Displaying 871 To 900 Of 908 Comments Conjecture, Unsubstantiated Info…Where Should the Line Be Drawn? First we progressives would have called FDR an elitist for having been born into wealth. Then we would have complained that the $1 a year advisors were all rich insiders. Even we like to emphasize the negatives and ignore the positives. I saw a PBS piece recently that talked about how FDR’s polio helped to make him the man of the people he was. It was very interesting. Funny how illness is the true great equalizer for us all, at least until we get to having to pay for it. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 5:59 pm I would include the first 30-40 minutes of the Ed Show in that short list, right up to the point where he brings in the panel and lets some person from the right start their propaganda. Ed brings them in line to a degree, but they irritate me to no end. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 5:46 pm Unfortunately, those going to their windows and yelling “I won’t take it anymore” aren’t the sane ones who understand why they’re yelling, but the ones who are yelling because of the lies they’ve been fed. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 5:43 pm I’m working on an opinion piece about the idolization of the past. It wasn’t easy for FDR and how things he did are much more difficult now. And how, unfortunately, some of the back to work programs he had were immediately stifled in congress this time, ie., no parks, no… BTW, for good information on military related items, including acquisition, the budget, and program pros and cons, try CDI.org. They’re a non-partisan think tank which doesn’t take money from any of the Military Industrial Complex and has very good analytical thinkers. Having made my living in the M-I-C for years, I can tell you they’re dead on. OMG, I can write the word ‘dead’ here without a flag! » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 10:13 am It seems that substantiation gets harder, not easier. The infamous “Google it” has turned into a waste of effort often as there is so much misinformation that you have difficulty finding the base sources and what was really said. My current example is the Fox News / White House story from last week regarding the news feed. There is already a mythology built up around this “war” and what happened. Did Fox get purposefully slammed or not. According to my favorite liberal talking head, no, but I can’t find the information to accept or deny it, and already I have people who are buying the MSM adopted (?) story as Fox puts it out. I’m simple, I’d like to know what’s real on it. People forget the deliniation between data and information, and sadly, between fact and spin. Having grown up with “Uncle Walter” I remember what relatively unadulterated news was like, even though I know even then there was corporate and, to a certain degree, government tampering with it. I also know that our own mythological history of getting the facts from newspapers doesn’t hold up in the light of day as much as we’d like, whether we look at Randolph Hearst or newspamplets from the Revolutionary War. The discerning reader or observer must have a strong ability to look at the character and motivation of the source and the presenter, the type of information and the voracity of it as compared to other proven information, and whether or not there is a case for honest deniability. Unfortunately, far too many have become either too lazy or lack the cognitive skills to take this effort on. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 8:42 am People!!!! Richard Nixon Endorsed having Healthcare Reform in 1974!! Richard Nixon – Special Message to the Congress Proposing a Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Take a read at http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=4337 I just spotted this fact loaded website and we could all benefit from it! » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 29, 2009 @ 1:21 pm I See A Lot of Familiar “Faces” No, deygirl, I didn’t. I just didn’t want to see a third sock in one day go south. Here is so much nicer. I’m thinking about another sock under Spirit of St. Monkus. Here I can be serious and sincere. It is so nice. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 9:21 pm She’s young, she thinks she’s invincible. I told her not all of us were as lucky as her to reach the age of 20 unscathed by life, but she just scoffed at that. I too wish her no ill will, but when something happens in life, she will either be deeply wounded or be in utter denial. Any votes on which? » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 8:47 pm Had this been HP, I would have given you a hard time since the avatar is now showing, but we’re not like that here. Kick back and enjoy. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 8:43 pm It seems to be something this evening. Up until an hour ago it was fine on speed. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 8:27 pm You can’t be everywhere and I’m glad to help. Until I can get some nickles and pennies together for a donation, I’ll do whatever else I can. This is a good thing. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 8:20 pm From the FAQ page: How do I set up an image to appear with my username? » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 8:13 pm Riffraff! I’ll have you know I’m an immigrant refuge seeking shelter from political oppression! Nice to see you again, too. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 8:10 pm She also started in on the concept of allowing people with preconditions in as being bad. Now considering that when anyone goes to work for a company that has a group policy may also have preconditions which, because it is a group policy, makes them not excluded from coverage, her arguement was very bogus. Somehow I picture her not getting a degree for a living but for social contact, and going after a well-to-do spouse. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 6:15 pm That brought tears to me eyes. Seriously. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 6:05 pm Military Industrial Complex = MIC Isn’t he one of those people who enjoys doing a beatdown on those who are being shown as being in trouble in our society and he wants to just blame them for everything? » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 3:43 pm OK. I had to go over and look. I feel so ashamed. Sure it shouldn’t be called Sideshow World? All that’s missing is some publisher jumping into a pit and biting the head of a live chicken. And it isn’t even friday! » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 2:41 pm GringoLingo – I knew I’d forgotten someone. Yea. But it’s like talking to a rock and being frustrated that the rock doesn’t talk back to you. You know, in all the time I spent there, I got lost trying to really figure out the infamous Beejer and Coyote personas. Wasn’t one of them the ugly plastic baby? » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 2:28 pm Hey Pepe’. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 2:23 pm I found the day I got tired of hearing about free government this and that from her and reminded her she was going to a (socialistic) state university where her tuition didn’t meet the cost of her education very enjoyable. Called herself a “free rider” and I chose to just say I wouldn’t touch the term, even understanding how she chose to use it. Didn’t get much more on that one out of her. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 1:42 pm Understood. Aerospace systems engineer. Huge amounts of offshore outsourcing to India, China, Russia, you name it. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 1:37 pm I’ll think about that. I do like the wordplay in it. I’m alright, although when it gets into the 50s in Phoenix I feel cold. I have to travel towards Sedona to be able to see fall colors. Working on the jobsearch. When you’re in your mid 50s and your industry is in the doldrums and perhaps has gone through a major structural change do to globalization, and your experience used degree is not the best one for many employers, it is difficult. It’s a pity my MBA has sat unused. But right now everyone wants serious experience (well, there’s a lot of people to chose from) and, of course, there is that little age issue. Something will come up but it is hard to maintain a positive attitude after an extended time, especially when your COBRA coverage is ending soon. Sorry if it’s too much info. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 10:57 am Morning Mika. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 10:21 am MOTM is going to be a problem there. Now I know what my sins were there, a little mocking of AH (you know the one), suggesting that the moderators may have been oversea outsourced and not knowledgeable in the world, and directly talking about the censorship, but it wasn’t until I took on MOTM who was being more than rude to adey that I got the boot. It could have been any of the above. But as I say, MOTM needs to be watched. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 10:19 am I hope we can all exorcise our demons here quickly and move on to better things. Our health, and the health of our nation and world depend on those who can and do work to make a difference trying to work towards the correct goals. I still believe in a better world, and not in the hereafter, but in this life. But I’ve always been a little on the supposed impractical side, asking why can’t we do this or that or why did it become so complicated over what should be a simple issue, like justice. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 10:03 am As noted in a reply above, my current quiet sock is DevastationManor. Although there may be a new monk sock coming, since the sock I tried to replace Felonious with was ScottJoplinsGhost, which they got rid of as soon as adey started to try to get my fanbase back, so I was thinking GhostMonk might not be a bad choice, or Spirit of StMonkus. But as I said, right now I’m satisfied being out of the stadium, without the roar of the populus as they watch the gladiators. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 9:57 am It’s not just the use of words that they themselves have used, but proper names. An article about John McCain. Don’t use his name in a comment, it might get deleted. And never, ever, even in an article talking about HP, say Huffington Post. Gone in the wink of an eye. But I’m not having DTs this morning from having my profile pulled, there is far more in the world out there that is satisfying. But I do wish that people in the MSM would not suddenly have decided that Arianna is the face of the blogging progressive community. Like when Pat Buchanan comes on, I either change channels or mute it. Now it’s a beautiful, albeit cool, morning here in the Sonoran Desert and I’ve got a piece to write. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 9:51 am BTW, I’m just past mid fifties. And this is the first time in my life I feel I can say I’m a progressive without cowering. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 9:04 am I have an issue when AC pulls talking points and not facts. It’s as simple as that. The same with Flossy. Both are intelligent enough to understand historical fact, but often take on ideological mythologies (my word for the day). I don’t get everything right, but I also try to verify facts and don’t go down the road of ideological history. Example: I highly respect FDR but do understand where he was wrong and what the realities of his world were. Example: The “bad” Jimmy Carter. I’m sorry, but an external view taken back with clear knowledge shows that Jimmy was more than what many gave him credit for, including militarily, and the economy had shifted before his administration as the new world reality of Arab oil strength became apparent. But, as I’ve said, I’m walking away from HP. It’s healthier to do so. Although right now, if I chose to keep it, DevastationManor is what I have available to me. If I want frustration, I can go to my local hobby store and talk to the retired right wing marine. NOT. Have a good day. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 9:03 am Thanks for the attempted warning the other day. Sometimes I chose to go down the risky road because no other road is offered. That’s what HP had become. With no feedback allowed that is disagreeing with policy of the queen, she has effectively isolated herself from reality. I would rather wander the wastelands than conform to a system where free expression of disagreement is stifled. » Posted By Corgi Lover On October 28, 2009 @ 8:54 amComments Posted By Corgi Lover
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If you’re not a holder of a current active security clearance, it’s pretty sad. And few of the jobs are coming back.
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