Courage! Who has it?

Everyone who wishes to run for political office should be required to read "Profiles in Courage". Maybe they will learn that at times doing the unpopular thing, but right thing is more important then partisan politics. When this is done you have not only shown courage, but integrity and leadership. Good luck....

Sarah Palin Not 'Electable For Presidency,' Says GOP Operative Who Helped Reelect Ronald Reagan

Sarah Palin is a joke as a politician­. When compared to other female heavyweigh­t politician­s shen is nothing but a sideshow act. Even within her own party novice political candidates such as Carly Fiorina and Meg Whitman, are both more profession­al and have more of a presidenti­al stature then Sarah. Then compare all of them to a Hillary Clinton and one sees a real leader. Sarah stick to being a sideshow act and entertaine­r.... Make your millions and keep us laughing..­.
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MSNBC Wants Keith Olbermann Mea Culpa

So I guess it is ok for Keith to bash right wingers for the ratings but for him to practice his free speech by making contributions to those he believes in is not ok for MSNBC. MSNBC is supposed to be the alternative to FOX but they now want to hide the fact that their commentators support Democrats. Hypocrites.... If FOX suspended the commentators on their channel who contributed to GOP causes, they wouldn't have anyone on the air. And shame on Rachel Maddow for her remarks. Call Bloomberg Keith - between you and Charlie Rose you should put a dent in MSNBC's rating....
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Bloomberg: Congress 'Can't Read' And Some Members Don't Know What, Or Where China Is

Is Mike starting to pave tha way for his Presidential candidacy in 2012..... Not a bad choice afterall.. and a poltician with brass ones....
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The Dems had the chance.

Well the DEMS had the chance to make the changes they wanted to do when they campaigned in 2008 but failed. They had the power to pass legislation that would have benefited all Americans, but failed. They were afraid to confront the Republicans when there was no reason to be afraid because again, they had the power. Instead of having the guts the get things done they were dropping back and punting instead of going for the win. And why? Because they were afraid of alienating the right wing and the independents, and afraid of losing the power. Well guess what? You lost the power because you were afraid.

All the progressives (yours included), blue dogs and liberals had to realize they were on the same team and not fight each other and self destruct. It seemed like a sense of loyalty left the room and was replaced by jealousy and power grabs. Well your bit of the power was being in power and having the chance of getting things done. Heck the one thing that you got accomplished; health care reform; no matter if it was flawed was something to rally around and you all ran like chickens without heads. You all gave up on the people who gave you the chance to do some good, and you let us down.

On the other hand the Republicans (the party in the minority) acted like they owned the Dems even while the Dems held the majority. This is a party that stuck behind one of the worst presidents in American history and you, the Dems, still didn't realize who you were dealing with. Maybe it is time to take a lesson from them in regards to loyalty. Luckily they didn't gain the majority in both houses because the remaining Democrats would be given shovels to dig their graves. Now the only thing that we all can hope for is that both parties have learned that neither have a mandate - and by working together they might get something done.

Peggy Noonan: Sarah Palin A 'Nincompoop' For Reagan Reduction

Fantastic commentary Peggy Noonan. Although I am not a fan of RR of SP your points are well taken on on the button. RR did earn his bones in the political world, and that of course started a the head of the Actor's union. The most important statement is that he fullfilled his obligations as a governor before persuing the Presidency. SP is a failure as a mayor of a rinky dinky town, a failure as a governor (a quitter), a failure as a VP candidate; or should I say that was John McCain's failure. As a publicity hound - well she has that down and is now trying to teach her daughter the same. I do wish her much success as a Twitter - 140 characters or less seems to be her intelligence limit, and that's giving her too much credit.
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Five Ways the Democrats Can Avoid a Catastrophe and Pull Off the Mother of All Upsets

Micheal Moore is right; it is time for politicians to speak the language of the people not of the special interest groups. During campaigns they all speak as if the feel the working man's pain - well now you have to work to get the working man's vote. We need politicians with guts and willing to have courage... Every year before a campaign they (the politicans) should read "Profiles in Courage" to be reminded that they are there in office to do the people's business and to have the guts to make unpopular decisions.
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No fire - no big mo....

What is the problem with Democrats/Progressives? Why are they so down on their elected officials and the president? Why are they letting the party of NO take control again? A party that did nothing when they had the power - have been obstructionists while the Democrats have the power and now are trying to convince the people that the Democrats are the ones bad for the people. A party who could care less about the unemployed; those without health care or inadequate health care; would let the older citizens on social security lose all their money if they had privatized their investments, and they continue to point the finger at Democrats and President Obama and say "they are the problem." The sad part about all this is that Democrats are even believing the GOP's rhetoric.

Must you all be reminded of the last administration and all the things they did to divide and instill fear in the people of this country? What a short memory people have about the "non-weapons of mass destruction" - a unilateral war (still going on) to topple a tyrant who had nothing to do with 9/11 while the real villain goes untouched. The way the last administration made the USA a hated country in the rest of the civilized world. These are just a few issues I will list and I am sure most of you could add to the list - but honestly I am getting depressed.

Then think about the joy and happiness when Obama won the presidency against all odds. Just because of who he is and his upbringing he was demonized by these same people who are claiming to be God-fearing, God-loving but hate all people who are different. What President Obama has done in his almost 2 years surpasses all that never was done in both Bush I and Bush II 12 total years of reign. Although some liberals/progressives have not been happy at times with him because they feel he hasn't gone to the left enough; must be patient. When you sit down and analyze what has been done you will realize it is far better then the alternative.

Unless you want to be controlled by the GOP, Beck-ise, Palinites, Rushskys and so on then be the negative lot that you seem to be at the moment. Even when Bush II was at his worse his party stuck behind him as their leader. The Democrats want to eat their leaders once they disagree with them. Maybe, just maybe, the Democrats are happy with being the losing party; but if not then they better start flexing their political muscles (while they still have them) and get out there and support their candidates and keep the party in control. All your moaning and groaning instead of talking things up positively is harming the party and the candidates chances. If independents see that Democrats are bad mouthing Democrats then what are they to think. You have to get out there and build the BIG MO again or else you will be forced to drink from the TEA PARTY - just think how they would govern or not govern.

Can't you see the Hipocracy???

www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/08/30/100830fa_fact_mayer

I really don't know about anyone else but I am sick and tired that the Democrats are not up in arms at what the opponents throw at them. This is an organization - whether called the GOP or Tea Party led by - supposed reformed drug addicts (Rush and Beck) and a part time politician/publicity hound (Palin), who only spew hatred and fear. They are also financed by millionaires whose only concerned it to keep more of the money they have made of the American people. These are hate mongers and bigots, and those who blindly follow them should ask themselves the question: are they of the blue blood that these bigots are made of?

Rush, Beck and Palin are making millions upon millions off of these sheep that they say they represent. Sure they will keep saying they represent the "working class people" as long as those lemmings still send them money. Democrats have to start forming a fist and not turn the other cheek. They are the party of governing and taking care of the people. They are the ones who will take care of the downtrodden and young and old in times of need. The other side takes care of themselves under the guise of the people. I am all for political debate but when it becomes hypocrisy it is similar to perjuring yourself on a witness stand. Tell a lie and eventually it will be come the true - spew hate and you have accomplished division not people working together. And mostly if you have a problem with some type of legislation or way of governing - come up with a solution - it is easy to demonize but hard to have a thought to the problem.

These false, money hungry, egotistical leaders of the far right will topple just like the phony
evangelist claiming to be close to God. It is a shame that one day after they are exposed for the fakes they are - many sheep will not believe they followed leaderless leaders. Wake up - can't you see the hypocrisy?

Glenn Beck Rally Will Test Strength Of Conservative Lightning Rod

Isn't it a great country that gives and ex-drug addict the abiltiy to gain such fame or infamy. A country of which he mocks and claims is so unfair. Unfair to multimillionaires like him; a man who indentifies with the average working man and woman. Gee how many average working men and women make $40million a year. Sure he cares - about taking your money and keeping his. Wake up and see him for the entertainer that he is, stop making him a god..... Just another wolf in sheeps clothing....
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Trig: One More Time - The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan

Trig: One More Time - The Daily Dish By Andrew Sullivan

Guess this will be another great mystery. Ranking up there with the
"Black Dalia" murder, who really kidnapped the Lindburgh baby,
and was there a President Kennedy conspiracy. The sad part of all this
is that so much time is being wasted on something trivial; heck Bristol and
Levi are in love again. Anyway who doesn't want to know what Sarah and
Kate are up to?

"Grassroots" Rove-linked group funded almost entirely by billionaires

"Grassroots" Rove-linked group funded almost entirely by billionaires

Now we have finally find out what we expected all along - the GOP's version of grassroots a group made up of billionaires.
Yes indeed every day working person, or maybe unemployed person, the GOP really cares about YOU.....

Joe Scarborough: John Boehner 'Not The Hardest Worker,' Bar Hopper (VIDEO)

What's the shock? The supposed leaders of the GOP are complainers not problem solvers, or wish to govern. From Boehner to the radio show idiots Rusky, Savage & Hannity. Always complaining but never coming up with solutions. They are probably afraid to be ridiculed or possibly just possibly have NO opinions.
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Specter Gets Frustrated With Kagan: These Hearings Haven't Been Substantive (VIDEO)

By his comments it should now be evident that Senator Specter was a DINO & only in it for self serving purposes; and that was only to save his job. I am happy to say I did not support this backstabbing so called Democrat. He has certainly made fools of Obama - Rendell and the rest of the Democratic heirarchy who trusted this man. This long time Republican senator who said he turn to Democrat was because he knew he would lose as a Republican. Coward... Stick with the true Democrats from now on. This should convince those who did support that phony Specter that Joe Sestack is the real deal.
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Why Does Trig Matter? - The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan

Why Does Trig Matter? - The Daily Dish By Andrew Sullivan

Please Sarah - come clean... Stop fooling the fools...

New Palin Legal Defense Fund: Ethics Complaints Against Illegal Fund Just Part Of A 'Massive Witch Hunt'

Sure make $12million dollars and ask people to give their hard earned money, in bad economic times to bail out your legal problems. Some say that Sarah is a dumb broad but I feel she is as sly as a fox. The dummies are those who think that she will lead them to the promise land. She will take you there if you happen to buy her idiotic book; oh that's right she bought most of them; or have donated to her bogus defense fund. People should wake up who seriously follow her to hear her incoherent speechs at $75 - $100K a babble. Granted she is entertainment - but not worth a penny..... As a matter of fact if giving a penny for her thoughts - she needs to give you change.
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Who is defending BP?

To those who for some reason of another are defending BP actions should be put into a padded cell. This is a company with more violations then the number one scofflaw in a major city as New York or Philadelphia. This company has no regard for the well being of the people or communities whose territory it exploits.
What is happening now in the Gulf is just a repeat of what BP was somewhat responsible for years ago in Alaska under the guise of the Exxon Valdez mishap. Even though Exxon was the company name on the tanker it was BP's job to contain the spill. Apparently they didn't know then and still don't know how to contain a spill. They are pretty much the Madoff of the oil drilling industry. Mr. Madoff was an investment advisor who really didn't invest and BP is an oil drilling who doesn't know the proper way of how to drill. Both were just looking at what their profit would be ..... Money first... People way last....
Listen to the following interview with Greg Palast; who has been investigating BP since the Valdezs incident. Why are we not hearing this on the main stream newscasts....

http://youtube.com/user/watch?v=5z5DXxGZLo8

Tea Party Calls Chris Matthews Documentary A 'Left-Wing Hit Piece,' Urges Hardball Sponsors To Boycott

Isn't it amazing that the far right believes that freedom of speech only pertains to them. Rusky Limbaugh can say some of the most teasonous statements about President Obama they feel it is OK and they have to right to say them of according to freddom of speech I would guess they do. But when a true journalist like Chris Matthews unvails the intersanctums of the Tea Partiers the pitch a fit. They claim to be for the democratic way - but when they are critized the only way for them is totalitarian/dictatorship.
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Where is the anger at the top?

It is about time that we see some shoe banging on the podium anger from Pres. Obama. I know it is not a normal thing for him to do but sometimes a person has to break away from the ordinary just to keep people on their toes. If Pres. Obama was an actor he would be typecast as the same calm character all the time. If it is one thing that most actors complain about - is it that of being typecast. Getting the same parts all the time could be quite lucrative; if that is all you want; but if you want to expand you have to break out of the mold you created.

If Pres. Obama wants to be known as the most powerful man in the world then at time he has to put the hammer down and act like it. Americans want to have a "Make my day" type of line to come out of their leader. Not that we want to be a world wide bully; but just because we are still a superpower we shouldn't be a pushover because we don't want to show our muscles.

The mess with BP is such a time that our muscles should be flexed and Pres. Obama is the one who should be doing that. So far no penalties have been imposed on what BP is doing to our country and countrymen and women. Sure there are projections that they will lose money in the long run; but if we don't punish them they will come back and become richer then ever. Where is the call for a countrywide boycott of BP from some of our leaders? Why not have them expelled from doing business in the USA? Why don't our leaders demand that all BP affiliates be able to change their affiliation without recourse?

All of this sounds harsh? Well tell that to the people of the Gulf Cost as their livelihoods and quality of life is hampered. I don't want my leaders to give BP the benefit of the doubt. I don't want my leaders to say after all this time that BP is doing its best. I don't want sympathy for a huge conglomerate for ruining our Gulf Coast. What do I want? Like everyone else - I want them to take care of it..... given an ultimatum.... fix it or we fix it and get out of town....

We have serious problems in this country and need serious people to handle them. Get tough Pres. Obama..... This is your Katrina right now and your proving to be lacking it getting the problem solved just as your predecessor did. Don't worry that if you bang your fist on the table or raise your voice or act like not like a bully but as a leader protecting us from a bully; your followers will still follow you and respect you even more. We voted for you to do the right thing..... BP did this to us..... It is your job Mr. President to stop them..... Yesterday.

Liz Cheney Wants Investigation Of Joe Sestak White House Job Offer

This is amazing coming from the daughter of the last administration's most decorated war criminal. The hypocrasy never ceases to amaze me.... It is so outrageous that it is comical....
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Chris Christie Berates Reporter: 'You Should Really See Me When I'm Pissed' (VIDEO)

Can't say that I agree with any of your policies; but I do commend Mr. Chritsie (last name same as first name of last Gov. to screw NJ) for having the bluntness and willing to tell it like it is. Let's see if he becomes a politician come re-election time. Hopefully you cut the waste at the top of your administration, the 100K people and above. But it will be the 2,000 teachers and their families that you will have to win back come your non-politican re-election time. Ever hear the theory of 10; 2,000 x 10 x 10 and so on... That's a lot of families.
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Mary Landrieu: 'No Plans To Return Donations From BP' Says Louisiana Senator's Office

Is the $17K that she collected from BP really going to make or break her campaign funds? Or is sending the message to her constituents that she rather keep money from a company that is ruining her home state, more important. Where are your principals? And your brother is the new Mayor of New Orleans. WOW.....
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Sarah Palin Testifies In Email Hacking Trial

what a joke and waste of taxpayer money. doesn't ms. palin want everyone to know every intregate part of her life. she twitters every action she performs daily and now she is outraged at a hacker getting into her email. she have become a public figure who wants everything she does to be public. this just seems like another stunt for her to laugh all the way to the bank.



as for a 50 year sentence; well, the prosecutor and the judge who let this sentence suggested should be ashamed of themselves. there are major criminals running around free (some under the protection of the Catholic Church) and they are proposing 50 years to this hacker. get the cohones to go after real criminals.....
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Donny Deutsch Sidelined At MSNBC Over Keith Olbermann Segment

Shame on MSNBC. Donnie Deutsch was trying to address an issue with intelligent dialoge. He has been a friend of MSNBC for years and is a loyal progessive liberal. Guess when a progressive really speaks out MSNBC shuts him up. Are they proving that they are no different then FOX but protecting their big money names and keeping quite those who may disagree with them.
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Rendell: Democratic Party Is Soulless, 'Cowering Behind The Shower Curtains'

You go Ed... It is a shame you waited so long to express your feelings... It seems that once a person gets elected they loose their nerve and instead of telling it like it is; which is probably why people voted for them; they worry about the next election and become mealy mouthed. You can still be a liberal and be tough.



Ed your my gov and I supported you and would again; but what I want to know is WHY are you supporting that phony Democrat Arlen Specter instead of a true Democrat Joe Sestak. With your support and excellent campaigning Pa can have a true Democrat as Senator for a long time to come. You have never been one to cower behind the curtains.... Don't do it now.. Support SESTAK.....
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Arianna Suggests Elizabeth Warren As A Candidate To Replace Justice John Paul Stevens On The Supreme Court (VIDEO)

Excellent choice. Ms. Warren is a free thinker who will tell it like it is. She pulls no punches and will be a very fresh voice on the Supreme Court. Her brain power will definately rival if not overpower that is Scalia. She has been fair in her assestment and opinions of what is happening on Wall Street and the banking industry. Maybe the only thing that the Republicans can complain about is that she is too fair and an equal opportunity basher. Perfect choice and great call Arianna; but we all know we don't always get the perfect or best choice. Clarence Thomas anyone.
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Why Are 25 Hedge Fund Managers Worth 658,000 Teachers?

Even though the term job of being a hedge fund manager is not looked at in high regard; there is a word that the critcis of teachers use to scare people even more, and that is UNION. It seems that people are ok with these hedge fund looters reaping or raping billions from the economy; but get all upset when it comes to teacher union contracts. Although no one wants to give things away; the thought that unions are the all evil in this country is wrong. Most of the time there are negotiations between labor and management to come to an agreeing compromise. As our education system falls apart - and our children are among the less educated - we will create a class system where the rich future hedge funders will run this world and the rest will be looking from the outside in. If we don't do something to improve the education system in this country, we will not be only outsourcing all our services; but possibly our children. Sometimes we do have to sacrifice..... For the future....
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iPad Lines Go WILD (PICTURES): Send Us Your PHOTOS!

Boy is Jobs a genius or what? Not just a genius when is when it comes to his I-whateverthelatest invention; but also a lucky for the day he picks to roll out the product. Maybe he has a direct line to God or better yet maybe God is an Apple customer. Either way being a lucky genius with God on your side is something we all would want. Now if he (Jobs) could only explain as to why his products are so expensive? Just think if Apple products were actually priced reasonably...... If so, Jobs would finally have us all forget about Gates.
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Jack Cassell: Doctor Refuses To Treat Obama Supporters

This doctor is not in it to help people but to only make money. I wonder how many working relationships he has with other medical services of which he gets a cut whenever he sends a patient there? (labs, MRIs, etc) The business of medicine has ruined the practice of medicine. Maybe all of this doctor's patients should leave - next he may be angry at what religion you are.
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Linda McMahon Senate Campaign: WWE Queen Says She'll Spend $50 Million To Win Connecticut Race (VIDEO)

If the middle class does not unite; we will get a Congress similar to the elite House of Lords in England or the upper class of Marie Antoinette's France. How do or can these multi-millionaires properly represent the average man. I am sure they are concerned about their Roll Royce health care. Wake up people or we won't even have cake to eat.
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Arianna Discusses The Move Your Money Campaign On CBS Sunday Morning (VIDEO)

Big is not always better. Going somewhere where they still know you - your family and most of all the community they serve, gives people confidence. Like a restaurant that gives that good old family style service, a local community bank is the same. Maybe all this "bigger is better" theory has got us thinking that local is the way to go.
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What - We are the Problem? Come on - wake up

Could it be that we, the people are the problem? Could it be that we do not want to hear the truth from our politicians? When we finally get a politician who is willing and has the guts to tell us the truth and not what we want to hear; what do we do; wait for someone to tell us what we want to hear - even if we know it's a lie.

We, the voter, are the cause of our leaders giving up their integrity and honor when elected. Why? Cause we want them to lie. The truth hurts. And as Jack Nicholson said in A Few Good Men, "You (we) can't handle the truth"...... And that's the truthhhhhhhhhh.....

http://www.newsweek.com/id/234267

The Most Amazing Libraries In The World Part Two (PHOTOS, POLL)

This is great.. But all libraries are important and I hope they will be around long after your Kindle malfunctions. It is a shame that as funds are being questioned that the first to take a hit are the libraries. Thought we were a country that valued knowledge and education, with no child left behind. Well continue to close library branches and count the children left behind, wanting to learn but can only afford the library as their place of knowledge.
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The Supreme Court's <em>Citizen United</em> Decision Is Terrifying

Guess now we will get the best politicians big business & foreign money can buy? Although we already have that and have had a Saudi friendly president already, will we ever have the chance again to vote for someone who will take the people's concerns at heart. It is time for the voters to get smarter and follow the money and vote for the candidates that tell the truth, no matter how it hurts, and will stand up for us not matter what the cost. Politics should be about integrity not money.
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Rick Warren Takes In $2.4 Million After Donations Plea

Guess it's true -

Ask and you shall receive.... Send me some.
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Move Your Money: A New Year's Resolution

Support your community banks and make the too important to fail. Let us get back to community support.....
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