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Hillary Should Stay in Because She Can

I agree. There is nothing wrong with finishing the primaries with two candidates to choose from. Many people for both candidates have worked hard in the states that haven't voted yet, and they should get to see the fruits of their labor. It may even show where strategic changes are needed for the November election. All will come together at the end. posted 05/16/2008 at 12:09:18

Conyers On Rove: "We'll Hold Him In Contempt"

I dunno, maybe a little water-boarding for a couple of minutes, and Karl will give us all the poop we need on this administration to finally get impeachment back on the table! It should be OK in a legal sense. posted 05/15/2008 at 23:41:03

John McCain: Obama Unfit To Protect The United States

Sounds like it could be a dirty, smelly job being a supporter of John McCain! I hear he can be a little teste at times. posted 05/16/2008 at 22:04:31
Don't worry, the words were ridiculous. You were probably better off thinking about how old he looks and sounds! posted 05/15/2008 at 23:55:13

Change, Hope... and Money!

Why have you made the word 'elistists' in your sentence plural? Preceding that word is the word 'another' which screams out for a noun in the singular. What gives? posted 05/16/2008 at 12:26:48

Shocking Corruption Is Given A Blind Eye by Our Government

What is wrong with blogging about it? This is the kind of news that the mainstream media has not bothered to report in their programming. Maybe blogging about it is a good way to get the news out to more citizens. posted 05/15/2008 at 12:30:43
I concur will all the comments thus far. Senator Dorgan: I like your tenacity in the Senate. You do good work. Please work towards removing the TERMites at the White House. The sooner the better! posted 05/14/2008 at 22:56:34

John Edwards Endorses Obama... GOP Prospects "Worst Since Watergate"

I think this is an important endorsement for Obama, and I think Sen. Clinton should continue her campaign in order to give voters a chance to vote for whomever they wish to cast their vote for. I wish all the candidates could have stayed in the race for as long as possible. This country is about choice and having the freedom to choose- that is why the republicans platform is so warped. In the end we are all about making this country better for the next generations to come. Let's work together and do it! posted 05/14/2008 at 22:40:09

McCain's Murderers Row

International communications should be done through the UN. If it is in their national interest, world leaders can present their cases to ambassadors of other nations, and it should be a part of the UN record. Our country's elected representatives could have access to these records/ discussions in order to determine the level of aid they might give to another country, but they should not be receiving direct bribe money from influence peddlers. posted 05/13/2008 at 13:23:27

The Most Important Piece of Paper in America

A co-worker had Fox News online with O'Reilly interviewing McSame. The only words I heard as I walked by the computer were McSame saying that tax cuts were the worst thing during an economic downturn. If only I could have been interviewing, I'd have probed further and asked if he was going to raise taxes during the next economic upturn.

He tried to make it sound like he was really giving the issue a lot of thought- hell, that lunkhead wouldn't raise taxes even if they fell on him and pinned him to the ground! He has nothing to contribute to this next chapter of the American experiment. posted 05/12/2008 at 00:55:05
If he shows up, could you drown that twit ... in rational, liberal thinking, that is. posted 05/12/2008 at 00:37:01

Vito Fossella Cries On House Floor After Drunk Driving, Adultery Revelations

Feeling sorry for himself, crying those crocodile tears. If only he felt so sorry for the least of our brothers- breaks down after voting against a neighborhood housing bill. What a party, what a world they've developed over the last 28 years> posted 05/08/2008 at 19:49:47

Nuns, Students Blocked from Voting in Indiana -- Where's Congress?

Liar, liar, pants on fire. I know you are, but what am I? Such HUGE nonsense! posted 05/06/2008 at 23:02:42

Exit Polls: Limbaugh Effect Seems To Rear Its Head

That butt-boil may carry some weight in evading the draft, but don't be bringing that maniFESTation into our democratic primaries. We'll lance that thing, Schmucko! Consider yourself excised, Mr. Limpballs. posted 05/06/2008 at 22:43:59

McCain's Justice

The decision in Santa Clara vs. Southern Pacific Railroad should be looked at. Perhaps, it should even be argued this time. Some very malignant groundwork was laid there, and it should be analyzed with renewed scutiny. posted 05/06/2008 at 11:22:20

Clinton Gas Tax Holiday: Hillary Attacks Economists

The gas tax holiday does nothing but kick the problem down the road. Your little snapshot of the current supply tells us nothing about what the supply will be at the end of the summer. Nor does it tell us where the price of a gallon of gas will be settling at the end of the summer. The point is that we have to start changing our usage habits- we are going to have to bite bullets for sure. People need to begin organizing car pools and cities need to invest more robustly in mass transit systems. The answer is not kicking the can down the road on the kids' nickel. posted 05/05/2008 at 00:47:13

"Patriots" Protest too Much: Flag Lapel Pin Nonsense

Wearing the flag lapel saves them from having to follow one out to one's car to see if it is plastered with magnetic ribbons- just to be sure one is patriotic. posted 05/04/2008 at 00:36:25

The Dummies' Guide to Stupid Leaders and Misleading Numbers

I like this comment. I'll have to commit it to memory. Thanks! posted 05/04/2008 at 00:44:12

Eight Belles, Kentucky Derby Horse, Dies On Track

They put these animals in training before their bone plates have closed and stress the joints, bones and muscles to the brink. Even if they survive their racing careers they are usually hyperactive mentally and broken down physically. They are beautiful animals to watch race, but don't start training until 3-4 years old and don't race them until they are 5 or 6 year olds. The race horse industry is brutal to the animals. Change your ways! posted 05/03/2008 at 23:19:09

Bush: We've Been "Clear And Candid" On Economy

..as clear as the space between his ears, and as candid as an Allen Funt camera in a woman's room containing only urinals (what the hell is going on here? what do they expect me to do here?) posted 05/03/2008 at 23:39:08

Bob Barr! For President! Bob Barr!

I think Chris is just having some fun here. It's an amusing subject which doesn't give the Barack and Hillary camps anything to snipe at each other about. Kinda refreshing! posted 05/04/2008 at 00:08:45
It would depend on which side of the "spitball" issue Barr comes down on. Zell wouldn't give his vote to just anybody! posted 05/03/2008 at 23:52:46
Does this story end with Cherry on top? posted 05/03/2008 at 23:49:47

The True McCain Health Plan: Wealth Transfer From Voters to Corporations

A Cato Institute Citing? Why put all your apples in that basket? posted 05/02/2008 at 12:09:43
The administrative overhead for Soc.Sec> is like 1.5%. Their is no reason to think that it will be much higher if healthcare is federally-run. The government appoints members to a Board of Health which sets protocols, costs, logistics, etc. for healthcare delivery. The people pay a progressive scale tax instead of premiums. The insurance sector that gobbles up 30% of the healthcare dollar is eliminated, and there is no CEO, COO, CFO, etc., etc., etc., right down the line making millions of dollars off of working people's premiums while denying them the healthcare that their physicians recommend. Let's try it! posted 05/01/2008 at 18:40:31

Five Years Ago: How the Media Gushed Over "Mission Accomplished"

I knew there was something wrong with this whole charade when the barely-reported story from the English lady stating that we were wiretapping the UN offices of all the countries on the security council who would have a vote as to whether the UN was going to sanction our pre-emptive war. Why would we need to get information on the representatives of these countries to use as leverage for their votes? Why wasn't our case good enough on the merits that we presented to the UN at the time? My conclusion is- our leadership is one big mass of "taint"! posted 05/01/2008 at 18:16:52

Iran Tom Toms

Sounds like a good time to get our troops out of Iraq! posted 05/01/2008 at 19:22:52

"Mission Accomplished" 5 Years Later

Isn't wood the symbol for the 5h aniversary of things? If so, I suggest we acknowledge this anniversary by awarding the president " The Big Woodie" award for all he has done to make this happen. posted 05/01/2008 at 20:00:42

Shameful Days: Why Won't The Media Pursue the Pentagon Propaganda Scandal?

Maybe the MSM were trying to spare General Kissass, General Suckup and General Brownoze from embarrassment. They are still on the payroll, and you never know when a new wave of propaganda is going to be needed posted 04/30/2008 at 23:10:42

Excuse Me, But I Have Something To Say About the Reverend Wright Scandal

I can tell by your post you must be a Bob Barr supporter.., you bloggers always have an angle! posted 04/30/2008 at 12:23:30

The New Security

There has to be a international diplomatic body that all nations agree to cede some degree of national interest to for the international good- there is one in place, but we seem to think that the international consensus has to be in total agreement with us. It wil not work that way. posted 04/30/2008 at 12:10:58
The 9/11 attack during his watch was big enough and bad enough to wreak havoc on us to this day! They haven't wanted or needed to attack us again. One attack was enough and they let Bozo and his buddies drown us in paranoia ever since. posted 04/30/2008 at 12:00:56

Obama's Reverend Wright Press Conference (VIDEO)

Wow, this continues to be such a bombastic non-issue to me. posted 04/30/2008 at 11:32:36

Jimmy Carter Speaks Out On Wright, Obama, McCain: Watch Video

I liked the way he tackled the Katrina mess. And it had to be tough selling the country on an unneccessary, unwinable, unwise war only being able to use bogus intelligence and fear tactics. In the face of all the possible backlash one could imagine, he doggedly pushed through an unreasonably large tax cut that had the power to turn a projected 5 trillion dollar surplus into a lookin-atcha-right-in-the-eye 4 trillion dollar addition to the federal debt- I mean who do you know that ever wants a tax cut thrown at them! Yeah Buddy, he sure does those tough things! posted 04/29/2008 at 14:52:04
How is opening dialogue going to facilitate the destruction of a country? You must be a crazy asp! posted 04/29/2008 at 14:17:47

Why Is It So Quiet After the Moyers-Wright Interview?

Well, I was for Edwards, but I had thought Obama was acceptable as well. I don't look at him as a cleverly calculated amalgam, but rather a well-versed politician who would keep the big picture in mind when making each decision- we've had too much shortsighted, tunnel vision here lately. posted 04/29/2008 at 14:07:14
Orchestrated interview? I don't think so. You were probably disappointed because it didn't turn out to be like a Wrestlemania shouting match. posted 04/29/2008 at 13:56:35
I disagree. It was a very informative exchange that gave perspective to the words of an individual who was being blatantly misrepresented by the Murdochian Sleaz-o-rrific Media (MSM). This gentleman has no bearing on Obama's candidacy, and any inferences that he does are disingenuous and malodorous. posted 04/29/2008 at 13:50:57
Perhaps Obama would have sounded more euphonious to you if he had a few years of Divinity School under his belt. His expertise is more with political issues, and usually it is best when one does not try to step out of one's field in a speech lest things get taken out of context. Just my take. posted 04/28/2008 at 12:29:43
It is so ironic that the same god you call on to damn Rev. Wright and Liberals is the same god that Rev. Wright and his congregation call on to wake you and your ilk up and acknowledge the injustices that you and your ilk perpetrated on them and their ancestors for centuries. Man, life is so much simpler when you have the freedom to live a decent, moral life without trying to rationalize a purpose in life through the existence of a supreme god. posted 04/28/2008 at 12:22:28
I thought one of the more interesting moments of the interview was the picture showing the first meeting of Moyers and Wright, and the accompanying story. LBJ being operated on, press secretatry Moyers being present and Wright present in the operating room as a marine-trained medical worker- what a small world! The complexity of life further unfolding as Wright tries to return to the operating room after a coffee run and being somewhat accosted by the security people who didn't recognize him from being in the OR all through the operation. Very interesting life and times... posted 04/28/2008 at 00:56:39

The New York Times is Wrong

We would all be well-served if we watch Bill Moyers interview Rev. Wright on Friday night at 9PM on PBS. The video clips that have been repeatedly played by the news media that seem to have incited the masses will probably be shown to be taken out of context. All of this high falutin' demagoguery will come off looking rather silly and baseless. But this is the kind of politics that this nation seems to crave. We'll probably be very saddened by the results of the November election if this negative campaigning persists. posted 04/24/2008 at 23:58:39

OMFG! Let's Talk About Sex

Was it a Magna Cum Loudly? posted 04/24/2008 at 01:31:18

Thoughts on Pennsylvania, Clinton and Obama from a "Realisticrat"

I agree. The high road is travelled by Idealistocrats, and it has to be used again soon before is covered over and lost. It does no good to have a Democrat elected if it just means continued shallow political discourse and idle political progress for the nation. The animosity from the right wingers that accompanies a Clinton nomination will assure limited progress for the nation. We have to risk a progressive over-reach and hope that the majority of Americans are finally seeing through the reckless and flimsy politics the Republicans have foisted upon us over the last 3 decades. posted 04/23/2008 at 12:52:31

John McCain, Charles Grassley Physical Altercation Confirmed By Washington Post

Amen to that, my fellow American! posted 04/21/2008 at 13:03:36
Don't worry Matt. He'll get over it. posted 04/21/2008 at 00:57:39
The physical could start with Larry (the stool pidgeon) Craig conducting the digital exam since he is reknown in his dealings with deep-seated problems. posted 04/21/2008 at 00:28:54
None of the Obama "scandals" even come close to the involvement in the Keating Five scandal. posted 04/21/2008 at 00:02:32
OK, as long as it is only one modicum, times are tough and I'm running low on them. posted 04/20/2008 at 23:50:34
Matt pokes fun at Stuart for his mispellings, but apparently he doesn't know his Greeley from his Grassley... posted 04/20/2008 at 23:46:24

Hidden Pentagon Hand Helped Shape Network Military Analysts

Well, this story bolsters my confidence in the military in a way. Here I had been thinking that all these high ranking militarists were blind as bats and dumb as dirt. Now I can see that maybe not, maybe they were just out to serve their own self-interests and needing to wallow in as much self-importance as they could. posted 04/20/2008 at 01:10:31

Carter's Hamas Hallucination

Thank goodness that Carter isn't blind and in a wheelchair, otherwise, he may have been introduced to an Israeli missile while on his junket. posted 04/18/2008 at 21:10:36

Bush On Iraq: "My Measure Of Success Is Victory - And Success"

Such an articulate little nitwit! posted 04/17/2008 at 21:52:47

Reclaiming Pro-Israel Peace and Stability

You can't sum up all the history in 2 sentences and call it the final word. The Mufti didn't have many Palestians capable of fighting because most of them were killed in the 1938 uprising that the British put down when they controlled the Mandate area. And no I don't think they had agreed on the boundaries of the 2-state solution, so you can't really say they agreed to the 2-state solution. posted 04/16/2008 at 15:43:40

Bush To Pope Benedict: "Thank You, Your Holiness. Awesome Speech"

It's probably making him nervous because I can almost guarantee you that his book, his data collection and his conclusions will be debunked before too long. posted 04/17/2008 at 22:24:20
I heard a little of the Bush speech before the Pope. This guy now has it in for 'the dictators of Relativism". Who are they? How many troops will he be using? How many billions of dollars per month are we going to have to shell out against these guys? Man, I can't wait till this War President is retired. posted 04/16/2008 at 16:01:41

Obama, The Rookie

You sound like its an imperative that the nominees to pander to special interest groups in order to get elected. Does it seem a little smarmy to you that Kennedy and Reagan went to Ireland just to get Irish-American votes in an election. And now you want Obama and McCain to do the same thing? I can tell you put a lot of importance into your vote. BigBen- I guess whoever goes to England and gets their photo taken with the guards in front of the big clock gets your vote! posted 04/15/2008 at 12:58:12
The Republicans always nominate the Toadies. Their candidate has to cow-tow to every corporate welfare scheme, every tax cut for the well-off and be willing to sacrifice a little bit of the Constitution to satisfy this royal class.

I'll take an enlightened Rookie over an ass-kissing Toadie anyday! posted 04/15/2008 at 12:47:26

Retailing Chains Caught In Wave Of Bankruptcies

When consumers can't afford to buy things one has to assume that the economic path travelled to get to this point is flawed. Ironically, we have been to this place before at the end of the 1920's.
I disagree with your statement that "Government is the ultimate example of Murphy's Law... The intentions are good but the results are disasterous". It was the government programs of FDR that put people back to work and got our economy back on track through regulation. Enough so that we, as a nation, were able to meet the demands placed on us by WWII. From there, grew the greatness of America. The middle class grew, a growing number of children were able to attend college. People bought houses, built interstates and started new businesses.
These gains have slowly been dismantled since the Reagan years to the point where we find ourselves now.
We have to realize that unadultrated capitalism, communism or socialism have flaws. We advance only when we balance the 3 in a symbiotic way. The constant efforts to stamp out the governmental concerns (social, environmental) to appease the business concerns (markets, money) will eventually bring a very expensive lesson to us all. posted 04/15/2008 at 13:48:49

Thomas Frank On Obama: Not That Controversial

You would have to know the wording of the questions, the tone of the voice asking the questions and the wording of the possible responses the questioner gave to the people being polled. I wouldn't give much credence to a poll without knowing these things. As for the Obama comment, it has been taken to mean whatever one would want it to mean. If one is pro-Obama its meaning is easily rationalized; if one is anti-Obama it is to be made much ado about. posted 04/14/2008 at 13:15:24

Grover Norquist in New York Times Magazine This Sunday Defends 'Nut-Job' McCain

I wouldn't call him a tax-cut guru. It gives the impression that he has an enlightened expertise in the tax-cut field. He has never shown a hint of such to me. He is just a self-serving, supply-side simpleton who wants to shirk his societal duties in order to enjoy 'the good life'. Oh yeah, and a lobbyist for the tobacco industry.

There is no evidence that the tax-cuts have generated the same levels of federal revenue that would have been achieved without the tax cuts. That is why our federal debt has been rampantly increasing during the Bush-Whacked Years. posted 04/11/2008 at 18:13:11

Tavis Smiley Reportedly Quits Radio Show Over Obama Hate

Well said, Jazzman.
If Tavis tried to understand the present situation better, he'd realize that Obama will be an even better guest at his annual forum (which I watch and enjoy each year) next year when he is the president! posted 04/11/2008 at 17:28:48

Obama Triangulates and Won't Go Where Other Great Americans Will on Hamas

Wow, from not wearing a flagpin in one sentence to spitting on the flag in the next- is that a non-sequetor? The reasonable thought escapes me. posted 04/11/2008 at 23:04:38
What? Have you ever heard of the Camp David Accords? It kinda helped Carter get a Nobel Peace prize. How can you say his foreign policy was laughable?

Our military has never been gutted. It has never been second to any other military. It has never been out-funded by any other country's military funding.

Don't try to be apologetic for voting for Reagan in 1980. You bought into that crap, and it's a mistake you'll have to live with! posted 04/11/2008 at 22:58:23

Cheney's Office Responds To Inquiry About Naked Woman Supposedly Reflected In His Glasses

Those aren't Foster Grant's they're Loster Pants! posted 04/11/2008 at 18:23:44
Aw come on. How about all the stupid non-stories on Fox News that all you folks get all whippped up about? posted 04/11/2008 at 18:22:30

McCain Won't Rule Out Pre-Emptive War

Yes, sources have claimed off the record that they have upgraded Vietnamization. They are coming out with Vietnamization 2.0 which will help us 'turn the corner' in Vietnam. Also, Iraq-namization is in the pipeline! And none too soon... stay tuned posted 04/10/2008 at 00:45:39

Gore Shows New Evidence That Climate Change May Be Worse Than Predicted

One shouldn't think that there will be constant devastation due to whatever stage of 'global warming' we are at. I can tell you that in 2004 after having 3 hurricanes dumping rain in my area of Florida, as well as taking on the drainage of the rains that fell in Georgia from the same storms, my property exceeded the 100-year flood plan. Several acres of beautiful oak hammock were damaged because the trees actually drowned. Many are still standing- dead- but most have fallen.

Is this proof of global warming? No, but it could be a harbinger. We haven't flooded since, but the next flood could come sooner than the normal climate cycle would have brought it.
Instead of arguing about its existence, we should consider the possibility of its existence as we move off our petroleum economy. Petroleum supplies are getting harder to get to, and its cost will only increase. From hence forth, I would think it prudent to keep as much un-oxidized carbon in its current form (sequestered), just in case its conversion to carbon dioxide has the ability to affect natural climate cycles and possibly lead to the events described by Mr. Gore in his movie. posted 04/08/2008 at 13:27:28

Ten Questions for General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker

Well tiger, I think if you do a survey of the soldiers you will find that there has been some degree of death in the lives of every soldier that has served over there. Whether it be physical, mental or spiritual a little piece of life in each of their 'esse's has died- and the pieces are becoming more numerous by the day. posted 04/08/2008 at 18:20:08
I wonder if they have delineated what a unsucessful outcome would look like? If some event triggers an all-out civil war- Shia militia vs. Shia militia; Sunni tribe vs. Shia militia etc., what would our strategy become? Would we have to re-fight for all the major cities again? Would we hunker-down and let them fight it out? Or, would we get our troops out and let them arrive at a place where some group brings some degree of order to the country? posted 04/08/2008 at 13:55:47
When will this be added to the Aesop Compendium? posted 04/08/2008 at 13:45:14

Why Our Feith-Based Iraqi Policy Failed

Why so much angst at the democrats? I think the republicans in Congress should be calling for accountablility from these coocoonuts too! After all it was the republicans in Congress that confirmed all these war criminals into their government positions. If the republicans showed any interest in exercising their oversight duties, I think things could get cleaned-up and rectified rather quickly. posted 04/07/2008 at 12:19:37

A Test for Democrats on Foreign Policy

Typical conservative, take-care-of-the-corporation hogwash.
1) do a little fear-mongering about the populist leader in the area

2) "economic costs are minimal"- any costs can just be added to the debt, its so easy, we've been doing it for years

3) rewrite history while stoking corporate, conservative blather- - - why the depression would have been shortened so much if we would have emasculated the union influence sooner-huff, huff; big labor's push for a tariff caused the depth of the depression. And that's the way it was!

Can we start fixing the problems that these jokers have been causing for the last 30 years? posted 04/07/2008 at 12:06:56

The Bush Boom Was a Complete Bust

You weren't paying attention to the graphs. The mostest, worstest statistics have been charted during the Bush years. posted 04/07/2008 at 12:53:47

Petraeus Testimony Field Manual

I think whatever the general and ambassador say will have been thoroughly edited and vetted by their superiors. The chimpster listens to his 'generals on the ground', but only when they read back the script that they are directed to read. posted 04/04/2008 at 19:58:03

Bomb, Bomb, Iran?

The Executive Branch most assuredly! posted 04/04/2008 at 20:12:21
I agree whole-heartedly. The Cheney trip to the Middle East most probably centered on telling Maliki to strike Basra since Sadr wasn't there. The attack, a testing ground for the new Irai troops, has Cheney's MO. I don't see Maliki capable of making such an agressive move against fellow Shia. posted 04/04/2008 at 20:10:28

Elizabeth Edwards Returns McCain's Fire, Demands 'Straight Talk'

It could be short for libido- sounds like he's trying to get another woman in bed. Pervert! posted 04/01/2008 at 22:25:57

Nader Tells Gravel to Get Out of Race

Thanks for the laugh! This is good stuff. posted 04/01/2008 at 13:33:32

Condi's Middle East Mirage

There is nothing more absurd than to think that after all these years any peaceful settlement will come along. I guess you think that just 2-3 more peace accords will get everybody involved "turning the corner".
Are you for keeping things status quo, or do you think all those Islamists must be blown off the map?

Maybe we can reconstitute the Holy Roman Empire. Give all the Catholics in the world a right of return to Europe. We could let the Protestants (they came later) inhabit the Alps. What if they say- not in my back yard. Should the ensuing violence be forever sanctioned and allowed to flourish?

I think I know where your coming from. Your one of those Hagee disciples. Yeah, you want things to continually escalate until we reach the point of total planetary anihilation. Rejoice, brother!
You are aware that we are supplying arms, either directly or indirectly, to both sides in this 80+ year conflict. Is that absurd or what?
This is my last post on this topic. We do need to think outside the box. posted 04/03/2008 at 12:16:31
The Balfour Declaration was ratified in 1921. For 87 years the Arabs and Israelis have been killing each other over whatever initial incident began the violence. The idea that a peace accord will be agreed to and adhered to at any time over the next 87 years is, how do you say, poppycock. Every progressive thinker/ doer on either side has met a violent fate. Eventually, an Alamo scenario will unfold, the whole world will be drawn in, and Rev. Hagee and his followers will be jubilant. It's time to think outside the box! posted 04/01/2008 at 22:00:07
I was speaking of a mistake that was made in our recent past. It may not be too late to redistribute the small and unintegrated population that is at the center of this soon-to-be-out-of-hand conflict. To bring it to your absurd postulation does no one any good and does you no credit. posted 04/01/2008 at 18:41:52
After 60 years of turmoil, surely we can develop a solution that is reasonable and practical. It would have to benefit everyone, but be easy for no one ( we must remember accomplishing things requires work).
Assuming that all parties involved would like to see peace in the region and enjoy security and freedom in their lives and the lives of their children, then why not construct a plan based on the following: 1) the Israelis relocate to a country of their choice ( I think they would be welcomed warmly in our country), 2) the Arab nations pay for the relocation expenses and territory- 200k-250k/ Israeli ( they should be flush with money at current prices of oil), 3) the Holy Land sites be open for tourism through some sort of UN mandate.

I think the Israelis would fit in well in our democractic society. With the monies they come with, they could afford nice houses in whatever neighborhoods they choose to live in. It might even help the housing market.
The Arab nations would feel as though they are being dealt with more fairly, and their animosity towards the West might simmer over time.
This might seem far-fetched, but it would certainly end the Arab-Israeli conflict for good. And the peoples of both lands could look to the future and maybe find peace, security and happiness. posted 04/01/2008 at 13:29:44

59% Of Doctors Now Back Universal Health Care

Eliminate insurance companies. Using their own talking point- the more people in the pool, the cheaper the rate per person- what bigger pool can there be than one which includes every American? posted 04/01/2008 at 13:42:47

Harold Ickes, Hillary's "Hammer"

Bit someone on the leg? I would have thought he would be going for the neck- - - H Ickies posted 04/01/2008 at 13:50:53

Reading The Pictures: The Mighty U.S. Trained And Supported Iraqi Army

They only know to fight for their religious beliefs, and they have been doing it for centuries. We have thought we could train them to defend a democratic form of government, and they don't have the discipline or conviction to do that- they have never had a democratic form of government, they don't know the benefits of such government, thus find no reason to give up their lives for the sake of the invaders and their corporate leeches to maintain such a government that only looks weak in their eyes. Whose bright idea was this invasion anyway? posted 03/31/2008 at 11:52:42

"Countdown" with Keith Olbermann Turns Five: Hurting Democrats November Chances?

I agree with this post. It has seemed like Olbermann became more anti-Clinton as the Clinton campaign resorted to more desperate, party-imploding tactics. posted 03/28/2008 at 13:14:37

Obama-Clinton: A Murder-Suicide in Progress, and How to Stop It

I don't know what's up with the Billster. He must have started 'inhaling' this year. posted 03/28/2008 at 13:00:53

Time Magazine Asks: Can Fox News Survive After The Bush Era Ends?

I don't mind that Fox News allows views that are right of center, the problem is that they don't have anyone there to say : "No that view holds no water- been there, done that, it don't work, that's what got us in this mess in the first place!" I guess I just have a problem with the inherent staleness of the conservative view! posted 03/28/2008 at 11:50:10
Just a note to add to the mix:
C-SPAN is pretty unbiased in its programming, PBS-especially Bill Moyers program- is always good, and LinkTV has some real good programming much of the time as well. posted 03/28/2008 at 11:41:11

It's Time to Reregulate Business

No, I read the article and thought it was right on. I was just goofin' with the comment. I envisioned Grover the Noidquist using this article as a discussion topic at one of the weekly Republican 'Voodoo Economics for Dunderheads" classes. After finishing the reading he asks if anyone has any thoughts, and that's when the ranking member of the budget committee comes up with my comment. Sorry, I had hoped it would seem amusing. posted 03/30/2008 at 00:34:35
So, if I'm reading this right, all we should have to do at this point is-- cut taxes! har, har, hardy, har har. posted 03/28/2008 at 12:34:46

Flashback: Wright's Letter To NYT About Obama

Lay off the bottle, John. This is weak opinionated BS you are spewing. Hey, I guess we are all capable of it sometimes. But I don't think your base of evidence that you have provided us here about the reverend or the candidate is going to have any persuasive effects on how I vote in the upcoming election. posted 03/31/2008 at 11:35:11

Buried Lede Department: Why No Presidential Candidate Says Anything of Substance About the Disaster in New Orleans

IS there any federal land adjacent to the recovered areas of New Orleans that can be used to rebuild the destroyed sectors. If so, then the home insurance monies from the homes in these areas along with federal money can be pooled together to build New NewOrleans. The lower lands can become new federal lands and allow nature to take them over. posted 03/28/2008 at 12:09:25

When Did "Immigrant" Become a Dirty Word?

Sorry for the overall national/ constitutional ignorance. Don't feel too bad, I've had to live with it for the last 27 years, and foreign policy ignorance since the fifties! We can only try to improve the education of the young. posted 03/25/2008 at 16:33:15

Got Dolt?

I have enjoyed reading this article. It has given me a boost in spirit. Maybe there are more like myself than I imagined.

We need to advocate a mental and spiritual growth plan for the species that is no longer dependent on the fearmongering of religion. We need to advocate an economic development plan in tune with E.F. Schumaker's "Small is Beautiful" instead of the corporate Manipulator/Manipulatee paradigm. Then governence among ourselves will fall in line. posted 03/25/2008 at 16:15:41

Specter: Congress Should Cut Short Break

Who does this guy think he's kidding? This 'moderate' republican will just continue to vote lock-step with his fellow minority chumps to make sure that nothing of importance ever gets voted on. He sounds like he' s anxious to get back to running the wheel. posted 03/24/2008 at 12:19:26

Better Best Forgotten: McCain Rarely Mentions Talk Of Leaving GOP

How could the 'straight talk express' be so equivocal over such matters? Imagine the traffic it will run into if it sputters through admonitions to terrorist groups it zeros in on- like those al Qaida Iranians that have been up to no good! posted 03/24/2008 at 01:00:26

Michigan, Florida, and the L-word

This article is disingenuous. The Ickes's and Carville's should have worried about these states before now. I voted in Florida knowing that the party was not going to seat the delegation. I voted anyway just to make sure that democrats across the country knew that democrats in Florida were still voting democrat. I was annoyed that the party decided what they decided, but I voted for Edwards anyway, because I wanted to vote- I already knew the fate of the delegation at the convention, it wasn't my fault, but there was nothing that I could do about it. At this point, I say leave it as is-- the way it was set out to be since last August. I don't want to hear any whiny BS from the camp of the next candidate to obviously drop out of the race. Let's move on! posted 03/24/2008 at 01:16:23

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