Comments on: LEARNING NEW THINGS CAN BE FUN

By: bobwire

bobwire — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:31:16 +0000

@ Surabaya Stew

I hate to break it to you, but Rick is not the next John Cole. I offer up the following reasons:

1. Rick is much older than John, and more set in his ways.

2. Sibling rivalry prevents him from eating crow.

3. No photos of pets!

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:45:38 +0000

Chicagotrauma, your post #54 has a false piece of information. The bill HR3200 on page 16 says nothing to do with forcing people to take the public option in 5 years. Hell, the section is entitled ‘Protecting the Choice to Keep Current Coverage.’
It says if your employer chooses to keep the same insurance plan forever, that plan is grandfathered in. But if there are any major CHANGES in the plan (during that grace period), then your employer must offer the cafeteria-style plan. That selection WILL contain your current insurance company, and if you’re happy with that, you don’t have to change. But there is NOTHING forcing you to switch to the public insurance plan.
You can’t take 1 section out of context with the rest of the bill. Read the whole thing over first.

By: funny man

funny man — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:39:35 +0000

Obamathered,
why all the love? I’m not fooled by poll numbers going up or down. If the economy recovers, 2012 is Obama’s election to loose. All I’m saying it will not be a cakewalk like you suggest. The trains and farms don’t really add anything to your argument but then you seem to enjoy doing that.

By: obamathered

obamathered — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:16:44 +0000

funny man:

Obama in general and the congressional Dems in particular are considerably worse than their Carter-era counterparts. The McCarthyite tactics of today’s Left have alienated more than half of the country. The Dems have permanently lost one of their best allies, the elderly. The priceless part is you don’t even see the train coming down the tracks straight at you. That’s not wishful at all, but objective fact born out of polls. If you have any doubt, look how rapidly Obama has moved to distance himself from (and throw under the bus) congressional Dems and their more wild-eyed rants.

If you want to bet the farm on continued Democratic electoral gains let alone huge losses, fine. Just get prepared to move off the farm.

By: Surabaya Stew

Surabaya Stew — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:00:48 +0000

Rick, you’re unquestionably the next John Cole.

Now that would be entertaining to watch, if Rick made that sort of transition. I recall catching the tail-end of John Cole’s transition to the the reality-based community (and the last gasps of the winger commentators 0n Balloon-Juice), and it was non-stop amusement! From what can tell, Mr. Cole is a happier man and has more readers than from his old online persona, so perhaps there’s hope for Rick yet…

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:38:33 +0000

(Note: Emanuel’s brother is not writing the bill, nor is Holdren going to have anything to do with running any state controlled health care system

Good point — it’s not like America has to live with czars. Thank Gaia for that.

Rick, you’re unquestionably the next John Cole. I smelled it during the “let’s give him a chance” phase of 200 days ago. Go ahead, cash your checks, and make your exit left. You’ve got the support of the requisite commentariat. Why do you maintain your stance as a conservative? When you don’t write like one? There’s nothing here remotely right wing, not for many moons.

By: funny man

funny man — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:52:18 +0000

obamathered,
just a hint of caution. Wishful thinking is not always reality. If you play chess don’t underestimate your opponent. Morals and politics, ohh well. Just thought you might find a little different take on Carter interesting.
http://www.amconmag.com/article/2009/apr/06/00014/

By: michael reynolds

michael reynolds — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:05:49 +0000

CZ:

Yawn.

By: obamathered

obamathered — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:41:18 +0000

There is, again, no moral equivalency between the GOP and the Dems on this issue. The Dems have lied, demonized and again marginalized themselves with the American public, who will crush them like bugs the next few election cycles. The GOP may have its crazies but the Dem brand has taken a beaten like it hasn’t experienced since Carter threw on a sweater and told Americans they suck. Good. Despite all the predictions of the GOP’s death, the Dems are rushing headlong to the morgue because of their blind arrogance.

By: funny man

funny man — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:48:21 +0000

Guys (and girls),
please behave!