May 18, 2008
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Marlyn
retired computer programmer
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New Bin Laden Message To Be Issued Soon: Report
He has a sweet smile. posted 05/18/2008 at 10:47:07
TV SoundOff: Sunday Talking Heads
I share your thoughts about Lieberman.
This time we must be VERY CAREFUL in choosing the VP. It must be someone we can trust. Wes Clark? Bob Graham of Florida? Joe Biden? posted 05/18/2008 at 12:01:29
This time we must be VERY CAREFUL in choosing the VP. It must be someone we can trust. Wes Clark? Bob Graham of Florida? Joe Biden? posted 05/18/2008 at 12:01:29
If Not Hillary, Who Will Be The First Female President?
Not this time.
Barack Obama should choose someone with a strong military background for his VP. posted 05/18/2008 at 13:26:34
Barack Obama should choose someone with a strong military background for his VP. posted 05/18/2008 at 13:26:34
Sunday Roundup
I read a report saying that at a recent speech John McCane was introduced as "the REAL audacity of hope". posted 05/18/2008 at 11:03:15
Iraq detains 1,000 in anti-al-Qaida crackdown
"a female suicide bomber blew herself up near an office for a U.S.-allied Sunni group" ???
What to make of this? Al Qaeda includes women now? posted 05/17/2008 at 17:48:45
What to make of this? Al Qaeda includes women now? posted 05/17/2008 at 17:48:45
"President Bush's Iraq war funding" ???
It looks like Bush's plan, to pay them to not kill us, is working.
So now, Iraq war funding is going to support the "nation" of Iraq on WELFARE! posted 05/17/2008 at 17:40:56
It looks like Bush's plan, to pay them to not kill us, is working.
So now, Iraq war funding is going to support the "nation" of Iraq on WELFARE! posted 05/17/2008 at 17:40:56
Nancy Pelosi Visits Iraq
"She fears voter blowback" ???
No, that's not it. She doesn't have the votes to impeach. posted 05/17/2008 at 18:05:16
No, that's not it. She doesn't have the votes to impeach. posted 05/17/2008 at 18:05:16
Is Obama Man Enough To Be a Feminist Too?
"ever criticize Obama. You will surely be labeled a racist" ???
You, riley85 are the racist. You are the one bringing it up. posted 05/17/2008 at 15:52:56
You, riley85 are the racist. You are the one bringing it up. posted 05/17/2008 at 15:52:56
"Society needs to be just and apply the same rules for the poor and the rich, the races and, yes, the genders."
YES. This is a core issue. posted 05/17/2008 at 15:41:21
YES. This is a core issue. posted 05/17/2008 at 15:41:21
NINA BURLEIGH, I assure you that Barack Obama loves and appreciates women. In his book "Dreams from my Father" he describes how came to respect his grandmother, and how brave his mother was. And now, with his wife and two daughters, I'd guess that he has the best interests of women at heart. posted 05/17/2008 at 15:33:15
"will Obama repudiate the misogynistic undertone in rap music"
He already has. posted 05/17/2008 at 15:26:32
He already has. posted 05/17/2008 at 15:26:32
"we see our two candidates draining the pustulous boil" ???
No, WE don't see that. YOU do. I never saw vitriol except from Hillary. In fact, THAT is why she lost. posted 05/17/2008 at 15:20:27
No, WE don't see that. YOU do. I never saw vitriol except from Hillary. In fact, THAT is why she lost. posted 05/17/2008 at 15:20:27
Talking with Our Enemies: McCain Should Admit The Truth and Stop Attacking the Messenger
McCane is not hampered by truth. For him it is just talking points. posted 05/17/2008 at 10:30:40
Go away, Republicans. posted 05/17/2008 at 10:29:27
Why do I bother to respond to CaseyBabes?
I'm a liberal and I can tell you, McCane is not one. Oh I know, that within the GOP, he is the "maverick", but he is NOT one of us liberals. Bomb, bomb, Iran? You call that liberal? heh posted 05/17/2008 at 10:14:05
I'm a liberal and I can tell you, McCane is not one. Oh I know, that within the GOP, he is the "maverick", but he is NOT one of us liberals. Bomb, bomb, Iran? You call that liberal? heh posted 05/17/2008 at 10:14:05
Obama's Struggle With Typical Liberal Hypocrisy
"Lefty hypocrisy was shattered into a million pieces by Geraldine Ferraro's "lucky" black man remark."
Geraldine Ferraro is a Democrat, but she is NO LEFTY. posted 05/17/2008 at 10:46:59
Geraldine Ferraro is a Democrat, but she is NO LEFTY. posted 05/17/2008 at 10:46:59
Could LSD Cure Panic Attacks?
"Could LSD Cure Panic Attacks?"
No, but it could cause them. posted 05/16/2008 at 17:00:35
No, but it could cause them. posted 05/16/2008 at 17:00:35
GOP House Leaders Disrespect American Flag
My dictionary says "disrespect" is a verb, (a noun too, of course).
verb [ trans. ] informal
show a lack of respect for; insult posted 05/16/2008 at 14:46:10
verb [ trans. ] informal
show a lack of respect for; insult posted 05/16/2008 at 14:46:10
McCain Reaching Out To Liberal Blogs
I hope he doesn't come here. I have NOTHING to say to him. posted 05/17/2008 at 11:36:46
bauersox is an ignorant swine. posted 05/17/2008 at 11:35:05
"Liberal bloggers are no different from other members of the MSM." ???
Liberal bloggers are NOT part of the MSM. Haven't you heard, there are no liberal voices in the MSM (Corporate controlled right wing TV networks). posted 05/17/2008 at 11:30:13
Liberal bloggers are NOT part of the MSM. Haven't you heard, there are no liberal voices in the MSM (Corporate controlled right wing TV networks). posted 05/17/2008 at 11:30:13
"a policy of active exclusion and hostility"
Yes, a continuation of the Bush doctrine. posted 05/17/2008 at 11:26:52
Yes, a continuation of the Bush doctrine. posted 05/17/2008 at 11:26:52
heh posted 05/17/2008 at 11:21:25
"McCain is going after the bloggers who suppported Hillary"
OK, but Hillary is NOT a liberal (she calls herself a progressive, what ever that is). posted 05/17/2008 at 11:19:58
OK, but Hillary is NOT a liberal (she calls herself a progressive, what ever that is). posted 05/17/2008 at 11:19:58
"Understand how he is able to manipulate the media." ???
McCane doesn't manipulate the media. The Republican owners of the MSM want a Republican in office. They are the ones that do the manipulating ... NOT McCane. posted 05/17/2008 at 11:17:30
McCane doesn't manipulate the media. The Republican owners of the MSM want a Republican in office. They are the ones that do the manipulating ... NOT McCane. posted 05/17/2008 at 11:17:30
"McCain is only reaching out to the liberal bloggers who have already bought into the straight talking maverick myth" ???
So who might that be? As a mathematician, I have to label that group as the EMPTY SET. posted 05/17/2008 at 11:13:35
So who might that be? As a mathematician, I have to label that group as the EMPTY SET. posted 05/17/2008 at 11:13:35
John McCane should forget about trying to win voters from liberal blogs, and instead concentrate on winning his own base. posted 05/17/2008 at 11:09:19
Web Video Lists Things Young Than John McCain
"Web Video Lists Things Young Than John McCain" ???
Typo in the headline: It should read YOUNGER. posted 05/16/2008 at 12:19:08
Typo in the headline: It should read YOUNGER. posted 05/16/2008 at 12:19:08
Talking with Terrorists? Happens All the Time
Reagan wasn't his daddy. posted 05/16/2008 at 12:50:44
15 were Saudi, Atta was Egyptian, not sure about the other 3, but definitely not Iraqi. posted 05/16/2008 at 12:49:25
He's stupid, foolish, selfish ... posted 05/16/2008 at 12:46:54
Edwards: "I Have No Interest" In Vice Presidency
PTL posted 05/16/2008 at 12:16:43
George W. Bush and "Appeasement"
He is just saying that he is NOT going to sit behind the desk in the oval office with a red phone and a bomb button and nothing else. posted 05/16/2008 at 14:11:19
We should help Iran find alternatives to oil and nuclear, just like the rest of us. NO NUKES! posted 05/16/2008 at 14:07:57
Web site: Bin Laden to release Israel message
I"m guessing she meant "Omar Sheikh murdered FOR Osama bin Laden." posted 05/16/2008 at 11:52:50
"I cannot get out of my head that Bin Laden and Bush were good friends/partners."
NO, of course not. But what IS happening is that the Bush propaganda machine is USING bin Laden to justify their actions. Osama bin Laden isn't doing it. In fact, he wasn't even involved in the planning of the 9/11 attack. He was told about about the plan and gave his blessing. That is all he did.
The real enemy is the Taliban in Afghanistan. posted 05/16/2008 at 11:37:31
NO, of course not. But what IS happening is that the Bush propaganda machine is USING bin Laden to justify their actions. Osama bin Laden isn't doing it. In fact, he wasn't even involved in the planning of the 9/11 attack. He was told about about the plan and gave his blessing. That is all he did.
The real enemy is the Taliban in Afghanistan. posted 05/16/2008 at 11:37:31
"I mean its like he is a tool being used by the Neo-cons"
No, no, the Neocons wouldn't fake another bin Laden report, would they?
Oh yes, they would. posted 05/16/2008 at 11:29:48
No, no, the Neocons wouldn't fake another bin Laden report, would they?
Oh yes, they would. posted 05/16/2008 at 11:29:48
Yeah. I wonder if they will use that same puppet as before with the black beard? posted 05/16/2008 at 11:27:21
Old friends recall Obama's years in LA, NY
"Radio comedy guy Phil Hendrie on L.A.'s progressive talk" ???
PROGRESSIVE TALK is the new buzz word for the Republican Lite. These are conservatives who want to distance themselves from the losing GOP and Bush. posted 05/17/2008 at 13:14:09
PROGRESSIVE TALK is the new buzz word for the Republican Lite. These are conservatives who want to distance themselves from the losing GOP and Bush. posted 05/17/2008 at 13:14:09
"biggest pro-war bully on the radio" is for Obama???
DUBIOUS! posted 05/17/2008 at 13:10:01
DUBIOUS! posted 05/17/2008 at 13:10:01
"I'm sure the "poor" are on the least of his priorities now." ???
I'm sure you are wrong. posted 05/17/2008 at 13:08:59
I'm sure you are wrong. posted 05/17/2008 at 13:08:59
belief08, your story is a familiar one, a sad one. America has lost so much in the last decade. posted 05/17/2008 at 12:32:31
afgail, a man who tells lies. posted 05/17/2008 at 12:27:57
"Bush is worth 20 million" ???
I thought it was ONLY $6 million by now. His stock is plummeting. posted 05/17/2008 at 12:25:52
I thought it was ONLY $6 million by now. His stock is plummeting. posted 05/17/2008 at 12:25:52
"are people really, really falling for this attempt to smear people by saying they are Muslims?"
They went for it in West Virginia. posted 05/17/2008 at 12:16:16
They went for it in West Virginia. posted 05/17/2008 at 12:16:16
" roomates of that skinny kid are Muslims" ???
SO? posted 05/17/2008 at 12:05:53
SO? posted 05/17/2008 at 12:05:53
McCain Predicts The Iraq War Will Be "Won" By 2013
"British-style question periods with joint meetings of Congress."
oooooo I wish we had that right now with President Bush. Just think of it. posted 05/16/2008 at 15:24:28
oooooo I wish we had that right now with President Bush. Just think of it. posted 05/16/2008 at 15:24:28
John McCain Trades Straight Talk for Unadulterated Fantasy
"McCain then proceeded to spin his cotton candy daydream with nary a hint of how his lofty and admirable goals will be accomplished."
This is always the way the GOP does it. They continually make the same philosophical mistake, that the END justifies the MEANS, whatever the means are. posted 05/15/2008 at 18:35:12
This is always the way the GOP does it. They continually make the same philosophical mistake, that the END justifies the MEANS, whatever the means are. posted 05/15/2008 at 18:35:12
McCain Supporter Oliver North: Muslim Women Being Protected By Christian Men
nonsense. posted 05/15/2008 at 15:46:26
"It"s the words of Paul" ???
But what about the words of JESUS. Paul is the one in the New Testament who speaks against homosexuals, who says women have no direct path to God. That is why they must keep their heads covered in church. And women must not speak in church, Paul says.
And who is this guy Paul, anyway? He never even knew Jesus. He went around killing early Christians until his guilt caused him to have an epileptic seizure, after which he changed his name from Saul to Paul. posted 05/15/2008 at 15:43:00
But what about the words of JESUS. Paul is the one in the New Testament who speaks against homosexuals, who says women have no direct path to God. That is why they must keep their heads covered in church. And women must not speak in church, Paul says.
And who is this guy Paul, anyway? He never even knew Jesus. He went around killing early Christians until his guilt caused him to have an epileptic seizure, after which he changed his name from Saul to Paul. posted 05/15/2008 at 15:43:00
How The 'Dream Ticket' Can Become A Nightmare
Obama should chose someone who is strong on defense, Wes Clark, Joe Biden, Bob Graham, ... posted 05/15/2008 at 16:23:16
"I would not put it pass Hillary Clinton to get on the ticket with McCain." ???
What a joke! The Republicans hate Hillary, so WHY would McCane want her as his running mate? CRAZY!!! posted 05/15/2008 at 16:12:27
What a joke! The Republicans hate Hillary, so WHY would McCane want her as his running mate? CRAZY!!! posted 05/15/2008 at 16:12:27
Hillary supporters DON'T vote as a block. Many will go for Obama. posted 05/15/2008 at 16:09:07
It would NOT heal the Democratic Party.
Obama is the CHANGE candidate and Hillary is more of the same. If Obama accepts Hillary, he becomes JUST ANOTHER POLITICIAN ... yes, a hypocrite like Hillary.
NO, OBAMA, don't do it! Do not choose Hillary as your running mate.
How about Wes Clark, a Clinton supporter? Wouldn't that be good enough? posted 05/15/2008 at 16:07:32
Obama is the CHANGE candidate and Hillary is more of the same. If Obama accepts Hillary, he becomes JUST ANOTHER POLITICIAN ... yes, a hypocrite like Hillary.
NO, OBAMA, don't do it! Do not choose Hillary as your running mate.
How about Wes Clark, a Clinton supporter? Wouldn't that be good enough? posted 05/15/2008 at 16:07:32
Hillary supporters do NOT vote as a block. Obama will get plenty of Hillary's supporters. posted 05/15/2008 at 16:00:42
Hillary is BAGGAGE. Not this time! posted 05/15/2008 at 15:57:15
"They sure look great together ..."
naaa posted 05/15/2008 at 15:56:08
naaa posted 05/15/2008 at 15:56:08
It can't be Webb if Webb himself doesn't want it.
My choice is Wes Clark, a man we can trust. posted 05/15/2008 at 15:55:02
My choice is Wes Clark, a man we can trust. posted 05/15/2008 at 15:55:02
Gay Marriage Ban Overturned By California Supreme Court
"It used to mean that a man and woman got married in order to show love and support and to procreate. Now people get married for purely financial reasons" ???
I disagree that it used to mean that a man and woman got married in order to show love when you look back in history. Mainly marriage has been a business deal. posted 05/15/2008 at 15:18:49
I disagree that it used to mean that a man and woman got married in order to show love when you look back in history. Mainly marriage has been a business deal. posted 05/15/2008 at 15:18:49
"Someday we will likely see polygamy also declared NOT the business of the state" ???
UNLESS it involves under age girls and boys. posted 05/15/2008 at 15:16:51
UNLESS it involves under age girls and boys. posted 05/15/2008 at 15:16:51
Actually, what pushed Bush over the top in Ohio was those electronic voting machines for which there is NO WAY to verify the tally. posted 05/15/2008 at 15:13:10
"We already know that children of single parents have emotional problems" ???
So Barack Obama has emotional problems? I think NOT! posted 05/15/2008 at 15:06:33
So Barack Obama has emotional problems? I think NOT! posted 05/15/2008 at 15:06:33
Webb has said NO. posted 05/15/2008 at 15:01:16
Historically a religous act, yes. But now it is civil. Of course, you can also still have your historical ceremony if you like. posted 05/15/2008 at 14:55:45
"This isn't a rights issue because every gay person has the right to marry someone of the opposite sex." ???
But yes it is a Rights Issue. Gay people should have every right that straight people have, and that is to marry someone they love and want to spend their lives together as mates. In fact, the fair way would be to remove all language in the law that refers to sexual orientation. posted 05/15/2008 at 14:34:57
But yes it is a Rights Issue. Gay people should have every right that straight people have, and that is to marry someone they love and want to spend their lives together as mates. In fact, the fair way would be to remove all language in the law that refers to sexual orientation. posted 05/15/2008 at 14:34:57
But Obama only supports civil unions, not gay marriage. posted 05/15/2008 at 14:27:31
Fear monger! We must move forward for justice and fairness. We must stand up for what is right against the hate of the right wing. posted 05/15/2008 at 14:15:40
Why Is Progressive Money Being Spent Promoting Grover Norquist?
the "leave us alone" coalition is growing ???
What the USA should adopt is a "leave them alone" approach. Close all the US military bases around the world and bring the troops home, all of them. NO MORE WAR! posted 05/15/2008 at 12:48:58
What the USA should adopt is a "leave them alone" approach. Close all the US military bases around the world and bring the troops home, all of them. NO MORE WAR! posted 05/15/2008 at 12:48:58
This is why I don't trust the "Progressive" label. I'm a Liberal and to me these people don't look like Democrats. Instead they seem like Republican Lite, like Hillary or the Green brothers, the new owners of Air America Radio who have fired all of their liberal commentators. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:42:32
Massive Blowback To NARAL's Obama Endorsement
"We feel abandoned by this organization today," said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
Face it. It's over. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:37:49
Face it. It's over. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:37:49
Bush Compares Obama To Nazi Appeasers
Jesus threw the money changers out. Even he was not always peaceful. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:34:25
Ask New Hampshire Republicans. They voted him in. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:31:52
PEACE = putting the pieces back together again posted 05/15/2008 at 12:31:15
deja vu posted 05/15/2008 at 12:28:11
Does Dubya know that his father was involved in the JFK assassination?
Watch the google video "JFK II" to see how GHW Bush was involved, and later when he became head of the CIA, how he quashed the Senate investigation into JFK's death. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:24:55
Watch the google video "JFK II" to see how GHW Bush was involved, and later when he became head of the CIA, how he quashed the Senate investigation into JFK's death. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:24:55
Don't forget Condi. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:13:05
"he wasn't referencing BO" ???
FYI the White House said the remarks were directed at Obama. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:10:00
FYI the White House said the remarks were directed at Obama. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:10:00
" it's becoming more and more clear that Iraq was a manufactured crisis"
... like is there ANY doubt? posted 05/15/2008 at 12:02:22
... like is there ANY doubt? posted 05/15/2008 at 12:02:22
"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9. posted 05/15/2008 at 11:59:51
"feel the danger of war mongering"
asemaany, I do. posted 05/15/2008 at 11:54:43
asemaany, I do. posted 05/15/2008 at 11:54:43
White House said so, that the remarks WERE directed at Obama. posted 05/15/2008 at 11:49:29
It seems that the only way peace can ever be achieved is for a HAWK, like Reagan, to be the one to negotiate the peace, because if a DOVE negotiates for peace, the hawks call it appeasement. posted 05/15/2008 at 11:48:25
Obama also said Israel is capable of taking care of herself. posted 05/15/2008 at 11:37:40
"Framing the muslim world as the new Nazi is despicable and it's a lie as well."
Yes, this is the typical Neocon strategy, to accuse their opponent of having their own worst flaw, in this case, being a fascist. Neocons are the fascists, so they INVENT the term "Islamofascist". Fascism is corporate control of government, so where are all of these Islamo corporations?
spin, spin, spin posted 05/15/2008 at 11:36:03
Yes, this is the typical Neocon strategy, to accuse their opponent of having their own worst flaw, in this case, being a fascist. Neocons are the fascists, so they INVENT the term "Islamofascist". Fascism is corporate control of government, so where are all of these Islamo corporations?
spin, spin, spin posted 05/15/2008 at 11:36:03
" Sadam Hussien failed to compy with UN agreements" ???
Not really. Hans Blix and the UNSCUM inspectors had just about finished verifying that Saddam had no WMDs, when Bush attacked. Bush knew there were no WMDs, that it was made up, so he didn't let the inspectors finish their work. posted 05/15/2008 at 10:57:11
Not really. Hans Blix and the UNSCUM inspectors had just about finished verifying that Saddam had no WMDs, when Bush attacked. Bush knew there were no WMDs, that it was made up, so he didn't let the inspectors finish their work. posted 05/15/2008 at 10:57:11
GW Bush has got his nerve, talking about Nazis. He is one, just like his grandfather Prescott Bush. Google it! posted 05/15/2008 at 10:08:33
Oil Billionaire T. Boone Pickens Orders 667 Wind Turbines
At last, someone takes wind seriously. Wind is the answer. No nukes. posted 05/15/2008 at 10:12:09
John McCain and al Qaeda
Silknspark is old. posted 05/18/2008 at 12:49:34
"War must never be chosen"
Yes, this is the essence of it. posted 05/18/2008 at 12:40:51
Yes, this is the essence of it. posted 05/18/2008 at 12:40:51
Obama Calls Reporter 'Sweetie' In Michigan
Cloying. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:54:24
"terms that are endearing when used with love and demeaning when used by strangers."
Yes, this is the essence of the story. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:51:26
Yes, this is the essence of the story. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:51:26
"she obviously wants to make a name for herself."
Yeah, that's the essence of it. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:43:32
Yeah, that's the essence of it. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:43:32
try Ms. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:39:04
This article is the counter punch to the "bitter" story. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:32:49
"Tis about time for a woman in charge." ???
like that woman with the microphone, sticking it in his face, demanding to know what he is going to do?
God! posted 05/14/2008 at 17:12:04
like that woman with the microphone, sticking it in his face, demanding to know what he is going to do?
God! posted 05/14/2008 at 17:12:04
"he should apologize to her because she was obviously offended" ???
She was out of line. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:10:17
She was out of line. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:10:17
If Barack has made a mistake, it is that he has been too sweet. He gave his pastor the benefit of the doubt, and he was too forgiving of some of his behavior. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:04:41
John Edwards Endorses Obama... GOP Prospects "Worst Since Watergate"
"Daschle Dept of Defense" ???
not there. posted 05/14/2008 at 20:08:36
not there. posted 05/14/2008 at 20:08:36
"Black: He is not, doesn't have the pedigree." ???
Barack Hussein Obama's pedigree is the whole world. posted 05/14/2008 at 20:04:26
Barack Hussein Obama's pedigree is the whole world. posted 05/14/2008 at 20:04:26
You didn't know? posted 05/14/2008 at 19:52:24
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