Displaying 3,421 To 3,450 Of 3,698 Comments Where are the Progressive and Liberal Voices on Gitmo? I voted for Obama. The selling point for me was that he was a constitutional lawyer. There were positions he took that I disagreed with — that I still disagree with. But the constitutional mess, imo, was our toughest challenge. The two of them are really quite similar. I like Hillary as SOS. I’m glad that’s the position she ended up with. » Posted By nellie On November 15, 2009 @ 3:43 pm I hope you feel better, Kalima. I didn’t know you weren’t feeling well. » Posted By nellie On November 15, 2009 @ 3:36 pm There’s a lot of ignorance in this country. And it is used all the time by the right wing to keep people from understanding each other. » Posted By nellie On November 15, 2009 @ 3:35 pm I don’t hate Palin. She’s a hapless catastrophe. But I hate the media and the punditry for treating her as a viable public servant. They are using the same “treat as celebrity” approach with Palin that they are using with Barack. The problem is, you can inflate a nobody using that approach. Look at the celebrities who command so much attention — and have very little substance. This approach — treat as celebrity — allows the media to create a false parity between Barack and Palin. But I don’t think voters are that frivolous. Maybe the fringe, but not the majority. I don’t believe she can elected, unless she runs for the House in Michele Bachman’s district! » Posted By nellie On November 15, 2009 @ 1:20 pm She can’t win. Too many responsible Republicans will refuse to vote for her. I firmly believe she is the main reason McCain never had a chance. » Posted By nellie On November 15, 2009 @ 1:17 pm I think what you say is true. And I think the stereotyping is part of the problem that I’m seeing. People not only didn’t read his books, they weren’t listening to what he said. This man has been the most consistent president in my memory in terms of doing what he said he was going to do. It’s why I had to think hard when I chose between Barack and Hillary. He is a centrist. » Posted By nellie On November 15, 2009 @ 1:12 pm The onslaught of attacks against this president, from the left and the right, is stunning. I’m going to say something a little controversial, but I think the racism is not only happening on the right. Some of the left wing is acting as if they did Mr. Obama a giant favor by electing him, and if he doesn’t bend to their will at every moment, he’s some kind of upstart. That’s my take. I’m not happy with the left right now. I didn’t see this kind of vitriol from the left when Clinton was in office, enacting essentially GOP policy. » Posted By nellie On November 15, 2009 @ 10:40 am FINALLY.. once again a Nation of LAWS & NOT of “men”. Good to see you here, PK. I think President Obama will continue to strive for bipartisanship throughout his presidency. He is setting an example for our future leaders. I doubt he has any illusions about the GOP in its current incarnation. They have not stopped him from following any of his agenda. They have not blocked any legislation. Not so far. They have succeeded in blocking his nominations, but slowly those move through the process as well. It’s frustrating for us, but it’s good for our system that he operates this way. He is president of all the people. And he models that. It makes the GOP look even more like obstructionists and ideologues. You make an excellent point about this decision being very high profile and important. So many Americans know so little about what makes our country unique. They shout about patriotism, but when our principles are thrown aside, they don’t even notice. This trial not only brings the debate about Guantanamo out into the open, it brings the debate about our judicial foundations out into the open. That’s a very good thing for the country. » Posted By nellie On November 15, 2009 @ 6:40 am There may be room for honest disagreement on this point, but legally speaking, Webb is wrong. Terrorism is a crime. It is not considered an act of war. The president is doing the right thing. » Posted By nellie On November 14, 2009 @ 8:52 pm Thanks, javaz. This is a great article. Lots of concrete information and spot on analysis. » Posted By nellie On November 14, 2009 @ 10:55 am I’d love to see it too, if you can find it Kalima. » Posted By nellie On November 14, 2009 @ 6:23 am I will never understand the GOP position on this. 500 “detainees” from Guantanamo have been released with no due process, no judicial review. We don’t even know whether they are guilty of crimes against the United States. But we couldn’t hold them, because of the mishandling of our own laws by the Bush Administration. No one ever brings this up. And the right wingers who are so afraid of the four men who are going to be brought to New York don’t seem to care at all about these other people who are free and doing who knows what. It makes no sense. (Not that I’m particularly concerned about these people, I’m just pointing out the disconnect.) On the other hand, the GOP seems to think New Yorkers don’t deserve their day in court. NY has waited so long to face their attackers. And there’s no closure — if there ever can be any closure — until New Yorkers can do this. It’s the most illogical of the illogical antics the GOP has pulled over the past 15 years. Their fear makes them completely irrational. » Posted By nellie On November 14, 2009 @ 6:17 am Debate Night Live – Vote and Discuss! Wow, great find, javaz. This is why I push back when people say the NYT is useless. This is great work by Robert Pear. I’m starting to collect the names of reporters who are still doing tough, honest journalism. I’m not surprised by this story. Watching those proceedings, it looked like the GOP has all been giving the same crib sheet. But it’s nice to see it pointed out for people who didn’t have the time to spend all day in front of C-Span. » Posted By nellie On November 15, 2009 @ 6:47 am Well, folks, I must turn my attention to the household. Thanks, this was fun. Have a good night everyone. And sweet dreams. » Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 9:41 pm Good question. It’s hard to say, but considering their revenue intake — a lot. » Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 9:40 pm It’s so annoying that the right wing is never called out for this ploy. They had the White House, the House, the Senate, AND the Supreme Court for years and didn’t whisper the word abortion. Now, all of a sudden, it’s front and center. Maddening. » Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 9:29 pm I think the GOP loses when this bill passes — in whatever form. That’s why they’re so hysterical right now. » Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 9:26 pm They did some major threatening. » Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 9:24 pm It’s a poison pill. Happens all the time. I don’t think congress should take the bait. Pass the bill. Revise it later. » Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 9:13 pm It’s the Catholic church that pushed for the Stupak Amendment. If they’re going to start playing political hardball, I want them to make their proper contribution to our revenue stream. » Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 9:12 pm Nite, nicole473! » Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 9:06 pm Thank you KQuark and Karate Kid for pioneering this fun, new PlanetPOV event. I look forward to more of these. » Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 9:05 pm It may not survive the conference. We need to see what happens in the senate. Maybe they should start talking about the Catholic church’s tax exemption…. » Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 9:04 pm Hello! » Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 8:11 pm In honor of George winning his copyright.
» Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 6:57 pm 🙂 » Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 4:24 pm Just a note: Not Barry Gordon. Berry Gordy (Jr). » Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 4:19 pm They have become unbearably vulgar and spiteful. I took on a new sock so I could sign off HP as nellie for good. I picked up a couple of stalkers, and that’s just dumb. Those people need to find something more constructive to do w their time. » Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 4:41 pm He has real respect for all peoples and their experiences. And he has the depth to understand the meaning of events. And the heart to care about doing the right thing. » Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 4:14 pm He literally has the weight of the world on his shoulders. I think he’ll feel a lot better when our soldiers are out of harm’s way. » Posted By nellie On November 13, 2009 @ 4:12 pmComments Posted By nellie
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