Displaying 511 To 540 Of 18,974 Comments Trump Relies on Americans’ “Appetite For Distraction”…But They’re Becoming Fed Up Exactly, AdLib, a knownothing presumed nominee who has made enemies all over the world already, will not be taken seriously by anyone with an ounce of common sense about what it actually takes to be a leader unless they live in a dictatorship where votes don’t count. This whole msm trump hype reminds me of the fuss and time wasting they did in 2010 about the so-called tea party movement. In the end it was a loud, basically uninformed group of nutjobs. I sense the same with the trump cult as they see how he flip flops on issues they deem as important to them. He is not their saviour, he’s a lying, conceited conman who will drop them as soon as he loses interest. Don’t have the link handy, but some anonymous source said that his beef with Japan goes back to the 90’s when he lost a bid on property in NY to a Japanese bidder. That’s all I need to know about his “revenge” foreign policy. Trump wins, the party loses. Trump loses, the party is finished. Goodbye gop, and don’t let the door hit your sore arse on the way out. » Posted By Kalima On May 17, 2016 @ 7:10 am Perfect! » Posted By Kalima On May 17, 2016 @ 4:11 am Great article, AdLib. I think we saw through Trump from the very beginning. A carnival barker if there ever was one. His reaction to concerned British politicians, especially Sadiq Khan, the new Mayor of London, and both Muslim and non-Muslim alike, explains perfectly why this imbecile should never set foot in your WH again, even as a @guest@ heaven forbid. He speaks like an 8 year old who didn’t get the birthday present he wanted so he starts wreaking his room. As you say, there has never been an ignoramus like trump running for the office of the President of the United States. —- Donald Trump’s frosty relationship with Britain » Posted By Kalima On May 17, 2016 @ 12:44 am Trump Picks Darkseid, Destroyer of Worlds, As VP – GOP Support Stays Solid I worry about trump but more than that I worry about the widening divisions Will America recover from this election shambles in one piece? I certainly hope so. Trump doesn’t scare me. It’s the people around him who will be prepared to back him that do. » Posted By Kalima On May 14, 2016 @ 6:11 am How bizarre! His campaign mirrors the video to a tee. He entered the presidential race as if it were a tv competition show. His prize, prestige, acknowledgment and business contracts to make more money, but how do you direct and produce a win when most of the country and the world hates you? The staged video is just as pathetically tacky and embarrassing as his run for office. How do I wash my brain and remove this foul taste from my mouth? The man is pure, unadulterated kitsch. I wonder how many republicans get on their knees every night to pray that he doesn’t win? » Posted By Kalima On May 12, 2016 @ 10:32 pm HELP THE PLANET! Contribute to PlanetPOV Today! To all of you who have been with us since the beginning, and those of you who came looking for refuge and stayed, a mighty thank you. We have enjoyed the experience of your open mindedness, your wit, passion and patience with those of opposing views. We hope to continue to bring you the truth on many issues in the future. Eternally grateful for having known KQuark and Bito. Thrilled to have kes aboard for her patience, compassion and honesty. As AdLib said, if you can help in any way to keep The Planet spinning, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for all you do to make The Planet one of the most civil and unique places on the Internet. I sent mine last week, AdLib, and hope you didn’t spend it on ice cream or those “Must remember to reply to Kalima’s emails” reminder “Post It” stickers? Love the “heart planet” btw. Really want one!! Can you imagine the confusion of the “flat earthers”? A shoutout to Nirek who will be going through surgery for his injured shoulder on the 4th. Best wishes and healing thoughts. Get well soon! » Posted By Kalima On May 2, 2016 @ 3:29 pm The Cruz-Kasich “Alliance of the Losers” Perfectly Represents the GOP Quite a 180 degree turn-around from your first comments about not liking or respecting either Sanders or Clinton, agrippa. You are right, wonders will never cease, and sometimes anything is possible. I was referring to this comment and following comments where you stated the same opinion. I remembered this because we had a conversation about it. Anyone can change their mind, but I am curious as to what Hillary Clinton has done to change yours. As far as I can see, she has managed to push away more voters with her fabrications and lies about Sanders. » Posted By agrippa On 02/21/2016 @ 6:57 PM “I cannot say that I care for any of those people running for President, whether they be GOP or Democratic. We have a two party system, with first past the post. » Posted By Kalima On April 27, 2016 @ 7:14 pm Wonderful reply, AdLib. You covered so many issues that I fear the most for America, the top one being going back to the status quo. During this election season, the only candidate I have seen and heard who I can believe feels passionately about change, is Bernie Sanders. No point in talking about the gop because their passion is about destruction by stripping Americans of their rights. Any stupid third world dictator can do that with armed henchmen, and the gop do that with their insane state level legislation. Like you, I don’t believe that Hillary will be reelected for a second term as many will be experiencing buyers remorse once promises are not honoured. As you say, Bernie joined the race wanting to put the issues important to a majority of Americans on the front burner, and came away being a formidable contender. He has opened the door to discussion about so many important issues, including Israel and their treatment of the Palestinian people. Now that those doors have opened, they won’t close as before, and I admire him for that. Yesterday was quite depressing, and I could literally feel the enthusiasm about better times for many American friends, drain from me at the thought of yet another establishment nominee for president. As much as I don’t like or trust Hillary and Bill, not voting for her if she wins could be a disaster, and if life has taught me anything, it is that sometimes to get what we want, we have to do things that we don’t want or like to do. The alternative could be something straight from Hell. The idea of “buy one and get one for free” in the WH, sends shudders down my spine. I hope there is a special soundproofed room where Bill can freely insult people without being heard. » Posted By Kalima On April 27, 2016 @ 3:01 pm Oops! Looks like he won them all. 😳 “Here’s another fine mess you’ve gotten me into!” Enjoyed the article, AdLib. it is hard to understand how this party can continue to be so dumb as to completely destroy itself and now blame Trump for everything that has been so wrong about the gop for decades. Even if they dump trump, they have lost. Now that’s really dumb. The movie title of 2016 starring the gop. “The Unbearable Lightness of being (dumb)” —- Trump wins two East Coast states, according to exit polls —- Btw. Oh, soooo presidential! Trump University fraud case could go to trial during presidential campaign —- Trump University Hired Motivational Speakers and a Felon as Faculty http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/03/08/trump-university-s-shady-faculty.html » Posted By Kalima On April 26, 2016 @ 5:10 pm Weekend Music Thread – Nature’s Way Dear Future Generations… SORRY https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o9f7sSEqUw8 Michael Jackson – Earth Song https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KkAS_lRppP4 Four Seasons ~ Vivaldi – Spring https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GRxofEmo3HA » Posted By Kalima On April 23, 2016 @ 2:13 pm Nobody Wants To Be The Bad Guy – Political Conversation In The 21st Century Wonderful analysis of human nature, kes. The fact that you were able to convey the rudeness of the other person without paying her back in kind, goes to show your maturity, good manners, and well honed social skills. Though how someone would not know that they are insulting the other person by calling them “stupid”, is beyond me. It reminds me of a commercial running here on cable by a non-profit organisation. Two men are crossing a busy zebra crossing at the same time in opposite directions. The younger man is not paying attention to where he is going and bumps the shoulder of the other man as he passes. The younger man turns his head to glare angrily at the other but is shocked to find the other man bowing while apologising. The message is that it costs us nothing to be considerate of others. In a land where I have routinely apologised for things that were not my fault over many years, it felt good to see a Japanese organisation teaching the art of good manners and important social skills. The republicans are hostile because it’s second nature. The Dems were mostly goaded into it by unscrupulous networks trying to make a buck with putting on a prize fight. Kudos to you for turning around a probable toxic situation without missing a beat, and thank you for sharing it with us. » Posted By Kalima On April 18, 2016 @ 3:42 pm LIVE CHAT TONIGHT: 2016 Democratic Debate in NY at 6:00pm PST! I couldn’t agree more, AdLib, in fact I emailed a dear friend over there about the National Anthem. She told me that the repubs had demanded it so it remained before all debates. Don King couldn’t have produced a better prize fight. It was disrespectful to the candidates, viewers with more sense, but mostly to the office of POTUS in general. I’m sure there must have been many foreign viewers like me who were absolutely appalled. At one point it wouldn’t have surprised me if someone had thrown rotten eggs, or opened a ball filled with confetti over the candidates heads. That’s how tacky they made it look on my screen. Shame on them!! » Posted By Kalima On April 15, 2016 @ 6:25 pm To dispel any rumours that Bernie will not play nice if he loses, well they are as false as many other Clinton campaign manufactured untruths. —- Jane Sanders: Bernie and I Will Vote Hillary if We Have To » Posted By Kalima On April 14, 2016 @ 8:57 pm CNN. Fair and balanced? So fair and balanced that they cut Bernie off mid sentence, and allow Hillary to talk over the time limit without ever giving a direct answer to any question. CNN. Unfair and biased. This was the first Democratic debate I could actually watch. Disappointed in the way CNN handled it, but that’s nothing new. At least no one was throwing around insults and penis size. Unfortunately it was loud with a lot of shouting, not only from the candidates. I was taught that to speak when others were talking was very rude. I still believe that. I found both Wolf Blitzer and Dana Bash very abrupt and rude. One of the two candidates will more than likely be the next President of the United States. Some respect would have been appreciated. I remember that in some of the debates in 2008, Barack Obama was treated in the same way. » Posted By Kalima On April 14, 2016 @ 8:50 pm Weekend Music Thread – Let It Rain It’s one of my favourite Brel songs too. Take care and see you next time. 🙂 » Posted By Kalima On April 10, 2016 @ 5:29 am He liked to sing songs from one of my favourite singer/songwriters, Jacques Brel. Nice! The original. Ne me quitte pas – Jacques Brel – French and English subtitles.mp4 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E7zgNye6HTE ROD MCKUEN ~ If You Go Away https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rfziQHKQpfc » Posted By Kalima On April 10, 2016 @ 12:22 am Lena Horne “Stormy Weather” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zJvYo5pZEfE HD 1080p “Singin’ in the Rain” (Title Song) 1952 ~ Gene Kelly https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w40ushYAaYA Randy Crawford – Rainy Night In Georgia https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xT-PvcpllCY Itzhak Perlman – The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg: I Will Wait For You (By Michel Legrand) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vQdOL5743q8 » Posted By Kalima On April 9, 2016 @ 10:51 pm Could Ted Cruz Win the GOP Nomination Tomorrow? Actually, I don’t remember seeing this picture as I took a break from blogging after being disgusted at the overt racism allowed on HP and the Clinton campaign’s persistent pushing of the non-story concerning Rev. Wright. I didn’t hear Obama referring to her close connection to the nutters in C-Street. This is what I expect from the gop but not from someone claiming to be the only true Democrat and “Progessive” in this race. So Bernie is not a Democrat, and Hillary who takes huge amounts of money from Wall Street and the fossil fuel industry, knows what the American people want. Really? Clinton, who will next face off against Sanders in the April 19 primary in New York, also questioned his commitment to the Democratic Party. Sanders has always caucused with Democrats in Congress but is an independent, and has described himself as a democratic socialist. In recent days, her campaign has emphasized how both she and her husband, former president Bill Clinton, have worked to support Democratic candidates for decades. Washington Post: “Clinton questions whether Sanders is qualified to be president” “We didn’t know anything about it”. Right!! The Obama campaign has repeatedly claimed it has been the target of dirty tricks by the Clinton team. A senior member of her staff, Bill Shaheen, had to resign last year after raising Obama’s admitted use of marijuana and cocaine as a youth. A junior staffer resigned in December after forwarding an email suggesting Obama is a Muslim. In the South Carolina primary last month, Bill Clinton made race an issue. From your Guardian link. » Posted By Kalima On April 7, 2016 @ 4:08 am 😆 😆 😆 “I need a bogel for the glotch”. » Posted By Kalima On April 7, 2016 @ 3:57 am I agree that he should not have responded in kind but I imagine that the lie about him caring more about guns than the lives of the children who died at Sandy Hook must have infuriated him. After another obviously dishonest and dirty campaign, I hope that the voters will think seriously before casting their vote. This is Hillary. Hillary Clinton lying for 13 minutes straight https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-dY77j6uBHI » Posted By Kalima On April 6, 2016 @ 8:22 pm Disqualify Bernie? Here comes that old, rusty kitchen sink that sunk like a stone in 2008′. Remember the “As far as I know”? Hillary Clinton Stokes False Rumors about Obama’s Faith https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LHFREDHB-nQ My question for Hillary. Are you??? —- Washington Post: “Clinton questions whether Sanders is qualified to be president” » Posted By Kalima On April 6, 2016 @ 5:23 pm Yay Bernie!! Cheers to homemade cheeseburgers too! » Posted By Kalima On April 5, 2016 @ 8:04 pm It certainly does, AdLib! The only winners tonight were Bernie and the Democrats of WI. » Posted By Kalima On April 5, 2016 @ 8:02 pm Trump Courting Women’s Vote With “Get in Bed With The Donald” Campaign Not even if you were the last man on earth, Donald! Would someone please hold my hair while I throw up? It is of course quite possible that we could hear all this coming out of his mouth if someone doesn’t take his batteries out soon. Today’s April Fool’s could be tomorrow’s headlines. » Posted By Kalima On April 2, 2016 @ 1:14 am Bill Cosby to Host Fundraiser for Donald Trump Love this, AdLib. Thought April Fool’s Day had come early but it’s not far fetched after all. Trump is having a very bad week that just became worse. If I didn’t know better I would swear that he is fully aware of his limited knowledge about everything to do with domestic policy as well as being clueless about foreign policy so he has nothing that would credit him on becoming the nominee for the WH. It’s almost as if he is deliberately blowing his own chances. It baffles me why any woman with an ounce of self respect would vote for this disgustingly ignorant man. Then again, this is Donald. He lives to win, so why crucify himself with women voters so close to the convention? Is he really that bloody dumb? I loved these two stories. One where Anderson Cooper nails his answer as being from a 5 year old, and the other about Trumo’s grammar being that of an 11 year old. That about sums him up for me, and the fact that he uses women as decoration for his arm to deflect the fact that he is such an ugly looking man with a very bad hair piece hiding his rotting brain cells. I wonder how many abortions Trump has or hasn’t payed for in his “privileged white” life? Did Daddy, the flaming racist pay for them? Your article was so convincing that it was scary to think that some men are actually thinking, and in some cases saying out loud, the things you wrote. As for Bill Cosby, I will never get over the shock I felt when someone I had admired and laughed at for so many years had abused so many women and then denied it for decades. Watch Donald Trump respond to being called a 5-year-old by acting like a 5-year-old. —- I strongly disagree with the level of vocabulary comparison between Bush and President Obama though. Half of the time I couldn’t understand what Bush was talking about. I don’t think he could either. —- Donald Trump’s grammar ‘typical of children aged 11 and under’ Abraham Lincoln used the most sophisticated language in his speeches » Posted By Kalima On March 31, 2016 @ 12:20 am The Cause of ISIS’ Global Terrorism Isn’t Islam…It’s Oil Unfortunately I think that the media is the same all over the world as they push the “meme du jour” either for profit or for the interested parties who want to shift the focus from something going on that could be even worse. There are just a few exceptions, but as we all know, the media can be, and has been bought on far too many occasions. Shameful. » Posted By Kalima On March 24, 2016 @ 5:05 pm Dignity and justice wears a large mantle. The Arab Spring was about many things but high on the list was the unemployment for the youth of those countries leaving them adrift with no hope for the future. It was also about the rampant corruption of the leadership, police and military brutality, a right to vote for whom they wanted to vote for without being imprisoned and tortured, and the seemingly lost cause of freedom and basic human rights. People were desperate to lead a normal life and provide for their families. Under these circumstances, anyone would think that enough is enough. I don’t believe we can judge these people who started the Arab Soring or their motives. They wanted things that for the most part we in the West have always taken for granted. Unfortunately, the power vacuum was too great to sustain in some countries, so as with any government in chaos, it left the door wide open to the bad elements like ISIS, and the remnants of the former al Qaeda. You only have to look at what riches these leaders had hidden away and was found after they had been deposed. Stealing from their own people you know that authoritarian rule will eventually fuel anger that can no longer be controlled. » Posted By Kalima On March 24, 2016 @ 4:52 pm The haters need to be exposed for the bigots and phonies they are. In one of those articles, the author hits the nail on the head about the media. They point out that terrorist attacks by non-Muslims, get only a few minutes of airtime compared to those carried out by Muslim extremists. Absolutely spot on, and the media is complicit in furthering the fear of, and unfair image of all Muslims. It’s deplorable. You can almost see them foaming at the mouth. » Posted By Kalima On March 23, 2016 @ 8:22 pm An excellent article, AdLib. It’s spot on. Last year I posted quite a few articles with statistics showing that most terrorist attacks are not carried out by Muslims. Try telling that to the foaming mouthed haters. Here are three of those articles that prove your point, and thank you for shining the light on that myth. Absolutely correct about the oil and the greed creating ISIS too. Then the disenfranchised Sunnis who were left without a political voice in policy making after the Bush administration put in their puppet al-Maliki. —- Non-Muslims Carried Out More than 90% of All Terrorist Attacks in America | Global Research – Centre for Research on Globalization —- Are All Terrorists Muslims? It’s Not Even Close http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/01/14/are-all-terrorists-muslims-it-s-not-even-close.html —- Less Than 2 Percent Of Terrorist Attacks In The E.U. Are Religiously Motivated http://thinkprogress.org/world/2015/01/08/3609796/islamist-terrorism-europe/ » Posted By Kalima On March 23, 2016 @ 2:32 am Donald Trump Accidentally Beats Himself Up At Rally That’s funny! 🙂 I just copied that from Friday’s MB updates. If Carson hoped to leave a lasting impression, he succeeded. Now he will always be remembered for grain storage, the belt buckle, falling into a daze during those mind boggling debates and talking gibberish. What a legacy. 🙄 » Posted By Kalima On March 20, 2016 @ 6:35 pmComments Posted By Kalima
in the U.S. How any sane person could be against universal healthcare, raising the minimum wage, extending Medicaid and taxing the rich based on income is not computing. More scarier than what a trump presidency would do to America, is what Americans would do to themselves in the name of miscomprehension, fear and misguided hate.
I have very little respect for any of them; I have little respect for their knowledge, wisdom or integrity. They are the epitome of the least common denominator.
But, we do have to pick one. Drat. I prefer Seinfeld; with him, the fatuity is taken pure without the corruption of cant.
I do wish that we had a multi party system with proportional representation. Such a system would have the possibility of including the actual diversity of opinion in the USA. If that results of that cause “government instability” ( “musical chair cabinets”),so be it. I prefer that to government by gridlock and the resultant political cowardice. And, the animosity would be overt rather than covert.
It seems that this election season will say little about foreign policy; owing to the fact that we have the candidates that we have and the politicians that we have and the media that we have, it would be naive to expect an adult debate about foreign policy from those people.”
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