Displaying 0 To 0 Of 0 Comments Iran president Ahmadinejad accepts nuclear deal terms Thanks for this article, KQ. It does seem that the MSM marches more to the beat of the RW nowadays. If it fits in with the RW’s attacks and allegations about Obama, it’s news. If not, not so much. Considering how a nuclear Iran was such a huge issue in the campaign, it is interesting how little it seems to matter that Obama may again have addressed a big “threat” through diplomacy. » Posted By AdLib On February 3, 2010 @ 3:25 pm Mexico’s ‘failed state’ threat I don’t think legalizing something that is readily available will increase usage much. Availability isn’t a problem, all that could change is the price could go down and criminals would lose a lot of income and power. And so what if more people smoked pot? Think of how that would boost the economy through fast food and snack companies. And instead of needing so many prescription drugs, being as stressed or being nasty drunks, there might be more people renting Adam Sandler movies and laughing at them. I just don’t see the big downside here…except encouraging Adam Sandler to make more movies. » Posted By AdLib On February 3, 2010 @ 3:34 pm What always gets me is the type of delusion that The Media promotes by saying things like: Until the U.S. curbs its addiction problem, » Posted By AdLib On February 3, 2010 @ 3:06 pm Periodic Table of Dangerous Elements FANFUCKINGTASTIC KQ!!! You have raised the bar again! This is amazing! Fellow members, hope you’ll join me in crossposting this wherever we can on the Intertubes! » Posted By AdLib On February 2, 2010 @ 11:51 pm I must respectfully disagree with my friends here who express that we should not get rid of Rahm because, now that Palin has asked for it, that would be giving her a win. If Palin came out tomorrow in favor of ending DADT, we wouldn’t want to keep it in place for that same reason, right? It is a kind of cutting off our nose to spite our face, to keep a person in place that is sinking the Dem ship instead of replacing him with someone who may help because we don’t want some nitwit claiming victory. The bottom line is that it wouldn’t matter if a new CoS got meaningful HCR passed. We have to keep our eye on the ball, getting caught up in the politics of decisions is the enemy of good decisions. Not doing the right thing because of how others may crow about their calling for it is irrelevant. It’s results that matter, not the politics of not trying to look like you messed up. And IMO, there is no question that Obama messed up by selecting Rahm. I do agree that Obama is entitled to have whomever he chooses as CoS and I will still support Obama if he continues to let Rahm screw up his agenda. However, I do think it is my responsibility as a Progressive Dem to shout out, “The Emanuel has no clothes!”. Obama is not infallible, he’s made mistakes as all humans do. I feel strongly that he has made and is making a big mistake with Rahm and it is endangering his agenda, the opportunity for profound change and Dem control of Congress and the WH. So, I still support a petition asking for Pres. Obama to consider firing Rahm and putting in a less corporatist, more progressive CoS. I will suggest that it could take place after this incident has blown over though. » Posted By AdLib On February 2, 2010 @ 11:05 pm IMO, the word “retarded” doesn’t carry the cringe factor as much today because it has re-emerged, especially in comedies as an edgier/funny insult. The thing is, in most of these cases it’s used on non-handicapped people to say, “stupid”. The handicapped community however does regard it as an insulting slur and when one says that word, is not the mental image of someone with a birth defect or handicap? While I don’t believe in political correctness, I do think that if a group justifiably feels denigrated by a word, it should be appreciated. On the other hand, when others unjustifiably express objections at appropriate terms, such as “Teabaggers”, too bad. The other complication is that the words “retard” and “retarded” are commonly used words professionally, certainly in science (using a process to retard growth of a bacteria or its growth being retarded, as well as fire-retardant clothes). So the words can’t reasonably become fully taboo but in reference to the stupidity of people, the word “stupid” always seems to do the job just fine, as in, “It was stupid of Rahm to refer to the most activist base of his party in such a denigrating way.” » Posted By AdLib On February 2, 2010 @ 5:34 pm I would be honored and delighted to work with you on a petition. I agree, it should be thoughtfully worded and presented as constructively as possible though it should be frank. As you say, his demeanor is not in keeping with what Obama represents nor has Rahm proved to be effective or successful. And lastly, his exhibition of spite at those Dems who are activist, who are at the heart of the party and why Obama was elected, is unacceptable. » Posted By AdLib On February 2, 2010 @ 5:04 pm Fantastic article Cher! Looking forward to your entire series. When Obama was elected, I know I was not alone in constant concern whenever he was in a public place. As time’s gone by, I’ve become a bit more at ease but I do have an ongoing concern for his safety. At the same time, I have the same caution that a public attack on a big scale by white/right wing extremist terrorists is as likely as by foreign terrorists. The unashamed way that the RW media feeds into the hatred…there seems to be no limit to how low and treasonous they can go. Just to be clear, treason is not protected by the 1st Amendment and if their going overboard convinces someone to launch a big attack, they should beheld responsible. » Posted By AdLib On January 31, 2010 @ 8:56 pm UPDATE #2: NEW! Periodic Table of Criminal Elements I’ve said it before but props where they’re deserved, your Table is a perennial favorite at The Planet! Always getting visits, especially from search engines. » Posted By AdLib On February 15, 2011 @ 12:12 am Hey Bluebird! Welcome to The Planet! » Posted By AdLib On February 14, 2011 @ 11:07 pm Love it! Very clever and enjoyed, my friend! » Posted By AdLib On January 31, 2010 @ 4:56 pm Un(der)reported News, Sunday Edition A big fan of this feature, Nellie! Love the Rail map! The Gov’t is having to chase down states to take a share of $4 billion in unemployment money? Why don’t they ever come to me when they have a problem like this? I’d be happy to help! Very pleased to hear about the initiative in Afghanistan, this is indeed critical for women and children to be protected in a harshly religious environment that is so brutal towards them. And a legit government can’t be in place without a minimum respect for life, male and female. As for the cellphone laws, maybe one reason they don’t make a difference is that few follow them. I still see many people driving with the cell up to their ear, some just use the Speakerphone function but are still holding it in their hand and distracted. Or aren’t calling but are watching YouTube videos of “Funniest Car Crashes By Distracted Drivers” as they drive. » Posted By AdLib On January 31, 2010 @ 12:23 pm Wonderful article, Nellie! I don’t think Bopp should be given so much credit though, anymore than the belligerent anti-abortion extremists should be if an anti-abortion majority was in the SCOTUS and they appealed a case to them. Deconstructing what happened, once the SCOTUS had a pro-corporate Repub majority, it was only a matter of time until someone would appeal a case to them and have them agree to consider it and of course, find in its favor. He is not a genius or some remarkable architect. If we were fortunate enough to get a Dem majority in the SCOTUS, then Dems will find a case to appeal up to them to reverse this obscenity called a ruling. Until then, there isn’t much we can do through the SC, they would rule 5-4 against any opposing case. This will need to be addressed in Congress and immediately, before the 2010 elections really begin. » Posted By AdLib On January 30, 2010 @ 3:06 pm Vox Populi Afterchat – 1-22-2010 Had to post this L.A. Times article, connected to our conversation tonight on politicians and legislation being bought and sold:
NFL stadium promoter gives $505,000 to state political campaigns By Patrick McGreevy January 29, 2010 | 7:01 p.m. Ed Roski Jr., the L.A. County billionaire who got state legislators to exempt his proposed NFL stadium from environmental laws, has showered the lawmakers with tens of thousands of dollars in campaign cash. The money is part of $505,000 that Roski put into California political campaigns during the second half of 2009, including $300,000 toward a proposed ballot measure that would change term limits for future legislators. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-roski30-2010jan30,0,5733703.story » Posted By AdLib On January 29, 2010 @ 9:28 pm We just watched it again the other night. Overall, very good film but the computer/wheel villain was the weakest part, the most cliche part of an inventive film. » Posted By AdLib On January 29, 2010 @ 9:13 pm That’s it! Very funny! » Posted By AdLib On January 29, 2010 @ 9:01 pm I saw one quick one saying, “Enjoy the chat.” » Posted By AdLib On January 29, 2010 @ 9:00 pm We missed you! » Posted By AdLib On January 29, 2010 @ 8:56 pm Are We Really Liberals and Progressives? Cher, I added the Authors list pull down back in the sidebar so please feel free to use it now. I didn’t think people were using it so I removed it. Now that I know people do, it’s back! » Posted By AdLib On January 31, 2010 @ 3:50 pm Reminder: Vox Populi is tonight at 7:00 PM (PST)! I just have lint rollers. Lots and lots of lint rollers. » Posted By AdLib On January 29, 2010 @ 6:50 pm Heh! » Posted By AdLib On January 29, 2010 @ 6:49 pm *smack*! Oh, you mean the kind that hurts! » Posted By AdLib On January 29, 2010 @ 6:48 pm President Obama Confronts the GOP Head On Vox Populi is starting now! Click here to go there now! https://planetpov.com/live-events/vox-populi/ » Posted By AdLib On January 29, 2010 @ 7:04 pm Vox Populi is starting now! Click here to go there now! https://planetpov.com/live-events/vox-populi/ » Posted By AdLib On January 29, 2010 @ 7:03 pm Why would I want to fight Students Against Drunk Driving? Seriously, very, very cool, Pepe! I have hiked a bit but not as adventurously as you have and do! Being out in the wilderness like that, really removed from one’s daily environment and surroundings, does bring a peace of mind and perspective that is hard to reach just by willing oneself to have it. And the exercise coupled with the simple, gentle sense of purpose, to reach that ridge or the top of that mountain, to total up 100,000 vertical feet, is so affirmative. I’m now looking forward even more to the Spring and tramp-tramp-tramping around the great outdoors! Thanks for your post! » Posted By AdLib On January 28, 2010 @ 1:46 pm Rashomon 7: Barack Obama’s first State of the Union address Maybe de facto but I see this all as merely a pursuit of greed. I don’t think she set out to undermine the Dems when she did her 180 degree flip politically, I think she’s just an opportunist who saw an opening and leaped into it. And now she has decided to throw the switch and try to use the power she has gained through the site. But…she needs an enemy to march her Progressive soldiers against in order to exercise that power. Thus, the attack on Obama and his Admin. One can’t exercise power by rallying people to follow someone else. The other leader must be disqualified and attacked in order to co-opt leadership and followers. It will not matter if Obama signs a health care bill, helps turn the economy around, gets rid of DADT, etc., Arianna MUST continue to attack him or she abdicates her power and leadership of Progressive Dittoheads. Her game is so transparent, I am greatly disappointed to see such a degree of blind loyalty to her by so many Progressives, no different than the many right wingers they frequently condemn for the same lemming-like behavior. » Posted By AdLib On January 28, 2010 @ 1:58 pm Cheers, Nellie. As you say, Breitbart’s founding of HuffPo in the mold of a progressive Drudge site, is a very simple and direct explanation that the site was always about becoming a tabloid-style, agenda-driven investment vehicle designed to bring money, celebrity and power to Arianna and the hedge funds invested in HP. No political principles are intrinsic or rooted in HuffPo, just the emotional principle of greed. » Posted By AdLib On January 28, 2010 @ 1:26 pm Exactly! From Wikipedia: In a Jan. 26th 2010 interview with Hugh Hewitt, Andrew stated that he pays James O’Keefe for his “life rights”, but denied that the James O’Keefe 2010 arrest at Federal Building was not associated with Big Government or Breitbart.com. Breitbart stated, “Lots of people work for lots of corporations, and do dumb and sometimes illegal things that are not within the scope of their employment. And this was not within the scope of his employment.” This is total bullshit. If he isn’t paying this POS to finance and provide coverage of his “illegal things”, what is he paying for? To report on a 24 year old’s lack of a love life? That he likes pizza and pulling the wings off of flies? This is a blatant financing of crime. Do I hear RICO anyone? » Posted By AdLib On January 28, 2010 @ 1:15 pm The main perp is on Breitbart’s payroll! Breitbart is financing his escapades by paying him “for his life story”. I think an investigation into conspiracy charges against Breitbart should be pursued. » Posted By AdLib On January 28, 2010 @ 1:08 pm I posted this yesterday on another thread, excuse the repost but I think it’s very instructional on why Huff is on the same wavelength as Drudge: Here » Posted By AdLib On January 28, 2010 @ 12:51 pmComments Posted By AdLib
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