Displaying 1,021 To 1,050 Of 4,640 Comments The Religious Right Assault on America – Education Hey Sherlock! Great article. I will just add a link to how home schooling is turning out barely literate children. But, the good news is there is a support group for adults that have been home schooled that is named “No Longer Quivering”. Watson on call. » Posted By SallyT On March 20, 2012 @ 7:08 pm GOP Politics – Winning at Any Cost AdLib, another good article. The first mistake by the Repugs is that they see the election as a game. It is not a game. I looked up the definition of the word election is: “Formal process by which voters make their political choices on public issues or candidates for public office. The use of elections in the modern era dates to the emergence of representative government in Europe and North America since the 17th century. Regular elections serve to hold leaders accountable for their performance and permit an exchange of influence between the governors and the governed. The availability of alternatives is a necessary condition. Votes may be secret or public.” There is nothing about it being a game or there being winners or losers. It is a process of choice. But, the Republicans have an allergic reaction to that word “Choice”. So, it has to be a game. I won’t look up the word game for you because that will tell you it is a competition that has winners and losers. So, while I was looking up words, I thought I would look up the word Liberal in connection to when it is used to describe the Liberal Media. In my understanding of the word, I didn’t think that was bad. If you look at the definition of the word as an adjective it reads: adj. Liberal Of, designating, or characteristic of a political party founded on or associated with principles of social and political liberalism, especially in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States. The noun uses: So if you use the word as an adjective and not political, shouldn’t all news be liberal? Now, while I was looking up the word liberal I came across the following which shows how the Conservatives see us Liberals. Note how they tried to make their “Conservapedia” look like Wikipedia. WARNING: Read with condition. May cause you to throw things, yell, turn your stomach, hit the wall, and spit on your computer screen. http://www.conservapedia.com/Liberal I don’t know if this has much to do with your article, AdLib. I did think the name Game Change was a good title for the movie and the way the Republicans think about the election. » Posted By SallyT On March 15, 2012 @ 6:35 pm PLANETPOV UPDATE: Site Maintenance Tonight Oh gee, AdLib, that is hitting during my happy hours and when I am usually spinning myself! Nah, I am just kidding! Thank you for letting me know because I would hate to waste any of my time yelling at Comcast when it wasn’t them. I need to save my breath to be able to yell at them when it is and that is often during the weather we are having! (Okay, the weather isn’t their fault either.) » Posted By SallyT On March 14, 2012 @ 4:27 pm The Christian Right Assault on America – Government and the Military Sherlock, Watson here, with a new article about “The Family”. Not necessarily new information but just reaffirming. “It’s a new variation on the idea Abraham Vereide began with in 1935: Win the leadership, win the nation. Only instead of trying to persuade a man like Abacha to come over to its side, the Family is seeking to build the next generation of rulers.” » Posted By SallyT On March 16, 2012 @ 7:02 pm Sue, I remember that…Lily Tomlin that is. I really think we can say that behind that Kony 2012 video are the guys we need to watch out for. Shows how easy you can get taken in without knowing you are. I didn’t know you were already getting information from Bruce’s writings. He seems to cover a lot! I saw on that site the stuff about Palin. I think I need to read more on there! Nothing seems to elementary there, Sherlock. » Posted By SallyT On March 14, 2012 @ 8:42 pm Okay, Sherlock, look at these: http://www.talk2action.org/story/2012/3/8/141050/5090 http://www.talk2action.org/story/2012/2/19/113233/343 http://www.talk2action.org/story/2012/2/21/182031/630 Dr. Watson » Posted By SallyT On March 14, 2012 @ 7:19 pm Why Sue, I am honored to be an honorary investigator! Yes, I did find it fun. I was in commercial financing for decades and as you know there is a lot of investigating in finding out if these companies are what they say they are and have all they say they have. Even better was when we called the notes and they tried to hide things from us! » Posted By SallyT On March 14, 2012 @ 6:35 pm Isn’t it strange that killing for Jesus is right and killing for Mohammed is wrong? If those young men can be taught to kill for Mohammed, it is for sure our young men can be taught to kill for Jesus. But, as you say, who are behind these instruction? Will we ever know? Will someone recover from brainwashing? As I said yesterday, this war has gone on too long and these young people have been over there fighting a losing battle. When they come home, they are going to need physical and mental help. We need to have the resources to help these trouble soles. They can be just as dangerous here from their confusion. I am afraid of those behind the curtain. » Posted By SallyT On March 13, 2012 @ 11:24 pm Sue, great article and informative. I have concerns about the power that these Evangelist and the extremes they will go. Recently I have been looking at this Kony 2012 and the power of this video. Don’t get me wrong, I think this Kony is an evil man but the video is using old facts and figures. When you look at the money behind it and the major contributors it is Evangelical money. And, some are the same people that were supporting the “kill the gays” in that area. Could they be testing the power of the internet, its reach, influence, and money source? I hope there is no concern and I am over questioning here but I do think it needs more looking into. http://keepittrill.com/online/2012/03/kony-2012-scam-stop-supporting-invisible-children/ http://www.coscampusonline.com/2012/03/08/kony-2012-scam/ However, a good article again from you, Sue. I will be watching for the follow ups! » Posted By SallyT On March 13, 2012 @ 5:05 pm Well, there you go. 007 Funk! Brave man you are. I don’t think I could sit there and play along. When I was in business I always had a hard time not saying anything when surrounded by Republicans. Just said nothing and left with my tongue bleeding. Your brave efforts did get interesting information. “Just have to get Obama out of the White House before he destroys the nation.” Yet, they didn’t really say how they saw him destroying it. Like Choicelady said, the south would be different. But, don’t go there and find out! » Posted By SallyT On March 16, 2012 @ 6:27 pm The End of Right Wing Talk Radio??? Kes, or they are hoping something bigger comes along in those two weeks to take this off the headlines. » Posted By SallyT On March 12, 2012 @ 7:55 pm They think people have a short attention span. Don’t think sssoooo! » Posted By SallyT On March 12, 2012 @ 7:43 pm Can Rush spell satellite radio? » Posted By SallyT On March 12, 2012 @ 7:26 pm Okay, should I ask if Seasonle, Jolessa, or Quasense can advertise? Oh, they would probably like that! How about women’s groups against fat stupid men? » Posted By SallyT On March 12, 2012 @ 7:23 pm Damn, Kes, I am just not as cleaver as you! Okay, I have to think on this………… » Posted By SallyT On March 12, 2012 @ 7:03 pm The War on Women that the Right has engaged in may have taken their first victim from the women defense. Murph pointed out that most of Rush’s listeners are men. Rush must have thought he was still in the club’s locker room talking to the boys when he said this on air. But, as Murph also pointed out, women are the shoppers. So, we (and I include the men that are with us) have used our weapon in defense, our shopping list! One young lady tried to give our point of view on the issues and she was attacked with dirty names and accusations. These Governors are trying to pass laws that are attacks on women and their health. We don’t have enough women in elected office to fight with votes in those state houses. Let alone Congress! Well, right now we can show our power and our disgust with these attacks and the hate with our shopping lists. We may have to wait until November to use our votes but I think there is going to be a big surprise when we do. At least, I hope so!!!! » Posted By SallyT On March 12, 2012 @ 6:05 pm KT, you are right and freedom of speech works with one speaking to advertisers. This is a interesting article on why you don’t want the FCC involved. » Posted By SallyT On March 12, 2012 @ 5:05 pm Bill Maher has felt the results of advertisers pulling their ads when he had Political InCorrect and his comment on 9/11. I watch Real Time with Bill Maher every Friday that it is on. I still will. There are times that I strongly disagree with Bill and on this I left him a message on his website. He addressed it and others last Friday on his show. I accept his explanation as he states from his point of view. Others may take a different stance and he may lose more along with Rush. That is the power. » Posted By SallyT On March 12, 2012 @ 4:41 pm Has Rush Limbaugh Killed All Right-Wing Radio? http://news.yahoo.com/rush-limbaugh-killed-wing-radio-103500692.html » Posted By SallyT On March 12, 2012 @ 4:12 pm CL, there is millions going in donations to this fund. Where is that money going and for what? I am still reading. Yes, I saw that video. It is all very concerning and needs investigated to be sure if we are helping and if the help is going to the right people. I am trying to get more information as I am sure you are, too. » Posted By SallyT On March 11, 2012 @ 6:35 pm Oh, Murph, I am not going by any numbers that Rush gives. Just as I don’t believe the numbers on FOX. But, regardless they do have large numbers of listeners. Now, however, I believe you when you say that most of those listeners for Rush are male and not the best to buy from the ads. That should help advertisers see no need to ever return to his show. » Posted By SallyT On March 11, 2012 @ 6:28 pm KT, I hope you get to see it. It shows you how they created this monster in Palin and lost control of her. Even McCain thought she might turn on him. Also, she knew how to work the crowd and what her crowds would buy. In that she was really smart. Dangerous. They were not only stuck with her but now we are! Fortunately not in elected office and hopefully never! » Posted By SallyT On March 11, 2012 @ 5:53 pm KQ, the following is the ending as Wikipedia gives on the movie ‘A Face in the Crowd’ and Lonesome Rhodes. “But Miller observes and bemoans the fact that Rhodes is not really destroyed at all. Miller tells him that both the public’s, and the network’s need for Rhodes will, “after a decent interval” of remorse and public contrition, return him to the public eye; first locally (maybe only radio at first) and then, at some reduced level, nationally. The film ends with Rhodes yelling from the window of his penthouse for Marcia Jeffries as she leaves in a taxi with Miller; the final image is of a flashing neon Coca Cola sign and the busy streets below it, full of taxis.” » Posted By SallyT On March 11, 2012 @ 5:45 pm KT, let alone that Rush apparently doesn’t understand how the birth control pill works. Is he really that dumb or does he know his audience is that dumb? He knows his audience and he knows they will believe lies before truth if it fit their feelings and opinions better. I think that is why the Right Wing is against public education. They like their audience dumb. Kt, we are just too smart for them, we educated elite that have graduated from High School. 🙂 » Posted By SallyT On March 11, 2012 @ 5:22 pm KT, 😆 😆 😆 😆 » Posted By SallyT On March 11, 2012 @ 5:14 pm KQ, you make good points here. That is a large listening base unfortunately “hate” radio attracts. And, that large listening base is to large of a marketing base for advertisers to ignore. Rush may get kicked back but the hate listeners will keep looking for someone that talks to them. Hopefully that middle aged white guy listeners will keep dropping off by natural causes and that type of radio will not be popular anymore. But, for now, I see it as an on going battle along with the other fights against racism. Good work so far! » Posted By SallyT On March 11, 2012 @ 4:50 pm CL, I have read much on this Kony 2012 video that has gotten so much attention on the internet. There are several questionable things about it. I have read in several articles that there is a “Family” connection with it. If that is true and your feelings are true, well, that would have “The Family” on both sides of the issue. I have so many questions on this and still looking for answers. » Posted By SallyT On March 11, 2012 @ 4:35 pm I hope you get to see it, Escrib, because that is how she comes across. They even call her the new Republican Star. They just didn’t vet her enough and that they admit. In fact the woman that wrote the book Game Change says in the movie that in the end she didn’t vote because of Palin. I saw her on some show and she said that was true. She skipped voting all together. » Posted By SallyT On March 10, 2012 @ 9:17 pm Maybe someone can record it for you. Oh, and they show the real Obama and how great he came across to everyone in his speeches. The President will do it again! » Posted By SallyT On March 10, 2012 @ 9:11 pm On HBO several times tonight. » Posted By SallyT On March 10, 2012 @ 9:06 pmComments Posted By SallyT
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Good luck in your maintenance project although I am sure it will go just fine and we will be spinning is all the right directions real soon!
I didn’t like the look of this guy in the video with his young son and I just had to dig deeper. There is much more coming out on this now.
Okay Sherlock, Watson here is waiting on our next assignment!
Great article from your experience and you deserve a medal for your courage. I am glad you got out safe and that medal won’t be a Purple Heart! 😉
Oh, one can only hope!
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