Comments on: Concern Troll is Concerned

By: Batocchio

Batocchio — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:11:50 +0000

Weak concern trolling, from an aide too chickenshit to be named.

By: MNPundit

MNPundit — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:02:57 +0000

@Et Tu Brutus?: Do you honestly think 9/11 would have happened under Gore? I don't think that's a crazy conclusion, but I do find it unlikely. From 9/11 so much flows. I hate Osama for that reason if nothing else.

By: Lex

Lex — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:42:24 +0000

The GOP also held open the vote on the Medicare Part D program. Their Congress, their rules.

By: Comrade Luke

Comrade Luke — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:31:11 +0000

As much as I dislike this bill, the fact that the Republicans are so obviously scared about passing it makes me think it’s worth passing.

By: JenJen

JenJen — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:10:49 +0000

You sure do quote Matt Taibbi a lot for a guy who used to bitch whenever I people mentioned ~~how hot~~ what a good writer he is.

By: Et Tu Brutus?

Et Tu Brutus? — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:46:32 +0000

Way Back When(2000), I had a debate with a Poli Sci instructor regarding the differences, or lack thereof, between the respective parties prez. candidates. My contention was that there would be no fundamental difference in the direction the country would continue under either one ( land of the corporate fat cat, shit sandwich kind of thing). He actually agreed, but argued that differences in styles of leadership, as well as personal qualities, could be significant factors. At the time, I disagreed, but it did not take to long under the leadership of the Little Shrub& Darth Cheney to see just how valid a point he had. My vote for Obama was informed by that realization, and given the alternatives, would be the same today or tomorrow. That is not to say that I remain disappointed with many aspects of his performance, nor am I particularly surprised by said performance. Shit, I’m not even surprised by my lack of surprise.

By: KCinDC

KCinDC — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:30:16 +0000

@John Cole, pretending that the base isn’t going to be depressed won’t make it not true. Democrats need to give people something to be excited about, or they’re not going to turn out for the midterms. The midterms will be bad anyway, since it’s easier to energize people in opposition, but they’ll be a disaster if the only message is to come out because things will be even worse with Republicans in charge. It’s absolutely true that they will be, but that’s not going to motivate the people who came out to the polls last year for Obama.

As all the most popular provisions of the health care reform bill are successively watered down and then stripped out entirely, the bill has become less and less popular with the public. That’s not just because of GOP/teabagger lies. It’s because the bill has actually gotten worse. Thank you, Max Baucus.

By: Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:27:54 +0000

I’m sure Sanders will email the American Spectator and the Senate Republicans a copy of his amendment if they want to read it.

I’d prefer Bernie shove it down their throats on CSPAN.

By: Paul L.

Paul L. — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:19:37 +0000

Not so funny when the shoe is on the other foot. Democrats Force Senate Into Closed Session Over Iraq Data Progressives who applauded that use of procedure now condemn this.

By: Just Some Fuckhead

Just Some Fuckhead — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:18:11 +0000

@John Cole: Just to be clear, I've gone on record as being against a mandate that forces us all to choke on the massive cock of private insurers with no other recourse (like a public option, for instance). That's a nonstarter for me. One of the reasons I initially supported Obama over Edwards and Clinton is he appeared to be against such a mandate. Even so, I am sentient enough to realize Republicans are little more than a fifth column against democracy. I'm just that fucking complicated.

By: cleek

cleek — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:14:34 +0000

@John Cole:

It is like they want to create a self-fulfilling prophecy to teach those moderates a lesson.

ding ding ding it's the old "if i can't win, everybody loses" gambit - favored by children of all ages.

By: John Cole

John Cole — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:06:46 +0000

@Just Some Fuckhead: That is what makes the whole progressive mantra about the base being depressed infuriates me. It is like they want to create a self-fulfilling prophecy to teach those moderates a lesson. The Republicans are fucking nuts. How anyone can lose sight of that is beyond me.

By: Comrade Scrutinizer

Comrade Scrutinizer — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:02:34 +0000

@John Cole: Safe words are for wimps.

By: Tx Expat

Tx Expat — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:58:00 +0000

The Republican right to obstruct shall not be infringed. It is in the Constitution!

This is what I am going to be hearing for 5 days over Christmas, can't wait! Doesn't matter if I point out that this tactic is holding up funding for the troops (although my youngest brother might point it out since he's a member of said troops). Nothing matters, now entering a no fact zone folks, except that the dumb (not evil, irredeemably dumb) Obama must be defeated before he destroys the country. Even better, just found out today that the gift I bought my winger brother has a forward written by Glenn Beck (his pick, not mine). Sigh...

By: donovong

donovong — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:57:53 +0000

Holy fucking shit. I can’t keep up with all the angst ridden posts.