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Google Shares Plummet After Disappointing Earnings

Only in this screwy stock market would 39% increase in revenues in the last quarter cause a company's stock to drop.

Ugh. posted 07/19/2008 at 10:00:33

Naomi Klein Debunks Bush's Offshore Drilling Plan (VIDEO)

The fact that our economy runs on oil is EXACTLY the problem. It's time for a change, we all know it. You correctly point out that a lack of oil leads to poverty... so why not solve the REAL problem - that an oil based economy is harmful to the planet, economic foolish, and causing incredible national and international security issues?

You bet I'm anti-oil. We all should be, it's not a long term solution. The faster we agree to that and see rising prices as a reason to invest in a 21st century solution, the better we'll all be. Lipstick on a pig is still just lipstick on a pig. Let's fix the pig problem, not the lipstick problem. posted 07/19/2008 at 09:53:07

Due to the presentation of the interviewers (smirking, implying foolish "some reviewers said..." rhetoric, etc.), and the profile of the Fox News viewer, I seriously doubt anyone watching this would rethink. They'll just hear "some reviewers think you're anti-capitalist" and chalk her up as a communist and go back to their lives. posted 07/19/2008 at 09:47:59

Wesley Clark: I Was Victim Of 'Right Wing Freak Machine'

Countdown is a good show, but certainly not MSM. posted 07/19/2008 at 02:31:37

Exactly! Any job with management experience and duties is a one-to-one comparison to the duties of the Office of President of the United States of America.

I once had a job managing a church bake sale. It was the highest sales record in the church's history, and my volunteer staff of 15 are all willing to testify to my abilities of bake sale leader. Clearly this proves that I'm ready to assume the role of POTUS!

Or not.

I'm not knocking McCain's experience, but Clark is absolutely right that his military record, and more specifically, his time as a POW doesn't give him immediate qualification to be the POTUS. Last I've heard, the history books don't talk much about a POTUS, any POTUS having been subjected to torture as part of the duties of the office, right? posted 07/19/2008 at 02:27:33

And how has that helped him be a better leader? He's supported a war with no end, been part of the leadership that can't find any other solution but "more troops forever!", and supported clear, internationally defined torture.

Sounds like any lessons he may have learn were forgotten long ago. posted 07/19/2008 at 02:27:27

Elisabeth Hasselbeck Cries After Sparring With Whoopi Over N-Word (VIDEO)

Like my mother always told me, just because others are doing it, doesn't make it right and doesn't mean it's OK for you do it too. posted 07/17/2008 at 17:59:01

Ha ha ha - good point. posted 07/17/2008 at 17:54:40

This is as clueless as it is scary.

I too am white and a massive Obama supporter. I've supported him, met him, donated to him, and campaigned for him. He's fantastic. But to say that his policies are above discussion is just foolish. He's human, and he's not a fortune teller, therefore none of us know whether his policies are perfect. posted 07/17/2008 at 17:52:09

Are there "two worlds"? Absolutely, to argue otherwise is to show a massive lack of understanding of reality.

But the question about the usage of this word isn't whether or not two worlds exist, it's about what things, large and small, we can do to begin to eliminate the walls between these two worlds. Encouraging "us and them" dictates doesn't serve this at all.

There IS, in fact, a line between empowerment and egotism. posted 07/17/2008 at 17:50:09

LIke it or not, you live in a society with both great and horrendous attributes. You can no more say that you're not part of that society if you're living in it than you can say that your air should be separated from other people's air because you don't drive a car. We're all in this together. posted 07/17/2008 at 17:47:06

Well said. posted 07/17/2008 at 17:45:52

So you're solution to overcoming racism is to separate by race? It's not as simple as saying "why do white people want to use 'our' word, anyway??" That doesn't really matter. When it becomes part of street slang, a "black person's term of endearment", then wouldn't you WANT to see it expand beyond just "your people"?

(And before anyone gets up in arms about my use of the term "your people", that's a reference to the fact that the person I'm responding to said "Now black folks have taken it and made it our own".) posted 07/17/2008 at 17:40:37

Well said. I agree completely. posted 07/17/2008 at 17:36:36

Obama Campaign Manager Airs Cash Woes In Video

....and now so do you. posted 07/14/2008 at 21:21:20

Obama On Iraq Trip: "I'm There To Listen"

Uh... why is McCain ALWAYS connected to his service, regardless of context? Look at this line in the article above....

"McCain, a Vietnam War veteran, has chided Obama...."

Ugh. The context is so thin for that reminder it makes my brain hurt. posted 07/13/2008 at 22:41:12

Stephen Baldwin On Fox News: If Obama Wins, I'll Leave The Country

Just to point out the obvious - Obama has ALREADY been nominated.... posted 07/03/2008 at 22:39:05

Obama Vows To Expand Bush's Faith-Based Programs

Here here. The downfall started with the headline writers and ended with the editors. posted 07/01/2008 at 15:16:08

Olbermann Special Comment: Obama's Second Chance On FISA

Agreed. Less frequent and shorter is in order. posted 07/01/2008 at 17:06:59

Seymour Hersh Exposes New US Covert Operations In Iran (VIDEO)

Ha ha ha - you read about the CNN interview here first? I'd have to say that since this article was promoting said CNN interview, MSM had this first. posted 06/30/2008 at 10:25:41

Ugh. Are we really going to start the "she wasn't a covert agent" debate again? It's done, she was. Period. posted 06/30/2008 at 10:23:20

Lara Logan, Michael Ware Involved In Steamy Baghdad Love Triangle

Count me in the group of "who cares??"

Living in a war zone can't be easy, so I'm certainly not going to start passing judgment on anyone there. posted 06/26/2008 at 10:41:20

Bush To Filipino President: "I Am Reminded Of The Great Talent Of The -- Of Our Philippine-Americans When I Eat Dinner At The White House"

Dude, Still President Bush basically told the president of the Philipines that he loved the Filipino people because his only context was the one that worked for him.

She should not only be offended, she should be disqusted. posted 06/25/2008 at 08:04:52

It's not hilarious, it's sad and rude and distasteful and bordeline racist. posted 06/25/2008 at 08:02:01

McCain's Vietnam Captor Speaks: A Conversation With Tran Trong Duyet

Where is the "McCain is my friend" quote in this video? I didn't hear it.... posted 06/25/2008 at 08:01:04

Imus' Adam "Pacman" Jones Comment: Asks Of Suspended, Crime-Ridden Athlete, "What Color Is He?"

Speak the king's English, man. posted 06/23/2008 at 18:10:33

McCain Surrogate Hits Obama On Public Financing, Sidesteps On McCain Loan

It's not "lies" , it's "spin". But yes, the media should and needs to call them on it. posted 06/23/2008 at 18:34:04

"so what is the big deal outside of the beltway?"

Absolutely friggin nothing. posted 06/23/2008 at 18:33:06

Extremely well said! posted 06/23/2008 at 18:32:00

Yes, we believe that to be true, but ddee's point was that it's not a guarantee that he will. posted 06/23/2008 at 18:29:56

Tom Brokaw To Host Meet The Press Through The 2008 Elections

Ditto... I was shocked, actually how bad Williams did. He let FAR too much skate with Graham. posted 06/22/2008 at 13:35:10

Texas Senator Cornyn Backs Away From Wild-West Themed Campaign Video

That's my senator.....How embarrassing.

The part the really bugs me is the "...made lesser states squirm". Really? Lesser states? Way to play off the redneck biases. posted 06/16/2008 at 16:16:49

When McCain Drops Out

I have to say, I think this scenario has a lot of (potential) validity to it. Republicans who have voted with Bush or based on social issues are unhappy with Obama AND McCain, so offering a last minute choice that "feels" right to them may actually swing them back towards a Republican.

Look at the history of the primary season - how many people went into the voting booth for the Dems not knowing which candidate to choose until they were staring at the ballot? I recall hearing that it was a significant amount.

Hell, if this is a GOP strategy, it's an interesting one: Push gaffe-filled, sometimes centerist, sometimes hard right republican McCain as the go to guy, get the Republicans thinking about actually voting begrudgingly for Obama, then last minute pull a switcharoo that offers some level of comfort to the values voters and other republicans. If done late in the game, I could see a snapback effect for sure. posted 06/16/2008 at 13:17:10

Bush Administration Says Detainee Trials To Continue

Bush: "You mean all those conservatives and I still can't get what I want out of them??"

Random Staffer: "No, sir."

Bush: "Well, hell. I don't have to do what they want anyway. I'm the leader, everyone has to do what I say. Court Schmort." posted 06/13/2008 at 09:22:15

Keith Olbermann Names Katie Couric "Worst Person In The World"

1. Yes, there was and is sexism in the process.

2. He brutally attacked her, yes. But not because she was female. Support that or knock off the gender baiting foolishness. You might not agree with his reasons, but he always (or nearly always) gave GREAT support about why she upset him so, and it was nearly always her horrible behavior.

3. Yes, Michelle Obama is getting "abused" (although I only use that word to quote you), but because she's the SPOUSE OF A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE who has taken and active and visible role in the campaign and because after 15 months of going after Barack, the GOP is running out of options.

But hey, it's much more fun to gender bait, isn't it? posted 06/12/2008 at 11:26:20

So I see you didn't watch the clip.

His point wasn't that sexism wasn't present in the campaign. His point was that the example she gave was a train wreck of zero research. posted 06/12/2008 at 11:20:01

Katherine Heigl Rejects Emmy Possibility, Slams "Grey's" Material

"rare voice of candor"? Not exactly the term I'd use... posted 06/12/2008 at 01:13:30

Fox News Calls Michelle "Obama's Baby Mama"... FOX: Producer Used Poor Judgment

According to UrbanDictionary.com, the term "baby mama" means:

"A term used to define an unmarried young woman (but can be a woman of any age) who has had a child. As mentioned before in another definition, most of the time it is used for when it was simply a sexual relationship, compared to ex-wife or girlfriend. Usually this has a negative connotation, a lot of baby mamas are seen as desperate, gold digging, emotionally starved, shady women who had a baby out of spite or to keep a man. Sometimes they may act like this because of missed child support payments, unfulfilled promises by the father, or convenient sex by the father. Either or both may exist in any situation."

Considering that the Obamas are in a committed, apparently loving, relationship founded in marriage, I don't think that "Baby Mama" applies. If the Fox News producer didn't understand that term's real meaning, then the producer was just trying to grab a term that sounded "black". You know, since Michelle Obama is black.

Either they were implying that the Obama's have a relationship they simply do not, and no argument could be made to support the claim, or they're trying to put focus on the color of her skin.

You seriously believe this is just a "stupid term"? posted 06/12/2008 at 16:57:40

Look up the term, you clearly don't understand it. posted 06/12/2008 at 16:52:04

Wonderfully said. I'm totally swiping this and sending it too! posted 06/12/2008 at 16:48:49

That's right, when we see inappropriate behavior, just ignore it. That'll help solve the problem! The next time I see a man beating his wife on the street I'll just keep walking. After all, if I say something it'll just make it worse, right?

Genius. posted 06/12/2008 at 16:47:25

McCain Iraq Comments: Bringing Troops Home From Iraq "Not Too Important" (VIDEO)

That's about nonsensical. Thanks for the noise. posted 06/11/2008 at 14:52:28

Bush Tells UK Paper He Regrets His Image As A War Monger

Ever notice Bush can't say such things on American soil? He's increasingly dismissive of criticism at home and very sorry abroad.

Blah blah blah. Go away, sir. Sit quietly, don't push any buttons, and wait out your term. Thanks. posted 06/11/2008 at 00:08:19

Blow up the Beltway

Dave, overall I agree with what you're getting to, but at 46, I'd hardly call Obama "young". Certainly young relative to McCain, but we're not talking about some "fresh out of college" guy who is inherently open to change, we're talking about a mature, experienced man who is willing to change his mind because he's intelligent and mature, not simply because he's "young". posted 06/12/2008 at 12:07:56

Top McCain Aide: Bush Knows Little About Economy

Ha ha ha - Way to qualify the politically expedient "Bush Tax Cuts" thing.

Tax cuts, or lack thereof, are a major issue in any economy discussion, and to say "We disagree with everything Bush did (other than the one thing that voters respond to)" is not only disingenuous, it's idiotic.

Yeah, McCain campaign! You're doin' a heckofa job, McCainie! posted 06/07/2008 at 11:21:30

Being Gracious in a Sexist World

Nobody blinked an eye at McCain's Sunni thing? Really? Not sure that's true. It was a minor gaff (or perhaps not) that made national news. The question is why the media is so stunned by McCain's wonderfulness... it's not because he's white or male or old or rich. It's something else, and I don't get it.

I understand and respect your frustration, but as someone else mentioned, you're awashed in bias here.

Hillary ran a horrendous campaign. She took so many wrong turns it's ridiculous. She stooped to the worst tactics a candidate could do far, far too often. She lost because she ran a bad campaign.

Certainly there were other issues involved her, sexism certainly being one of them. I'm seriously confused about why so so so many women have rallied around Clinton, overlooked a metric ton of massive, significant flaws in order to "support the woman". Then called sexism, still overlooking those significant flaws, when she loses after running a terrible campaign.

The saddest part of the reaction of women to the way this has played out is that it's undermined the message of the entire Democratic party - equality. There are a lot of disgruntled Republicans and undecided Independents who are likely looking at Democrats, the party who was supposed to be about leveling the playing field, equality, and solving social problems and asking where that went when woman are so willing to accept a massively flawed candidate simply because she is female. posted 06/08/2008 at 00:47:54

Clinton Compares Herself To Rocky Balboa: We "Have A Lot In Common"

This is perhaps the best insight into the HRC mindset we've seen to date. She's running for an office where she's supposed to help lead, work with other people, bring people together, and inspire.

She's been accused of being interested ONLY in herself and her own motivations and power grab.

Yet, here she is comparing herself to one fighter, a guy who is battling primarily for his own personal glory and success. A boxer is inherently an individualist, and apparently she's admitting so is she.

Yikes. posted 04/01/2008 at 14:32:09

Only if we let them, and only if we get so caught up in "Whose candidate is the bigger victim" discussions. posted 04/01/2008 at 14:29:29

I didn't realize "most black folks" had a spokesperson... posted 04/01/2008 at 14:26:41

Well said! posted 04/01/2008 at 14:25:57

Matthews Said Bush Showed "Guts" At Baseball Game

Does anyone else think it's weird that the audio on Matthews' clip has a much higher level of cheering than other clips that make it clear that there was A LOT of boos? posted 04/01/2008 at 10:26:46

Clinton Surrogate Ed Rendell Praises Fox News For "Most Objective," "Balanced" Coverage

Sorry, I don't you think you get why Fox News is going (relatively) easy on her.... it's because they see her as less threat to the Republican candidate. If they help push Clinton into the position, they believe that a Republican can win.

It's NOT because they actually like her, it's because they hate her with a white hot passion. posted 03/31/2008 at 16:31:48

Top 10 Myths Keeping Hillary in the Race

Fantastic resume! Too bad you couldn't put it to use with your comment.... posted 04/03/2008 at 23:19:05

Why is it considered Clinton bashing to point out the reality of a situation that leaves Clinton clearly behind. posted 04/03/2008 at 23:16:10

Little Girl From Bosnia Scandal Shocked, "Surprised" By Clinton's Lie

She's just the Presidential candidate following up one of the worst administrations for the usage of the truth our country has ever seen.

But hey, maybe a President who doesn't put much stock in truthiness isn't a big deal to you. posted 03/31/2008 at 10:21:38

Gee, that's the way to make change happen. "If you kids won't play with me like I want, I'll just take my toys and leave the sandbox!" posted 03/31/2008 at 10:14:27

"I was sleepy this week, sorry about getting us into war with Iran!" posted 03/31/2008 at 10:05:19

Well said. Ditto. posted 03/31/2008 at 10:04:33

Hooked on Hillary

I'm sorry - I think you typed those last three word incorrectly. I think it goes like this:

No Drama, (vote) Obama! posted 03/31/2008 at 10:30:33

Completely agree, nicely said. posted 03/31/2008 at 10:28:41

(I'm not a woman, but) here here. posted 03/31/2008 at 10:27:11

Clinton Vows To Stay In Race Until Convention

That is a foolish and clueless statement. The votes not being counted her are a Democratic, not an American issue. posted 03/30/2008 at 00:53:12

She's not irrelevant, unfortunately. For this discussion, the news coverage, and the selection of a Dem vs. Rep, she is still very very relevant. Us ignoring her won't convince the country and the media to do the same. posted 03/30/2008 at 00:51:38

"Not being bullied" and being "dangerously bullheaded" seem awfully close... posted 03/30/2008 at 00:49:06

You really think there's no chance that McCain might win? Wait for 3 more months of Spy vs. Spy ....er... Clinton vs. Obama and see what happens.

We seem to have forgotten that we're not yet to the point of "electing a President", we're still working on selecting a nominee. It's not at ALL a guarantee that a Democrat, any Democrat will win. posted 03/30/2008 at 00:48:11

Nobody says the debate about "the worst of times" is or should be over. Just that this contest is gone for Clinton.... do you honestly think that ANY Dem candidate isn't going to be debating McCain? posted 03/30/2008 at 00:45:58

Hillary And Bill: We Aren't Going Anywhere

Sadly, I think you're spot on. Sad sad sad. posted 04/01/2008 at 10:29:51

Dean Says Attacks Getting Too Personal

I agree to a certain extent. But I think the only one in a position of "lack of blame" would be Obama. He's got the lead, he's got the majority of support. Clinton is perpetuating the problem too with her dying gasps. posted 03/28/2008 at 10:30:54

I'm sorry... did you say that "clearly neither candidate has a mandate"? How do you figure that? It's been discussed at great length that Clinton has a near impossible time trying to overtake Obama in anything at all other than superdelegates.

And I'm sorry, but the superdelegates need to exercise judgment and choose a candidate *which will be good for America*. Screwing around and causing the election to once again go to the Republicans is NOT "good for America". It's not a guarantee that a Democrat will win this election.

You've lost track of the forest for the trees. posted 03/28/2008 at 10:29:15

You seem to forget that we're not choosing a President at the moment, we're choosing a candidate FOR President. Every minute that goes on without a chosen Democratic nominee is one inch closer to the White House for McCain. posted 03/28/2008 at 10:25:43

To be fair, Obama has been going after McCain for weeks, while Clinton has been saying he's better than Obama. posted 03/28/2008 at 10:21:34

That's what happens when you choose someone to lead because they got a lot of publicity then self-destructed because of a horrendously managed campaign... posted 03/28/2008 at 10:20:22

See... this is why I've always disliked Dean and thought he was a HORRIBLE choice for DNC chair - he's not a leader.

This postion, if you can call it that, he is taking here is akin to saying "Ah come on guys, play nice". Not much punch.

And he basically stated that he's not going to step in and LEAD, he's just going to cross his fingers and hope for the best while we wait until June for a decision to be made. Great. There goes another election. posted 03/28/2008 at 10:18:54

Now, Team Hillary Goes After Speaker Pelosi

Hahaha.

Darn those young people and their lies. (He's 46, but clearly you don't get smart and capable until you surpass retirement age!)

As far as the "HATRED and BIGOTRY" comment, well, not really interested in spending much time on this, but hatred and bigotry? Nah. Uncomfortable, sad, out of touch? Maybe. But out of curiousity, how much time do you think Obama "sat in a church" listening to that kind of commentary? One sermon out of 10? 100? 500?

It's interesting to me to listen to white folks who have no REAL understanding of the realities of being black in America on one hand talk about how Rev. Wright's commentary was hatred, yet are far far too accepting of white pastors who talk FAR more regularly about how horrible gays and gay marriage is.... posted 03/27/2008 at 19:45:44

Seriously? Read the MANY articles on this very site (and others) about her actions of late that continue to show us what many have forgotten since in the last 8 years: The Clintons are only in this game for themselves.

Hillary is supporting the other party, refusing to recognize that there's basically only one option left to her to win nomination, and continuing to drag out a contest that SHOULD NOT be.

It's ridiculous and unacceptable. Every day that this drags on is a day that McCain looks better and better, thus improving his pitiful position. posted 03/27/2008 at 17:25:35

Clinton Owes Obama An Apology

I don't think any reasonable person is making the claim that the sermon was actually a positive one, but take out of context it looks negative. The issue is that it was a sermon(s) that dealt with sad issues, but when taken out of context (and misunderstood by white America), it painted a different picture than what really happened.

This isn't a question of positive being morphed into negative. It's an issue of sadness being morphed into incorrectness. posted 03/27/2008 at 01:57:49

Just because you're angry with the way America is doing something, and just because you speak out in terms that are uncomfortable, doesn't make you "anti-American". Boo on you, sf94137.

I'm guessing you're white, right? I'm getting really tired of white people trying to pass judgement about what it's like to be a black person in the US today. I'm white, but I'd be frothing mad too if I'd come of age when there were colored and non-colored water fountains, and still feel that legacy and reality today. posted 03/27/2008 at 01:54:16

Time for Superdelegates to Ratify Obama's Insurmountable Pledged Delegate Lead and Settle the Democratic Nomination

*IF* he is (I don't think he is from what I've read), then he's doing it because it's an idiotic idea. Those states made their beds, Obama respected those choices, and now it's time to move on. posted 03/26/2008 at 15:08:15

Wrong.

Flat wrong. posted 03/26/2008 at 15:07:05

Chelsea Clinton Has Quick Response For Lewinsky Question

"adulterous father" .... aka The President of the United States, and the "co-president" if Clinton wins the election. posted 03/26/2008 at 00:47:44

I do. posted 03/26/2008 at 00:46:16

Morning Shows Snipe At Clinton Over Bosnia Remarks

Couldn't agree more! posted 03/25/2008 at 22:48:46

Here here. posted 03/25/2008 at 22:45:29

Sorry, what does this have to do with the conversation?? posted 03/25/2008 at 22:44:48

Why Did Obama Change His Name?

Yes, once again the headline writers dictate the direction of the site. Boo. posted 03/23/2008 at 17:50:31

My formal name is Jacob. These day I like Jake better... I still have a hard time getting my parents to remember Jake vs. Jacob.

Based on this fact alone, I'm clearly not qualified to be president.

Next story! posted 03/23/2008 at 17:49:34

Why ask him? He's already answered in his book. posted 03/23/2008 at 17:48:37

Carville Compares Richardson Endorsement To Biblical Betrayal

... whatever the hell that means... posted 03/22/2008 at 23:27:35

Obama Has Clear Money Advantage

As a multiple time Obama campaign donor, I WANT him to spend my money. That's why I donated in the first place. He's raising money to run a campaign, not take out savings bonds. posted 03/21/2008 at 23:03:06