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Richard Mynick is a US citizen who, despite the best efforts of the corporate media, noticed something disturbing about how the 2000 election was decided, & felt it augured poorly for democracy. OpEdNews Member for 148 week(s) and 5 day(s) 2 Articles, 4 Quick Links, 1550 Comments, 1 Diaries, 0 Polls |
1550 comments
Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 5:50:12 PM
Article: "The Binary Fallacy and the End of Both Political Parties"
Perry, the existence of the ruling elite has NOTHING to do
Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 2:53:12 PM
Article: "The Binary Fallacy and the End of Both Political Parties"
I'm no fonder of those 5 figures than you are, but wouldn't
Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 1:12:41 PM
Article: "The Binary Fallacy and the End of Both Political Parties"
The Republican Party is not "headed for the graveyard," any
Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 12:27:59 PM
Article: "Obama's Speech To The Muslim World, Given In Cairo"
The speech is a "must-read" only when viewed as a kind of
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 2:50:27 PM
Article: "Cheney Accidentally Admits to Lying About Connection Between"
So what? The Democrats never called him on any of this, &
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 8:28:41 PM
Article: "President Barack Obama: A shooting star on the verge of flam"
Since you asked nicely, here's the answer to your question.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 1:07:06 PM
Quicklink: "Breaking: Obama to Tap Republican Congressman for Army Post"
Well, after your first post, I submitted it as a QuickLink.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 11:07:34 AM
Quicklink: "Breaking: Obama to Tap Republican Congressman for Army Post"
BWAha-haha! Sure, why not? After all, Obama himself is
Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 8:06:21 PM
Quicklink: "Abu Ghraib abuse photos 'show rape'"
Yes, really. Pictures of actual rape (including child rape)
Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 2:19:34 PM
Quicklink: "The 10 Most Popular Conspiracy Theories"
Margaret, the LBJ idea is way off base. The best book on the
Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 12:25:50 PM
Quicklink: "The 10 Most Popular Conspiracy Theories"
While there's certainly such a thing as going overboard with
Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 11:17:43 AM
Quicklink: "Abu Ghraib abuse photos 'show rape'"
If the pictures show rape, this directly contradicts Obama's
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 5:13:04 PM
Article: "Against the Tortured Logic of Obama's Placebo Presidency: A"
You may have read Zinn's book, but you didn't understand it.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 12:16:14 PM
Article: "Sotomayor Nomination - GOP says Latino Values not right for"
Sure, but why don't we just agree that everything the GOP
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 2:09:57 PM
Article: "Obama Chooses Sonia Sotomayo, A Latina SCOTUS Nominee!!"
I think she's probably a registered Republican, & that she's
Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 1:58:37 PM
Diary: "Hello, new blog friends! (gloom & doom followup)"
I'd say your central premise is wrong, but would concede
Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 2:26:21 PM
Article: "Painful Truth in Cheney's Spat with Obama"
The whole "spat" is a farce. The media frames it as a
Friday, May 22, 2009 at 10:03:06 PM
Article: "Two Sides of the Same Coin: Heads-Heads"
Ms Edmonds sees Obama's phoniness with great clarity.
Friday, May 22, 2009 at 7:48:51 PM
Article: "The Republican Dilemma"
Allow me to paraphrase, for the benefit of those pressed for
Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 6:37:47 PM
Article: "Howard Zinn's Three 'Just' Wars"
Who else has noticed that Jason Paz makes too much noise,
Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 12:13:15 AM
Article: "Doom and Gloom for the Dumb and the Glum"
Tremlett is ridiculing those who have noticed the following:
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 11:53:34 AM
Poll: "Poll: Did the CIA Lie? Did Nancy Pelosi lie?"
This is the wrong question, because it focuses attention on
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 11:49:19 AM
Article: "Nancy Pelosi; Courageous Hero"
This is "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" logic. Just
Monday, May 18, 2009 at 6:22:12 PM
Article: "This isn't what I voted for"
You ask, 'Why does anyone go along with it"? To live in the
Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 1:36:02 PM
Article: "Obama Picks a Clarence Thomas For the EPA"
Sorry to say "I told you so," but we tried to warn you guys.
Friday, May 15, 2009 at 12:27:06 PM
Article: "Pelosi and Torture - Bombshell Evidence that the CIA Invente"
My take on that: the military isn't really in the business
Friday, May 15, 2009 at 11:15:09 AM
Article: "Pelosi and Torture - Bombshell Evidence that the CIA Invente"
There is zero chance of Obama appointing an "independent
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 3:14:55 PM
Article: "The Need to Hold the GOP Accountable"
No, you've got it upside down. The reason the GOP will never
Friday, May 1, 2009 at 7:00:35 PM
Article: "The Great Bank Robbery of 2009"
That's exactly right. Let's let that sink in for a moment --
Friday, May 1, 2009 at 4:53:20 PM
Article: "Obama's Off Probation"
Yeah, I was describing in 150 words what you said in 3.
Friday, May 1, 2009 at 1:06:23 PM
Article: "In Defense of Jewish Survival"
You're right, Cynthia. Trying to argue with Mr Paz is like
Friday, May 1, 2009 at 11:39:46 AM
Article: "Obama's Off Probation"
"Hey kids! Let's all tell ourselves feel-good lies & confuse
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 10:31:49 PM
Article: "FDR's New Deal v. Obamanomics"
No, I pretty much disagree with all of that. I think you're
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 8:05:53 PM
Article: "GOP Starts Robocall Attack Against Specter; Is Specter Vulne"
I'd like to see you show us some examples of where Specter
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 5:43:24 PM
Article: "GOP Starts Robocall Attack Against Specter; Is Specter Vulne"
That's a pretty good analysis -- especially your point that
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 4:44:57 PM
Article: "One Hundred Days of President Barack Obama: So Far, So Good"
Oh yeah, I missed that bit about "Reaganesque," which is
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 12:35:57 PM
Article: "One Hundred Days of President Barack Obama: So Far, So Good"
You mean well, but are unfortunately utterly deluded about
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 7:32:27 PM
Quicklink: "John Pilger: Obama's 100 Days"
A depressingly accurate assessment. Pilger cuts right
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 1:57:38 PM
Article: "Obama Has Missed His Moment"
Hedges limits his remarks here to Obama's servility to
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 11:25:54 AM
Article: "Specter Deserves A Democratic Primary Opponent"
There are 3 problems with your thesis. First, Ed Rendell &
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 6:39:41 PM
Poll: "Poll: Is Specter Conversion Good or Bad For Dems and America"
It has one limited positive aspect.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 1:13:06 PM
Article: "Senator Arlen Specter to Switch to Democratic Party"
Naturally, a Democrat would spin this as a "great victory"
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 12:25:28 PM
Article: "Bravo Obama, Now Pakistan Hitting Right Targets"
That's exactly right. It's hard to know what his motivations
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 12:02:54 PM
Article: "Torture and Washington's Policy of Aggressive War"
A first-rate analysis. Even die-hard Dem Party apologists
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 11:17:31 AM
Article: "Not Only Did The Bush Administration Adopt Communist Torture"
I agree with Mark -- let's knock off the red-baiting imagery
Monday, April 27, 2009 at 5:35:24 PM
Article: "Democrats' 'Battered Wife Syndrome'"
This interpretation, though plausible, isn't quite a valid
Monday, April 27, 2009 at 12:58:29 PM
Article: "Swine Flu-- Normal or Malignant?"
Yawn. This is a diversion, & will be out of the news cycle
Monday, April 27, 2009 at 10:16:58 AM
Article: "Torture is Not a Matter of Opinion"
Here's what Moquin is really saying here, with his ludicrous
Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 2:24:26 PM
Article: "Torture is Not a Matter of Opinion"
Of course it is. It's part of the mentality of empire to
Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 1:49:46 AM
Article: "Make NO Mistake, Obama Wants Justice Too"
Here's more on it. Glenn Greenwald said there was a court-
Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 10:09:03 PM
Article: "Make NO Mistake, Obama Wants Justice Too"
There was a Thursday deadline for releasing the memos.
Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 10:53:26 AM
Article: "Make NO Mistake, Obama Wants Justice Too"
You're just kidding yourself. Concocting excuses for
Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 10:45:47 PM
Article: "New Paper Proves "Cookie Monster" Shot JFK"
Well, I admit it sounds pretty convincing, at first glance.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 4:04:03 PM
Article: "Socialist Successes"
I think you misunderstood my point about the government.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 3:06:59 PM
Article: "Rule of Law Vetoed by President Obama"
Yes, I totally agree with this. In particular, I agree that
Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 1:15:32 PM
Article: "Socialist Successes"
Addendum - IMO, today's tyranny doesn't come from a too-
Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 12:36:11 PM
Article: "Socialist Successes"
Of course it's a big "IF". It would be nuts to pretend that
Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 9:58:06 AM
Article: "Socialist Successes"
Yes, but consider the characteristics capitalism selects for
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 11:45:39 PM
Article: "Socialist Successes"
The 'lack of vigilance' can well be said to be the core of
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 10:30:53 PM
Article: "Socialist Successes"
This is laughably false logic. Robespierre was an opponent
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 9:57:21 PM
Article: "Socialist Successes"
What starts as "simple free market capitalism" inevitably
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 8:54:19 PM
Article: "Socialist Successes"
Under capitalism, there's no such thing as "removing
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 7:55:20 PM
Article: "Socialist Successes"
I'm all for a "bottoms-up" power structure (like "Soviets" -
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 4:47:55 PM
Article: "Socialist Successes"
So according to you, the USA is really the ideal model for
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 12:01:45 PM
Article: "Freddie Mac Acting CFO Suicides"
Hmm. I wonder what was behind this. (Maybe his home was
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 11:24:45 AM
Article: "Socialist Successes"
So you & Spencer Bachus both define 'socialism' the same way
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 11:03:27 AM
Article: "The Americans Are Revolting"
On the one hand, it's true that no amount of satire could do
Monday, April 20, 2009 at 12:07:41 AM
Article: "Credit Where Credit is Due, But What's This "Enemies" BS?"
No, dropping the "enemies" tag would be much too sane.
Friday, April 17, 2009 at 9:19:00 PM
Quicklink: "YouTube - BRITAINS GOT TALENT 2009 SUSAN BOYLE (SINGER) (HQ)"
It's not just that she sings so beautifully - it's also that
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 9:43:40 AM
Article: "Resist or Become Serfs"
Logan missed Mr Hedges' explanation of Clinton's dishonest
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 12:02:03 PM
Article: "Resist or Become Serfs"
Hedges' title says it all -- "Resist or Become Serfs."
Monday, April 6, 2009 at 1:20:59 PM
Article: "WPost Sees Neocon Hope in Obama"
I'm disappointed in the normally-astute Robt Parry.
Monday, April 6, 2009 at 12:27:24 PM
Diary: "While You Slept the POTUS Exposed Your Lies"
Who is the "You" this piece is addressing?
Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 10:18:33 AM
Article: "The GOP's Coleman-Franken Obstructionism Needs Democratic Ha"
Your numbers are wrong (among other errors).
Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 1:07:06 AM
Article: ""We the People" to "King of the World": "YOU'RE FIRED!""
If you frame the question that way, you're already limiting
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 9:16:08 PM
Article: ""We the People" to "King of the World": "YOU'RE FIRED!""
One more thing, Steve -- Why did Stiglitz say Obama's plan
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 7:20:28 PM
Article: ""We the People" to "King of the World": "YOU'RE FIRED!""
Steve, the question here is whether Moore has analyzed the
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 3:39:23 PM
Article: ""We the People" to "King of the World": "YOU'RE FIRED!""
Note that shallow Obama apologists like Mr Arnold & Mr
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 1:54:22 PM
Diary: "Eric Holder the Fixer in Action: Ted Stevens to Walk"
You're exactly right -- it's the "left cover" that makes it
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 12:54:05 PM
Article: ""We the People" to "King of the World": "YOU'RE FIRED!""
Michael Moore is an entertainer -- not a political analyst.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 11:14:53 AM
Article: "Why Are We Not Giving The Man A Chance?"
Your point here is well-taken. During the Bush admin, you're
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 10:36:01 AM
Article: "Why Are We Not Giving The Man A Chance?"
There's no solution inside the R-vs-D framework. The D's
Monday, March 30, 2009 at 9:47:00 PM
Article: "Why Are We Not Giving The Man A Chance?"
It's when I hear clueless liberals making these excuses for
Monday, March 30, 2009 at 3:28:30 PM
Article: "President Obama: Small 'Change' and the Mendacity of 'Hope'"
This slithering treacherous quality of Democrats is exactly
Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 9:54:50 AM
Article: "Mr. Obama, Fire Geithner & Hire Krugman NOW!"
Do you think Krugman & Stiglitz are "conspiracy theorists?"
Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 12:58:49 AM
Article: "Mr. Obama, Fire Geithner & Hire Krugman NOW!"
How can you sit there & blithely say you "support the
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 8:23:21 PM
Article: "Mr. Obama, Fire Geithner & Hire Krugman NOW!"
It's not an "innocent mistake" that Obama picked Geithner,
Monday, March 23, 2009 at 2:26:18 PM
Article: "Obama Administration Careening Towards Disaster (and Taking"
Oh yes, I've been reading WSWS steadily for 8 years already.
Monday, March 23, 2009 at 12:13:18 PM
Article: "Come Home America: An Interview with Truth Teller William Gr"
No, not really. Greider is OK, but let's not exaggerate his
Monday, March 23, 2009 at 11:45:39 AM
Article: "Obama's Missing the Opportunity the Banking Crisis Presents"
I pretty much agree with this analysis -- ie, that the way
Monday, March 23, 2009 at 1:33:00 AM
Article: "Obama Administration Careening Towards Disaster (and Taking"
If this is "the greatest heist in history" & the Obama admin
Friday, March 20, 2009 at 3:57:38 PM
Article: "Obama's Bank Problem"
No, this analysis is completely wrong. The problem is not
Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 3:08:12 PM
Article: "Was the Bailout Itself a Scam?"
Yes, that's the basic truth of the matter, all right.
Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 12:56:12 PM
Article: "Was the Bailout Itself a Scam?"
Re: Obama is "... just a slyer, more polished version..."
Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 11:35:05 AM
Article: "Was the Bailout Itself a Scam?"
Let's analyze how the media presents this to the public.
Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 7:43:52 AM
Diary: "Having Trouble Accessing OpEdNews.com Site?"
Yes, that's exactly what I've been seeing -- the navy blue
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 11:15:24 PM
Diary: "Having Trouble Accessing OpEdNews.com Site?"
Yes, I've been having lots of trouble since the new software
Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 11:47:20 AM
Article: "An Oxymoron: "Marxist Communism""
Excuse me, you don't know the first thing about Marx, & you
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 5:39:26 PM
Article: "Finally, Putting Country First"
Not sure we're talking about the same thing, Margaret -
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 12:12:06 PM
Article: "Finally, Putting Country First"
Oh baloney. The whole financial system is rotten to the core
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 5:28:22 PM
Article: "Business Rules: No Democracy, No Decency, No Unions"
Key Senate Democrats Waver on Employee Free Choice Act
Monday, March 9, 2009 at 11:16:58 AM
Article: "The Thing With Obama is Yoo Get Away With Murder"
When I first saw this headline, I thought it was a joke!
Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 4:47:58 PM
Article: "Republicans have no Clue what Socialism and Communism means"
Oh boy, I'm famous now!
Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 2:25:48 PM
Article: "Call For Counter Demonstration In Appreciation Of Jane Fonda"
Bravo for the right-minded sentiments expressed by Mr Janson
Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 1:38:48 PM
Article: "What Obama Must Do To Have Any Hope of Fixing the Economy"
Just as Geithner Bernanke & Summers will never change, Obama
Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 12:25:52 PM
Article: "What Battered Newsrooms Can Learn From Stewart's CNBC Takedo"
John, the Telecom Act of 1996, passed under B. Clinton, was
Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 6:45:28 PM
Article: "What Battered Newsrooms Can Learn From Stewart's CNBC Takedo"
"Non sequitur"? Do you think corporate control of the MSM
Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 3:58:06 PM
Article: "What Battered Newsrooms Can Learn From Stewart's CNBC Takedo"
Compared to the MSM, Homer Simpson is profound --
Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 3:50:52 PM
Article: "What Battered Newsrooms Can Learn From Stewart's CNBC Takedo"
Very true -- but this applies to the Democratic Party, too.
Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 11:32:07 AM
Article: "Demand the release of the JFK files!"
I agree with William on all counts. Anyone who wants to
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 6:05:23 PM
Article: "Law Professor: "We May Not Have Realized It At The Time, But"
Good to see it in Harper's, but many of us have realized it
Monday, March 2, 2009 at 11:52:14 AM
Article: "Change for the Worse"
Despite some unfair comparisons, a generally accurate view.
Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 2:55:25 PM
Quicklink: "Jindal Admits Katrina Story Was A Bold-Faced Lie - Digs Hole"
OK, I'll be glad to explain it to you.
Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 11:34:43 AM
Quicklink: "Jindal Admits Katrina Story Was A Bold-Faced Lie - Digs Hole"
So what? How about some of Obama's howlers on Tuesday?
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 8:53:19 PM
Article: "Leahy, Pelosi Differ on Bush Probe"
Totally agreed.
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 5:27:49 PM
Article: "Leahy, Pelosi Differ on Bush Probe"
Wait a sec, WW. If you mean Lawrence Walsh - the independent
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 10:34:03 AM
Article: "The Jindal Lesson: Keeping Those Republicans Out of Power"
This post exposes the weakness of your above attack on Mr M.
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 10:18:31 AM
Article: "The Jindal Lesson: Keeping Those Republicans Out of Power"
Astonishingly, Scott actually makes a good point!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 3:23:32 PM
Article: "How Do We Reach The Rightwing Who Hate Obama and Condemn Kat"
You're kidding yourself to imagine that "Obama" represents
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 2:52:36 PM
Article: "Wall Street and Bernanke: The Blind Leading the Blind"
That's not really what today's market rise is based on.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 1:03:24 PM
Article: "The State Department Ushers in Dennis Ross in the Dark of th"
Threatening illegal aggression is also illegal (by Nuremberg
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 12:42:28 PM
Article: "Confronting Two Big Lies: A Strategy for Democratic Revival"
You contradict yourself in every other sentence. First you
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 10:02:54 AM
Article: "The State Department Ushers in Dennis Ross in the Dark of th"
Right, this is indeed a very ominous development...
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 9:52:41 AM
Article: "Obama's "Centrism" is Protective Coloration"
What would it take to convince you it's not just "protective
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 8:09:54 PM
Article: "Confronting Two Big Lies: A Strategy for Democratic Revival"
Are you seriously suggesting the Dems would stand up to
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 4:51:19 PM
Article: "Coming Soon-- Riots in America?"
Yes, I think it's quite likely. (Good piece, by the way!)
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 1:24:33 PM
Article: "FOX News Suggests America is Doomed, Civil War May Be Justif"
Sure, John. Let's start by investigating these points --
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 12:09:12 PM
Article: "FOX News Suggests America is Doomed, Civil War May Be Justif"
Glenn Beck happens to be right about most of this, despite
Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 1:59:14 PM
Article: "Time Rewrote History With "25 People to Blame for the Financ"
That's right - Rubin & the Democrats were central players
Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 1:33:00 PM
Article: "Obama's 'Seven Days in May' Moment"
Parry paints Obama as "a victim" when he's actually a perp.
Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:20:21 PM
Article: "Who Will Be There For Obusha, When The Floor Drops Out?"
This is an accurate recognition of the essential continuity
Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 8:40:04 PM
Quicklink: "Rep. Nadler Says We Have No Choice, We Must Prosecute Bush &"
Yeah, we have "no choice." But I'll bet we find a way not to
Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 4:27:00 PM
Article: "The U.S. Needs National Goals and Ambitions"
I didn't say it was true 'only' of capitalism. That wasn't
Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 1:37:09 PM
Article: "The U.S. Needs National Goals and Ambitions"
Yes, that's very much in the nature of capitalism.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 10:19:01 PM
Article: "'Bitter' Gore; 'Principled' McCain"
The double standard Parry writes of is real, but no mystery
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 12:36:30 PM
Article: "U.S. Intel Chief's Shocking Warning"
Perry's video does indeed clear up one mystery for us --
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 11:00:35 AM
Article: "The GOP's War Against Obama"
Oh Please, Pease -- you sound like a high school kid.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 10:44:49 AM
Article: "The GOP's War Against Obama"
Steve, social wedge issues like abortion, stem-cell, gay
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 6:56:42 PM
Article: "The GOP's War Against Obama"
No one says the 2 parties are "entirely alike." In fact,
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 5:27:19 PM
Article: "U.S. Intel Chief's Shocking Warning"
It's a fair question, but I'm sure the military will follow
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 3:21:48 PM
Article: ""War Crimes" Propaganda Against Israel"
Hey Olshaker -- if Hamas "engineered" those deaths, how
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 2:52:14 PM
Article: "The GOP's War Against Obama"
Mr Lorenz is angry, but doesn't even begin to understand
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 1:12:33 PM
Article: "U.S. Intel Chief's Shocking Warning"
Hedges nails the big picture.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 10:45:12 AM
Article: "Obama Should Bring Back the Fairness Doctrine"
The 'Fairness Doctrine' is wildly over-rated by liberals as
Monday, February 16, 2009 at 9:38:48 AM
Article: "FOX News: The Hate America First Network"
Yes, but actually, "liberal" organs like the NYT are worse,
Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 10:38:15 PM
Article: "The Evil Lincoln"
It would take too long to list everything you got wrong,
Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 8:35:17 PM
Article: "The History of Anti-Zionism"
This article is disgusting racist slop, unworthy of even
Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 2:07:49 PM
Article: "Obama Has Co-opted the Left"
Once you accept being a Democrat, you can't do those
Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 11:08:45 AM
Article: "The Evil Lincoln"
Like everything Darren writes, this piece demonstrates that
Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 10:33:22 AM
Article: "Three Republican Profiles in Courage"
This is the wrong conclusion to draw from the battle over
Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 10:51:35 AM
Article: "It's Still American Hope Vs. Fear, Even in David Brooks' Wor"
Logan is distinguished on OEN by his comic shallowness.
Friday, February 13, 2009 at 5:22:37 PM
Article: "Why Can Sen. Judd Gregg See What Obama Can't?"
There's no such thing as Democrat "getting tough" with GOP,
Friday, February 13, 2009 at 11:37:01 AM
Article: "It's Still American Hope Vs. Fear, Even in David Brooks' Wor"
You're basing your Brooks critique on a false premise --
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 6:45:55 PM
Quicklink: "Congress Folds on CEO Pay Caps in Stimulus"
Gee, what a surprise. .... NOT.
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 11:04:34 AM
Article: "BOOMERS - YOUR CRISIS HAS ARRIVED"
A basically very accurate view of where we stand & where
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 9:37:15 AM
Quicklink: "Top Obama Aides Embrace Bush's War on Terror Rhetoric and En"
This is exactly right, but most liberals will ignore it,
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 9:05:53 AM
Article: "President Obama Is Literally Driving The Republicans Insane"
While "liberals" are busy laughing at blowhards like Rush,
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 2:03:14 PM
Article: "Obama's "War on Terror""
Not remotely good enough, Logan. If you want to debate
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 11:24:36 AM
Article: "Obama's "War on Terror""
Fine article. The first 2 sentences summarize the problem --
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 2:50:40 PM
Quicklink: "Traitor in Obama's Ranks: Petraeus Leaked Misleading Story"
You're pretty much off base, because you're using a "freedom
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 2:02:07 PM
Article: "OBAMA'S FIRST NEWS CONFERENCE"
Yes, I saw it pretty much as you saw it. In terms of style,
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 11:13:43 AM
Article: "The Third-Party Delusion and the Need for a Mass Movement fo"
1) It's not Either/Or. You can have BOTH a mass movement
Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 10:39:45 PM
Article: "This Nation Needs a Fighter in the White House, not a Gabber"
When you say "people were voting for someone who was
Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 3:54:11 PM
Article: "This Nation Needs a Fighter in the White House, not a Gabber"
There's no such thing as a Democrat who plays "hardball"
Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 11:52:14 AM
Article: "Republican Bipartisanship, a Union of Both of Their Faces"
If the Republicans are so mean & awful, why does Obama
Friday, February 6, 2009 at 11:29:20 AM
Article: "To the Republican members of the senate....Pass the stimulus"
The above article is based on the laughable assumption that
Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 2:15:49 PM
Article: "It's Not Going to Be OK"
I agree with Steve Leser on one point here --
Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 9:34:04 AM
Article: "Small Change: Obama's Betrayal"
All true, but to take the work analogy even further, a good
Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 1:10:19 AM
Article: "It's Not Going to Be OK"
David Ryan - you copied this entire post verbatim from
Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 12:43:01 AM
Article: "It's Not Going to Be OK"
I agree with wagelaborer, here -- would add that Chomsky
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 11:10:47 PM
Article: "Small Change: Obama's Betrayal"
Well, Logan, now that you mention it --
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 4:50:44 PM
Article: "Un-plug from the ObaMatrix and Tune-in to Reality!"
Thanks, Patrick --
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 3:49:23 PM
Article: "Small Change: Obama's Betrayal"
All true -- but if you see this stuff now, why did you vote
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 2:57:55 PM
Article: "It's Not Going to Be OK"
That's a self-contradictory opinion. If Chomsky is
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 12:06:27 PM
Article: "Howard Dean for HHS: Change We Can Believe In"
There are several amusing sentences in this article.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 11:11:28 AM
Article: "It's Not Going to Be OK"
This is exactly how things are. Fantasies about Obama are
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 10:04:42 AM
Article: "Un-plug from the ObaMatrix and Tune-in to Reality!"
Exactly. For example, when slaves in the American South
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 2:52:39 PM
Article: "Have the Democrats really changed?"
Oh yes, they've changed. They're even more 2-faced than ever
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 1:53:48 PM
Article: "The Republicans Have Nothing to Party About"
Re: "One might think the Democrats are simply complicit..."
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 12:39:14 PM
Article: "Generals' Revolt Threatens Obama Presidency"
You're right that if Obama caves, he's toast. But even if he
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 11:58:52 AM
Article: "The Republicans Have Nothing to Party About"
Republicans = scum of the earth, but that's irrelevant, and
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 9:53:15 AM
Article: "Un-plug from the ObaMatrix and Tune-in to Reality!"
No, the paradigm does NOT say the parties are "the same"
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 12:03:11 AM
Article: "Un-plug from the ObaMatrix and Tune-in to Reality!"
Cindy is right, of course. What she calls "The Matrix" is
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 12:20:57 PM
Diary: "You want change? You ARE change. Make yourself happen."
Here's why it's nihilism.
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 10:01:33 AM
Diary: "You want change? You ARE change. Make yourself happen."
This is banal baloney - a common strain of nihilism parading
Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 1:10:23 PM
Article: "Follow the Money"
Is that why Obama leapt to support it, even more quickly
Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 1:29:43 PM
Article: "President Obama and the Dawn of a New Day"
Let's not kid ourselves. America is NOT "ready to lead once
Friday, January 30, 2009 at 10:44:36 AM
Article: "George Bush's Gift To The World - The End of American Imperi"
Imperialism comes from capitalism, not from"popular opinion"
Friday, January 30, 2009 at 12:57:21 AM
Article: "Obama's Middle East Moment"
This article is precisely 40% hot air. You might wonder
Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 8:35:43 PM
Article: "Putin and Wen Regale U.S. on Economic Crisis"
When you accuse China of "manipulating" their currency,
Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 12:24:13 PM
Article: "Should Gitmo be Used for Those Who Raped and Pillaged our Ec"
Yes, definitely. But it's not just "Republicans," Thom.
Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 12:13:17 PM
Article: "Are We Civilized Enough to Hold Our Leaders Accountable for"
The answer is "No," but it's not really a question of "We"
Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:01:40 AM
Quicklink: "U.S. House passes $819 billion stimulus package"
There's far less to the plan than headlines suggest.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 8:11:34 PM
Article: "Astonishing Incongruities: Is It Time to Bail Out of the US?"
This is the brutal truth of the matter. (I advise those with
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 6:26:11 PM
Article: "House Democratic Leader Declares National Health Care Legisl"
Gee, what a surprise! The Democrats betray their voters once
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 3:12:17 PM
Article: "Cancel the Superbowl! Or, Vince Lombardi Was a Putz!"
Yeah, I totally agree on all points, here. And Lombardi WAS
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 2:40:03 PM
Article: "The Ugly Truth: America's Economy is Not Coming Back"
This analysis is exactly right, & the last paragraph merits
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 2:25:33 PM
Article: "Failed Banks Wants MORE Porridge?!"
That's a misleading oversimplification. The Fed is
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 1:27:07 PM
Article: "The Inauguration of Hope"
You are laying out a false conception of power relationships
Monday, January 26, 2009 at 8:46:49 PM
Article: "Do Senate Democrats Lie About Why They Can't Prosecute Bush?"
They might use Pelosi's variation of the "Look-Forward-Not-
Monday, January 26, 2009 at 7:06:12 PM
Article: "Holy Cow: Top Dems Are Serious About Investigating Bush's Cr"
OK, to respond to those questions --
Monday, January 26, 2009 at 3:08:21 PM
Article: "Holy Cow: Top Dems Are Serious About Investigating Bush's Cr"
Perhaps they'll strike the usual compromise, between
Monday, January 26, 2009 at 2:40:58 PM
Poll: "Poll: Should DEMs Approve Holder as AG If He Agrees Not to P"
Is Pelosi a "Bush Admin People?" Harman? J Rockefeller?
Monday, January 26, 2009 at 2:15:14 PM
Article: "Obama: Regime Rotation"
The difference between improving PR, & improving policy
Monday, January 26, 2009 at 9:10:35 AM
Article: "What Makes You Cry-- Besides the Obama Inauguration?"
Here's a great resource about Colin Powell, detailing the
Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 2:45:43 PM
Article: "What Makes You Cry-- Besides the Obama Inauguration?"
Look, I am as happy as you that a black man is president, &
Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 2:36:54 PM
Article: "What Makes You Cry-- Besides the Obama Inauguration?"
Re: "radicals like you & Republicans vote the same way...."
Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 11:35:56 AM
Article: "A Gift to Israel"
Anna's presentation on the IP conflict is the best way I've
Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 10:58:45 AM
Article: "What Makes You Cry-- Besides the Obama Inauguration?"
Well put. To see so many people being duped by Democrats
Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 5:59:36 PM
Poll: "Poll: How Is Obama Doing So Far?"
According to the NY Times, you're wrong, Rob
Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 12:12:41 PM
Poll: "Poll: How Is Obama Doing So Far?"
Ummm, actually, it WAS intended as satire.
Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 11:19:37 AM
Poll: "Poll: How Is Obama Doing So Far?"
Long on symbolic gestures; short on substance.
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 1:30:53 PM
Article: "Why they Fear Eric Holder (and President Obama)"
Oh baloney. Why do Democrats feel such a need
Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 12:20:33 PM
Article: "Bad Bank, Bad News"
Agreed. It's becoming fashionable on liberal websites
Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 9:32:51 AM
Article: "Bad Bank, Bad News"
I urge OEN readers to pay attention to this crucial subject-
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 11:30:15 PM
Article: "Mr. President, They Did Not Die For Us When Killing Vietname"
As I look at your post here, there's only one place where
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 9:22:07 PM
Article: "President Barack Obama indicted Bush swiftly in his inaugura"
You're dreaming. Bush took nothing "on the chin," because
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 7:30:20 PM
Article: "Mr. President, They Did Not Die For Us When Killing Vietname"
I certainly agree that "we are all responsible" in that
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 3:00:19 PM
Article: "Mr. President, They Did Not Die For Us When Killing Vietname"
I totally agree with this. Furthermore, Obama mentioned
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 11:56:51 PM
Article: "Obama Inaugural Address"
That's indeed a key quote. When he promises to "defeat"
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 3:35:31 PM
Diary: "Today Is Restricted Negativity Day On OpEdNews"
Not only is Alan full of it (as Rob says), but it's simply
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 3:15:01 PM
Article: "On the cusp of something special"
Yeah, here's some more of what he said --
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 1:56:58 PM
Article: "On the cusp of something special"
Are you unable to distinguish between cosmetic alteration
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 1:28:18 PM
Diary: "Today Is Restricted Negativity Day On OpEdNews"
I'm glad I got to see your post, before it 'went away.'
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 11:50:13 AM
Diary: "Today Is Restricted Negativity Day On OpEdNews"
Well, on behalf of The Darkness Gallery, I'd like to thank
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 10:05:51 AM
Diary: "If Obama is not a warmonger, Cindy Sheehan and I will shave"
Though I almost never agree with Darren, I agree with this.
Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:19:28 PM
Quicklink: "Obama's 'We Are One' speech on video"
This is just the usual Obama "Happy Hot Air"
Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 1:46:54 PM
Article: "Remind Obama to Keep His Promises for Peace!"
He didn't really "promise" to do any of these things.
Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 1:36:36 PM
Quicklink: "Paul Krugman: What Obama Must Do - A Letter to the New Pres"
A very worthy piece -- Pity Obama is too gutless to attempt
Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 11:21:03 AM
Diary: "3 Questions I Never Got To Ask William F. Buckley, Jr."
What's most sobering about Buckley is that compared to
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 2:43:41 PM
Article: "Obama and Congress Must Act to Restore the Constitution"
Sure, they "must" act, they should act -- but they won't.
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 1:02:49 PM
Article: "The U.S. Economy Is Being Marched to the Gallows"
It's interesting that there have been zero comments on this
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 11:00:11 AM
Article: "What's Hayden Hidin'?"
It has nothing to do with "Democrat" or "Republican." For
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 10:33:27 AM
Article: "Holder Will Have to Prosecute"
Oh come on now. That would take both courage & principle,
Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 8:00:20 PM
Poll: "Poll: Are You Hopeful that President Obama Will Make Things"
No. He's not even contemplating tampering with the basic
Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 3:29:23 PM
Article: "Kucinich on the Destruction of the UN Headquarters in Gaza"
Are you offering this because you agree with it, or simply
Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 12:01:38 PM
Article: "Kucinich on the Destruction of the UN Headquarters in Gaza"
Even US think-tank flaks who usually defend Israel admit
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 3:13:08 PM
Article: "Restoring America's Soul: The Hero's Journey Of Barack Obama"
In defense of 'negativity' and the 'darkness gallery" --
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 1:26:38 PM
Article: "Restoring America's Soul: The Hero's Journey Of Barack Obama"
Yeah, I agree with all that, especially the part about
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 12:38:26 PM
Article: "Restoring America's Soul: The Hero's Journey Of Barack Obama"
Re: the insipid questions "Have we chosen well? Is he up to
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 10:49:01 AM
Article: "Conyers Explains Why He Hasn't Impeached"
Conyers' cowardice typifies his whole party. In fact, it's
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 9:53:16 AM
Article: "Review of Three New Books on the JFK Assassination"
The short answer is: "The 2-party system." Americans are
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 9:09:12 PM
Article: "Restoring America's Soul: The Hero's Journey Of Barack Obama"
The worshipful tone & use of the word "Hero" is a harmful
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 7:02:08 PM
Article: "Are Anti-Gaza-Attack Protesters Helping Israeli Right-winger"
OK, suggested replacement titles --
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 4:26:57 PM
Article: "Are Anti-Gaza-Attack Protesters Helping Israeli Right-winger"
Your basic point is good, but your title is obscuring it.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 11:47:07 AM
Article: "Saudi Scholar on Hamas TV: Jews are the enemies of Allah an"
Mr Paz's comment here is far more revealing than he knows...
Monday, January 12, 2009 at 10:42:59 PM
Article: "Review of Three New Books on the JFK Assassination"
I agree 100%. Douglass' book is magnificent. Anyone who
Monday, January 12, 2009 at 6:13:34 PM
Diary: "What Am I Missing on the Israeli-Palestinian Problem?"
You're not missing a thing, Russell is exactly right,
Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 12:31:31 PM
Article: "Unnecessary Concerns: Democratic Leadership Should Have Litt"
Agreed. There's nothing the slightest bit improper about
Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:52:20 AM
Article: "The Difficulty of Being an Informed American"
You missed the whole point of the article. PCR is talking
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 7:30:39 PM
Quicklink: "In defense of Israel's 'disproportionate' response in Gaza"
This is a truly loathesome & despicable pack of lies, which
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 6:37:59 PM
Article: "The Difficulty of Being an Informed American"
This article nails its subject with concision & accuracy.
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 1:51:32 PM
Quicklink: "The Russians predict the U.S. will fall apart by 2010 and be"
That's a truly hilarious video!
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 1:05:42 PM
Quicklink: "The Russians predict the U.S. will fall apart by 2010 and be"
His prediction is nuts, but the forces he mentions are real.
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 10:57:57 AM
Article: "Obama poised to fulfill Reagan's dream"
No, it's not "Republican treason," for two reasons.
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 10:40:06 AM
Article: "Obama poised to fulfill Reagan's dream"
You couldn't possibly be more wrong. The premise that
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 9:58:17 AM
Article: "Obama poised to fulfill Reagan's dream"
The IMF & World Bank were established in 1944, at the
Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 11:13:26 AM
Article: "Hamas Should Stop"
The Torah says the Jews are the "chosen people," if you like
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 9:07:02 PM
Article: "Hamas Should Stop"
The article is mostly wrong & its title is deeply offensive.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 12:34:52 PM
Article: "Freedom Rider: Bush Goes Out a Winner"
Right - the Dems are actually DELIGHTED about not having
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 10:28:44 AM
Article: "Freedom Rider: Bush Goes Out a Winner"
An excellent & clear-sighted analysis. Bush succeeded in
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 10:48:57 PM
Article: "Bush Special Prosecutor is Top Question for Obama"
I tried to, Brett. However, when I tried to sign up to
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 10:32:08 PM
Article: "Why Al Franken should NOT be riding private planes"
Mr Lorenz: I share your enthusiasm for the word "center" --
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 5:49:02 PM
Article: "Why Al Franken should NOT be riding private planes"
When Democrats use phrases like "progressive purity" as a
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 5:05:15 PM
Article: "The other side of the story: My response to Anna Baltzer"
Your source is a web page from "The Jewish Virtual Library"
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 12:46:06 PM
Article: "The other side of the story: My response to Anna Baltzer"
Question: Are YOUR opinions swayed, when you're given
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 12:04:06 PM
Article: "Why Al Franken should NOT be riding private planes"
Oh, spare me. Franken is a DLC Democrat, just like the very
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 11:52:04 AM
Article: "Bush Special Prosecutor is Top Question for Obama"
Thus far, Bush is batting 1.000. The Dems have held him
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 9:55:32 AM
Article: "The other side of the story: My response to Anna Baltzer"
No, Israeli Arabs do not "have the same rights" as Jews
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 12:43:30 AM
Diary: "A Jump Ahead to 2010"
Spot-on. It's the cold, hard truth.
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 12:24:04 AM
Quicklink: "On Gaza, Sense and Centrism"
This is a marvelous example of hypocritical piety posing
Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 9:42:15 PM
Diary: "A Dissent Against All the Israel Bashing"
Your idea of whose heads are "cooler," & of who has
Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 9:34:49 PM
Diary: "A Dissent Against All the Israel Bashing"
When you say that Chomsky is "biased," does that mean you
Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 6:51:00 PM
Article: "President-Elect Obama,You Must NOT Be Silent!"
Re: "Israel's stance has always been a defensive one..."
Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 6:32:11 PM
Article: "President-Elect Obama,You Must NOT Be Silent!"
Amusing - A Dem Party apologist accuses me of advocating
Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 1:31:14 PM
Article: "President-Elect Obama,You Must NOT Be Silent!"
That's exactly what white settlers said about Indians in the
Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 1:18:26 PM
Article: "President-Elect Obama,You Must NOT Be Silent!"
I didn't say there was "no difference."I said the difference
Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 12:02:40 PM
Article: "President-Elect Obama,You Must NOT Be Silent!"
Obama's silence, Gaza & the 2-party system
Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 1:49:39 PM
Diary: "Dr. Mads Gilbert and the Moral Cowardice of the World"
Israel just sent tanks into Gaza. Ground war is underway.
Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 12:27:03 PM
Diary: "A Dissent Against All the Israel Bashing"
The fallacy of the "Dancing after 9/11" charge
Friday, January 2, 2009 at 4:42:24 PM
Diary: "A Dissent Against All the Israel Bashing"
Lorenz blusters, "I read extensively my own sources..," but
Friday, January 2, 2009 at 12:20:29 PM
Diary: "A Dissent Against All the Israel Bashing"
Tell us Mr Lorenz, what books have you read on this subject?
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 3:24:08 PM
Article: "Roland W. Burris should be appointed to the Illinois senate"
Weren't you the one who said I was "ascribing nefarious
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 2:32:33 PM
Article: "Roland W. Burris should be appointed to the Illinois senate"
Nope, I'm not ascribing "nefarious purposes" to her thinking
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 2:10:02 PM
Article: "Roland W. Burris should be appointed to the Illinois senate"
Here's a suggestion for you -- to save space, you could
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 9:21:57 PM
Article: "SOME WOULD CALL IT GENOCIDE"
You should be ashamed for attempting to defend Israel's
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 5:56:54 PM
Quicklink: "Rob Kall: Middle East Politics Divides Progressives"
Thanks -- As it happens, I'm Jewish myself, so I guess
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 12:50:51 PM
Quicklink: "Rob Kall: Middle East Politics Divides Progressives"
This article is fundamentally wrongheaded (to put it mildly)
Monday, December 29, 2008 at 10:26:49 AM
Article: "The Nature of Capital and Bob Herbert's "Stop Being Stupid""
Here's a quote from Harper himself on the Canadian economy
Monday, December 29, 2008 at 9:32:37 AM
Article: "Will 'Tough Guy' Dick Cheney Cop Out as Usual and Take a Par"
Why does Dave think any pardons will be offered? If Bush
Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 9:44:02 PM
Article: "Gaza and Tijuana; What if Rocket Bombs Were Launched from Me"
The conflict here reflects 2 different belief systems, where
Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 4:35:43 PM
Quicklink: "Newsweek : The Noose Tightens"
This is utter baloney. The article has no substance whatever
Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 3:55:44 PM
Article: "The Nature of Capital and Bob Herbert's "Stop Being Stupid""
TomK is a perfect illustration of the brainwashed American.
Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 12:31:34 PM
Article: "The Nature of Capital and Bob Herbert's "Stop Being Stupid""
Dr Loo is exactly right, but most Americans won't be able to
Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 11:25:45 AM
Article: "Where Do We Go from Here?"
This is a wishy-washy laundry list of liberal hopes, none of
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 11:24:06 AM
Article: "Cheney's Shocking Admissions on How Close He Came to Nearly"
Pardon? Cheney isn't even going to be charged with any
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 4:04:38 PM
Article: "Revisionist History and False Bravado"
Self-contradictory anti-democratic flatulence
Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 4:19:59 PM
Article: "Waves of hope and change"
Yes, but when a Republican thinks "country first," he/she
Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 6:16:10 PM
Article: "Kucinich: "Is this the US Congress or the board of directors"
You're basically right, but your math is off by 2 decimal
Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 11:44:20 AM
Diary: "Make It Stop"
Your antiwar sentiment is admirable, but you mischaracterize
Friday, December 19, 2008 at 10:36:20 AM
Article: "Progressivism Continues its Regression Warren Signals Arma"
Anthony tries to conflate "belief in God" with bigotry &
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 11:53:58 AM
Article: "Caroline Kennedy as Jimmy Stewart?"
Spare me. There's no such thing in US politics as "Mr Smith"
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 11:24:19 AM
Article: "Obama Kills Hope for Change Naming Vilsack to USDA"
Obama set to pick yet ANOTHER Repub for his Cabinet!
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 10:23:19 AM
Article: "Obama Kills Hope for Change Naming Vilsack to USDA"
In the last 3 days, Cheney has praised Obama's choices for
Monday, December 15, 2008 at 8:42:58 PM
Article: "Tales From The Planet Bizarre, Episode 473: Still Lying, St"
Prof Green fails to mention that the Democrats never opposed
Monday, December 15, 2008 at 4:51:14 PM
Article: "Obama Should Drop Plans For Afghan War Escalation"
Obama "should" stop this war -- but he won't, because, just
Monday, December 15, 2008 at 1:09:45 PM
Article: "SENATE REPUBLICANS SMUGLY AND PETULANTLY REFUSE TO DEAL-WITH"
What baloney.
Monday, December 15, 2008 at 11:13:30 AM
Article: "SENATE REPUBLICANS SMUGLY AND PETULANTLY REFUSE TO DEAL-WITH"
Well... yes and no. You've got some of this right, but your
Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 11:13:27 AM
Article: "Obama and the 2076 election"
And one more thing!
Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 11:04:26 AM
Article: "Obama and the 2076 election"
Now you're talkin'! That's the spirit!
Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 10:15:27 PM
Quicklink: "Great News -- Obama takes Shinseki for Cabinet, sources say"
This hardly compensates for the awful cabinet he's picked
Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 2:46:22 PM
Diary: "Getting a Head Start on Impeachment"
I think those signs will be in great & increasing demand, as
Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 12:37:11 PM
Poll: "Poll: Are you disappointed with the Obama President-elect se"
The appointments stink -- couldn't have been worse. They
Friday, December 5, 2008 at 8:25:01 PM
Diary: "Will Obama be great?"
Sure, no problem. There will be constant war, no cut in
Friday, December 5, 2008 at 1:42:23 PM
Diary: "Will Obama be great?"
Dem apologists like John have 'snappy comeback lines'
Friday, December 5, 2008 at 11:39:01 AM
Diary: "Will Obama be great?"
Here's a NYT article saying Obama won't end the war, after
Friday, December 5, 2008 at 10:43:07 AM
Article: "We're not out of the woods yet!"
This "issue" mainly illustrates the paranoia of Democrats.
Friday, December 5, 2008 at 10:09:39 AM
Diary: "Will Obama be great?"
The lame apologetics of Democrats --
Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 1:05:43 PM
Diary: "Will Obama be great?"
Criticizing Obama has nothing to do with "conspiracy."
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 11:48:07 AM
Article: "Obama's Economic Dream Team?"
As usual, you're exactly wrong. What's needed is NOT, as
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 10:15:55 PM
Quicklink: "Obama Announces National Security Team"
This is baloney. It's not a team to "turn the ship around" -
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 6:58:55 PM
Diary: "A damned lie"
Hillary Clinton is an opportunist with no principle beyond
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 3:21:02 PM
Article: "A Bit Left of Bush"
Mr Gagnon sums it up well, & poses the relevant question --
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 2:13:10 PM
Article: "Obama exploits liberal denial"
John makes the classic liberal assertion that "this country
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 9:38:44 AM
Article: "Obama exploits liberal denial"
Very true. Liberal delusions form one of the 2 walls that
Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 6:58:45 PM
Diary: "Joe Lieberman? I Want to See Bob Rubin Stripped From the Ran"
Rubin is completely typical of the Dem Party. If you got rid
Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 12:48:58 PM
Article: "Deadly Consumerism"
But ... but... there were BARGAINS on plasma TV's available!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 11:29:33 PM
Article: ""Dream Team" for the Banksters and Imperialists!"
It's meaningless to just fling words like "angry, negative"
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 9:19:41 PM
Article: "Trading the far right for the far left may not be a lurch th"
Well, at least your spelling & grammar are pretty good.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 12:29:41 PM
Article: "Massively Fine The Bank-Finance Oligarchs to Help Cover the"
Yes, they're pirates, but Obama is on THEIR SIDE.
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 8:08:33 PM
Quicklink: "Does Obama Really Plan To Govern from the Center-Right?"
Yes, he does intend to govern from the Center-Right.
Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 1:45:27 PM
Quicklink: "Obama may delay high-income tax-cut repeal: aide"
A good illustration of how Dems are different than Repubs --
Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 11:29:34 AM
Diary: "Welcome to Fantasyland"
All too true. I've always admired that Anatole France quote,
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 6:57:50 PM
Article: "Obama's Cabinet Picks and Flawed Criticism Thereof"
OK, let's put it this way. I'm categorically against the War
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 4:24:17 PM
Article: "Obama's Cabinet Picks and Flawed Criticism Thereof"
A laughable & lame assertion: "Let's face it....some will
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 2:15:07 PM
Article: "Remembering John F. Kennedy by saying, "Yes we can!" in help"
This is so wrongheaded that it's impossible to even know
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 1:45:28 PM
Quicklink: "This Is Change? 20 Hawks, Clintonites and Neocons to Watch f"
A truly worthless criticism - attacking the website, with no
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 12:33:55 PM
Article: "Obama's Cabinet Picks and Flawed Criticism Thereof"
This is worse than mere wishful thinking -- it's abandoning
Friday, November 21, 2008 at 12:17:16 PM
Article: "You're Scaring Me, Obama: Let the Bush Years Die"
Mr M said nothing of the sort. You must have reading
Friday, November 21, 2008 at 10:49:16 AM
Article: "You're Scaring Me, Obama: Let the Bush Years Die"
Raimondo will quickly be proven wrong -- When Hillary is
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 4:13:28 PM
Diary: "Hope = Vision"
If I were hawking phony patent medicines, & you were
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 12:45:51 PM
Diary: "Hope = Vision"
No one is disparaging real hope. There is however a huge
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 11:14:41 AM
Article: "First Black Top Cop; Eric Holder, Attorney General"
It shouldn't be seen simply in terms of race, of course.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 10:18:02 AM
Article: "Obama: No War Crimes Charges Against the War Criminals"
During the entire '08 campaign, the Dems tried to pretend
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 9:57:06 AM
Diary: "How the Bailout Works that Even a Dead Jackass Can Understan"
So why did Obama & the Dems support the bailout, in your
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 7:38:57 PM
Article: "Omigawd! Barack Obama Sparkled on "60 Minutes" Interview"
Focusing on just 2 of the points you raised there --
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 2:55:57 PM
Article: "Omigawd! Barack Obama Sparkled on "60 Minutes" Interview"
Most of Robert Sargent's claims are half-truths at best.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 9:57:04 AM
Diary: "We Need a Bias for Non-Violent Solutions"
Only 2 parties are permitted, & both insist on violence.
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 10:56:08 PM
Article: "News Flash: Obama hypnotizes Zinn"
Exactly right in all respects.
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 6:40:26 PM
Article: "Omigawd! Barack Obama Sparkled on "60 Minutes" Interview"
Here's how it works with Democrats. If McCain is considering
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 10:46:13 AM
Article: "The Party Is Over"
Mostly agreed, but it's not true that "the rest of the world
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 1:31:15 AM
Article: "Obama's Herculean Challenge; Time to River-Wash the Big Thre"
A Rebuttal to the Quick Rebuttal --
Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 7:11:59 PM
Article: "Obama's Herculean Challenge; Time to River-Wash the Big Thre"
How hilarious to attack "Keynesian ideas" for "tarnishing
Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 1:54:34 PM
Article: "Obama's Herculean Challenge; Time to River-Wash the Big Thre"
This subject is rapidly moving to center stage. Any attempt
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 11:13:45 AM
Article: "Obama's Economic Challenge Underestimated"
The Wall St bailout & the level of military spending place
Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 1:23:14 PM
Diary: "Centrist "Progressives" Want Us Liberals to "Just Shut Up""
You're basically right. ALL political parties (not just the
Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 11:12:53 AM
Article: "Don't Blame Me, I Voted for Mickey Mouse"
When someone claims the 2 parties are "the same," it's
Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 1:49:50 PM
Article: "Don't Blame Me, I Voted for Mickey Mouse"
No. That's a dishonest distortion of the real claim, which
Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 11:25:33 AM
Article: "Don't Blame Me, I Voted for Mickey Mouse"
A blustery defense of lesser-evilism, & nothing more.
Friday, November 7, 2008 at 11:14:55 AM
Diary: "Catharsis"
I agree 100% with this analysis. The Democrats' role in the
Friday, November 7, 2008 at 10:50:41 AM
Diary: "Obama Supporters: Time for a Chuckle"
I agree -- it's hilarious.
Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 11:01:58 AM
Article: "Let's Call Him Liberal, Socialist Barack Hussein Obama"
That seems overly reactive to nutty right-wing labels. Why
Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 10:09:02 AM
Diary: "Land of Opportunity"
Chris Floyd suggests "WIBDI: What If Bush Did It?" as a
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 10:04:55 AM
Poll: "Poll: LBJ Was Behind the JFK Assasination? Do You Agree?"
No, the LBJ idea is a diversion. He certainly helped cover
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 10:18:39 AM
Article: "Will the Dems Need Magic 60 to Pass Legislation?"
When you speak of "pushing for Clean Election legislation"
Monday, November 3, 2008 at 1:59:06 PM
Article: "Will the Dems Need Magic 60 to Pass Legislation?"
You're imagining that the D's intend to push an agenda that
Monday, November 3, 2008 at 11:34:26 AM
Article: "THE NEW KNOW NOTHINGS"
It's not exactly that "no one has the ability to pull us out
Monday, November 3, 2008 at 10:51:56 AM
Article: "All Is Well in Stepfordville: More on the Pre-election Chi"
What Ms Brown is suggesting here is deeply un-American.
Monday, November 3, 2008 at 9:51:52 AM
Article: "THE NEW KNOW NOTHINGS"
The Democrats are just as bad -- simply in another way.
Monday, October 27, 2008 at 10:10:12 AM
Article: "If You Vote Third Party and Elect McCain/Palin, This Is Who"
In your overblown hysteria, you completely forgot to mention
Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 1:53:52 PM
Quicklink: "BREAKING! McCain Advisor endorses OBAMA"
That's a good argument, in the sense that it's well-aimed at
Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 12:24:34 PM
Quicklink: "BREAKING! McCain Advisor endorses OBAMA"
There are 2 sides to this coin. On the one hand, anyone
Friday, October 24, 2008 at 11:47:41 AM
Article: "Chomsky, Zinn, and Obama"
If you live in a 'battleground' state, there's a stronger
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 9:30:03 AM
Article: "There's Something in the Air"
Those are wonderful pictures. Some thoughtful & poetic
Monday, October 20, 2008 at 11:04:03 AM
Article: "Conservative Radio Host/Pundit Michael Smerconish Endorses O"
Note that this endorsement comes from a right-winger who
Monday, October 20, 2008 at 10:16:25 AM
Article: "Colin Powell put country first in his endorsement of Barack"
You're wrong about so many things, it's hard to know where
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 11:06:56 AM
Article: "Coliin Powell Endorses Obama"
So, a conservative Republican & war criminal prefers Obama.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 7:11:46 PM
Article: "Why I'm Voting for Barack Obama on November 4"
I was just kidding (or let's say half-kidding). I understand
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 6:35:26 PM
Article: "Why I'm Voting for Barack Obama on November 4"
OK, I gotta admit, that's a very relevant historical analogy
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 3:17:12 PM
Article: "Why I'm Voting for Barack Obama on November 4"
Say it ain't so, Dave! // Aren't you the guy who urged all
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 11:40:44 AM
Article: "Big Bankers Blink; Paulson's Unprecedented Power; Shock and"
The portrait you paint stands reality on its head. It's not
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 12:32:52 AM
Diary: "Karl Heinrich Marx (May 5, 1818March 14, 1883)"
Darren is desperate to conclude that "Communism = Murder,"
Friday, October 10, 2008 at 1:31:43 PM
Article: "A Solution?"
No, I don't "prefer the huge cost of collapse" to trying to
Friday, October 10, 2008 at 12:20:31 PM
Article: "A Solution?"
3 questions to PCR about this proposal -
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 11:49:09 AM
Article: "Debate Redux: Crushed McCain"
They're both thoroughly unacceptable, but McCain is pathetic
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 6:30:11 PM
Article: "McCain vs. Obama - Debate Preview"
The NYT is now saying "Obama is Prepared to Hit Back"
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 6:25:35 PM
Article: "McCain vs. Obama - Debate Preview"
Those would be terrific come-backs. There might be a word
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 5:19:59 PM
Article: "McCain vs. Obama - Debate Preview"
I agree with Mark Sashine. But (& this is admittedly not as
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 12:28:41 AM
Article: "30 Lies Refuted about Ayers and Obama"
What label would you give to a government that makes up
Monday, October 6, 2008 at 1:15:22 PM
Article: "30 Lies Refuted about Ayers and Obama"
Actually, there's absolutely nothing wrong with Bill Ayers &
Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 1:07:28 PM
Article: "Palin Debate Performance Deconstructed"
Good analysis. // About the tax issue -
Friday, October 3, 2008 at 1:15:20 PM
Article: "Does the Bailout Bill Mark the End of America As We Know It?"
It merely reveals more starkly the real relationship between
Friday, October 3, 2008 at 9:38:41 AM
Article: "Calling the Problem Early"
Now THAT is what is called "prescient!" That guy was smart!
Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 11:35:53 PM
Diary: "Palin-Biden Debate Open Thread"
Frank Ranelli was right yesterday, in predicting that Palin
Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 11:24:38 PM
Article: "Why Palin Will Win the VP Debate"
Let me be the first to admit that Frank Ranelli was right!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 2:05:48 PM
Article: "Why Palin Will Win the VP Debate"
It's actually very difficult to "fake ignorance" the way
Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 3:37:38 PM
Article: "Kucinich Opposes Bailout, asks, "Is this the US Congress or"
It's a great question, but unfortunately the answer is
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 10:30:42 AM
Article: "In a Financial Crisis, Who Do You Call? The Democrats!"
This is pitiful self-delusion - a brief for the tooth fairy
Monday, September 22, 2008 at 3:50:03 PM
Article: "Obama Statement on the Bailout"
Alan D - Steven Leser is no shill. You can trust me on this,
Monday, September 22, 2008 at 10:23:18 AM
Article: "Obama Statement on the Bailout"
Like most Democrats, you're a shameless liar. The link you
Monday, September 22, 2008 at 9:20:26 AM
Article: "Obama Statement on the Bailout"
Accusing people of being "Republicans" because they
Monday, September 22, 2008 at 9:09:34 AM
Article: "Obama Statement on the Bailout"
That's bunk. He's not "pushing to get out of Iraq."
Monday, September 22, 2008 at 12:38:27 AM
Article: "Obama Statement on the Bailout"
Steve - in his remarks, Obama doesn't ONLY address the
Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 8:51:04 PM
Article: "Obama Statement on the Bailout"
He doesn't say a word about cutting military spending.
Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 11:42:52 AM
Article: "A Resounding Bottom Up NO on the Bailout-- From the Entire P"
The Democrats will give Paulson everything he demands.
Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 12:06:57 PM
Article: "A Conservative for Obama"
Obama is appealing to Reaganites & Wm F Buckley fans.
Friday, September 19, 2008 at 10:56:15 AM
Article: "How Dare They Spend Trillions on Corporate Welfare, Without."
Both parties are robbing the public to save the Wall St gang
Friday, September 19, 2008 at 9:48:02 AM
Article: "Hang On to Your Wallet! The Government is About to Rescue Us"
If the Democrats weren't such crooks, here's what they could
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 10:04:34 AM
Diary: "Dictatorship Comes Naturally To Socialists"
You provide nothing solid enough to "refute." One can't
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 9:30:50 AM
Diary: "Dictatorship Comes Naturally To Socialists"
I totally agree. Darren doesn't even understand the meaning
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 12:25:26 AM
Article: "Alan Greenspan calls the McCain Economic Plan a Disaster for"
It's a "Bipartisan thing." Every single crime the Repubs
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 10:41:25 AM
Quicklink: "WaPo's Richard Cohen: The Ugly New McCain"
Richard Cohen is in no position to make these judgements.
Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 2:23:00 PM
Article: ""Well . . . I'd Like to Bring about World War, Charlie""
Palin is no different on this than Obama, McCain, or Bush.
Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 10:00:38 PM
Article: ""This election is too important" and Other 2 Party Propaghan"
You're basically right -- very much on the right track.
Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 1:47:47 PM
Diary: "THE FED AND WALL STREET, 4TH AND GOAL FOR QUARTERBACK PAULSO"
I love the MSM reference to "turmoil in the mortgage market"
Friday, September 12, 2008 at 2:55:06 PM
Article: "Palin Casually Speaks of War with a Nuclear Armed Russia"
Both US parties want Georgia & Ukraine admitted to NATO
Friday, September 12, 2008 at 11:32:41 AM
Article: "Election 2008: Hope vs. Fear. Unity vs. Division. Success vs"
What you call Obama's "inspiring call for unity and hope" is
Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 12:16:17 PM
Article: "Obama Should Attack McCain's "Country First" Narrative Head"
What's at issue is logic, not self-righteousness. You want
Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 11:47:47 AM
Article: "Why is Obama Losing"
Basically an accurate assessment. My only criticism of Rabbi
Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 11:24:12 AM
Article: "Obama Should Attack McCain's "Country First" Narrative Head"
As a corporate Dem, Obama has also lied, & has only marginal
Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 10:39:14 AM
Diary: "Email received (MUST READ)!!!!!"
Have you ever heard of the "Know Nothing Party"?
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 10:52:50 AM
Article: "Beating up on Palin Is a Lose Lose for Obama"
What baloney. If Obama does nothing about Palin, he loses.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 10:38:40 AM
Article: "Obama Must Call for Palin's Removal from the Ticket"
Though it's interesting that Dave Lindorff posted this, the
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 9:44:37 AM
Diary: "Email received (MUST READ)!!!!!"
Don't waste your time with this. It's utter drivel.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 9:28:59 PM
Article: "And Then We Will Die"
What did you think of the police at the RNC & DNC, Tom?
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 2:11:04 PM
Article: "It's now heartbreakingly clear that we're going to have to w"
"Biased" is in the eyes of the beholder. If you call it
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 10:27:13 AM
Article: "It's now heartbreakingly clear that we're going to have to w"
In other words, you now see that Left critics of Obama
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 10:13:47 AM
Article: "It's now heartbreakingly clear that we're going to have to w"
Here's a good example of Dems "coopting the Left."
Monday, September 8, 2008 at 2:51:55 PM
Poll: "Poll: Not Voting for Obama or McCaine? What Are you doing?"
Not sure, but it won't be Obama or McCain. Probably Nader,
Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 10:41:53 PM
Diary: "Capitalism and democracy do not mix. That we have both in Am"
Not really a paradox, since we only THINK we have democracy.
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 5:32:47 PM
Poll: "Poll: Did Sarah Palin Hit a Home Run and Is She a Formidable"
I mostly agree -- but Re Palin vs Biden, recall Gore vs Bush
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 2:35:44 PM
Article: "Who Is Wrecking America?"
With great respect, Dr Roberts, that doesn't seem a fair
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 11:38:17 AM
Poll: "Poll: Did Sarah Palin Hit a Home Run and Is She a Formidable"
Whether she's "good" is not the point. "Looking good" is all
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 11:12:22 AM
Article: "McBush Convention Day Two The Palin Pastoral Problem, Ea"
There's a huge difference between Rev Wright & Palin's
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 10:39:30 AM
Quicklink: "Top Five Blogger Reactions to Palin Speech"
Democrats who don't see her starpower are in denial.
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 10:24:42 AM
Article: "Who Is Wrecking America?"
The thrust of this is exactly right. PCR is virtually always
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 9:19:21 AM
Poll: "Poll: Did Sarah Palin Hit a Home Run and Is She a Formidable"
You hit the nail on the head right here, when you write that
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 12:11:49 AM
Poll: "Poll: Did Sarah Palin Hit a Home Run and Is She a Formidable"
You misunderstood. I'm less Republican than you are.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 11:15:56 PM
Poll: "Poll: Did Sarah Palin Hit a Home Run and Is She a Formidable"
Yes, she hit a home run, & is formidable. Not just with the
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 10:32:52 AM
Article: "GOP Convention Day One Let the Deception Begin for Team Mc"
You say "the war in Iraq needs to end." But you're OK with
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 3:39:38 PM
Article: "Is McCain the Republican's Mondale?"
McCain is a weak candidate, but the Mondale comparison
Monday, September 1, 2008 at 7:40:54 PM
Article: "Amy Goodman Arrested At RNC (And More)"
They'd never dare touch an MSM network anchor like that.
Monday, September 1, 2008 at 7:06:47 PM
Quicklink: "Fundamentalist Preacher Dobson Personally Vetted Palin In Mi"
The Definition of a Democrat: A Person who, when given a
Monday, September 1, 2008 at 5:47:01 PM
Quicklink: "Fundamentalist Preacher Dobson Personally Vetted Palin In Mi"
Democrats are getting hysterical about Sarah Palin.
Monday, September 1, 2008 at 4:12:43 PM
Quicklink: "McCain's Claim that Palin Opposed "Bridge to Nowhere" is FAL"
Yes, but it's what he did AFTER Oct, 2002 that concerns me.
Monday, September 1, 2008 at 11:39:09 AM
Quicklink: "McCain's Claim that Palin Opposed "Bridge to Nowhere" is FAL"
Yes, but Obama's claim to have opposed the Iraq War is false
Friday, August 29, 2008 at 6:32:56 PM
Diary: "Obama Soars, McCain Panders"
Democrats thought Gore would "trounce" Bush in debate, but
Friday, August 29, 2008 at 3:01:20 PM
Article: "Obama Is Surrounded By Too Many Old White Guys"
Wait a second. You are attacking Brzezinski for not pushing
Friday, August 29, 2008 at 2:33:18 PM
Diary: "Notes on Obama's speech"
Many Democrats don't even know the difference between
Friday, August 29, 2008 at 1:22:13 PM
Quicklink: "Why Did You Sell Your Soul?"
No, it's not my perception.
Friday, August 29, 2008 at 11:57:58 AM
Quicklink: "Why Did You Sell Your Soul?"
Oh come on now, John. "Perceived impurities around the
Friday, August 29, 2008 at 10:41:35 AM
Diary: "Obama's Darkest Secret Revealed Live on ABC"
They showed this last nite on "The Daily Show," where right
Friday, August 29, 2008 at 10:30:20 AM
Diary: "Notes on Obama's speech"
My take on the speech -- it left unaddressed the major
Friday, August 29, 2008 at 9:27:55 AM
Article: "Howard Zinn's Advice to Obama"
Here, Brett -- I found the link to the Crowley interview -
Friday, August 29, 2008 at 9:16:07 AM
Article: "Howard Zinn's Advice to Obama"
Yes, it was in an interview with CNN's Candy Crowley. She
Friday, August 29, 2008 at 12:49:33 AM
Article: "Howard Zinn's Advice to Obama"
Here is exactly what Zinn said (starting at 26:52 into the
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 6:21:33 PM
Article: "Howard Zinn's Advice to Obama"
Obama's FISA betrayal shows he'll violate the Constitution
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 6:00:51 PM
Article: "Howard Zinn's Advice to Obama"
You've misunderstood. I wasn't talking about what Zinn said,
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 2:42:56 PM
Article: "Is This the Day America Started Growing Up?"
Every Bush admin "blunder" has been aided by the same Dems
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 12:48:47 PM
Diary: "A political strategy for dealing with the Democratic Party."
I strongly support most of this. My only quibble with it is
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 11:38:57 AM
Article: "Howard Zinn's Advice to Obama"
You're misrepresenting Zinn by trying to force him into your
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 11:22:33 AM
Article: "Foreign Policy and National Security Are Not the Same Thing"
Last night, Biden & Kerry touted Obama's hard anti-Russian
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 9:24:54 AM
Article: "Howard Zinn's Advice to Obama"
There's zero chance of Obama doing anything of the sort.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 2:42:46 PM
Diary: "Democrats against democracy"
Your every remark is full of lies & contradictions.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 1:46:20 PM
Article: "Dennis Kucinich's Rousing Speech Wakes Up America at the DNC"
Kucinich fans are excited by him only because he seems to
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 10:07:10 AM
Article: "Dennis Kucinich's Rousing Speech Wakes Up America at the DNC"
Actually, the speech was fundamentally dishonest, though
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 9:45:20 AM
Article: "Hillary Hits a Homer"
The conflict between the 2 Dem factions is unrelated to the
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 8:36:00 PM
Article: "War With Russia Is On The Agenda"
Dems have supported military spending just as much as Repubs
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 6:26:09 PM
Article: "War With Russia Is On The Agenda"
Denial is all around us because we live in the US, are
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 5:39:33 PM
Article: "War With Russia Is On The Agenda"
Are you kidding? Of course they realize it. The US has done
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 3:56:55 PM
Article: "PUMA: Party Unity, My America"
Oh, baloney. An election between 2 militarists is hardly a
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 6:02:57 PM
Quicklink: "America's Truth Deficit"
Interesting for 2 reasons: it was written in '05, before
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 5:36:40 PM
Article: "John McCain In A "Nutshell"-- Philanderer, War Pimp, Bush Po"
Look, it's one thing to be a philanderer, & something very
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 2:40:40 PM
Diary: "Biden: From The Dark Heart of DC"
Wrong again, because I actually DO agree with that quote
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 2:31:35 PM
Article: "Why I Won't Vote for John McCain"
Explain specifically how Obama is "so liberal he's almost
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 2:02:38 PM
Diary: "Biden: From The Dark Heart of DC"
C. Bid is basically right - your diaries never contain ideas
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 12:25:42 PM
Diary: "The Headline Read: Dems Are Getting Nervous, Again"
Neither candidate deserves to win. So press coverage is
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 11:19:59 AM
Article: "The 2008 Olympics: Subterranean Rot"
Though Zirin has a point, I'd argue that it would have been
Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 12:47:03 PM
Article: "Biden Redefines The Election; Now We Need To Stay On Message"
Things should be portrayed as they are -- which means
Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 11:32:16 AM
Article: "Biden Redefines The Election; Now We Need To Stay On Message"
Here's what "change" means: end the wars, cut military
Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 7:42:27 PM
Article: "Biden Redefines The Election; Now We Need To Stay On Message"
It isn't true that "one of them stands for changing course"
Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 5:26:33 PM
Article: "Biden's Biggest Vulnerability Should Be Neutralized, Running"
Re: "Joe is as far left as they come'???
Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 12:18:28 PM
Article: "Vote 3rd Party, Or Not?"
This is a thoughtful discussion of an important subject, BUT
Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10:50:15 AM
Article: "Maybe We Should Just Hope the Republicans Win This Thing..."
Look on the 'bright side' -- if the Dems win & get blamed
Friday, August 22, 2008 at 8:21:58 PM
Article: "Just who is Chet Edwards?"
This certainly sounds like the kind of guy Obama would pick.
Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 1:27:24 PM
Diary: "Socialism Explained: Chavez's Nationalizations are for Polit"
In order to "explain" socialism, you'd have to know what it
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 7:56:11 PM
Article: "Loserville: Obama Is Channeling Kerry and Gore"
You proved Dave's point, at least twice.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 1:04:16 PM
Article: ""Caroline: Pull a Cheney!" An Open Letter to Caroline Kenned"
Moore has his limits, & this article shows it.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 12:31:22 PM
Article: "New Zogby/Reuters Poll: Obama Down 5, in Deep Doo Doo"
You forgot about the facts that he stands for nothing, & is
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 11:59:11 AM
Article: "Loserville: Obama Is Channeling Kerry and Gore"
Basically true, but I challenge the idea that Obama ever
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 10:50:00 AM
Diary: "Rob Kall Radio Show Tonight:: Howard Zinn and Dorothy Fadima"
Ask him if he's read the new JFK book by James Douglass,
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 10:02:50 AM
Article: "New Zogby/Reuters Poll: Obama Down 5, in Deep Doo Doo"
It's a choice between a real Republican and a fake one.
Friday, August 15, 2008 at 10:56:36 AM
Article: "There May Be Many Mushroom Clouds In Our Future"
PCR is top notch, as usual. // But let's look at that final
Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 12:06:24 PM
Article: "The United States has lost its moral authority"
Agreed, but actually, the US has NEVER had any moral
Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 12:05:12 AM
Article: "Obama's Giving McCain Enough Rope to Hang HImself With Russi"
You're kidding yourself & giving Obama way too much credit.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 12:23:32 AM
Quicklink: "For Hillary--Smart Dems Want Hillary on Ticket"
Are you aware of the contradiction between the 2 halves of
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 7:36:27 PM
Article: "This Is Not News, This Is Propaganda"
Fine article. The cited WSWS & Pravda pieces are also
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 11:40:45 AM
Quicklink: "For Hillary--Smart Dems Want Hillary on Ticket"
Exactly right. // Neither Hill nor Obama has challenged Bush
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 10:17:44 AM
Quicklink: "For Hillary--Smart Dems Want Hillary on Ticket"
The Democrats' Theater of the Absurd
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 9:59:02 PM
Article: "Will the US Electorate Lay Down in the Poppy Field Sowed by"
What are you trying to say with your reference to "the jews"
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 3:36:07 PM
Quicklink: "Why isn't Obama crushing McCain?"
Margaret, if you say Bill Clinton"lit up your bank account,"
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 1:47:12 PM
Article: "Will the US Electorate Lay Down in the Poppy Field Sowed by"
I don't blame you for running away from this argument. If I
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 12:42:45 PM
Article: "Will the US Electorate Lay Down in the Poppy Field Sowed by"
Nader was basically correct, though the "no difference"quote
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 11:53:54 AM
Article: "Will the US Electorate Lay Down in the Poppy Field Sowed by"
OK, let's go through the specific list. Both parties support
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 11:21:33 AM
Article: "From Stupid to Moronic to Evil"
Why don't you include "The US" in your list of nations that
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 10:45:47 AM
Article: "Will the US Electorate Lay Down in the Poppy Field Sowed by"
The electorate has no choice, since both parties are run by
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 10:32:02 AM
Quicklink: "PRAVDA: War between Russia and Georgia orchestrated from USA"
Condi Rice visited Tbilisi only a few weeks ago, & denounced
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 10:20:35 AM
Quicklink: "The Pipeline War: Russian bear goes for West's jugular"
The title of this article is unfair to the Russians, who are
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 9:43:54 AM
Quicklink: "Why isn't Obama crushing McCain?"
This is a really easy question -- it's because he's a phony
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 12:35:49 AM
Quicklink: "Impeachment Won't Help; Only Revolution Will Save America"
Sure, that's true. If you like, you could cut it to simply
Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 9:48:43 PM
Quicklink: "Impeachment Won't Help; Only Revolution Will Save America"
Please name some of those groups that "use revolution in
Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 6:37:03 PM
Article: "From Stupid to Moronic to Evil"
PCR often sounds almost like a leftist. In this piece, there
Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 4:34:54 PM
Article: "Building Alliances and Voting for Change in 2008"
Oh, baloney. Voters also make up the "vast majority" of the
Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 2:15:06 PM
Article: "Building Alliances and Voting for Change in 2008"
Your description of how things are is generally right, but
Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 1:28:52 PM
Quicklink: "Impeachment Won't Help; Only Revolution Will Save America"
'Revolution' doesn't have to be a physical confrontation
Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 11:46:49 AM
Diary: "Chavez's Dictatorship: Tascon's List"
ideological drivel
Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 9:07:07 PM
Article: "WPost Admits Bungling Obama Quote"
There are tons of things Obama should be attacked for --
Friday, August 8, 2008 at 5:57:02 PM
Diary: "The April 2002 Coup Attempt in Venezuela"
Ideological drivel
Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 6:18:48 PM
Diary: "Co-Opting the Left"
That's not why we have the Electoral College. The EC was
Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 11:34:33 AM
Article: "Working Poor Unready to Revolt"
That analysis is not half bad, especially for only 20 words.
Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 9:57:46 AM
Diary: "Co-Opting the Left"
OK, I'll bite. Who are you thinking of, in the statement
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 3:19:22 PM
Article: "Impeachment-- Key To Dem Win In November"
You're blurring the line between 2 different things.
Monday, July 28, 2008 at 4:12:24 PM
Article: "A World that Stands as One: Transcript of Obama's Berlin Spe"
This is a disgusting, hypocritical & deeply dishonest speech
Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 12:46:35 PM
Poll: "Poll: Who do you believe gave the most valuable testimony at"
It's the wrong question, since the whole thing was farcical
Friday, July 25, 2008 at 11:29:40 AM
Article: "Impeachment hearings underway now."
Too little, too late. And it is nothing more than a stunt.
Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 6:54:29 PM
Article: "Degrees of Significance: The Nomination of Barack Obama"
The essay asks, "will Obama....denounce the 'War on Terror'
Friday, July 18, 2008 at 11:47:33 AM
Poll: "Poll: Do You Support Cindy Sheehan's Campaign Run Against Na"
I'd sooner vote for a poodle than for Pelosi. I admire Cindy
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 10:02:00 AM
Poll: "Poll: How do you feel about the New Yorker's satirical Obama"
It's distasteful, & not 'satire,' but I'm not outraged.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 9:30:14 AM
Diary: "Am I Going to be President?"
That's wild! // Question: Why is it called a 'viral' spoof?
Monday, July 14, 2008 at 11:11:04 AM
Quicklink: "Barack Obama NY Times Op-Ed: My Plan For Iraq"
Obama's plan stinks. It's Bushism-Lite, and even the "Lite"
Monday, July 14, 2008 at 9:51:08 AM
Article: "McCain's Phil Gramm is Worse than Obama's Rev. Wright"
Stephen, when you call someone "ignorant," it's smarter
Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 12:01:23 PM
Diary: "The War's Over Rambo: We Lost"
You're at least triply right about the Meyerson article.
Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 11:20:05 AM
Article: "Poll Shows 74% COULD Give Congress a Positive Rating; Tell U"
Here are 6 areas for work: 1) slashing military spending
Friday, July 11, 2008 at 9:13:29 AM
Article: "Conyers Floats Inherent Contempt for Rove and Pelosi Shifts"
I'd bet heavily that this will go nowhere. Here's why --
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 1:09:08 PM
Article: "Paul Krugman and Blindness About the War and the Economy"
That's more accurate -- but still leaves out important
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 10:32:34 AM
Article: "Paul Krugman and Blindness About the War and the Economy"
Right on most points, but wrong on one important point -
Monday, July 7, 2008 at 11:52:10 AM
Article: "Hands Off Obama"
Your article is just recycled 'Lesser-evilism' -- & this is
Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 10:34:11 AM
Poll: "Poll: I'm Holding Back on Contributing to Obama Because of h"
You're the one who should "stop and think." If the Dem
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 1:20:49 PM
Article: "What's A Voter to Do?"
Why don't Repubs fear TV branding them as "right-wing nuts?"
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 5:47:04 PM
Article: "We, the Salt of the Earth, Take Precedence"
I'd question 2 points here. First, the assertion that
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 3:18:07 PM
Article: "What's So Special About Veterans?"
US society is unable to discuss this subject rationally.
Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 12:21:40 PM
Quicklink: "Report: Iran to Hit Israel if Attacked"
That would be almost like taking away the US's nukes - which
Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 9:29:40 PM
Article: "Ball Girls, Big Lies and Bombing Iran"
Terrifically good article, Mac. It would be hard to find
Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 3:58:36 PM
Article: "The Obama Problem"
OK, that's a lot better than what you wrote above. I agree
Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 1:26:03 PM
Article: "Primary Season Over, Barack Channels Hillary"
Lindorff's analysis is spot-on. I wonder how Dave now
Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 11:47:34 AM
Article: "The Obama Problem"
Re: "the extreme urgency of our situation..." -- You don't
Friday, June 27, 2008 at 11:06:04 PM
Article: "The Obama Problem"
I'm afraid you're really just kidding yourself. What you lay
Friday, June 27, 2008 at 1:32:20 PM
Article: "The Audacity of Arrogance"
I basically agree. I'd like to add that voting for Nader is
Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 11:38:47 AM
Quicklink: "Nader: Obama 'talking white'"
Nader is exactly right, as he usually is. There's no
Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 10:11:04 AM
Article: "What's Happening To Obama?"
He's showing his true colors -- typical Dem Party sellout.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 9:52:16 PM
Quicklink: "Senator Feingold Will Filibuster FISA"
PS - this has obvious relevance for those who argued that
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 9:46:21 PM
Quicklink: "Senator Feingold Will Filibuster FISA"
Feingold's comments on impeachment were very revealing.
Monday, June 23, 2008 at 4:52:00 PM
Article: "Growing Right-Wing Chorus Backs Impeachment. When Will Pelos"
Pelosi's actions are not "baffling," the Dems are not being
Monday, June 23, 2008 at 11:31:50 AM
Quicklink: "The New Surveillance Bill: The Worst of Both Worlds"
It's not "Bush," Wolfie. The Dems agreed to this, & could
Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 10:25:52 PM
Article: "Democrats Have Legalized Bush's War Crimes"
A major part of this discussion that's frequently overlooked
Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 3:35:25 PM
Diary: "Dear Lindsey Graham, So?"
John, do you really believe Obama's $$$ comes mainly from
Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 1:35:13 PM
Diary: "Open Discussion Thread: Why do You think that Impeachment is"
The real issue is defense of Establishment interests, versus
Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 1:08:39 PM
Article: "Obama Campaign Vowed To Filibuster Any Telecom Immunity Bill"
Your letter to Burton is pretty good, but I think it must be
Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 10:59:07 AM
Quicklink: "Obama's support for the FISA "compromise""
A careful & well-reasoned analysis of Obama's cave-in --
Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 10:46:00 PM
Article: "FISA - Obama can choose to lose the War, but still fight the"
Obama has already sold out on the FISA bill.
Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 6:32:03 PM
Quicklink: "Jason Leopold: Top Dems Hand Bush Key Victories"
Anyone who believed the Democrats would "oppose" Bush
Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 5:56:42 PM
Quicklink: "Obama Supports FISA Legislation, Angering Left"
Let's quickly count up the number of major Obama sell-outs
Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 1:51:34 PM
Article: "June 22: The Noble Rage"
Powerful piece, Mark -- We must indeed cultivate our "Noble
Friday, June 20, 2008 at 4:44:50 PM
Quicklink: "Roll Call Votes for FISA Capitulation- Corp shills triumph"
Here's the RollCall - 105 Dems vote 'Yea', siding with 188
Friday, June 20, 2008 at 4:02:32 PM
Article: "Doug Dowd's "At the Cliff's Edge" - Part II"
I had the honor & privilege of being one of Doug Dowd's
Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 11:25:05 PM
Article: "Impeach Bush now?"
No Aurora, you don't quite have that right. Yes, it's true
Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 11:13:55 PM
Article: "Impeach Bush now?"
Reply to Brett's points: It's of course impossible to ever
Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 3:09:38 PM
Article: "Impeach Bush now?"
You're entitled to your wrong opinion, but Kucinich's action
Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 10:34:11 AM
Article: "Impeach Bush now?"
The 251 House votes McGovern cites were voting to BURY the
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 11:17:36 AM
Article: "Do Democrats Like Peace?"
The most accurate way to view the 2 parties is that both are
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 10:57:31 AM
Article: "My Tim Russert Article Generates Controversy"
I didn't see the death threats you got for criticizing Tim
Monday, June 16, 2008 at 7:01:00 PM
Quicklink: "Tim Russert and the decay of the American media"
This is a very astute analysis, in contrast to the nausea-
Monday, June 16, 2008 at 3:26:09 PM
Article: "Ducking Impeachment in Congress and the Newsroom"
Yesterday I saw a huge sign painted on a house in N Calif -
Friday, June 13, 2008 at 10:30:24 AM
Article: "Has Kucinich Exposed the Dems Complicity?"
I'm 110% for impeachment, but to imagine that Obama would
Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 12:06:47 PM
Article: "Kucinich Commments on Referral of Impeachment Resolution"
Look, Cheryl -- In 2004, Kucinich supported the prowar Kerry
Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 11:19:45 AM
Article: "Kucinich Commments on Referral of Impeachment Resolution"
Sorry to be a party pooper, but why is Kucinich agreeing to
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 12:04:04 PM
Article: "Democracy Unfolds under Kucinich's Care: 35 Articles of Impe"
Sure, Jefferson would be for impeachment. I'm not in any way
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 11:52:00 AM
Diary: ""Off The Table""
Pelosi is just as much a criminal as Bush & Cheney. She
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 9:36:07 AM
Article: "Democracy Unfolds under Kucinich's Care: 35 Articles of Impe"
There's way too much celebration of Kucinich's initiative.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 9:27:41 AM
Article: "Democracy Unfolds under Kucinich's Care: 35 Articles of Impe"
You're the one who should "wake up."
Friday, June 6, 2008 at 2:48:24 PM
Article: "Time for Congress to Stand Up in it's Own Defense: Impeach B"
The Dems' refusal to impeach poses the question -- Do we as
Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 8:12:10 PM
Article: "Why Hillary Lost: She Failed to Share Her Heart's Stories"
What laughable drivel! If you go by Hillary-Math, you count
Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 4:37:27 PM
Article: "Why Hillary Lost: She Failed to Share Her Heart's Stories"
Terrible analysis. You're trying to read a moral into it,
Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 1:27:28 PM
Article: "Obama's Win ; How It Will Change the Leadership and Future o"
No change, except for the sleek new packaging.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 7:37:45 PM
Poll: "Poll: How Will Obama's Win Change The Democratic Party's Lea"
There will be no real change, except in the packaging of
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 3:35:02 PM
Article: "On Line Petition to Remove Pelosi as Speaker of the House of"
I signed it, but it isn't just Pelosi -- it's most Dems in
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 10:05:10 AM
Quicklink: "Waxman asks DoJ for Bush and Cheney FBI Interviews Of CIA Ou"
Needless to say, nothing will come of this. The Democrats'
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 2:36:11 PM
Poll: "Poll: Will Impeachment Hearings Help or Hurt Obama and Democ"
I agree totally on the necessity of impeachment. These
Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 9:37:44 PM
Quicklink: "Obama Will Overturn Unconstitutional Bush Laws In First 100"
I doubt he'll do any such thing, since he supported many of
Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 4:24:02 PM
Diary: "Anti-war Resolution Passed by the Libertarian Party"
How about prosecution of those who led us to war?
Friday, May 30, 2008 at 6:56:12 PM
Diary: "A Post About the Future of the Libertarian Party"
It's a big subject. But roughly speaking, it's the idea of
Friday, May 30, 2008 at 12:54:45 PM
Diary: "A Post About the Future of the Libertarian Party"
Obama, a "socialist"? Don't use words you don't understand.
Friday, May 30, 2008 at 11:13:09 AM
Diary: "Libertarianism: Loveably Kooky or Dangerously Crazy?"
Have you ever heard of "logical fallacies"?
Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:20:53 AM
Quicklink: "Where Is the Outrage? By Robert Scheer"
Yes, I think those estimates are about right. The problem
Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 9:50:20 AM
Diary: "Libertarianism: Loveably Kooky or Dangerously Crazy?"
No, we don't agree. You didn't understand what I said!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 11:35:47 PM
Diary: "Libertarianism: Loveably Kooky or Dangerously Crazy?"
OK. First, about "only applies to countries not following
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 11:11:06 PM
Article: "Poisonous Plutocracy Pushes Economic Inequality"
This is an excellent statement. The above responders are
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 8:26:46 PM
Diary: "Libertarianism: Loveably Kooky or Dangerously Crazy?"
They're Un-loveably Kooky AND Dangerously Crazy.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 10:31:55 AM
Diary: "Barack Obama Mispeaks for the last time"
Infantile, dishonest & manufactured "outrage"
Monday, May 26, 2008 at 1:55:20 PM
Quicklink: "Bob Geiger: Dead Troops Remembered By President Who Had Them"
It's way too easy to blame it all on Bush. The Democrats
Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 8:36:37 PM
Article: "Jacoby Can't Handle the Truth"
Jacoby is a no-talent mediocrity. Regardless of what his
Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 8:18:42 PM
Quicklink: "Robert F. Kennedy Jr.- How the news media fails us (video)"
RFK Jr tells too much of the truth, & is thus a danger to
Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 1:04:32 PM
Article: "What Hillary's Kennedy Assassination Misstatement Really Mea"
I agree that it was an attempt to make the contest be about
Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 8:50:41 PM
Quicklink: "Biden: "This Is The Worst Administration In American Foreign"
So why doesn't Biden move to impeach? Why doesn't he
Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 3:57:58 PM
Article: "Why I'm Kinda Fonda Obama (And More So Each Week)"
Prof Green is a very polished point-maker, but how can he
Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 2:21:19 PM
Article: "Hillary Isn't Quite Ready For Prime Time"
Why are you being so gentle with this vicious monster?
Friday, May 23, 2008 at 10:20:17 PM
Article: "Bending Over For Bush - 21 Dems Help with $165 Bil."
There are actually more than 21 Dems in the War Party.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 5:17:11 PM
Quicklink: "Everything You Love You Owe to Capitalism"
Response to selected phrases --
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 1:35:20 PM
Quicklink: "Pelosi: More must be done to stop Iran"
A useful reminder that Pelosi is no better than Bush, &
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 12:42:04 PM
Quicklink: "Everything You Love You Owe to Capitalism"
Something's pathetically wrong with libertarians' brains.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 11:57:45 AM
Quicklink: "McCain Hits Obama's Ex-Terrorist Ties - Craig Crawford"
What a crock. Obama has plenty of shortcomings, but
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 11:13:23 AM
Quicklink: "Matt Taibbi: If Cheney & Co. Had Really Plotted the 9/11 At"
Calling this "wickedly hilarious" would be an understatement
Monday, May 19, 2008 at 11:29:23 PM
Article: "What Are We Waiting For?"
I agree with these points, but doubt there's any "we" to
Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 2:29:06 PM
Article: "Triple Cross: How Britain Created the Arab-Israel Conflict"
This is actually an EXCELLENT response. There's far more
Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 2:15:08 PM
Diary: "Remembering the NAKBA on Democracy Now"
2 follow-up suggestions for those interested in this subject
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 7:52:19 PM
Quicklink: "Peggy Noonan: Republicans -- Pity Party"
Most of these criticisms are true, but Noonan is in no
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 6:26:54 PM
Diary: "Appeasement of Hitler"
Mark mentions the US ambassador to the USSR in the '30's,
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 5:01:56 PM
Article: "Rehabilitating Hillary Clinton"
The premise here makes no sense. The problem is not that
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 10:54:18 PM
Article: "We Stopped the War Funding!"
No need; I accept your theory (the Al Jazeera link above)
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 10:00:23 PM
Article: "We Stopped the War Funding!"
My guess on what happened here -- it's something that was
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 8:46:07 PM
Diary: "I Agree with Bush . . . Stop Appeasing the Terrorists!"
Those comments are interesting, but you still didn't answer
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 8:12:14 PM
Article: "We Stopped the War Funding!"
Here's the actual roll call link - it was 149-141 with
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 2:41:18 PM
Quicklink: "In Speech Before Israeli Parliament, Bush Compares Democrats"
The Democrats are Nazi-appeasers, all right, but the
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 2:09:00 PM
Diary: "I Agree with Bush . . . Stop Appeasing the Terrorists!"
Tom, do you hope Bush will attack Iran? Do you think it's
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 11:26:37 AM
Quicklink: "Lieberman On Bush Comparing Democrats To Nazi-Appeasers: "T"
Yes, but Kerry is no better, either. What's most truly
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 2:39:24 PM
Diary: "Who are YOUR Heroes?"
Also: Pete Seeger, R.P. Feynman, Emma Goldman, the vets of
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 1:04:37 PM
Diary: "Who are YOUR Heroes?"
Chomsky, Zinn, MLK, Lenin, Trotsky, Eleanor Roosevelt,
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 5:41:54 PM
Quicklink: "Jon Stewart Interviews Douglas Feith"
Very good interview. Note that Stewart, a "comedian", asks
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 1:13:43 PM
Article: "Hillary Clinton, John McCain and the "Stupid" Vote"
You know your country's in trouble when a leading candidate
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 11:20:35 AM
Quicklink: "Congressional Democrats plan three-stage charade to pass Ira"
The R's could never have done it, with the Dems' complicity.
Monday, May 12, 2008 at 11:59:18 PM
Quicklink: "Kathy Bay Malloy: Barack's Religion Problem"
Oops, my mistake. Sorry --
Monday, May 12, 2008 at 10:32:29 PM
Quicklink: "Kathy Bay Malloy: Barack's Religion Problem"
(Actually, this article was already posted this morning, at
Monday, May 12, 2008 at 9:40:52 PM
Article: "Slimy Love 4: In Your Face. A Monologue Of An Angry Jew"
Barbara, I'm afraid you're kidding yourself. What Mark is
Monday, May 12, 2008 at 12:35:34 PM
Article: "McCain Is Dangerous"
No, this is all a bunch of hackneyed baloney. It's simply a
Monday, May 12, 2008 at 10:19:35 AM
Quicklink: "President Apostate?"
This is a remarkably vile article, whose main value is as a
Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 4:01:15 PM
Poll: "Poll: UFO and Exterrestrial Articles on OpEdNews?"
It's like doing articles on Britney Spears. Our consumer
Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 12:56:46 PM
Article: "Jon Stewart asks the Right Question"
Granted, it's funny - but Bush is only a "moron" in a very
Friday, May 9, 2008 at 7:38:19 PM
Article: "After Hillary, Voting With Conscience and Pride"
I have some suggestions for you. First, no one is going to
Friday, May 9, 2008 at 1:43:42 PM
Article: "After Hillary, Voting With Conscience and Pride"
I agree with much of this, but you contradict your generally
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 3:50:15 PM
Article: "I, Too, Have Been Damaged by the Evil Bushite Forces"
There's something wrong with anyone who hasn't been affected
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 10:06:57 AM
Quicklink: "The delusion of markets"
Well, yes and no. Actually, in an ominous way, the markets
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 9:54:53 AM
Diary: "Martin Luther King, Jr. Was A Republican!"
You can "prove" anything by cherry-picking the facts. Doing
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 2:02:17 PM
Article: "May 9. Glory and Sorrow."
Yes! -- Gratitude to the Russian soldiers, who won WWII.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 9:54:11 AM
Poll: "Poll: Should Hillary drop out of the race?"
Yes, because she's a disgusting liar, & family dynasties
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 9:35:36 AM
Article: "Investigate the Pentagon Pundit Program"
Oh, you noticed that, did you?! How terribly perceptive.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 8:27:04 PM
Quicklink: "Democrats Set to Defy Bush on War Bill"
The title of this article is completely misleading.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 8:06:21 PM
Diary: "Predictions for North Carolina and Indiana - Obama on Top"
So far, both your predictions look pretty good!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 5:50:04 PM
Article: "Why you should not support the parties or their candidates."
This article was part of testimony given before a House
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 11:28:23 AM
Article: "Ashamed to be American"
Mr Beach is clearly the type of American who makes Gitmo &
Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 9:29:13 PM
Diary: "Parasites: Real and Imagined"
Our society is full of very real parasites -- including the
Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 6:52:27 PM
Quicklink: "Who Will Tell the People? Thomas L. Friedman"
(just to note: this article was already posted, a few items
Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 3:48:57 PM
Quicklink: "Thomas Friedman: Who Will Tell the People?"
This isn't much of an 'endorsement,' & most of it is drivel.
Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 10:29:43 PM
Article: "Was Stalinism Nationalistic? A Review Article"
Well, let me explain it to you, Barbara.
Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 2:32:19 PM
Article: "Perhaps the most important editorial in the US today"
Hmm. You say "America is being destroyed by diversity," &
Friday, May 2, 2008 at 8:20:16 PM
Article: "American and Israeli War Crimes: Same Atrocities, Different"
Other than on your own ignorance & dishonesty, on what do
Friday, May 2, 2008 at 10:45:05 AM
Article: ""Long National Nightmare" is What Obama Should Be Talking Ab"
To speak "vividly of how profoundly wrong-spirited America
Friday, May 2, 2008 at 9:49:18 AM
Diary: "ECONOMY TANKS--DOW-JONES BREAKS 13,000"
The Fed's bailout meant the US govt was now in the business
Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 11:38:41 AM
Article: "Rev. Wright's Comments: The "Unintended" Benefits To Obama"
Tom moves towards a core issue here, when he writes
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 9:28:06 PM
Article: "Rev. Wright's Comments: The "Unintended" Benefits To Obama"
No, Wright meant exactly what he said, & it isn't going to
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 11:52:34 AM
Article: "Barack knocks Rev. Wright's remarks out of the ballpark"
Aside from his remarks on AIDS, can you specifically point
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 8:13:25 PM
Article: "Barack knocks Rev. Wright's remarks out of the ballpark"
By the way, the above article is a crock of silly BS.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 7:29:22 PM
Article: "Barack knocks Rev. Wright's remarks out of the ballpark"
The main point people should take away from today's sad
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 3:16:49 PM
Article: "Barack Ends His Relationship With Rev. Wright"
I disagree with your interpretation. What has really
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 11:25:09 PM
Article: "Hello? Hello? Helllloooo?"
With all respect to john & Joel, you guys are not allaying
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 1:58:27 PM
Article: "Fastened To A Dying Animal: a short jeremiad regarding that"
One of your sentences is perhaps all too accurate -
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 1:32:02 PM
Article: "Hello? Hello? Helllloooo?"
You say that the "scrutiny" attending such a historic event
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 10:44:59 AM
Article: "Hello? Hello? Helllloooo?"
Why is it "bogus & irrational" to fear that a convention
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 10:12:14 AM
Poll: "Poll: Has Reverend Wright Helped or Hurt Obama with Talks an"
Probably no difference. Those who were "offended" by the
Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 4:27:22 PM
Quicklink: "Ralph Nader: Disintegration is Everywhere"
To criticize Nader for "ego" is ludicrous. ALL those who
Friday, April 25, 2008 at 12:36:20 PM
Article: "Spoiling the Party: Clinton and the Michigan and Florida Vot"
"Spoiling" the Dem Party would be immensely constructive,
Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 11:05:29 AM
Article: "The Agenda Behind the Hoax; What the Iraq War is About"
These arguments are worth considering, but why would the
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 8:39:20 PM
Article: "For the Good of the Party and America, an Obama-Clinton Demo"
Hillary is not only unworthy, she wouldn't accept the VP
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 6:12:43 PM
Article: "Rounding Out the Pennsylvania Primary Story"
Though I admit I was impressed by Obama's dignified refusal
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 12:21:09 PM
Article: "How Hillary Can Knock-Out Obama"
Yeah, except Hillary isn't the slightest bit interested in
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 12:03:09 AM
Quicklink: "Bush's disapproval rating worst of any president in 70 years"
I agree with your explanation (as far as it goes), but would
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 2:56:29 PM
Article: "What About the War, Benedict?"
I guess "His Holiness" can't be bothered with "minor issues"
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 1:23:46 PM
Quicklink: "Clinton on Iran Attack: 'Obliterate Them'"
Hillary is a repulsive sociopath. Anyone who talks like this
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 7:19:46 PM
Article: "Clinton Slams "Activist Base of the Democratic Party"--Priva"
In effect, you did indeed "call people names."
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 5:47:19 PM
Article: "Clinton Slams "Activist Base of the Democratic Party"--Priva"
The article itself is full of ludicrous claims, such as --
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 2:39:51 PM
Article: "Clinton Slams "Activist Base of the Democratic Party"--Priva"
Are you under the misimpression that you're being clever?
Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 9:36:35 PM
Quicklink: "Top Neocon Calls For Destruction Of Constitution"
I've never heard of Philip Bobbitt, but there's a Wikipedia
Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 6:09:25 PM
Article: "The Main Debate Question; This is a Debate?"
I only watched a few minutes, but in those minutes, I saw 2
Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 4:46:54 PM
Article: "51 to 11: The Odds That ABC Knows How To Run A Presidential"
For that matter, it's well past time for a General Strike,
Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 1:44:29 PM
Diary: "ABC Dem Debate a Disgrace"
Yes, but look -- they're all the same. CBS, for example, is
Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 11:31:41 AM
Article: "Obama Wins an unusual Wednesday night Debate"
There's no doubt that the focus on "Bitter, Pastor Wright,
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 10:19:14 PM
Quicklink: "Closing in on Bush's Torture Cabal: Who Will Take the Fall?"
No one will take the fall. There's no such thing as "being
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 6:00:46 PM
Article: "The Expulsion Libel: 1948 Arab "Exodus" Reconsidered"
Here's a letter written by Einstein, Hannah Arendt & many
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 11:57:08 AM
Diary: "HELP THE VICTIM OR PUNISH THE THIEF? HOUSING SOLUTIONS GET I"
The necessity of putting these SOB's in jail can't be
Monday, April 14, 2008 at 12:18:31 PM
Article: "Right Wing, Assisted By NY Times, Labels Obama "Elite""
I agree with the author, but am not sure it will "backfire"
Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 11:43:01 AM
Article: "Finding Voters 'Bitter and Frustrated,' Obama is Sounding Li"
The NYT is claiming Obama is "on the defensive" about this;
Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 2:00:44 PM
Article: "If Obama becomes President, no forgiving and forgetting!"
So, I take it you'd oppose the Nuremberg Trials?
Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 1:27:08 PM
Article: "Israel- A Haunted Land"
This is a real jewel of an essay. Thanks, Mark --
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 8:11:39 PM
Quicklink: "Israeli minister threatens destruction of the Iranian natio"
Why do you say "the radical Muslims in Iran are warmongers"?
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 11:17:20 AM
Article: "Musings on the Fed"
The power shift from Washington to Wall St is an inevitable
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 5:45:30 PM
Diary: "A Fishmonger Sells Fish. A Warmonger Sells War. Obama Distan"
Those are good questions, but to find an answer you'd have
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 4:00:14 PM
Article: "Remember: They Are Liars"
Yes, they are. So why haven't the Dems started impeachment
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 12:17:34 AM
Article: "Losing the War for Reality"
Despite my great respect for Robt Parry, I take issue with
Monday, April 7, 2008 at 3:14:42 PM
Article: "RELOCATE OLYMPIC GAMES, DON'T BOYCOTT"
The real concern of this former White House propagandist
Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 10:54:29 AM
Article: "An Open Letter to University of California at Berkeley Chanc"
His name is spelled "Birgeneau." He's a Canadian physicist,
Friday, April 4, 2008 at 1:00:38 PM
Article: "An Open Letter to University of California at Berkeley Chanc"
Here's a revealing quote from one of Yoo's torture memos,
Friday, April 4, 2008 at 12:03:38 PM
Article: "Saving the American Left: The Case for a New Progressive Cre"
Let's look at your own internal contradictions,
Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 1:02:08 PM
Article: "Is It Time for the Peace Movement to Start Protesting Senato"
You're suggesting that there will be a "Step Two," where he
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 11:14:32 AM
Article: "If We Go To War With Iran, Who Will You Blame?"
"We have met the enemy, and he is us."
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 10:27:02 AM
Article: "Pelosi Preparing to Refuse Further Iraq Funding"
I'd bet good money that this is just an April Fool's joke.
Friday, March 28, 2008 at 11:39:24 PM
Diary: "Isn't it about time..."
I agree, but for a slightly different reason -- Hillary is
Friday, March 28, 2008 at 11:21:09 PM
Diary: "Farmer John Explains the Art of Politics"
I like it!
Friday, March 28, 2008 at 1:10:26 PM
Diary: "Please Name the Special Interests because our politicians re"
The phrase means "Bad guys who shall remain nameless."
Friday, March 28, 2008 at 11:34:43 AM
Diary: "Is The Democratic Party Imploding? Open Thread"
On the contrary, it's the LACK of "extremist diatribe" that
Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 6:43:11 PM
Diary: "Is The Democratic Party Imploding? Open Thread"
The DP is unfortunately not imploding - at least, not fast
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 1:55:01 PM
Article: "Five Years of a Disastrous War and the Bills are Coming Due"
Re: "pitchforks and torches march on the White House" --
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 11:59:45 AM
Quicklink: "Full Text: Barack Obama's Philadelphis Speech 18 March 2008"
I'm sorry to see people swallowing the phony "unity" pitch.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 8:07:29 PM
Quicklink: ""Liberalism is Gone""
This article asks an important question, but provides no
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 3:28:35 PM
Article: "WINTER SOLDIER BLACKOUT CONTINUES: Look in the Mirror Americ"
You just can't watch this testimony without weeping --
Monday, March 17, 2008 at 7:35:18 PM
Article: "Commulism and the Bear Stearns Fiasco: Cancel the Stimulus P"
Right on the small stuff, but 100% wrong on the big picture.
Monday, March 17, 2008 at 2:36:07 PM
Article: "Outrageous - Taxpayers Bail Out Bear Stearns; JP Morgan Buys"
Amusingly, as I write, the US stock market is actually UP!
Monday, March 17, 2008 at 12:32:56 PM
Diary: "MUGGED ON WALL STREET--HOW YOU AND I MADE J.P. MORGAN RICH(E"
The fact that "nary a bleat was heard" with a sheep-shearing
Monday, March 17, 2008 at 11:03:10 AM
Article: "The Inconvenient Truths of Reverend Wright"
Rev. Wright was right, all right.
Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 6:38:14 PM
Diary: "Obama is a Big Skinny Liar"
Which statement of Wright's do you consider "ludicrous"?
Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 3:01:13 PM
Diary: "ANSWER TO A POSTED 'COMMENT'"
I agree with both of you - that the wrong people are in jail
Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 2:19:00 PM
Article: "Censorship and the Anemic State of Political Discourse in Am"
You point out the basic conundrum here: Obama (or any
Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 1:52:00 PM
Diary: "What is the Difference Between the Mainstream Media and Goer"
The main difference is that the MSM learned from Goebbels'
Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 1:27:06 PM
Quicklink: "Through Bush-Colored Glasses- NY Times"
This editorial is interesting, not because its Bush critique
Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 12:00:28 PM
Article: "Spitzer's Whore Should Not Make a Nickel"
Offensively wrong-headed. Several aspects of the Spitzer
Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 12:40:28 AM
Diary: "San Francisco Voters: Tell Nancy Pelosi to Endorse Barack Ob"
Why would Pelosi's endorsement be seen as a positive?
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 1:00:18 PM
Article: "Genuine Socialism vs. Corporate Propaganda"
I made no claim about "being a better person" than you, &
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 11:23:24 PM
Article: "Vichy Democrats: Pelosi and the Politics of Collaboration"
Agree 100%. The Bush-Cheney cabal could never have
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 4:40:16 PM
Article: "Genuine Socialism vs. Corporate Propaganda"
Ms Doney has no idea what she's talking about. (only to be
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 12:11:27 PM
Diary: "Bush Could Call Off Elections"
I agree with Tom Murphy, who is not just right, but doubly
Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 1:33:34 PM
Diary: "Bush Could Call Off Elections"
Zero chance of "crucifying the SOB's", I'm afraid
Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 11:45:27 AM
Diary: "Bush Could Call Off Elections"
OK, brief response to your points - 1) one must distinguish
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 4:41:27 PM
Diary: "Bush Could Call Off Elections"
He "could" do it, but he won't, for 2 reasons.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 11:25:32 AM
Diary: "THE FED COUNTERFEITS MONEY AND NO ONE GOES TO JAIL"
The question of whether this is a bailout needs more
Monday, March 10, 2008 at 10:19:53 PM
Article: "America: Lying Politicians, Gullible Voters and the Long Sli"
Oh, baloney. The article isn't about 9-11, & no one
Monday, March 10, 2008 at 4:08:35 PM
Article: "America: Lying Politicians, Gullible Voters and the Long Sli"
The relationship between the voters & the leaders is complex
Monday, March 10, 2008 at 3:59:14 PM
Article: "America: Lying Politicians, Gullible Voters and the Long Sli"
So terribly true -- all of it. All the underlying attitudes
Monday, March 10, 2008 at 1:24:39 PM
Quicklink: "KRUGMAN: The Face-Slap Theory"
Here are some references, & a simplified version.
Monday, March 10, 2008 at 11:02:32 AM
Quicklink: "KRUGMAN: The Face-Slap Theory"
Let's note the piece's last paragraph, where Krugman writes,
Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 7:02:16 PM
Quicklink: "Stocks may fall anew on recession fears"
Good! Stocks are SUPPOSED to fall when the economy stinks.
Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 4:20:21 PM
Article: "A Weekend in Austin: Joe Bageant, the Class War & Community"
The 3 topics mentioned in your essay title are interesting,
Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 9:54:22 PM
Diary: "THE EDGE OF A FINANCIAL PRECIPICE, AND SUDDENLY IRAQ IS NOT"
The media is unable to face the truth of the situation.
Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 2:50:06 PM
Article: "Senator Obama Should Apologize to the U.S. Senate"
If this article was intentional satire, it would be clever.
Friday, March 7, 2008 at 1:15:14 PM
Article: "What is the Democratic Response to Terrorism?"
In 1948, George Kennan wrote that "We have about 50% of the
Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 12:28:55 PM
Diary: ""EXPERIENCE, SCHMERIENCE!""
Of course, you're right -- but the McCains & Hillary's who
Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 9:54:07 AM
Quicklink: "The Iraq War Is Wrong. Why Can't Candidates Admit It?"
Question might be rephrased as, "What determines permissible
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 11:30:30 AM
Article: "Hillary Takes Three Out of Four, McCain Comes to End of Prim"
The best analysis I've seen of yesterday's primaries comes
Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 11:16:08 PM
Diary: "Capitalism and Democracy, In America?"
Is this line a typo?
Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 6:19:36 PM
Diary: "Nader : McCain's Best Friend? - Open Discussion"
Tony Forest & Coyote are exactly right about this.
Friday, February 29, 2008 at 10:55:34 AM
Article: "Obama's Money Cartel"
Perhaps Obama is parsing his "I don't take lobbyist money"
Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 9:53:59 PM
Article: "In "Charlie Wilson's War" Carter's CIA Funding Islamic Terro"
Yes, it's true that Wilson is not Carter is not Brezhinski -
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 8:09:43 PM
Article: "In "Charlie Wilson's War" Carter's CIA Funding Islamic Terro"
No, the film does indeed present blatant lies (as the above
Monday, February 25, 2008 at 3:53:42 PM
Article: "In "Charlie Wilson's War" Carter's CIA Funding Islamic Terro"
Yes, of course it's fair to see it precisely as an "evil
Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 11:13:31 AM
Quicklink: "Ralph Nader Joins White House Race"
I'm glad he's in it, though he'll get the Kucinich/Gravel
Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 10:18:09 AM
Quicklink: "NY Times: Did McCain Have Affair with Lobbyist"
So, we have a dishonest newspaper seizing on the silliest
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 2:56:44 PM
Article: "Senators Clinton & Obama Abstain From Voting On Senate Spy B"
So according to you, the Democrats "aren't perfect." Gee,
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 1:21:45 PM
Article: "Obama and Progressive Change"
Both Obama fans & Obama cynics are missing the point here!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 11:31:00 AM
Diary: "No third party: Stop complaining to the vast void that Hilla"
I guess you're under the impression that finding some dirt
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 10:56:50 AM
Quicklink: "ZNet - A Message From The American Corporate Plutocracy"
Paul Street explains why Edwards was marginalized, with
Monday, February 11, 2008 at 2:55:22 PM
Diary: "No third party: Stop complaining to the vast void that Hilla"
Who are you, exactly, to be telling others what to do or how
Monday, February 11, 2008 at 10:00:08 AM
Diary: "Hillary is not Bill and The Public can't have it both ways!"
It's no secret that Hillary played a major decision-making
Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 9:40:07 PM
Diary: "THE CITY OF BERKELEY VS THE WAR MACHINE"
I suggested above 3 authors who served in the military.
Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 6:44:59 PM
Diary: "Media Promotes Obama so McCain will win?"
No, that's not how it works. The media is not "Republican."
Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 6:22:09 PM
Quicklink: "Chris Floyd: American Psycho: An Elite Exposed in an Exit"
Chris Floyd writes from an incredibly accurate perspective.
Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 11:36:54 AM
Diary: "THE CITY OF BERKELEY VS THE WAR MACHINE"
Tom Murphy-are you aware that the US military killed several
Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 10:05:57 PM
Diary: "THE CITY OF BERKELEY VS THE WAR MACHINE"
Tom Murphy thinks the "lesson of Vietnam" had to do with
Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 7:07:13 PM
Diary: "THE CITY OF BERKELEY VS THE WAR MACHINE"
Let's examine Tom Murphy's concept of history.
Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 8:04:21 PM
Article: "Democrats the DNC and the Florida and Michigan Debacle that"
This is a very fair-minded analysis. It's pretty amazing
Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 7:30:45 PM
Article: "The Republican's Chernenko versus the Democrat's Gorbachevs"
Pretty good article until the last 2 sentences, where the
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 7:06:55 PM
Article: "The Hillary Illusion, Redux"
I agree with most of this analysis, but would caution that
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 6:15:07 PM
Diary: "Super Tuesday Open Thread"
The most significant thing about the primary season thus far
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 5:57:06 PM
Diary: "Super Tuesday and the Politics of Bombing Iran"
There's also the matter of the Iranian "oil bourse" that
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 4:02:37 PM
Diary: "Obama Emerges Strong from Super Tuesday, Must Now Maintain M"
This is shallow & unimportant -- a silly distraction from
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 10:43:48 AM
Article: "The Election Is Over...and America Lost"
Yes, this is a pretty accurate summary, all right.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 4:11:34 PM
Diary: "An Edwards supporter now Voting for Hillary"
Ugh. You are desperately trying to put lipstick on a pig.
Monday, February 4, 2008 at 6:31:02 PM
Article: "On The Present Danger Facing Israel And All Jews"
Rachel's article is paranoid drivel, exhibiting an extreme
Monday, February 4, 2008 at 11:29:12 AM
Article: "Respect Vietnamese Patriots Gunned Down by "Beloved" Swift B"
You're exactly right, & the point can't be emphasized enough
Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 11:55:24 AM
Article: "Don't Ask Me to Change My Values for Obama or Clinton"
I strongly agree with you. I'd even say that 'lesser-evil'
Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 11:38:29 AM
Quicklink: "The world crisis of capitalism and the prospects for sociali"
Exactly right.
Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 11:33:08 AM
Quicklink: "The world crisis of capitalism and the prospects for sociali"
Your argument about Chavez holds water only if one equates
Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 11:05:06 AM
Article: "Three Left Standing"
Your question is a contradiction in terms. When you say
Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 4:25:28 PM
Article: "Superstar Weather Guy Punxsatawney Phil Predicts"
You mean alliteration, not "onomatopoeia." But anyway,
Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 2:33:33 PM
Article: "Slay That Green Dragon"
No one dislikes Hillary more than me, but that movie is a RW
Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 12:21:25 PM
Article: "Slay That Green Dragon"
Remember: NOTHING was gained by the D's 2006 victory.
Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 12:05:38 PM
Article: "The "Let McCain Win" Strategy"
This is just the same old "lesser evil-ism" argument --
Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 11:02:24 AM
Article: "Slay That Green Dragon"
Very well put. I totally agree with Caleb here. The Dems are
Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 10:35:28 AM
Article: "MoveOn.org Endorses Obama"
The answer is 'No.' The other 2 responses are right, but to
Friday, February 1, 2008 at 6:15:59 PM
Article: ""Capitalism - a threat to life on Earth" OpEdNews Discussion"
I agree with most of that. I'm all in favor of the "new para
Friday, February 1, 2008 at 1:10:57 PM
Article: "Crime of the Century: Time for Congress to Stand Up"
In the words of the great Bob Dole, "Where's the Outrage?"
Friday, February 1, 2008 at 12:37:52 AM
Article: "Capitalism as the Engine of Global Crisis"
The broad question is like a book with 2 chapters. The first
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 9:24:52 PM
Article: ""Capitalism - a threat to life on Earth" OpEdNews Discussion"
That's actually not too bad at all, but you're making one
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 5:57:32 PM
Diary: "Kennedy Endorsements for Obama Delivered Before Overflow Cro"
It's not a matter of "belaboring" that point. It's a matter
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 5:34:05 PM
Article: "ON THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF"
The cartoon is priceless, & the article is spot on.
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 4:40:59 PM
Article: "Why Supporting Sen. Gravel's Right to be Heard is Important"
I voted for Gravel today in California, by absentee ballot.
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 4:17:26 PM
Article: "A Dozen Reasons Why This Edwards Supporter is Backing Obama"
This article proves that "progressives" can rationalize
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 12:05:10 PM
Diary: "Obama Raises $32 Million in January"
So what? What does this do to counter the charge that he's
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 9:48:12 AM
Diary: "Kennedy Endorsements for Obama Delivered Before Overflow Cro"
Translation of your no-substance response: You can't name a
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 2:12:26 PM
Article: ""Capitalism - a threat to life on Earth" OpEdNews Discussion"
You've included a very rich selection of quotes here, to
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 11:57:54 AM
Article: "With Edwards Pulling Out, Mike Gravel is the Only One. Maybe"
That doesn't seem quite fair to me. Gravel's tax plan is
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 11:02:04 AM
Diary: "John Edwards to drop out of presidential race."
That the system winnowed out even a figure like Edwards --
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 10:28:14 AM
Article: "Capitalism as the Engine of Global Crisis"
About comparisons to "The Matrix" -- there's a very
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 10:21:20 AM
Diary: "Kennedy Endorsements for Obama Delivered Before Overflow Cro"
Please tell us specifically what Bush policy Obama has
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 1:15:10 AM
Article: "Crawling From the Wreckage"
I disagree with my Berkeley neighbor Mr Burnett, on most of
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 11:36:04 PM
Article: "Capitalism as the Engine of Global Crisis"
Well (chuckle!), I don't think I can quite satisfy you on
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 6:44:39 PM
Diary: "Why I Say Capitalism is the Problem"
I think the linkage concept is a crucial one, & that most
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 5:21:13 PM
Article: "Capitalism as the Engine of Global Crisis"
Thanks wT2, -- you've put almost too much here, for me to
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 2:47:44 PM
Article: "Capitalism as the Engine of Global Crisis"
The whole historical subject of "reformist" attempts is both
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 1:33:09 PM
Article: "Capitalism as the Engine of Global Crisis"
Wow! That's a wonderful response (and I don't mean the part
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 11:47:37 AM
Article: "Capitalism as the Engine of Global Crisis"
I know what you mean, of course --
Monday, January 28, 2008 at 6:56:40 PM
Diary: "Kennedy Endorsements for Obama Delivered Before Overflow Cro"
To both of the previous posters - You guys don't realize it,
Monday, January 28, 2008 at 4:17:28 PM
Diary: "Kennedy Endorsements for Obama Delivered Before Overflow Cro"
So What? Obama is an empty suit -- all fluff, no substance.
Monday, January 28, 2008 at 3:38:10 PM
Article: "What's Left?: A Campaign Without Viable Progressive Candidat"
Not to be overly dramatic, but this is what revolutions come
Monday, January 28, 2008 at 2:23:10 PM
Article: "BREAKING NEWS; Stop a Vote of Cloture on the FISA Bill in Th"
Senate action can be followed live on Glenn Greenwald's blog
Monday, January 28, 2008 at 9:39:19 AM
Article: "The Psychopath's "State of the Union": Disguising America's"
The humiliation is visible in the very billing of the speech
Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 12:17:21 AM
Article: "Edwards Lost, Now Where Do I Go?"
The fact that someone like you feels "locked out" of the
Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 10:47:06 AM
Article: "Where Do All the Devoted Kucinich People Go Now?"
That's the dumbest argument for Ron Paul I've ever seen.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 10:00:27 AM
Diary: "The Looter Capitalist Manifesto: The Powell Memo"
The Powell Memo is something everyone should know about,
Monday, January 21, 2008 at 1:58:52 PM
Quicklink: "Black Monday! Stock Markets Plunge Worldwide"
The article exemplifies "whistling past the graveyard."
Friday, January 18, 2008 at 8:08:00 PM
Diary: "Nazism had nothing to do with Socialism"
I think those points on Europe & China are quite right.
Friday, January 18, 2008 at 7:29:01 PM
Diary: "Nazism had nothing to do with Socialism"
2 points in response. // I agree with your first paragraph
Friday, January 18, 2008 at 6:45:43 PM
Diary: "Obama and America's Bad Case of Reagan Idolatry"
I totally agree. // Obama's case of Reagan-worship is a very
Friday, January 18, 2008 at 5:14:34 PM
Diary: "Nazism had nothing to do with Socialism"
My 2 cents on this (though I'd also like to hear Panurg's
Friday, January 18, 2008 at 3:06:44 PM
Diary: "Waiting for Rod Serling..."
I feel very much the same way. And about Rod Serling, in
Friday, January 18, 2008 at 11:50:13 AM
Diary: "Nazism had nothing to do with Socialism"
Steven & Mark are quite right here. // Paul R's remarks seem
Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 1:05:30 PM
Diary: "Philosophical Differences: Clinton Seeks to Manage, Obama Se"
Obama is a vacuous phony, no different than Hillary except
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 11:45:00 AM
Article: "The Great American Election Charade"
Your "left scenario" isn't very "left." There's no such
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 10:42:16 AM
Article: "The time to charge the Bastille is drawing near."
Storming the Bastille would be better than electing a Dem.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 1:21:12 PM
Article: "Martin Luther King: Letter From a Birmingham Jail 1963"
A great passage in this speech, to which Mark is alluding -
Monday, January 14, 2008 at 10:05:54 PM
Article: "Questions We Should be asking of and About Candidates"
Ask the candidates if they support pre-emptive war, torture,
Monday, January 14, 2008 at 9:51:49 PM
Diary: "CHERRY-PICKING THE ECONOMIC NEWS--ANYTHING TO WHISTLE PAST A"
The stock market can't be taken seriously any more, as an
Monday, January 14, 2008 at 3:23:41 PM
Diary: "Democrats Debating Now But United to Win in November"
So what if Hillary splits the Party? It's worthless, anyhow.
Monday, January 14, 2008 at 11:51:57 AM
Diary: "Democrats Debating Now But United to Win in November"
You have silly illusions about the Democratic Party.
Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 4:20:00 PM
Article: "USA's Economic Disaster Tsunami Is Under Way. Ordinary Solut"
I mostly agree - we're like passengers on the Titanic, after
Friday, January 11, 2008 at 10:45:32 AM
Article: "Recount - Is Dennis Kucinich walking into a trap?"
IMO, the Repubs will have an easy time with either HRC or O
Friday, January 11, 2008 at 10:04:59 AM
Article: "Recount - Is Dennis Kucinich walking into a trap?"
Here's a skeptical question on the alleged NH 'vote fraud' -
Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 6:21:11 PM
Quicklink: "BEST ARTICLE ON RON PAUL"
This article is sleazy BS ( & I'm no Paulista! )
Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 11:25:12 AM
Article: "Bad News from New Hampshire"
The process is leading inexorably to the worst possible Dem
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 7:10:06 PM
Article: "What is This "Iranian Provocation" BS?"
Here's a link to unbelievable video of the incident.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 1:47:29 PM
Article: "The Arab 'Right of Return' to Israel"
The article is shameful rightwing drivel. Note that Neuwirth
Monday, January 7, 2008 at 2:34:36 PM
Quicklink: "Alone among the Democrats, John Edwards has taken a stand ag"
Excellent article. Worth reading for the last sentence alone
Sunday, January 6, 2008 at 4:41:02 PM
Quicklink: "Education is Ignorance- Noam Chomsky"
Reply to Paul -- About the ICH article being
Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 3:57:39 PM
Quicklink: "Krugman: Dealing With the Dragon"
An unusually bad article for Krugman, whom I often like.
Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 1:52:32 PM
Quicklink: "Education is Ignorance- Noam Chomsky"
I disagree with your take on this (at least to the extent
Friday, January 4, 2008 at 7:48:03 PM
Article: "Blackout of Kucinich, Hiring of Falsifier Kristol, NY Times"
I did indeed see that passage, & you nailed it. (In fact,
Friday, January 4, 2008 at 7:13:32 PM
Article: "Blackout of Kucinich, Hiring of Falsifier Kristol, NY Times"
Actually that's not what he said. In the very first sentence
Friday, January 4, 2008 at 2:17:01 PM
Article: "Iowa Outspent Edwards a close 2nd in Iowa to Obama and bea"
I'd be very sorry to see Obama defeat Edwards for the
Friday, January 4, 2008 at 1:30:18 PM
Article: "As Predicted, Populism Is On the Rise - Who's Laughing Now?"
Sirota is way too happy here. What's happened is not good.
Friday, January 4, 2008 at 12:08:32 PM
Article: "Blackout of Kucinich, Hiring of Falsifier Kristol, NY Times"
Yes, you're entirely right about the NYT. But the NYT
Friday, January 4, 2008 at 12:54:54 AM
Article: "The Function