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Jeanette D.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2008 11:37 AM

Our Long Primary Nightmare Is Finally Over

I have always said that, after John Edwards dropped out, I would support the eventual nominee. I am just glad that we can now, finally, start getting down to the business of trying to defeat John McCain.

I would have ben 100% behind Hillary Clinton. I am 100% behind Barack Obama.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008 01:47 PM
Original article: We are what we buy

Converse and The Ramones

I'm kind of wondering how Chucks got associated with punk rock, and especially with The Ramones. In most pictures that I've seen of The Ramones, especially Johnny and Joey, they seem to be wearing Keds. Really dirty Keds.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008 07:36 PM

indigo218

I guess it's nothing at all for you, then. Buh-bye now.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 03:46 PM

Campaign Slogans?

"John McCain: More than twice as old enough to be your President!"

"John McCain: Actually, he IS your grandfather's President!"

Friday, June 6, 2008 08:23 AM

AnaHadWolves

How about the opinion of someone who hasn't been a "core Obama supporter"? I gave my money to Edwards, and voted for him on Super Tuesday, despite the fact that he had dropped out of the race.

But, I'm voting for Obama. Why? Because, on most of the issues, on the big picture, he is much more in alignment with my vision for America than is John McCain.

Also, because I have not heard one cogent argument (that is based on issues and not on politics), not one, as to why it would be better to either stay home or to vote for McCain.

Friday, June 6, 2008 11:19 AM

A word about mourning...

...since it seems to have enraged so many people here.

I think that Mr. Conason is speaking to Clinton supporters when he mentions mourning defeat, not to Obama supporters, or to the entire Democratic party.

And I do think that Clinton supporters are entitled to mourn a little bit. As long as we unite in the end, and I really hope that we do (please, think about the alternative), I think we can win this thing in November.

Friday, June 6, 2008 01:02 PM

Truth Machine?

What do you think you are accomplishing here?

Do you think Obama would approve of your tactics? I already know the answer to that: Not by a long shot.

Friday, June 6, 2008 01:14 PM

Right, then.

No more talking to trolls. Buh-bye.

Friday, June 6, 2008 01:35 PM

What a joke!

I'm not thinking about getting out of the stock market because of a potential increase in the capital gains tax -- I'm thinking about getting out because the market has been so volatile for a long time now and because the economy is about to go down the crapper.

Friday, June 6, 2008 02:34 PM

cdevlin

I hope you are treated better by your next party.

But, in reality, these are politicians. All of them. Don't expect them to get all warm and fuzzy.

Friday, June 6, 2008 03:45 PM

No Objective Rating

The problem here seems to be that each "side" is accusing the other of bad behavior, and both sides believe that the other candidate acted reprehensibly. Each side is convinced of its absolute rightness and the other side's absolute wrongness.

However, there really isn't any objective scale to measure each candidate's transgressions. How do we measure Obama's alleged tardiness in leaving his church against Clinton's alleged playing the gender card? Anyone want to take a stab at going down the list and coming up with a tally for each side?

Clinton supporters have to realize that Obama supporters are truly convinced that she is a dirty, lying sleazebag politician. And Obama supporters have to realize that Clinton supporters are truly convinced that he is the same. But, in the end, it seems to come down to: "He started it!" "No, she started it!"

So, please, don't make me pull this car over.

Although I realize that each side here feels wounded, and their list of grievances may be genuine, I would propose that those grievances are petty when compared with the hell that the Bush administration has put this country through for the last 8 years.

Obama and Clinton hold similar positions on many issues. McCain is in complete opposition to many of those positions.

If you want to vote for a third party, I will always respect the right to do that. Vote for McCain if you truly support his policies. But, if you're a committed Democrat, please don't cast a vote for McCain, or stay home, out of spite.

I'm begging you.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 08:14 AM

Laughingstock?

It is a sad time in America when a principled public servant like Dennis Kucinich, who opposes the war, and voted to oppose the war from the very beginning, and who holds some of the most progressive policy positions in Congress today, can be considered a laughingstock.

No, impeachment isn't going anywhere. But I'm glad that someone had the guts and the integrity to undertake the massive task involved in compiling all of this information and putting it into the official record.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 01:08 PM

Do we really need another tribute to moms?

It has gotten to the point that if you haven't, or can't, reproduce, you're not regarded as a real woman.

Thursday, June 19, 2008 01:00 PM

Nitpicking in the midst of a crisis

This may not seem like a big deal, and if there is no one else interested in it, then I guess I'll live with it...

...when paying for anything online, I would much rather use PayPal than have to enter my credit card information. Any of you who use PayPal know that it is much simpler, and is also a more secure way of paying or donating.

Is it possible to make PayPal an option for those who wish to donate to ActBlue?

Friday, June 20, 2008 10:50 AM
Original article: Japan's new sexbot

@Patrick

You're honestly comparing this thing to a vibrator? That's pretty funny.

A vibrator isn't trying to emulate a real person. It is what it is and it gets the job done, and then it goes back in the nightstand.

I'm not sure what need this little robot is supposed to be fulfilling.

Friday, June 20, 2008 11:10 AM
Original article: Japan's new sexbot

I Guess I Don't Understand

If it is shaped like a humanoid, sings, dances, and kisses, but it's not trying to emulate a human, then what is it trying to be? Again, what need does this fill?

And, "doubledave", I have found that most men who make comments like yours aren't much better than robots themselves, which is why they can't attract a real woman. So, get yourself one of these little mechanical gals. The rest of us will thank you.

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