate my keyboard just from responding to you.
First, If you knew ANYTHING about anything, you would know that Joe Biden worked in the civil rights movement BEFORE his Senate career began at age 29 (your IQ), and that Barak Obama himself dismissed any suggestion that Senator Biden was racist as clearly not true and unfounded (maybe you missed the debate while you were watching a "pope of the racists" Rev. Wright diatribe)...
Second, what Senator Biden did TWENTY YEARS AGO was to include a quote from someone he frequently quoted without attributing it to that person, THE EXACT SAME THING THAT BARAK OBAMA DID IN HIS SPEECH THIS SPRING, lifting almost verbatim the words of the governor of Massachusettes (his name escapes me at the moment), without attribution...it got about 5 hours mention in the media and was then dismissed as much ado about nothing.
SO, unless you believe in a double standard that punishes the white guy for EXACTLY THE SAME "CRIME" that the black guy is allowed to get away with, the next time you say the word "racist", just LOOK IN THE MIRROR...
The fact that people like you of ANY color are allowed to vote is the main problem with this country...PLAIN OLD DOWN & DIRTY (as opposed to "clean") STUPIDITY. posted 04/09/2008 at 16:39:26
You get MY vote for the most complete idiot I've encountered in a while...You're so full of shit that I may have to fumigate my keyboard just from responding to you.
First, If you knew ANYTHING about anything, you would know that Joe Biden worked in the civil rights movement BEFORE his Senate career began at age 29 (your IQ), and that Barak Obama himself dismissed any suggestion that Senator Biden was racist as clearly not true and unfounded (maybe you missed the debate while you were watching a "pope of the racists" Rev. Wright diatribe)...
Second, what Senator Biden did TWENTY YEARS AGO was to include a quote from someone he frequently quoted without attributing it to that person, THE EXACT SAME THING THAT BARAK OBAMA DID IN HIS SPEECH THIS SPRING, lifting almost verbatim the words of the governor of Massachusettes (his name escapes me at the moment), without attribution...it got about 5 hours mention in the media and was then dismissed as much ado about nothing.
SO, unless you believe in a double standard that punishes the white guy for EXACTLY THE SAME "CRIME" that the black guy is allowed to get away with, the next time you say the word "racist", just LOOK IN THE MIRROR...
The fact that people like you of ANY color are allowed to vote is the main problem with this country...PLAIN OLD DOWN & DIRTY (as opposed to "clean") STUPIDITY. posted 04/09/2008 at 16:39:26
Petraeus Ready To Talk To Iran Again
Unfortunately the media and all you kool-aid hounds out there have managed to give us the two WEAKEST candidates from among those we started out with with...
While Senator Obama TALKS the talk on certain positions, his ACTIONS do NOT necessarily support them...He subtly triangulates (HRC is obvious about it) and people fall for it:
He chose NOT TO EVEN SHOW UP for the Kyl-Lieberman IRAN Senate resolution vote back in September (but in criticizing HRC for HER "yes" vote, he cynically gave/allowed the impression that he had voted "no", when in fact he avoided taking an on-the-record stand either way...can't be wrong that way, I guess).
That same day, he took the same cowardly approach on the BIDEN-Gelb IRAQ Senate resolution vote and DIDN'T EVEN SHOW UP.. Yet ironically, if he gets elected, that resolution will be sitting on his desk awaiting his signature as POTUS... I have to wonder how he will handle ACTUALLY having to take an on-the-record stand, which is what he will HAVE to do as POTUS on difficult and controversial issues...
I have serious questions/doubts about him.
I hope I am wrong, but I fear we may wake up on February 2nd next year (or 2010) with a big fat case of buyers' remorse and a collective wish we were Bill Murray and could have a do-over...
My do-over wish? ...JOE BIDEN back in the race and last man standing. posted 04/09/2008 at 11:51:06
While Senator Obama TALKS the talk on certain positions, his ACTIONS do NOT necessarily support them...He subtly triangulates (HRC is obvious about it) and people fall for it:
He chose NOT TO EVEN SHOW UP for the Kyl-Lieberman IRAN Senate resolution vote back in September (but in criticizing HRC for HER "yes" vote, he cynically gave/allowed the impression that he had voted "no", when in fact he avoided taking an on-the-record stand either way...can't be wrong that way, I guess).
That same day, he took the same cowardly approach on the BIDEN-Gelb IRAQ Senate resolution vote and DIDN'T EVEN SHOW UP.. Yet ironically, if he gets elected, that resolution will be sitting on his desk awaiting his signature as POTUS... I have to wonder how he will handle ACTUALLY having to take an on-the-record stand, which is what he will HAVE to do as POTUS on difficult and controversial issues...
I have serious questions/doubts about him.
I hope I am wrong, but I fear we may wake up on February 2nd next year (or 2010) with a big fat case of buyers' remorse and a collective wish we were Bill Murray and could have a do-over...
My do-over wish? ...JOE BIDEN back in the race and last man standing. posted 04/09/2008 at 11:51:06
Clinton Blasts Media Double Standard
The media began with the pro-Obama double standard early on... It was especially specious against Senator Biden (the "plagerist" if you believe the media, yet Obama, no such label for doing the EXACT same thing)
Clinton is hammered because she is simply more obvious, while Obama is more surreptitious in his calculating, which is successful since most of the media and the public is only working on half their brains... If you need proof, just look at the people who say that if their Dem isn't the nominee they'll vote for McCain... OBLIVIOUS to the fact that voting for McCain means A REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATION, including Attorney General and SCOTUS nominees.
WAY TOO MUCH OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC IS WAY TOO STUPID to be allowed to vote. posted 04/08/2008 at 23:23:37
Clinton is hammered because she is simply more obvious, while Obama is more surreptitious in his calculating, which is successful since most of the media and the public is only working on half their brains... If you need proof, just look at the people who say that if their Dem isn't the nominee they'll vote for McCain... OBLIVIOUS to the fact that voting for McCain means A REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATION, including Attorney General and SCOTUS nominees.
WAY TOO MUCH OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC IS WAY TOO STUPID to be allowed to vote. posted 04/08/2008 at 23:23:37
Biden Flummoxes Crocker With God Question
So where were all of you "Biden Rocks" people when he needed you?
I can only hope for the justice of those who now see how great BIDEN is become as frustrated as those of us who saw it from the beginning are.
The idea of him as All Talk Obama's VP is insulting...Secretary of State, OK...But it's still f*cked up that he's not THE candidate for POTUS', cause he's the one we really need. posted 04/08/2008 at 23:10:41
I can only hope for the justice of those who now see how great BIDEN is become as frustrated as those of us who saw it from the beginning are.
The idea of him as All Talk Obama's VP is insulting...Secretary of State, OK...But it's still f*cked up that he's not THE candidate for POTUS', cause he's the one we really need. posted 04/08/2008 at 23:10:41
If you supported Obama over Biden, then you and the others like you were/are an obamaphool. posted 04/08/2008 at 23:01:05
SOME of us were smart enough to know that JOE BIDEN was unquestionably THE MOST QUALIFIED candidate right from the beginning...
AND, some of us were convinced enough to try to get others of you out there to pay attention to the issues and push away from the media kool-aid bar...
But too many of you were too busy parrotting the "he's a plagerist" (for doing EXACTLY what Barak Obama did earlier this year, eliciting barely a yawn from the media)...and parotting the "he voted for the war" (as if ANYBODY voted "for the war")
AND obviously you REALLY weren't paying attention, since the Senate DID PASS the IRAQ Senate resolution he co-wrote with a significant BI-PARTISAN majority,... A RESOLUTION VOTE THAT BARAK "Mr. Better Judgement" OBAMA CHOSE TO NOT EVEN SHOW UP FOR... THE SAME DAY HE DIDN'T SHOW UP TO VOTE on the Kyl-Lieberman IRAN Senate resolution (he cricitices Hillary's vote, as if he had voted the other way, but in fact, HE DIDN'T VOTE AT ALL...
I guess the good thing if he's elected POTUS is that he won't have to show up for Senate votes (altho' if he's VP, he's also president of the Senate...oops)
You wanted HillBama, America... and you got 'em... For my money, they're sloppy seconds. posted 04/08/2008 at 22:58:39
AND, some of us were convinced enough to try to get others of you out there to pay attention to the issues and push away from the media kool-aid bar...
But too many of you were too busy parrotting the "he's a plagerist" (for doing EXACTLY what Barak Obama did earlier this year, eliciting barely a yawn from the media)...and parotting the "he voted for the war" (as if ANYBODY voted "for the war")
AND obviously you REALLY weren't paying attention, since the Senate DID PASS the IRAQ Senate resolution he co-wrote with a significant BI-PARTISAN majority,... A RESOLUTION VOTE THAT BARAK "Mr. Better Judgement" OBAMA CHOSE TO NOT EVEN SHOW UP FOR... THE SAME DAY HE DIDN'T SHOW UP TO VOTE on the Kyl-Lieberman IRAN Senate resolution (he cricitices Hillary's vote, as if he had voted the other way, but in fact, HE DIDN'T VOTE AT ALL...
I guess the good thing if he's elected POTUS is that he won't have to show up for Senate votes (altho' if he's VP, he's also president of the Senate...oops)
You wanted HillBama, America... and you got 'em... For my money, they're sloppy seconds. posted 04/08/2008 at 22:58:39
SNL Returns: Clintons, Dodd And Christopher Walken's Tongue
Anyone who has been a fan of his for more than a year or two... posted 04/07/2008 at 02:49:02
Disclosure Of Torture Memo Fails To Grab Traditional Media's Attention
The lame brains in the MSM are too busy covering bowling...
Maybe if the subject of the memo was "Bowling for Bodies" it would have gotten their attention.
But seriously, why is anybody surprised?...The media made good and sure that Hillary and Obama were the candidates because they (the media) wouldn't have to be smart to cover the campaign... They wouldn't have to actually be real journalists... posted 04/03/2008 at 23:38:59
Maybe if the subject of the memo was "Bowling for Bodies" it would have gotten their attention.
But seriously, why is anybody surprised?...The media made good and sure that Hillary and Obama were the candidates because they (the media) wouldn't have to be smart to cover the campaign... They wouldn't have to actually be real journalists... posted 04/03/2008 at 23:38:59
Obama Fails To Assuage White Indiana Voters With Speech On Race
I don't care if Barak Obama is white, black, all of the above or none of the above, other than his association with a racist like Jeremiah Wright (Wrong)...
But more importantly, would SOMEONE, ANYONE please demand of him (OR answer me) how he can criticize another person's vote (Hillary's) when HE COULD BUT DIDN'T SHOW UP FOR THE VOTE AT ALL?... I'm referring to the Kyl-Lieberman IRAN Senate resolution vote last September... He undoubtedly realizes that by criticizing HER vote, people will assume that HE voted the other way and the media will let him get away with it...(Now THAT'S a cynical politician, if ever I saw one!)
AND THEN ask him why he failed to also show up for the Biden-Gelb IRAQ Senate resolution (the same day), which passed with a significant bi-partisan majority and presented a means of "extricating the bus from the ditch" that Obama doesn't miss an opportunity to say he didn't drive into that ditch"?...I guess NOT VOTING is HIS way of guaranteeing that he's not WRONG!
(And FYI: instead of voting on those two important issues he was speechifying to members of the Congressional Black Caucus about being people of action and not just words...Talk about irony.... Talk about HYPOCRACY.
I'll vote for Obama if I have to, but until he is called on to answer for these two glaring ommissions in his responsibility as a sitting Senator with supposedly "better judgement", I cannot support him. posted 04/01/2008 at 15:22:13
But more importantly, would SOMEONE, ANYONE please demand of him (OR answer me) how he can criticize another person's vote (Hillary's) when HE COULD BUT DIDN'T SHOW UP FOR THE VOTE AT ALL?... I'm referring to the Kyl-Lieberman IRAN Senate resolution vote last September... He undoubtedly realizes that by criticizing HER vote, people will assume that HE voted the other way and the media will let him get away with it...(Now THAT'S a cynical politician, if ever I saw one!)
AND THEN ask him why he failed to also show up for the Biden-Gelb IRAQ Senate resolution (the same day), which passed with a significant bi-partisan majority and presented a means of "extricating the bus from the ditch" that Obama doesn't miss an opportunity to say he didn't drive into that ditch"?...I guess NOT VOTING is HIS way of guaranteeing that he's not WRONG!
(And FYI: instead of voting on those two important issues he was speechifying to members of the Congressional Black Caucus about being people of action and not just words...Talk about irony.... Talk about HYPOCRACY.
I'll vote for Obama if I have to, but until he is called on to answer for these two glaring ommissions in his responsibility as a sitting Senator with supposedly "better judgement", I cannot support him. posted 04/01/2008 at 15:22:13
Oil Chiefs Say High Prices Not Our Fault
If at all, they should only get tax credits based on the dollar amount (or percentage of income) they spend on research and active pursuit of alternative fuel sources, like SUGAR BEETS, and perhaps for joint ventures with the auto industry toward increasing the effeciency of cars... Even without tax credits, all R&D expenditures would result in reduced expenses by virtue of the fact that it would reduce the net income and therefore the taxes, just as with any other business expense.
On a related note, Americans, and especially institutions, could make a pledge to NOT INVEST in any corporation whose senior executives' income packages exceed a certain percentage of the corporation's income or other reasonable benchmark.
And here's another idea for corporations who want to be forward-thinking and beneficial to the country (and which could spur investments): Tie the top executives' income to the money spent on R&D or programs that benefit the country, either financially or environmentally. posted 04/02/2008 at 07:58:58
On a related note, Americans, and especially institutions, could make a pledge to NOT INVEST in any corporation whose senior executives' income packages exceed a certain percentage of the corporation's income or other reasonable benchmark.
And here's another idea for corporations who want to be forward-thinking and beneficial to the country (and which could spur investments): Tie the top executives' income to the money spent on R&D or programs that benefit the country, either financially or environmentally. posted 04/02/2008 at 07:58:58
Yeah, and the housing/mortgage crisis isn't the banks' fault...
...And I'm the queen of England... posted 04/02/2008 at 07:40:00
...And I'm the queen of England... posted 04/02/2008 at 07:40:00
Not Until the Fat Lady Sings
Obama IS a savvy shadow-man who is benefitting mightly from a double standard that allows him to get away with what no one else could/does...
The media gives him a free pass on virtually all of his short-falls, whether mis-steps or calculated actiions, like:
>Not showing up for the Kyl-Lieberman IRAN Senate resolution vote that he criticizes Hillary about. (Passively allowing the assumption that HE voted the other way.)
>Not showing up for the Biden-Gelb IRAQ Senate resolution vote that passed with a siginficant bi-partisan majority.
( I GUESS "BETTER JUDGEMENT" = IF YOU DON'T VOTE YOU CAN'T BE WRONG!)
>Committing an act of non-attribution that was glossed over, while during this campaign Joe Biden was the subject of derision for having done the same thing back in 1988. (Seems to me if it's a mortal sin for the white guy, it should be a mortal sin for the black guy, and if it's NOT a mortal sin for the black guy, SOMEBODY owes the white guy an apology... Doncha think?.
Add to all that the fact that the DNC has let the media get away with their blatant bias from the beginning (remember the 8-person/3-face debates between HillBamWards and the " what other guys"?
Methinks it's time for a viable third party...
Let's call it the CommonSenseCompetents... NOW THAT WOULD BE REAL CHANGE!!! posted 04/01/2008 at 15:49:45
The media gives him a free pass on virtually all of his short-falls, whether mis-steps or calculated actiions, like:
>Not showing up for the Kyl-Lieberman IRAN Senate resolution vote that he criticizes Hillary about. (Passively allowing the assumption that HE voted the other way.)
>Not showing up for the Biden-Gelb IRAQ Senate resolution vote that passed with a siginficant bi-partisan majority.
( I GUESS "BETTER JUDGEMENT" = IF YOU DON'T VOTE YOU CAN'T BE WRONG!)
>Committing an act of non-attribution that was glossed over, while during this campaign Joe Biden was the subject of derision for having done the same thing back in 1988. (Seems to me if it's a mortal sin for the white guy, it should be a mortal sin for the black guy, and if it's NOT a mortal sin for the black guy, SOMEBODY owes the white guy an apology... Doncha think?.
Add to all that the fact that the DNC has let the media get away with their blatant bias from the beginning (remember the 8-person/3-face debates between HillBamWards and the " what other guys"?
Methinks it's time for a viable third party...
Let's call it the CommonSenseCompetents... NOW THAT WOULD BE REAL CHANGE!!! posted 04/01/2008 at 15:49:45
Excellent post JR.
I wish I could jump on Obama's bandwagon, but I am troubled by a couple of facts that I have yet to see/hear addressed, that seem to belie Senator Obama's claim of "better judgement", or at least his willingness to ACT on it. They are:
>Senator Obama's last-minute, finger-to-the-wind, almost surruptitous eleventh hour vote for the Iraq funding bill that Senator Biden ensured had funds allocated/added for MRAPs...
> Senator Obama's TWO SIGNIFICANT NO-SHOWS for TWO SIGNIFICANT SENATE RESOLUTION votes back in September:
The Biden-Gelb IRAQ Senate resolution, which which passed with a significant bi-partisan majority ... AND the Kyl-Lieberman IRAN Senate resolution, which Hillary Clinton voted for -- a vote that Obama criticized her for, YET HE HIMSELF DIDN'T EVEN SHOW UP FOR IT... (Hard to be wrong if you don't vote, I guess.)
What I find disturbing is his cynicism that the media would give him a pass on the no-show, AND that by criticizing his opponent's unpopular vote, it would be assumed that he had voted the opposite way... It's nothing less than a form of passive triangulation, and he's getting away with it.
I'll vote for Obama if I have to, but I'd sure like to be as excited about it as I was about the prospect of JOE BIDEN as POTUS. posted 04/01/2008 at 14:54:59
I wish I could jump on Obama's bandwagon, but I am troubled by a couple of facts that I have yet to see/hear addressed, that seem to belie Senator Obama's claim of "better judgement", or at least his willingness to ACT on it. They are:
>Senator Obama's last-minute, finger-to-the-wind, almost surruptitous eleventh hour vote for the Iraq funding bill that Senator Biden ensured had funds allocated/added for MRAPs...
> Senator Obama's TWO SIGNIFICANT NO-SHOWS for TWO SIGNIFICANT SENATE RESOLUTION votes back in September:
The Biden-Gelb IRAQ Senate resolution, which which passed with a significant bi-partisan majority ... AND the Kyl-Lieberman IRAN Senate resolution, which Hillary Clinton voted for -- a vote that Obama criticized her for, YET HE HIMSELF DIDN'T EVEN SHOW UP FOR IT... (Hard to be wrong if you don't vote, I guess.)
What I find disturbing is his cynicism that the media would give him a pass on the no-show, AND that by criticizing his opponent's unpopular vote, it would be assumed that he had voted the opposite way... It's nothing less than a form of passive triangulation, and he's getting away with it.
I'll vote for Obama if I have to, but I'd sure like to be as excited about it as I was about the prospect of JOE BIDEN as POTUS. posted 04/01/2008 at 14:54:59
AP: Iraqi Prime Minister Left Politically Battered And Humbled
Well, that puts him one up on the American President, who is politically battered, but is anything but humbled...
Are we the lucky ones, tho'. posted 03/31/2008 at 21:16:45
Are we the lucky ones, tho'. posted 03/31/2008 at 21:16:45
Chelsea Clinton Asked About Monica Lewinsky Again, Watch Video
Chelsea's NOT running for president...
The best way to respond to clods ilike that s to say "I don't know, but do you think YOUR bad manners raises doubts about YOUR parents' parenting skills?"...Of course she can't actually say that, but I wish SOMEONE would. posted 03/31/2008 at 20:47:18
The best way to respond to clods ilike that s to say "I don't know, but do you think YOUR bad manners raises doubts about YOUR parents' parenting skills?"...Of course she can't actually say that, but I wish SOMEONE would. posted 03/31/2008 at 20:47:18
Op-Ed: Obama Was The First To Play Race Card
That's the modus operandi of many of the evangelical-type leaders, be they "religious" leaders or political leaders.
They imploy rhetorical techniques/tactics of speech cadence and volume that are and have been used throughout history to foment a kind of blind fervor... (Hitler used them to get the German population to go along with his horrible agenda .)
Most evangelical preachers learn them in classes/seminars and are encouraged to make use of them because of their effectiveness (not to say that they all have non-spiritual motives, but I'd bet that the biggest of them are in it for the POWER the PRESTIGE, and the $$$$$)...
Those techniques and the cynical knowledge that people are gullible is what fills all those collection plates in all those arena-sized mega-"churches" (and pays for the preacher's expensive haircuts (or toupees!), expensive suits, expensive cars, expensive homes, expensive whores, sycophantic hangers-on, and, of course, the overhead on those huge buildings...If you doubt it, you obviously haven't been paying attention over the past 20 years or so.)
Ill vote Democratic, but unfortunately, Obama's poor judgement relative to Rev.Wright and his church, along with his failure to show up for some significant foreign policy votes, like the Kyl-Lieberman IRAN resolution vote that he's chastised HRC about (that's right, HE DIDN'T EVEN SHOW UP FOR IT), gives me pause... And Hillary's pathological need to embellish and indulge in indefensible hyperbole does too...
Too bad. posted 03/30/2008 at 17:33:17
They imploy rhetorical techniques/tactics of speech cadence and volume that are and have been used throughout history to foment a kind of blind fervor... (Hitler used them to get the German population to go along with his horrible agenda .)
Most evangelical preachers learn them in classes/seminars and are encouraged to make use of them because of their effectiveness (not to say that they all have non-spiritual motives, but I'd bet that the biggest of them are in it for the POWER the PRESTIGE, and the $$$$$)...
Those techniques and the cynical knowledge that people are gullible is what fills all those collection plates in all those arena-sized mega-"churches" (and pays for the preacher's expensive haircuts (or toupees!), expensive suits, expensive cars, expensive homes, expensive whores, sycophantic hangers-on, and, of course, the overhead on those huge buildings...If you doubt it, you obviously haven't been paying attention over the past 20 years or so.)
Ill vote Democratic, but unfortunately, Obama's poor judgement relative to Rev.Wright and his church, along with his failure to show up for some significant foreign policy votes, like the Kyl-Lieberman IRAN resolution vote that he's chastised HRC about (that's right, HE DIDN'T EVEN SHOW UP FOR IT), gives me pause... And Hillary's pathological need to embellish and indulge in indefensible hyperbole does too...
Too bad. posted 03/30/2008 at 17:33:17
Hillary Clinton Deluged With Calls For Her Withdrawal
Witchita...
I am neither a fan of Obama nor of Hillary, but I have been pissed off all along about all the passes the media has given Obama from the beginning of this campaign, such that if he wins, we could be in for some nasty surprises (the man came out of Chicago politics, after all)...
How many people out there know that he didn't even show up to vote on the Kyl-Lieberman Iran senate resolution THAT HE CRITICIZES Hillary Clinton for, yet with no media honesty-check?
Could be that is the cause of some of Hillary's venom, doncha think... Afterall, it's one thing to contemplate losing an even-handed contest, but another altogether if the other side is being unfairly (I hate that word) protected by the referee, posted 03/30/2008 at 19:41:28
I am neither a fan of Obama nor of Hillary, but I have been pissed off all along about all the passes the media has given Obama from the beginning of this campaign, such that if he wins, we could be in for some nasty surprises (the man came out of Chicago politics, after all)...
How many people out there know that he didn't even show up to vote on the Kyl-Lieberman Iran senate resolution THAT HE CRITICIZES Hillary Clinton for, yet with no media honesty-check?
Could be that is the cause of some of Hillary's venom, doncha think... Afterall, it's one thing to contemplate losing an even-handed contest, but another altogether if the other side is being unfairly (I hate that word) protected by the referee, posted 03/30/2008 at 19:41:28
BINGO! posted 03/30/2008 at 19:27:34
keven:
Can you or ANY of the rabid Obama supporters out there PLEASE explain to those of us out here who are paying close attention (and aren't HRC fans either) this dichotomy:
If he has such great middle-east conflict judgement, WHY DID BARAK OBAMA CHOOSE TO NOT EVEN SHOW UP FOR THE BIDEN-GELB IRAQ SENATE RESOLUTION VOTE AND THE KYL-LIEBERMAN IRAN SENATE RESOLUTION VOTE? (They were the same day/night, just before the Philadelphia debate)... AND, how do you justify his audacity to criticize HRC for HER Iran vote, when he didn't show up to vote at all? (Cynically, and obviously correctly, banking on the premise that by criticizing HER vote, the public would assume that HE voted the other way.)
Can you please explain how that isn't legislative cowardice at best, or cynical hypocracy at worst?
Anybody??? posted 03/30/2008 at 19:24:53
Can you or ANY of the rabid Obama supporters out there PLEASE explain to those of us out here who are paying close attention (and aren't HRC fans either) this dichotomy:
If he has such great middle-east conflict judgement, WHY DID BARAK OBAMA CHOOSE TO NOT EVEN SHOW UP FOR THE BIDEN-GELB IRAQ SENATE RESOLUTION VOTE AND THE KYL-LIEBERMAN IRAN SENATE RESOLUTION VOTE? (They were the same day/night, just before the Philadelphia debate)... AND, how do you justify his audacity to criticize HRC for HER Iran vote, when he didn't show up to vote at all? (Cynically, and obviously correctly, banking on the premise that by criticizing HER vote, the public would assume that HE voted the other way.)
Can you please explain how that isn't legislative cowardice at best, or cynical hypocracy at worst?
Anybody??? posted 03/30/2008 at 19:24:53
You are exactly right, Fof5W... Apparently the kool-aid that's being served is VERY COLD, and there's a case of mass brain-freeze out there...
Here's a perfect analogy supporting WHY what you say makes common sense, and to suggest otherwise is pretty idiotic (sorry Senator Dodd...):
In the last football season, does anybody out there think that they should have truncated the season for the conference the Patriots play in, given how strong and in front the they were, and the cachet of a potential undefeated season?... Of course not.
And in ANY sport league, would anyone ever consider cutting the season short, even if it seemed clear who would win the final prize?... After all, the quarterback could break a thumb...the runningback could pull a hamstring, the pitcher could throw his shoulder, etc...
No, ladies and gentlemen... The regular season doesn't end until June 3rd, so have patience, pay attention, and wait for the fat lady to sing (or dance, as seems to be the jeu de jour this year)! posted 03/30/2008 at 19:09:46
Here's a perfect analogy supporting WHY what you say makes common sense, and to suggest otherwise is pretty idiotic (sorry Senator Dodd...):
In the last football season, does anybody out there think that they should have truncated the season for the conference the Patriots play in, given how strong and in front the they were, and the cachet of a potential undefeated season?... Of course not.
And in ANY sport league, would anyone ever consider cutting the season short, even if it seemed clear who would win the final prize?... After all, the quarterback could break a thumb...the runningback could pull a hamstring, the pitcher could throw his shoulder, etc...
No, ladies and gentlemen... The regular season doesn't end until June 3rd, so have patience, pay attention, and wait for the fat lady to sing (or dance, as seems to be the jeu de jour this year)! posted 03/30/2008 at 19:09:46
Maybe, maybe not, Impeachthechimp... But they did choose the nominees way back last spring/summer, when they focused all of the debates on Hillary and Obama, and to a lesser extent, Edwards, to the almost TOTAL EXCLUSION of the more qualified candidates like Joe BIDEN and Chris Dodd, etc.
The media WANTED these two because they provide such easy story lines that wouldn't require very talented or intelligent personalities to cover them...And the DNC/Howard Dean (talk about losers!) was in love with the idea of making racial/gender history... Consedquently, the average American was virtually shielded from being aware of anyone besides HillBamWards, and those of us who WERE really paying attention had no recourse... It wasn't until recently that it occurred to me that the DNC had the power to put pressure on the media to be more even-handed, especially during the debates, but failed to do so... Add that to the Michigan/Florida fiascos and what we have is the Democratic party screwing up royally and jeopardizing their/our chances AGAIN...
Maybe we DO need a third party, and to distinguish it from the others it could be called the COMPETENT Party... no wait, the Repubics are actually pretty competent, they're just competent JERKS... Maybe it could be called the CITIZENS Party... Now THAT WOULD be a real CHANGE! posted 03/30/2008 at 15:47:35
The media WANTED these two because they provide such easy story lines that wouldn't require very talented or intelligent personalities to cover them...And the DNC/Howard Dean (talk about losers!) was in love with the idea of making racial/gender history... Consedquently, the average American was virtually shielded from being aware of anyone besides HillBamWards, and those of us who WERE really paying attention had no recourse... It wasn't until recently that it occurred to me that the DNC had the power to put pressure on the media to be more even-handed, especially during the debates, but failed to do so... Add that to the Michigan/Florida fiascos and what we have is the Democratic party screwing up royally and jeopardizing their/our chances AGAIN...
Maybe we DO need a third party, and to distinguish it from the others it could be called the COMPETENT Party... no wait, the Repubics are actually pretty competent, they're just competent JERKS... Maybe it could be called the CITIZENS Party... Now THAT WOULD be a real CHANGE! posted 03/30/2008 at 15:47:35
I'd venture to say that there are just as many who believe, as I do, that it is doing a disservice to the citizens of PA, KY, NC, WV, IN, and the other states that haven't had their say yet... And besides, Barak Obama is still a relatively unknown quantity...better that as many "surprises" surface in the next few months, rather than during a general (if he actually clinches it).
Between June 3rd and June 10th or 15th, the super delegates from the early primary states should do what they can to get an idea of how those voters feel NOW, and, barring any precluding occurance or information suggesting otherwise, follow that lead.
But whichever of them ultimately gets the nomination, they'd better make damned sure that they choose a running mate who is a universally respected person who can make those unhappy with the prez slot happy enough to NOT vote for McCain or Nader OR totally stay home out of protest.
Anybody out there got any REALISTIC suggestions??? posted 03/30/2008 at 15:30:54
Between June 3rd and June 10th or 15th, the super delegates from the early primary states should do what they can to get an idea of how those voters feel NOW, and, barring any precluding occurance or information suggesting otherwise, follow that lead.
But whichever of them ultimately gets the nomination, they'd better make damned sure that they choose a running mate who is a universally respected person who can make those unhappy with the prez slot happy enough to NOT vote for McCain or Nader OR totally stay home out of protest.
Anybody out there got any REALISTIC suggestions??? posted 03/30/2008 at 15:30:54
Closing the Message Gap on Iraq: A Responsible Plan to End the War
I'll try again:
There IS a plan out there, the BIDEN-Gelb Iraq Resolution that was passed last fall with a significant bi-partisan majority but with NO VOTE AT ALL FROM BARAK OBAMA)...and it sits stll on Bush's desk. posted 03/31/2008 at 21:07:59
There IS a plan out there, the BIDEN-Gelb Iraq Resolution that was passed last fall with a significant bi-partisan majority but with NO VOTE AT ALL FROM BARAK OBAMA)...and it sits stll on Bush's desk. posted 03/31/2008 at 21:07:59
It seems to me that the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, JOE BIDEN, (the candidate the media shooed away) already developed a plan for IRAQ and got a bi-partisan majority to approve it, including Hillary, but EXCLUDING OBAMA, who apparently thought speechifying to members of the CBC and passing the collection plate was more important and DIDN'T EVEN BOTHER TO SHOW UP FOR THE VOTE...not YES, not NO...Likewise the IRAN resolution vote that he criticizes Hillary's "yes" vote... NO SHOW FOR OBAMA... and he (and Hillary) barely showed up for the Iraq funding vote that BIDEN ensured included funds for MRAPs...
Unfortunately, Arianna, your favored son and your nemesis BOTH have shown little real leadership where these matters are concerned, and the candidates that DID were buried and/or ignored,
While any democrat is better than any republican, unfortunately our choices went from terrific to tepid, thanks to the biased actions of the media and the woeful inaction of the DNC...they wanted the interesting/historic candidates, and now we, the voters, are stuck with them... posted 03/31/2008 at 14:23:31
Unfortunately, Arianna, your favored son and your nemesis BOTH have shown little real leadership where these matters are concerned, and the candidates that DID were buried and/or ignored,
While any democrat is better than any republican, unfortunately our choices went from terrific to tepid, thanks to the biased actions of the media and the woeful inaction of the DNC...they wanted the interesting/historic candidates, and now we, the voters, are stuck with them... posted 03/31/2008 at 14:23:31
Bush Readies Mortgage Aid Plan
Oh, so they're finally going to do something for New Orleans??? posted 03/29/2008 at 13:12:20
Here's what didn't fit in 250 words:
Something must also be done for those who had no choice but to buy/sell their homes at the height of the housing bubble and now find, if they have to relocate and therefore sell, or if they go to refinance or get a home equity loan to do repairs/improvements, that they can't because, through no fault of their own, their home now doesn't appraise for as much as it did then...
To alleviate this inequity, the government should instruct banks that if a home's last appraisal was within the past five years, the requirement for a new appraisal can either be waived, OR, that the appraisal simply be used to determine that nothing has happened to the property itself to cause a decline in it's value...(But if improvements have been made to increase its value, that the new appraisal reflect those improvements/increase.).
Beyond these suggestions, the governments housing/banking resources would be put to better and more appropriate use in getting the housing situation in New Orleans on track. posted 03/29/2008 at 13:09:46
Something must also be done for those who had no choice but to buy/sell their homes at the height of the housing bubble and now find, if they have to relocate and therefore sell, or if they go to refinance or get a home equity loan to do repairs/improvements, that they can't because, through no fault of their own, their home now doesn't appraise for as much as it did then...
To alleviate this inequity, the government should instruct banks that if a home's last appraisal was within the past five years, the requirement for a new appraisal can either be waived, OR, that the appraisal simply be used to determine that nothing has happened to the property itself to cause a decline in it's value...(But if improvements have been made to increase its value, that the new appraisal reflect those improvements/increase.).
Beyond these suggestions, the governments housing/banking resources would be put to better and more appropriate use in getting the housing situation in New Orleans on track. posted 03/29/2008 at 13:09:46
Not all buyers caught in this mess did anything wrong, but to bail out the offending buyers/lenders who caused this crisis sends a signal that people can make bad choices and not have to take responsibility for them... IT SETS A DANGEROUS PRECEDENT that the rest of us will (again) end up paying for.
>First, banks found to have made bad/predetory loans should be fined, and any and all rates they are charging for other services be frozen, to protect their other customers...AND...
>Those who clearly should never have purchased the property they did (and investors) should simply be foreclosed on, with the appropriate "ding" on their credit scores.... BUT...
>For jeopardized homeowners, new mortgage payments could be calculated based on the prevailing standard interest rate at the time they got their loan (or the current rate)... If it's the same or less than what they've been paying ON TIME, OK...Otherwise...
>Allow homeowners to walk away from their properties, perhaps with enough money to cover one or two months rent + security deposit and reasonable moving expenses. The homes could be put in a national sales pool, like FSBO, with an asking price that matches the original mortgage amount... A network of brokers/agents (the banks'?) would handle showings, etc. for a modest set fee, saving prospective buyers a sellers' commission.
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These suggestions would, I think, help stop the collapse of property values while providing opportunities for new buyers AND discouraging further home-financingabuses. posted 03/29/2008 at 12:58:27
Hillary And Bill: We Aren't Going Anywhere
OK, I don't have time to scan thru 18 pages, but anybody want to guess how many comments of
"...Not going anywhere... Yeah, including the White House" has appeared?
This one's just too wierd to call, tho'. posted 03/29/2008 at 13:35:47
"...Not going anywhere... Yeah, including the White House" has appeared?
This one's just too wierd to call, tho'. posted 03/29/2008 at 13:35:47
Watch: Spitzer Scandal Explained By A 3-Year-Old
I'm sure this kid's parents smoke in the car and enter her in pagents too... What jerks! posted 03/30/2008 at 15:55:53
New Hampshire Paper: Clinton's Are Fair-Weather Friends
I didn't realized that "they let NH" go out of turn... I thought NH HAD to go a certain number of days after Iowa, and be the first-in-the-nation PRIMARY...
In fact, it may be based on what I assume was portrayed correctly on the JOHN ADAMS HBO mini-series: that New Hampshire was the first of the original 13 to be asked to go along with/ratify the Declaration of Independence.
Be that as it may, I fear we don't know enough about Obama and we do know too much about Billary.
(Waaaah! I want Biden!!!) posted 03/28/2008 at 17:01:16
In fact, it may be based on what I assume was portrayed correctly on the JOHN ADAMS HBO mini-series: that New Hampshire was the first of the original 13 to be asked to go along with/ratify the Declaration of Independence.
Be that as it may, I fear we don't know enough about Obama and we do know too much about Billary.
(Waaaah! I want Biden!!!) posted 03/28/2008 at 17:01:16
Rice: Race Still Issue Because Of U.S. "Birth Defect"
OK, I've just given kudo's to Loretta for her common sense attitude despite the fact that I cannot actively support Barak Obama or ANY of the candidates (altho' I WILL vote Democratic to keep the AG's office and SCOTUS out of the control of the republicans.)
BUT, to Condoleeza Rice and Rev.Wright et al, I say: ENOUGH ALREADY.
The African American people were absolutely treated disgracefully in the past... but so were other peoples: Jews by Germans, Armenians by Turks, etc...and in those cases they were SLAUGHTERED.
But as an Armenian, it doesn't mean that I should feel entitled to rape, rob and generally destroy what belongs to Turkish people... the past transgressions are NOT THEIR FAULT, after all...And I don't see a movement among Jewish people to create havoc with people of German decent... The rest of us have gotten PAST the hurts... Of course, we don't have "preachers" feeding and fomenting those old resentments, either.
So, to those who are hell-bent on continuing the "battle", I say ENOUGH... And to the members of the black community who can manage to see the damage that the words of people like Rev. Wright do to the fabric of what should be a civilized society, I say STAND UP AND SAY "ENOUGH"...Stop looking backward and look forward... You'll make more progress, faster..We all will. posted 03/28/2008 at 16:52:35
BUT, to Condoleeza Rice and Rev.Wright et al, I say: ENOUGH ALREADY.
The African American people were absolutely treated disgracefully in the past... but so were other peoples: Jews by Germans, Armenians by Turks, etc...and in those cases they were SLAUGHTERED.
But as an Armenian, it doesn't mean that I should feel entitled to rape, rob and generally destroy what belongs to Turkish people... the past transgressions are NOT THEIR FAULT, after all...And I don't see a movement among Jewish people to create havoc with people of German decent... The rest of us have gotten PAST the hurts... Of course, we don't have "preachers" feeding and fomenting those old resentments, either.
So, to those who are hell-bent on continuing the "battle", I say ENOUGH... And to the members of the black community who can manage to see the damage that the words of people like Rev. Wright do to the fabric of what should be a civilized society, I say STAND UP AND SAY "ENOUGH"...Stop looking backward and look forward... You'll make more progress, faster..We all will. posted 03/28/2008 at 16:52:35
Dear Loretta,
While I'm not a fan of ANY of the current candidates, I must say that you come across as an excellent representation of the best of how we should all try to approach life.
Thanx. posted 03/28/2008 at 13:07:58
While I'm not a fan of ANY of the current candidates, I must say that you come across as an excellent representation of the best of how we should all try to approach life.
Thanx. posted 03/28/2008 at 13:07:58
Dean Says Attacks Getting Too Personal
Howard Dean was a terrible choice to run the DNC... I knew when he was named, and he's proving it now.
How many ways did he screw up?:
He didn't hold the media's feet to the fire about their biased handling of the debates, directing, even in the earliest ones, significantly more questions and devoting significantly more air/face time to Hillary and Obama (and Edwards), to the virtual exclusion of the MOST QUALIFIED candidates like Joe BIDEN and Chris Dodd, and the most different-thinking" like Dennis Kuchinich... The media controlled this primary and its results, and he and the DNC let it.
He could have told Michigan/Florida that they could hold their primaries any time they wanted, BUT that their votes would not be RELEASED/COUNTED (in the national totals) until their original date. (And, isn't it ironic that the states with the later dates ARE playing a big role...ASSUMING Dean doesn't force a brokered deal before June 3rd, that is.)
What a loser. posted 03/28/2008 at 17:10:08
How many ways did he screw up?:
He didn't hold the media's feet to the fire about their biased handling of the debates, directing, even in the earliest ones, significantly more questions and devoting significantly more air/face time to Hillary and Obama (and Edwards), to the virtual exclusion of the MOST QUALIFIED candidates like Joe BIDEN and Chris Dodd, and the most different-thinking" like Dennis Kuchinich... The media controlled this primary and its results, and he and the DNC let it.
He could have told Michigan/Florida that they could hold their primaries any time they wanted, BUT that their votes would not be RELEASED/COUNTED (in the national totals) until their original date. (And, isn't it ironic that the states with the later dates ARE playing a big role...ASSUMING Dean doesn't force a brokered deal before June 3rd, that is.)
What a loser. posted 03/28/2008 at 17:10:08
The New York Times on Obama and Deval -- Assume Nothing, Question Everything
Why compare him to Deval Patrick?...DUH!
The two are so symbiotically linked that Obama was given a quick look then yet another media pass for lifting much of his speech invoking MLK, JFK, etc. directly from a Deval Patrick speech.
Their explanation was that they were almost like family, which apparently is supposed to explain why it was OK not to attribute those passages, while Joe Biden was driven from the 1988 campaign and reminded of it this time around, FOR DOING THE SAME THING...only it didn't involve a "brother" in his case, just someone he frequently quoted and forgot to attribute ONCE.
Look, both of our Democratic candidates are crucially flawed... I fear what I/we DON'T know about Obama, and am not thrilled about what I/we DO know about Hillary... But I'll vote for whichever is the nominee just to keep the Repubics away fromt the AG's office and the SCOTUS...
I just wish we had the BEST choice, like Joe Biden... Wouldn't this be a different campaign if the media hadn't ruined it?... Oh, for what could have been...Instead: ?????? posted 03/29/2008 at 13:25:12
The two are so symbiotically linked that Obama was given a quick look then yet another media pass for lifting much of his speech invoking MLK, JFK, etc. directly from a Deval Patrick speech.
Their explanation was that they were almost like family, which apparently is supposed to explain why it was OK not to attribute those passages, while Joe Biden was driven from the 1988 campaign and reminded of it this time around, FOR DOING THE SAME THING...only it didn't involve a "brother" in his case, just someone he frequently quoted and forgot to attribute ONCE.
Look, both of our Democratic candidates are crucially flawed... I fear what I/we DON'T know about Obama, and am not thrilled about what I/we DO know about Hillary... But I'll vote for whichever is the nominee just to keep the Repubics away fromt the AG's office and the SCOTUS...
I just wish we had the BEST choice, like Joe Biden... Wouldn't this be a different campaign if the media hadn't ruined it?... Oh, for what could have been...Instead: ?????? posted 03/29/2008 at 13:25:12
Ledger's Passing Stokes Joker Mania
I must say that the make-up for this Joker is truly creepy and scary...very much the death-mask... how tragically prophetic. posted 03/27/2008 at 17:13:47
Clinton Campaign Stands By Harsh Letter To Pelosi
If super-delegates were just supposed to parrot their states' primaries, then why would the system have them generally wait until later?...
Well, maybe for the obvious reason that things can CHANGE with one candidate or another in such a way that perhaps could cause the earlier primary voters to have buyers' remorse... Also, in this campaign season especially, where all of the candidates are sitting Senators, their colleagues who are super-delegates also know how they are behind closed doors...when the press isn't there...the REAL deal... There are insights that they bring that might belie what a slick campaign can hide from the voting public. (And Barak Obama is just too unknown a quantity to NOT allow for full vetting BEFORE the convention/general election.)
The Super Delegates provide a valid form of checks and balances, and I think that they should not commit until June 5th, when all of the voters have had a chance to have their say... posted 03/27/2008 at 16:15:51
Well, maybe for the obvious reason that things can CHANGE with one candidate or another in such a way that perhaps could cause the earlier primary voters to have buyers' remorse... Also, in this campaign season especially, where all of the candidates are sitting Senators, their colleagues who are super-delegates also know how they are behind closed doors...when the press isn't there...the REAL deal... There are insights that they bring that might belie what a slick campaign can hide from the voting public. (And Barak Obama is just too unknown a quantity to NOT allow for full vetting BEFORE the convention/general election.)
The Super Delegates provide a valid form of checks and balances, and I think that they should not commit until June 5th, when all of the voters have had a chance to have their say... posted 03/27/2008 at 16:15:51
Vegan Strippers: Hot Or Not?
Don't care, but her hip-tats are terrific! posted 03/27/2008 at 17:11:32
Jessica Lange Denies Plastic Surgery Speculation
She looks awful in that picture...actually OLDER.
Why do these women DO this to themselves?...either there isn't a decent plastic surgeon out there, OR there are some who are so good that the women who have had something done don't look it at all.
They are turning themselves from A-list beauties into B-list (Botox, Big-Lips, Big-Boobs) babe wanna-bes.
Between that and some of the horrible dresses/hair styles that show up at awards shows, one has to wonder if there's a fully-functioning full-length mirror in LA. posted 03/27/2008 at 17:22:59
Why do these women DO this to themselves?...either there isn't a decent plastic surgeon out there, OR there are some who are so good that the women who have had something done don't look it at all.
They are turning themselves from A-list beauties into B-list (Botox, Big-Lips, Big-Boobs) babe wanna-bes.
Between that and some of the horrible dresses/hair styles that show up at awards shows, one has to wonder if there's a fully-functioning full-length mirror in LA. posted 03/27/2008 at 17:22:59
Clinton In Bosnia: New Video Of First Lady Under Sniper Attack
Yes, but then there's Obama claiming better judgement on Iraq and chastising Hillary for her yes vote on the Kyl-Lieberman Iran Senate Resolution, WHEN HE DIDN'T EVEN SHOW UP FOR THE VOTE (OR THE BIDEN-GELB IRAQ SENATE RESOLUTION EITHER.)...He figured that by NOT voting, he couldn't be accused of being wrong AND that by criticizing HER Iran vote that people would assume that he had voted the other (right) way.
He is slick and cynical because he's seen how the media has been giving him a pass on the instances where his walk doesn't match his talk, and he has capitalized and benefitted from it...
Yessiree, he is indeed a slick and savvy politician...certainly more so than Hillary, and just as self-ambitious...
Unfortunately, unless we have a major blow-up at the convention, I will have to hold my nose and vote for one of them just to keep the republicans from getting control of the AG office and SCOTUS... I sure would rather write-in for Joe Biden.
And to the media: That's another fine mess you've gotten us into...PU posted 03/27/2008 at 17:42:40
He is slick and cynical because he's seen how the media has been giving him a pass on the instances where his walk doesn't match his talk, and he has capitalized and benefitted from it...
Yessiree, he is indeed a slick and savvy politician...certainly more so than Hillary, and just as self-ambitious...
Unfortunately, unless we have a major blow-up at the convention, I will have to hold my nose and vote for one of them just to keep the republicans from getting control of the AG office and SCOTUS... I sure would rather write-in for Joe Biden.
And to the media: That's another fine mess you've gotten us into...PU posted 03/27/2008 at 17:42:40
Time Mag Cover: "How Al Gore Could Save The Democrats"
We HAD the best candidates at the beginning of this mess: Joe Biden and Chris Dodd... Unfortunately, the media ignored them (when they weren't burying them, especially Biden, for the same or lesser "infractions" than they have repeatedly given Obama passes for)... The media wanted more "interesting" candidates who could provide more/easier story lines for the limp-noids that pass for journalists these days, and they/we got 'em.
But both Obama AND Clinton fail the smell test for me (and I'll NEVER vote republican, even if it were Chuck Hagel, since that would include republican AG and SCOTUS nominations/appointees.)
I try to have a philosophy of "no regrets", but I DO sincerely regret that the media had SO much HillBama kool-aid and that the American public was so dying of thirst that they bought into the mirage and couldn't see the actual, true oasis that candidates like BIDEN and Dodd were. posted 03/27/2008 at 16:41:35
But both Obama AND Clinton fail the smell test for me (and I'll NEVER vote republican, even if it were Chuck Hagel, since that would include republican AG and SCOTUS nominations/appointees.)
I try to have a philosophy of "no regrets", but I DO sincerely regret that the media had SO much HillBama kool-aid and that the American public was so dying of thirst that they bought into the mirage and couldn't see the actual, true oasis that candidates like BIDEN and Dodd were. posted 03/27/2008 at 16:41:35
Bill Clinton To Obama Campaign: "Let's Just Saddle Up And Have An Argument"
What a mess!
Bill's an embarassment, and Hillary has become the Queen of Hyperbole, (Chelsea seems the most grounded of the three!), but Obama worries me too...he's much more cynical and savvy than people realize... He's been getting away with things like not showing up for the Sept. '07 Iraq and Iran Senate resolution votes, and criticizing HRC for hers on Iran, suggesting and benefitting from the assumption that he therefore voted the "right"/other way, WHEN HE DIDN'T VOTE AT ALL!
What a sham!...and shame on the media... THEY'RE the ones that orchestrated this fiasco from the start...
But it's GOT TO go on thru the remaining state primaries...there's no way this thing should be brokered before-hand... Who knows what could happen to cause past primary voters to have buyer's remorse, at which point their super delegates would have a chance to reflect their "constituents'" CURRENT preference, vs. the vote from three months ago, before the **** hit the fan.
God, I wish there were a way to bring back BIDEN or Dodd...Don't you? posted 03/26/2008 at 17:28:17
Bill's an embarassment, and Hillary has become the Queen of Hyperbole, (Chelsea seems the most grounded of the three!), but Obama worries me too...he's much more cynical and savvy than people realize... He's been getting away with things like not showing up for the Sept. '07 Iraq and Iran Senate resolution votes, and criticizing HRC for hers on Iran, suggesting and benefitting from the assumption that he therefore voted the "right"/other way, WHEN HE DIDN'T VOTE AT ALL!
What a sham!...and shame on the media... THEY'RE the ones that orchestrated this fiasco from the start...
But it's GOT TO go on thru the remaining state primaries...there's no way this thing should be brokered before-hand... Who knows what could happen to cause past primary voters to have buyer's remorse, at which point their super delegates would have a chance to reflect their "constituents'" CURRENT preference, vs. the vote from three months ago, before the **** hit the fan.
God, I wish there were a way to bring back BIDEN or Dodd...Don't you? posted 03/26/2008 at 17:28:17
Those Hidden Costs
There is NO DOUBT that Blacks in this country (and at one time Irish and Chinese) have been severly mistreated...And they have every right and reason to expect better now...
BUT, this is a double-edged sword.
Given that their opportunities have greatly increased from those available in the past, so to should their shared responsibility also increase, and many have taken up the challenge... BUT, it is a unfortunate truth that along with or despite the Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Wednesday PM services and pulpit-pounding, too many members of the black community are rejecting the notion of community responsibility and unfortunately taking their innocent "brothers and sisters" down with them.
Our family considered (and I still do) the "N" word abhorrant... my Armenian father with the very curly dark hair could "pass" with a summer tan, and felt the sting of what ithat was like...
Unfortunately however, I have seen, in dramatic relief, that despite the size and scope of these mega-"churches" , their message is not resonating (or maybe it is...I personally feel that the rhetorical cadences and techniques used by evangelical preachers have the effect of being incendiary or of mesmerizing/dumbing down their audiences...Black or White equally.) My exposure to and skepticism about these churches has occurred since moving to a Mid-Atlantic state from upstate NY...
(I'm sure I'm running close to 250 words, so this is to be continued...) posted 03/26/2008 at 16:16:44
BUT, this is a double-edged sword.
Given that their opportunities have greatly increased from those available in the past, so to should their shared responsibility also increase, and many have taken up the challenge... BUT, it is a unfortunate truth that along with or despite the Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Wednesday PM services and pulpit-pounding, too many members of the black community are rejecting the notion of community responsibility and unfortunately taking their innocent "brothers and sisters" down with them.
Our family considered (and I still do) the "N" word abhorrant... my Armenian father with the very curly dark hair could "pass" with a summer tan, and felt the sting of what ithat was like...
Unfortunately however, I have seen, in dramatic relief, that despite the size and scope of these mega-"churches" , their message is not resonating (or maybe it is...I personally feel that the rhetorical cadences and techniques used by evangelical preachers have the effect of being incendiary or of mesmerizing/dumbing down their audiences...Black or White equally.) My exposure to and skepticism about these churches has occurred since moving to a Mid-Atlantic state from upstate NY...
(I'm sure I'm running close to 250 words, so this is to be continued...) posted 03/26/2008 at 16:16:44
Time for Superdelegates to Ratify Obama's Insurmountable Pledged Delegate Lead and Settle the Democratic Nomination
NO IT'S NOT...
First, Every State should have an equal chance to express their opinions without there being a forgone, NEGOTIATED conclusion...
Second, As we are finding out, there is a lot about Senator Obama especially that WE DON'T KNOW...
And in general, events can transpire, incidents can occur between now and the final primaries that could make the difference in what choices we might make.
I can't help but think that many people who have already voted in their primaries may be having second thoughts about their choices... Their Super Delegates can, IF THEY TAKE THE TIME TO POLL THEIR CONSTITUENTS, help to reflect their CURRENT feelings/preferences, which may include subsequent changes of heart.
If this thing becomes brokered BEFORE June 5th, then I don't see the point in most of our electoral system, because what the media doesn't force with their coverage (or lack of it, as with candidates like Joe Biden and Chris Dodd), and their free passes to Obama), the 'wigs of the party can make happen in a back room...
SOMETHING'S GOTTA CHANGE, because we just keep looking like a bunch of idiots to the rest of the world. posted 03/26/2008 at 15:43:48
First, Every State should have an equal chance to express their opinions without there being a forgone, NEGOTIATED conclusion...
Second, As we are finding out, there is a lot about Senator Obama especially that WE DON'T KNOW...
And in general, events can transpire, incidents can occur between now and the final primaries that could make the difference in what choices we might make.
I can't help but think that many people who have already voted in their primaries may be having second thoughts about their choices... Their Super Delegates can, IF THEY TAKE THE TIME TO POLL THEIR CONSTITUENTS, help to reflect their CURRENT feelings/preferences, which may include subsequent changes of heart.
If this thing becomes brokered BEFORE June 5th, then I don't see the point in most of our electoral system, because what the media doesn't force with their coverage (or lack of it, as with candidates like Joe Biden and Chris Dodd), and their free passes to Obama), the 'wigs of the party can make happen in a back room...
SOMETHING'S GOTTA CHANGE, because we just keep looking like a bunch of idiots to the rest of the world. posted 03/26/2008 at 15:43:48
Parker Posey's Sitcom Canceled After Just Two Airings
I never saw the show, but I would be disinclined to watch it if for no othe reason than Lauren Ambrose.... When she was on Six Feet Under the fact that she seemed to have only ONE facial expression annoyed the crap out of me... She was mighty lucky to have gotten such steady work for those years, because she cure can't act. posted 03/27/2008 at 17:31:04
Chelsea Clinton Has Quick Response For Lewinsky Question
Amen to that! posted 03/26/2008 at 15:22:34
No he didn't...he got off way to easy. posted 03/26/2008 at 15:21:52
While it was a reasonable question to ask, and the answer IS our business,
IT WAS NOT REASONABLE TO ASK IT OF CHELSEA..
I wonder if his parents are embarassed that he's their kid and that he is such a lout...maybe someone could ask them, IN FRONT OF A CROWD, if they think his attempt to embarass Chelsea is an embarassment to THEM and makes them look like bad parents. posted 03/26/2008 at 15:20:49
IT WAS NOT REASONABLE TO ASK IT OF CHELSEA..
I wonder if his parents are embarassed that he's their kid and that he is such a lout...maybe someone could ask them, IN FRONT OF A CROWD, if they think his attempt to embarass Chelsea is an embarassment to THEM and makes them look like bad parents. posted 03/26/2008 at 15:20:49
Reid: "Things Are Being Done" To End Dem Primary Before Convention
Just great...If it's gonna be up to Harry Reid and Howard Dean, you can be sure it's gonna be f*cked up.
"BRING BACK BIDEN... BRING BACK BIDEN...BRING BACK SANITY...BRING BACK ELECTABILITY... posted 03/25/2008 at 18:14:32
"BRING BACK BIDEN... BRING BACK BIDEN...BRING BACK SANITY...BRING BACK ELECTABILITY... posted 03/25/2008 at 18:14:32
US, Iraqi Troops Battle Shiite Militia
Looks like the Shiite's hittin' the fan... Just wish it would hit the fans of this war... posted 03/25/2008 at 18:10:11
Got Dolt?
Steven,
I just finished a post with some fulleome "f" alliterations...aren't they FUN?!?
Here's mine, with a plethora of "p's" for good measure:
Wrong Rev. Wright is a prancing, plate-passing, pulpit-pounding preachifyer, that I cannot understand Barak Obama sitting still for for 20 years.
He uses the time-honored speech cadence technique (sometimes employed by Senator Obama also, btw), which foments a fervor within the flock, that when reaching a final fevered pitch can fool folks into feeling and believing almost anything, even things they would not otherwise fathom... And it is my fear that all of the fawning over Senator Obama by the media early in this campaign has figured into his feeling that he can be false or less than factual* , and thereby fake out and fool even his most faithful followers, or forgiven if found out.
* He has repeatedly called HRC out on her Iran Senate Resolution vote, which would suggest that he had voted the opposite (correct) way, WHEN IN FACT HE DID NOT SHOW UP TO VOTE ON IT AT ALL.
Fomented Fervor Fans The Flames, but Forgets The Facts.
Of course, our other choices are HRC, Queen of Hyperbole, and McCain the Delusional.
SNAFU (Situation Now All F*cked Up)
WAAAAH! posted 03/25/2008 at 16:51:54
I just finished a post with some fulleome "f" alliterations...aren't they FUN?!?
Here's mine, with a plethora of "p's" for good measure:
Wrong Rev. Wright is a prancing, plate-passing, pulpit-pounding preachifyer, that I cannot understand Barak Obama sitting still for for 20 years.
He uses the time-honored speech cadence technique (sometimes employed by Senator Obama also, btw), which foments a fervor within the flock, that when reaching a final fevered pitch can fool folks into feeling and believing almost anything, even things they would not otherwise fathom... And it is my fear that all of the fawning over Senator Obama by the media early in this campaign has figured into his feeling that he can be false or less than factual* , and thereby fake out and fool even his most faithful followers, or forgiven if found out.
* He has repeatedly called HRC out on her Iran Senate Resolution vote, which would suggest that he had voted the opposite (correct) way, WHEN IN FACT HE DID NOT SHOW UP TO VOTE ON IT AT ALL.
Fomented Fervor Fans The Flames, but Forgets The Facts.
Of course, our other choices are HRC, Queen of Hyperbole, and McCain the Delusional.
SNAFU (Situation Now All F*cked Up)
WAAAAH! posted 03/25/2008 at 16:51:54
Curb Your Enthusiasm Meets Barack Obama
The last three lines of my previous post were cut off:
"Consequently I Fear that Barak Obama may Fake Out his Faithful...and Fool us all...
But then our other choices are HRC, the Queen of Hyperbole, and McCain the Delusional"
Some Choice...NOT. posted 03/25/2008 at 16:27:16
"Consequently I Fear that Barak Obama may Fake Out his Faithful...and Fool us all...
But then our other choices are HRC, the Queen of Hyperbole, and McCain the Delusional"
Some Choice...NOT. posted 03/25/2008 at 16:27:16
Great story.
Here's a less happy anecdote:
I was watching a movie the other nite from 1991... In one scene, a young black man who was being interviewed suddenly went off about Whites putting AIDs in the drinking water in poor black neighborhoods to kill them off...If I hadn't heard Rev. Wright (Wrong) tirade, I would have said that the writer/director had one ugly and hateful imagination...
Which gets back to the original reason forSen.Obama's speech. I was pleased to see that he was more restrained ;than usual in his delivery, refraining from invoking that preachifying style that most of us who are not of evangelical persuasions find so ridiculous, to the point of offensive...
Offensive because it employs a cadenced speech pattern that is used to foment fervor, and was the rhetorical technique used by Hitler to dupe the German people into following his horrific agenda... Because, when a high fevered pitch is going strong, people are liable to buy into anything...even the idea that millions of Jews should be (or weren't being) exterminated, or that whites brought AIDS to the black communities to eradicate them....
(Nevermind that AIDS originated in AFRICA and HAITI among black populations...)
>>>Fomented Fervor Fans the Flames and Forgets the Facts... posted 03/25/2008 at 16:23:40
Here's a less happy anecdote:
I was watching a movie the other nite from 1991... In one scene, a young black man who was being interviewed suddenly went off about Whites putting AIDs in the drinking water in poor black neighborhoods to kill them off...If I hadn't heard Rev. Wright (Wrong) tirade, I would have said that the writer/director had one ugly and hateful imagination...
Which gets back to the original reason forSen.Obama's speech. I was pleased to see that he was more restrained ;than usual in his delivery, refraining from invoking that preachifying style that most of us who are not of evangelical persuasions find so ridiculous, to the point of offensive...
Offensive because it employs a cadenced speech pattern that is used to foment fervor, and was the rhetorical technique used by Hitler to dupe the German people into following his horrific agenda... Because, when a high fevered pitch is going strong, people are liable to buy into anything...even the idea that millions of Jews should be (or weren't being) exterminated, or that whites brought AIDS to the black communities to eradicate them....
(Nevermind that AIDS originated in AFRICA and HAITI among black populations...)
>>>Fomented Fervor Fans the Flames and Forgets the Facts... posted 03/25/2008 at 16:23:40
Morning Shows Snipe At Clinton Over Bosnia Remarks
LMAO! posted 03/25/2008 at 18:07:18
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I believe that two specific things turned this into a campaign about race
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Oprah's open campaigning was the first... As a Black Woman, she "chose sides" and "sided" with the "black" in her over the woman...
The second was the Jeremiah Wright mess...since he is not unlike (in style if nothing else) the majority of black preachers, attacks on him were de facto attacks on ALL black preachers, and black voters saw an opportunity to show support/defend their religious leaders/tradition by circling the wagons and creating a voting block for Obama...
And before you crucify me for these observations, they ARE just observations, NOT judgements...
I reserve judgement for the media and the DNC for putting us in this historic but difficult situation we find ourselves in now... I fear things will get ugly no matter WHO "wins"... posted 05/11/2008 at 19:00:05