Displaying 811 To 840 Of 4,640 Comments [img]http://www.truthdig.com/images/eartothegrounduploads/lk072012dAPC-363.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On July 21, 2012 @ 12:00 am [img]http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/99/2012/07/18/115334_600.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On July 18, 2012 @ 3:53 pm [img]http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/73/2012/07/18/115350_600.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On July 18, 2012 @ 3:50 pm Why Romney and the GOP Can’t Repeal “Obamacare” [img]http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/17/2012/06/29/114324_600.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 11:37 pm But, AdLib, even as silly as this is about Aliens, 65% think the President is the best guy to handle it. I say that makes him a pretty strong leader among all those UFO watchers and Coast to Coast radio listeners. He’s been preparing with all those drones. Have you ever noticed that all those people that have been abducted by Aliens are on a dark country road, in their pickup truck, and have had a couple of beers? Aliens don’t seem to care to abduct anyone coming out of Starbucks and there are so many Starbucks, too. Oh, but if they are Mormon Aliens, they don’t drink coffee. But, how about those beers that the guy in the pickup had? Oh, hell, those Mormon Aliens are just as far out there as regular Mormons. » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 5:36 pm Oh, but of course those Aliens may be from Romney’s home planet, that one they go to after life here. Name? You know if, AdLib. » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 5:05 pm Well, AdLib, I couldn’t find a poll if President Obama is viewed as a strong and effective President but I think this might come close. 🙂 Two-Thirds of Americans Think Barack Obama Is Better Suited to Handle an Alien Invasion Than Mitt Romney According to a new U.S. extraterrestrial survey from National Geographic Channel (NGC), more than 80 million Americans are certain that UFOs exist. In fact, many believe in tangible proof that aliens have landed on Earth and think that government officials are involved in covering up paranormal activities. Moreover, most citizens would not mind a minor alien invasion, because they expect these space-age visitors to be friendly—like the lovable character depicted in Steven Spielberg’s popular film “E.T.” – In regards to national security, nearly two-thirds (65%) of Americans think Barack Obama would be better suited than fellow presidential candidate Mitt Romney to handle an alien invasion. In fact, more than two in three (68%) women say that Obama would be more adept at dealing with an alien invasion than Romney, vs. 61 percent of men. And more younger citizens, ages 18 to 64 years, than those aged 65+ (68% vs. 50%) think Romney would not be as well-suited as Obama to handle an alien invasion. I’d say that makes Obama pretty damn strong! [img]http://disinfo.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/alienobama.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 4:59 pm Here you go, AdLib. This article and chart supports your view that healthcare won’t be a campaign issue. A new Gallup poll finds that health care down on the voter issue list of importance. Health care is No. 5 on the issue list, behind the general economy, jobs, “dissatisfaction with government” and the federal budget deficit. [img]http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/4fedd75069beddf045000016/gallup-health-care.png[/img] » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 1:59 pm AdLib, maybe the President and the Democrats should say something like: “Yes, Romney wants to overturn the ACA as soon as he gets into office. See, that is his business logic he practiced at Bain’s Capital. He went into those companies and he took away the employees healthcare, their pensions, their paychecks, their JOBS! That is his plans for the country and all of you. He is not concerned about jobs but taking away anything that he feels is in the way of investor interests and profits. Even if it means job creation offshore. “ » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 12:52 pm Bill Moyers – McCarthyism in the 21st Century Moyer is great and his delivery of the message is so calm, knowledgeable and you feel like he cares about everything he is talking about or helping you understand the issues. I always watch him on PBS. PBS and their FRONTLINE programs are very good and they do expose matters that are concerning and need attention. You feel educated after watching. Nova is good, too. And, of course, I love Downton Abbey! » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 1:07 pm Sherlock, I can remember McCarthy a little. I would have been 8 in 1958 and remember this man shouting at others on our black and white set. He was interrupting my mom’s soap operas! I also remember mom upset by that fact and also the guy on the TV. Now, I do remember Murrow and his show that he had were he interview people in their homes while he sat in the studio and watched them on his great big TV Set (which would be the size of the norm now a days). Mostly he interview movie stars but also politicians. And, I remember him setting talking to you through the TV with his cigarette and the serious look on his face trying to let you know that things needed to be looked at by you the same way, seriously. » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 11:41 am Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act I love that, Bito!!!! » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 6:04 pm [img]http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/77/2012/06/29/114317_600.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 3:25 pm UPDATE » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 2:59 pm Here Are The Real Winners and Losers Of The Supreme Court’s Healthcare Ruling » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 1:48 pm And, educate, give the talking points, and get those Dems running for re-election and those not talking! They need to be prepared for those town hall meetings and people shouting lies or those just confused about the law. The President needs to push the message but he needs help from the others, too. » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 12:30 pm So, again CL, they should shut…up! 🙂 » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 10:39 am CL, you’s ssssoooo smart! 🙂 » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 10:37 am [img]http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/20/2012/06/28/114267_600.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 12:41 am And, Bito, there is this: AARP Responds to Supreme Court Ruling on the Affordable Care Act We know that our more than 37 million members, and Americans generally, want to know how these provisions affect them now and moving forward. That is why we developed the AARP Health Law Guide (www.aarp.org/healthlawguide) and other resources to help Americans understand their benefits now and in the future. http://healthlawguide.aarp.org/?cmp=RDRCT-HLTLWGD_AUG24_011 » Posted By SallyT On June 28, 2012 @ 9:43 pm Of course, they are Government Employees and they don’t have to worry about such things because their “Employer” doesn’t discriminate! Jerks! » Posted By SallyT On June 28, 2012 @ 9:25 pm Thanks Bito, that was a great article! » Posted By SallyT On June 28, 2012 @ 9:11 pm Damn, Chemo wasn’t like that for me. I knew I had the wrong doctor! I guess I needed one of those Government ones. Nah, seriously, I had a great doctor. He saved my life, twice! » Posted By SallyT On June 28, 2012 @ 9:02 pm Good night, Sherlock. See you later on here. Dr. Watson is on call. » Posted By SallyT On June 28, 2012 @ 8:59 pm Dr. Watson is on call and I am a Doctor, Sherlock! Well, in my mind only. 🙂 » Posted By SallyT On June 28, 2012 @ 8:58 pm Yes, and they will need R&R in Hawaii! On our Tax Dollars! » Posted By SallyT On June 28, 2012 @ 8:37 pm Right and healthcare cost will be the farthest thing from their mind! But as far as Healthcare cost to business: NOT IN EFFECT UNTIL 2018! Subsidies for small business owners: For businesses with fewer than 25 workers and an annual payroll of less than $50,000, the ACA provides a tax credit to help subsidize the cost of health plan enrollment. Through 2013, the credit will be worth 35 percent of the employer’s insurance costs and supply full credit to employers with less than 10 employers with annual wages of less than $25,000, according to Kaiser. Beyond 2014, the tax credit will extend to 50 percent if the businesses choose a plan under the government’s health care options. If you’re not covered by your employer, you’ll have to pick from a list of government-mandated health insurance packages (they’ll be called “exchanges”, with options for individuals and businesses provided at the state level). Some exceptions do apply, including low-income families who can prove financial hardship. SO SHUT THE F UP! Not you, Sherlock! You keep speaking. 🙂 » Posted By SallyT On June 28, 2012 @ 8:32 pm Excuses, excuses! Yet, they can give millions to the GOP Campaign Fund! (Like Wal-Mart whining like they are a small retailer!) » Posted By SallyT On June 28, 2012 @ 8:12 pm Don’t attack me, AdLib, but here is some BS from Business What Businesses Didn’t Get From the Health Care Ruling “U.S. corporations are sitting on more than $1.2 trillion in cash – $3.5 trillion counting the financial sector – that has not been deployed, in large part due to anxiety over health care, the looming fiscal cliff in Washington, and the European debt crisis. ARE THEY GOING TO HOLD ONTO THE MONEY UNTIL 2014 WHEN MOST OF THIS COMES INTO EFFECT???? AND, ROMNEY CANNOT OVERTURN THE ACA WITHIN DAYS OF HIS INAUGURATION! GET SERIOUS! “There also is the accelerating debt crisis in the euro zone, as well as the fiscal cliff, a term coined by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to describe the automatic spending cuts and tax increases that kick in at the beginning of 2013 if Congress fails to agree to a deficit-reduction plan.” AND, WHO WILL BE THE BLAME FOR THIS HUNG-UP???? THE SAME JERKS AS LAST TIME. “As flawed as it is, it still has taken us some way along the path to reduce some uncertainty,” said James Paulsen, chief market strategist at Wells Capital Management in Minneapolis. “To throw it all out would have put us back to square one and, net-net, a loss for the country.” DAH! “Among the questions Resler pointed out will be how the Internal Revenue Service collects the new tax, and how reporting will take place. He compared it to the Dodd-Frank banking reform law, which still has many provisions that are being negotiated.” REALLY? “Stocks themselves are just going to pretty much crash because of what’s happening with Europe and because of the fiscal cliff in the U.S.,” said Lee Markowitz, partner at Continental Capital Advisors in New York. “The broader issues are so much bigger than some increase in spending related to health care.” I WOULD SAY SO! http://finance.yahoo.com/news/businesses-didnt-health-care-ruling-211733956.html Retailers Are ‘Dismayed’ By SCOTUS Ruling Large Employers Likely Won’t Drop Health-Insurance Coverage YES, THERE ARE YOUR JOB CREATORS!!!! » Posted By SallyT On June 28, 2012 @ 7:46 pm Yes, Bito, and the HuffPuke makes the President look sinister! » Posted By SallyT On June 28, 2012 @ 7:18 pmComments Posted By SallyT
Survey results also reveal that more than one-third (36%) of Americans believe UFOs exist. More than one in 10 (11%) are confident that they have spotted a UFO, and one in five (20%) know someone who claims to have seen one.
Yes, I wish more people cared about getting informed and educated on issues. Yes, the truth will set you free….unless you are in leg shackles, Sherlock. Then you need a good hack saw! Dr. Watson always carries one in her black bag. 😉
Now I can’t think of anyone that looks like this serious man trying to bring light and facts to the falsehoods on my TV set. Maybe they need a cigarette? I agree with the list of those you named as nearest to be. But, they are limited by the commercialization of the news. The “fair and balance” that is thought to be necessary and to make money. However, I disagree with that analysis. There are times, too many times, that you don’t need to be fair or balanced. Just call out the lies, lies don’t need a balance. To balance a lie, you will make it half true! No, a lie is a lie. Call it that! Challenge them, call them out. Let them respond but if they respond with a lie, call it that. (Okay, with manners but call it.) If they don’t respond or keep using their talking points, keep drilling them. Are there any that would do that? I don’t know because most of these jerks won’t give those leaning left an interview. They stay on FOX where they are safe and appear as giving facts. Fox and the Limbaughs keep their attendance, keep their advertisers, and make their millions. All the complaining about Limbaugh several months ago lost him a few advertisers but he is still out there, strong as ever. Not until people stop listening to this crap will it change. But, they need an alternative and does the alternative make money?
Oh, hell, Sherlock, I can go on and on but this is your article! Dr. Watson needs to have an office call with you someday. You have posted a great article and made the old doc think. But, can I add? You made me think this morning of that black and white TV set and Mom and her soap operas and coloring books, puppies, kittens, and all those good memories, too. I would love to have that again in my life, along with Murrow and good news. Oh, but I have those memories and I only hope and wish that my children have as good as those to fall back on when they are frustrated with the world. Love you, Sherlock!
Dr. Watson is on call.
During a press conference call this afternoon, MIT economist Jonathan Gruber — who advised both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama on health care — stressed that less than 1 percent of (or 44,000 out of 6 million) Massachusetts residents are paying the penalty for not enrolling in health insurance. That fee helps the state fund the uncompensated care of people who become sick but don’t have personal insurance. Since Romneycare went into effect, “annual state spending for uncompensated care dropped by $118 million over the first five years of reform.”
AARP is pleased that the Supreme Court found the critically important provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to be constitutional. This landmark legislation is already improving the health and financial security of our members and all Americans.
(Updated: 6/28/12)
Employee health coverage: Part of the Affordable Care Act’s intent is to ensure that businesses choose low-cost plans, which it hopes to accomplish by levying an excise tax on plans that cost more than $10,200 per individual or $27,500 per family. That provision isn’t in effect until Jan. 1, 2018.
“The threshold amounts may be adjusted upwards if health care costs rise more than expected prior to implementation of the tax in 2018,” Kaiser notes. “The threshold amounts will be increased for firms that may have higher health care costs because of the age or gender of their workers.”
The Supreme Court decision “increases the likelihood that businesses will continue to hold onto that cash to see how the election turns out,” said Greg Valliere, chief political strategist at Potomac Research Group in Washington, D.C. “If Romney wins, he will overturn the Affordable Care Act within days of his inauguration on Jan. 20. Therefore, the reluctance of businesses to spend and hire will persist at least through the election.”
http://www.businessinsider.com/retailers-are-dismayed-by-scotus-ruling-2012-6
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303640804577490744049820460.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_LEFTTopStories
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