Displaying 31 To 60 Of 86 Comments Well said, James. This story is a tragedy for all involved. I hope we do find out exactly what happened since the stories don’t match at all. I find I’ve been avoiding following this story in much detail because it pushes a button with me. As some Planeteers know, I used to be a volunteer victim advocate. I was on a call similar to this one (but without the racial element), where a young man was killed by the police. I was with the family when the doctor came in and told them their son was dead. The family blamed the police and by extension, me. I ended up quitting after that. It was a very bad experience! That Knight story is pretty disturbing. I’m sure I’m not the only person to hope that young black kids will admire and emulate the Obamas instead of gangsta rappers. » Posted By GreenChica On August 27, 2014 @ 4:45 pm Try the New Vox Populi Tonight! Live Chat About the Week’s Events! I was able to get on earlier but now nothing happens. » Posted By GreenChica On August 22, 2014 @ 8:52 pm Why Preventing Genocide Isn’t the Same as Re-Invading Iraq I agree. This is a case where the military is being used as a force for good. I read somewhere that Clinton once said the biggest regret of his presidency was that he did not take action on the slaughter in Rwanda. We could have saved at least some of those people but didn’t. This type of effort is the most legitimate use of our military. » Posted By GreenChica On August 11, 2014 @ 5:07 pm Video from Canada On Fukushima Hi Mister, I think that it’s unhelpful to see hysterical stuff like “Pacific Ocean Dead!!” as it says on the youtube when it’s so obviously not true. It taints true climate science with a “World Net Daily” type of attitude. I can see climate change deniers using stuff like this to “prove” that it’s all a hoax. » Posted By GreenChica On August 13, 2014 @ 12:44 pm I’m a docent at the marine sanctuary museum in Port Angeles, operated by NOAA. We are a bit south of there. There are a lot of frightening problems going on (ocean acidification among them) but no massive die off of general marine life, except for the sea stars. The scientists around here do not attribute the sea star die off to Fukushima. A good clue is that it has happened before. They don’t really know what’s causing it but most scientists think it is a virus. I went tidepooling a couple months ago and saw massive amounts of sea life in the pools including anemones, sea stars, urchins, etc. I see seagulls and other sea birds every day. So I’m skeptical. If there was a massive die off I think it would be a huge story around here. Why would Fukushima radiation affect that area and not us? It would likely go past our coastline to get there. I will send the link to the youtube to my buddies at the sanctuary and see what they think. » Posted By GreenChica On August 13, 2014 @ 8:51 am More News On Methane–Are We Really F*cked? Good questions. My sense is the “leaders” all have their heads in unhelpful places. I believe humanity can come up with solutions but only if there’s a will. And without an in-your-face crisis, they lack the will. » Posted By GreenChica On August 3, 2014 @ 3:55 pm The Weekend Music Thread-Mini Themes The Cramps
» Posted By GreenChica On August 2, 2014 @ 1:21 pm A tuneless white rap song….I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!
» Posted By GreenChica On August 2, 2014 @ 1:18 pm Hey Adlib, The misfits
» Posted By GreenChica On August 2, 2014 @ 1:15 pm I’m still mad. I’m mad at Obama. I’m mad at the democrats. I’m sick to death of the middle east bullshit. I don’t care any more
» Posted By GreenChica On August 2, 2014 @ 12:01 pm AT LAST! The Sarah Palin Channel……You Betcha! I think PPO wants the Noisy It to send him money. » Posted By GreenChica On July 30, 2014 @ 6:05 pm Another main reason was Tina Fey. » Posted By GreenChica On July 30, 2014 @ 6:04 pm I’m no math expert but those numbers under “Where did the money go” don’t add up to the receipts. » Posted By GreenChica On July 30, 2014 @ 6:03 pm Republicans to Pass Automatic Impeachment Bill For Future Democratic Presidents I wonder if Boney remembers his history. From CNN: » Posted By GreenChica On July 26, 2014 @ 9:35 pm Cable News Channels Declare, “Sorry, There’s Not Really Any News Today!” 😆 Thanks. I needed a dose of Adlibian humor this afternoon! » Posted By GreenChica On July 14, 2014 @ 3:05 pm Pink — You forgot to mention the excellent TV program (one of my favorites) the Miss Fisher Mystery series, about a liberated lady detective in 1920s Melbourne. I absolutely love this show and was thrilled to read that it was recently renewed for a third season. I own the first two seasons. » Posted By GreenChica On July 13, 2014 @ 3:36 pm Unsteady about Hillary: Columbia, SC 2007; and today? How ready are you? RSG — I’m not real impressed by “male politicians scorned” either. » Posted By GreenChica On July 14, 2014 @ 1:13 pm Could Hillary Clinton Become the Next Republican President? I’ve always wondered why you conservatives resent Obama’s popularity so much, constantly calling it “starry-eyed” and using that mocking “how’s that hopey changey thingie coming?” that I’ve seen so much online over the past 6 years. Why does hope for progress annoy conservatives so much? » Posted By GreenChica On July 10, 2014 @ 8:40 am I love Joe! One thing that has confused me over the past six years is why the MSM treats him like a buffoon. I think he’s a gentleman and extremely sharp. I thought his debate with Palin really showed his good manners. He could have painted the walls with her inane blathering but he was too much of a gentleman to do it. » Posted By GreenChica On July 8, 2014 @ 9:45 pm I’d love to see a President Warren too, Kilgore, but I don’t think she could win the presidency. She’s too liberal for this conservative / moderate nation. Of course, I almost fell over from shock and joy when Obama was elected so who knows. » Posted By GreenChica On July 8, 2014 @ 9:13 pm I didn’t know the Hillary camp was responsible for the Wright stuff. I voted for Hillary in the primary, even though I didn’t like her support for the Iraq invasion. I confess that, as a woman, I want to see a female president before I die. I recognize that it’s a somewhat indefensible position, but there it is. I would really hate to see Dems stay home during the general election because she’s not liberal enough. I’d hate to see another Bush get in that way. » Posted By GreenChica On July 8, 2014 @ 9:11 pm I’d vote for Sherrod Brown. He’s smart, articulate, and (at least seems) honest. » Posted By GreenChica On July 8, 2014 @ 9:06 pm What Can Be Done to Stop Children From Crossing Our Borders? I saw that too, Mop. How horrible! I think that is only a taste of what would happen if we had an economic collapse in this country. » Posted By GreenChica On July 2, 2014 @ 9:33 am CL et al, I see very little evidence that Americans feel sympathetic toward these people or that they are treated well here. It’s always “How do we keep them out?” “How do we get rid of them?” I have spent a lot of time in Mexico and have been to Central America a couple times. I know why they come here and what hopes they have. I have known more than a few “illegals” and have seen the shadow lives they have to live here. I know a lot about how their countries have been screwed over by outsiders and their own oligarchs. I worked with Central American refugees in San Francisco during the Reagan / Contra shenanigans and the civil war in Guatemala when there was some hope of getting political asylum for a lucky few. It’s been my experience over these many years that they do find some friends here but not many. I wonder if perhaps my previous comment has been misinterpreted by some. I find the topic upsetting. » Posted By GreenChica On July 1, 2014 @ 8:20 pm I didn’t say that everyone hates them. I said many Americans hate them. » Posted By GreenChica On July 1, 2014 @ 5:28 pm I understand there was a rumor going around down in Central America that children were being given papers so that’s why there’s this sudden rush of kids. First thing, the correct info has to be disseminated down there that nothing but nightmare awaits folks who try to get in, which is the truth. They need to know that many Americans hate them and feel no sympathy for them, and that they will be treated like less than human here. If they survive the journey their humanity will be stripped from them and they will become “illegal aliens.” If they die in the attempt to come here, their bodies might well be dumped into a pit and nobody will give a damn and nobody will notify their loved ones. Their eyes must be opened that this is not the beautiful welcoming “land of the free” place they seem to think it is. » Posted By GreenChica On July 1, 2014 @ 5:09 pm Where’s the Headline on Human Extinction? Do you know that for a fact? And do you mean to imply we should just give up and let it happen? I think future generations would appreciate it if we did all we can now, whether we feel like giving up or not. » Posted By GreenChica On June 27, 2014 @ 10:41 am This website has detailed information about a renewable future. I like it because it focuses on solutions rather than despair. Their main point is “The World Can Transition to 100% Clean, Renewable Energy Starting Today” http://thesolutionsproject.org/#tsp-section-story » Posted By GreenChica On June 27, 2014 @ 9:24 am I used to hike with a woman who spent the entire hike telling me how we were all gonna die due to climate change but that she was just going to enjoy her life because it wasn’t going to happen until after her death. It became unbearable and I lost my interest in hiking with her. (Didn’t think much of her values either.) I agree that this issue is more important than all the petty bs that goes on in Washington and elsewhere, but if humans have the will I think there’s a good chance we can figure out a way to fix things. It’s creating that will that’s the problem. This is unprecedented so I don’t think anyone really knows what is going to happen. » Posted By GreenChica On June 27, 2014 @ 9:17 am Republicans to Sue Obama For Not Being Republican I agree, Kilgore. I find this sort of obvious ploy to be really annoying and wouldn’t want to be guilty of it myself. » Posted By GreenChica On June 26, 2014 @ 7:46 pmComments Posted By GreenChica
I heard back from a couple folks at NOAA here on the Olympic Peninsula. Both are skeptical. The scientist had seen the video already and didn’t give it any credence (well, he used the phrase “a couple of kooks.”) And this scientist is someone who researches and educates people on climate change and acidification, etc., so he’s not a “denier.”
Bad music for bad people (okay I’m venting. Kilgore said I should fix my bad attitude with music).
I one-up you!
“After President Bill Clinton in 1998 became only the second president to be impeached, his public approval hit 73%, the highest rating of his administration, according to a CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll.”
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