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Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:26:14 GMT

"Republicans may be the minority party at the moment, but we represent the ideas and concerns of the majority of Americans," Steele said. HUH?

Delusional = a persistent FALSE belief held in the face of STRONG CONTRADICTORY EVIDENCE, especially as a symptom of a PSYCHIATRIC condition.

I have no problem debating the FACTS but when this kind of philosophy is what you’re up against its like arm wrestling a snake!

So I’ll say it AGAIN… We had an election last year and the majority of the country voted for the (you know) Black Man! He WON and your party took yet another smack down! Keep it up though – you guys are without a doubt the gift that keeps on giving to educated voters!!

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Ron Indiana — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:27:02 GMT

Last Week: Abortion…This Week: Religion

Department of Defense Intelligence Updates with Biblical Quotes

Was Rumsfield trying to manipulate Bush 43 OR was Rumsfield exploiting Bush’s faith to promote a crusade? It should be obvious…either way…it’s not good. Duh.

Conservatives will try to gloss over these latest revelations as no big deal, but it is a BFD. What is the significance of the biblical quotes on intelligence updates?

1) America has a secular government whose foundation is religious tolerance. Most of the original 13 colonies have their roots in religious freedom and tolerance of other religions. Our nation will go to war for economic (oil) or political (WWII) reasons, but not for religious superiority.

2) Muslim countries are theocracies. Religion is intertwined as part of their system of governing. They will go to war for religious reasons and it becomes a jihad.

3) The biblical quotes associated with war introduce the notion that God is on our side and we are engaging in a religious war. As Bush 43 said, “A crusade.” A medieval term used when Christians fought Muslims to control the Holy Land.

Will this become a recruitment tool for Al Qaeda? Very likely, as Al Qaeda sees this as a jihad.

Is this revelation a bigger deal than releasing 2000 pictures of tortured Muslims? Without a doubt.

Are our soldiers less safe? Yes, it gives a rationale to the enemy to fight harder.

Within the next two weeks our President will be going to Egypt and give a speech to Muslim countries. Our President will likely face this issue head-on. He may have to explain that we do not engage in religious wars and Americans wish to live in peace with the Muslim world. Unfortunately, the right-wing nuts in this country will not “get it” and continue to spew anti-Obama venom…perhaps calling him a Muslim sympathizer.

Stupidity like this makes me angry at Bush 43, Cheney, Rumsfield, Rice, et.al.

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Bad Chihuahua — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:28:03 GMT

Obama
Pelosi
Reid

No thanks.

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Lynn Wheatly — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:31:18 GMT

FRead - "In covering this young Obama administration, the news never seems to stop, does it?"

And apparently neither does the government spending or the jack-boot on the collective countries industries neck government regulation. So how much is this going to cost us? $1 trillion? $2 trillion?

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I Lost My Place — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:32:27 GMT

Has Nancy Pelosi found her place yet?

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Ron Indiana — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:32:29 GMT

Meet the Press...ratings are falling like a rock. David Gregory is a lightweight and his days should be numbered. Jeff Zuker, its time to put Check Todd in Tim's seat. But wait until Chuck returns from Egypt and Normandy. Sooner is better than later.

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Rick,Ky — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:32:38 GMT

The concrete facts are that the Bush administration allowed an attack on American soil and then tortured people to make them say there was a link between Al Qaida and Iraq to justify it's invasion. You can run your idiotic mouths off all day about Pelosi and teleprompters but it just makes you look more and more stupid, childish and petty.

Mark,Seattle (Sent Monday, May 18, 2009 1:07 PM)

And you haven't been cured of your ignorantitus either. Your not entitled to your own facts. I can Google and go through and find many articles, opinions, etc. to support ANYTHING I can think of. I also can find just as many to counter any that you have. Information goes both ways without being right there; no way can any of the average citizen prove that something was said or not. You getyour information from media that agrees with you and so does everyone else.
BTW: YOU ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM BEING IGNORANT....

IntheMiddle, TX (Sent Monday, May 18, 2009 2:12 PM

Maybe not, but there's some from Texas that are More than ready for the Padded room's.

Ignorance is Bliss & the State of Texas is in the lead !

I watched last year on 1st read as you tryed to give everyone Your version (which was Cheney & Bushes version) on how the World should be thru the Eyes of ignorance ( Texas Style). Thanx, but No Thanx, America & the World lived thru Texas Ignorance for the last 8 year's & thankfully we All survived, Never to go down that road again.

We all know there are Good people in Texas & some of it shows on here, but Today, there's an Extraordinary bit of Texas IGNORANCE posting's from everything from Abortion to nancy Pelosi being the ringleader of 911.

Texas Ignorance at its best !

Tryed to post yesterday, sorry everyone, it's a day late.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:33:03 GMT

Oh my gosh. The Republican Party is actually voting on whether or not to universally call the other major party by a derogatory label? Grow up, GOPers...

...or the Democrats may match you childishnish for childishnish. Maybe a resolution to refer to the Republicans as "torture united."

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GP NW Indiana — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:33:21 GMT

(The one measure that’s expected to pass would freeze pay for state lawmakers if the state is running a deficit.)
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This should be national law...

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Billy C — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:34:01 GMT

Abortions should be accessible, cheap, and rare. Well, two out of three isn't that bad now is it?

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Brian, Girard, OH — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:34:14 GMT

We are going to take this president on with class; we are going to take this president on with dignity. -Steele===========================================
Okay...that will probably last until about dinner time. Then it'll be back to the same tired talking points. Focus on more than just winning the daily news cycles and petty B.S.

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Frank "Grimey" Grimes, Springfield, USA — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:34:22 GMT

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Pat, Boston, MA — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:34:34 GMT

As the GOP World Turns -

Michael Steele: Candidate Obama was very moderate in his views, but President Obama could not possibly be further to the far left… We are going to take this president on with class; we are going to take this president on with dignity...”

And then we have this -

*** Name-calling is always productive! Speaking of class and dignity, the RNC tomorrow will consider a resolution tomorrow to call the Democratic Party the “Democrat Socialist Party.” Steele said on “Meet” that while he opposes the label, he can’t unilaterally stop party members from voting on that resolution.
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LOL!!!! I have to say though, that I actually am beginning to like Michael Steele. I never really warmed up to him during the election, but watching him now is actually a little amusing. He does seem to be out there all on his own, with no one paying attention to him in the GOP. I guess when Limbaugh talks, that’s the only time anyone listens.

Stay tuned -

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Gas Pump Willie — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:36:16 GMT

Increasing mileage standards and government regulations can only create more jobs for Americans, right?

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Carolyn in Duluth — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:36:36 GMT

I have no problem debating the FACTS but when this kind of philosophy is what you’re up against its like arm wrestling a snake!
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Redhead, you're not interested in debating facts. Your posts are nothing but a series of frantic jabs at Republicans that you think are amusing but do very little to contribute to a thoughtful debate.

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:38:36 GMT

Kim Wardlaw sounds like a great candidate for an SC Justice, she had me at being part of the 9th Circuit Court from San Francisco! Nothing like getting some San Francisco values on the Supreme Court. If she's hot looking then the repugnant ones ought to support her since they only look skin deep and always support the hotties.

Isn't it funny how the evangelical christian lunatic fringe clings to Lesbian Liz, the lesbian daughter of Marquis de Sade Cheney? Here she is on tv sporting her gay marriage ring proudly and they say nary a diss about her gayness, how gay is that? Remember when they were dissing Lesbian Liz for being a lesbian? Ahhh the Hypocrite Elephanty party knows no shame.

As long as the republic facist party insists on being childish with their democratic socialist mislabeling they'll be rejected and denounced by Mainstream America. For once idiot boy steele has it right that they shouldn't go down this juvenile route. But then they have to remember that two can play the mislabeling game, huh republic facist party?

Prosecute War Criminals Bush and Cheney!
Go Hubble!
Go Lakers!

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Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:39:50 GMT

*** Turning the page? After a respectable performance on “Meet the Press,” RNC Chairman Michael Steele

NOW that’s FUNNY! Respectable??? Respectable would be affording the other side the opportunity to speak! Which neither he nor d’bag Gregory did! Just because you say it over & over doesn’t make it right!

Bet them two are awesome at Monopoly

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Wes Danials, Dallas — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:40:12 GMT

Texas Ignorance at its best !

Tryed to post yesterday, sorry everyone, it's a day late.
Rick,Ky (Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2009 9:32 AM)

Now we know why the toothbrush was invented in Kentucky. Because if it was invented anywhere else, it would have been called a teethbrush.

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Joyce — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:42:09 GMT

I am very sure the voters remember how McAuliffe, during the primary, was out bad mouthing the President. McAuliffe may not have a chance, because you can't just go arround bad mouthing a person the voters like and then expect them to all of a sudden forget because you are running for office. Dosen't work that way, sorry McAuliffe!

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Alan, NJ — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:46:33 GMT

Can California please secede from the Union? You'll be saving us a lot of bailout money.

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Dayton — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:46:59 GMT

Isn't it funny how the evangelical christian lunatic fringe clings to Lesbian Liz, the lesbian daughter of Marquis de Sade Cheney? Here she is on tv sporting her gay marriage ring proudly and they say nary a diss about her gayness, how gay is that? Remember when they were dissing Lesbian Liz for being a lesbian? Ahhh the Hypocrite Elephanty party knows no shame.
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Liz Cheney is not a lesbian, she's married with five children. Her sister is a lesbian.

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:47:27 GMT

Actually I'm wondering why we aren't already taxing health care benefits provided by employers since it is earned income, I mean we tax the tips of waitresses don't we? About time that employer provided medical benefits get taxed the way they should be. Hopefully this will help bring about single payer health care so that we take the 800 pound medical insurance gorilla off of business's backs.

So funny how Arnold is hiding out under President Obama's wing rather than stay in state to promote his disgusting Nightmare Propositions that would wreck our state's budget and economy for sure. The only good thing this tinseltwon flake ever did was to protect our environment by reducing car emmissions.

It sure is funny watching the repugnant ones try to hammer on Nancy Pelosi as a distraction from their illegal immoral torture club run by Marquis de Sade Cheney. The best thing that could have happened to us Democrats is to see the Evil Elephant party cling to War Criminal Cheney and his illegal immoral torture club after trying so desperately to run away from him. Plus they now cling to Lesbian Liz, Marquis de Sade Cheney's gay daughter. Plus they're being tricked into supporting investigations and truth commissions into this whole sordid affair of torture.

Prosecute War Criminals Bush and Cheney!
Just Say No to Arnold's Nightmare Propositions!
Go Lakers!

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Cjake — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:48:50 GMT

Don't like McAuliffe, what kind of fence straddling message is that? Obama won VA in the primary AND general yet you give him backhanded praise? Just be an honest Democrat and quit the odd appeals to intra-party factions.

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gepa — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:50:28 GMT

you say Michael Steele made a respecable performance on MTP? Not the one I watched. He said he will not dwell on the past mistakes, and will focus on the future, yet he has nothing to offer except taking care of his wealthy tax evading friends, and taking away woman's rights.

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Anna Molly — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:51:35 GMT

Feisty ~ Do you mean "delusional" as in harboring a belief that conservatives can -- or should -- be redeemed?

Chihuahua ~ No thanks? Hello?! Your party lost the election: No choice. ;)

Ron ~ Not David Gregory and not Chuck Todd. MTP is not a country club for the "in" crowd. Laurence O'Donnell, and then at least maybe we wouldn't be subjected to Scarborough 6 or 7 days a week.

Joe Scarborough ~ You acted like a silly, petulant child this morning when Bob Strum was on. When you can't counter the facts, always resort to a poll -- To think the CIA tortured, but they would never stoop to lying? Now THAT'S delusional.

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So When Is Gitmo Closing Again? — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:51:51 GMT

I see that Obama is going on yet another fundraiser, in Las Vega$ this time. Lots of people complain about how we just had the election, let's wait a bit before campaigning for the next one. And yet, here is our President headlining his second fundraiser in a week. Don't we have some other problems to be handling instead of taking AF1 out to Indiana and Las Vega$ to raise money for Dems. And didn't Obama say that any company that is on the taxpayer dime shouldn't be taking trips to Las Vega$. Good to see hypocrisy alive and well in the White House.
Frank "Grimey" Grimes, Springfield, USA

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What's even more offending is that Obama was critical of banks and AIG scheduling conferences in places like Las Vegas. "Too extravagant" Obama said. Now Obama is running the government into the ground with his huge deficits, and where does he go for a fundraiser? You guessed it, Las Vegas.

Even hard core liberals will soon get the fact that Obama is nothing but a hypocrite.

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Houston — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:53:07 GMT

Michael Steele “Candidate Obama was very moderate in his views, but President Obama could not possibly be further to the far left..."
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Mark Murray calls that sort of over-the-top hysterics a "respectable performance"? It seems the only things that journalists respect are loud ranting and shameless lying -- from Republicans, of course.

If a Democrat had attacked a Republican leader as a rightwing extremist (the truth about most of them), the corporate media would be busily scribbling "analysis" pieces about how the Democrats had hurt themselves with their overblown rhetoric.

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matt — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:53:26 GMT

This could create headaches for Obama as the GOP tries to spin the new standards as destroying the auto industry (which should make them happy)and as some sort of "tax" on on cars. Will the public bite?

http://www.political-buzz.com/

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Patriot, midwest U.S.A. — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:54:11 GMT

And apparently neither does the government spending or the jack-boot on the collective countries industries neck government regulation. So how much is this going to cost us? $1 trillion? $2 trillion? Lynn Wheatly (Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2009 9:31 AM)
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What are you worried about, you don't pay for jack squat because you keep voting for the party of tax-cuts. We have a basis of 7 trillion of our national debt created by republican spending and tax cuts.
the other 4 trillion is held by the american public in the form of homeowners and other types of loans.

The last administration was exactly the thriftiest administration. In fact they oversaw the largest expansion of Govt. to date.

It's going to cost whatever it takes to get us out of this hole. I'm assuming you would rather let the financial markets freeze up, causing foreign countries stop buying our debt, and have to either pay out 12% interest rates (which would accelerate our debt) or just print more and more cash sending us into hyperinflation.

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jesse St.Paul Minnesota — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:56:22 GMT

While I think David Gregory is also a light weight,Chuck Todd for MTP,Ron I don't agree.He is not a reporter,he is a numbers guy,a statistician,it shows with his seemingly off the wall questions he asks,he seems confused,and lost in space.He is no Lawarence O'd, thats the guy for the job,But it seems they want a controllable person Like Gregory.Steel used Gregory to set his agenda,Gregory was more then willing to let the if we talk louder,stomp harder,and spin more the people will forget how bad we screwed the people,only this time a black guy is shilling the spew,thats right,change the wrapper,add a coupon,and we have the new republican party,Sorry to burst the bubble Tin man,but your party will for ever be the party of NO,the party of torture,the party of Bible in one hand,six shooter in the other,and your NOthing party will go the way as disco.Bust-a-move Brother.

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Andrea, New York City — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:57:12 GMT

From this point forward, we will focus all of our energies on winning the future.” He also will announce that Obama’s honeymoon is over. “Candidate Obama was very moderate in his views, but President Obama could not possibly be further to the far left… We are going to take this president on with class; we are going to take this president on with dignity. This will be a very sharp and marked contrast to the shabby and classless way that the Democrats and the far left spoke of the last president.”

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Michael Steele is is starting out the new an initiative with the same old technique: LIES and MISDIRECTION!! Keep it up!!!

President Obama is NOT FAR LEFT and we all know it. He is pragmatic, flexible and cares about people. His views are varied and well thought out in order to get the best affect for us Americans. The honeymoon is not over. President Barack continuosly amazes with his intelligent and caring approach to governing.

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:57:24 GMT

Now that Barack and Hillary are a team of former rivals it doesn't matter who McAuliffe supported during the primaries last year. I hope that Barack goes out and does some campaigning for Terry just to show that there are no hard feelings between them.

California isn't ungovernable, it's just big and needs competent leadership, something we haven't had for too long a time. I'm hoping that Governor Moonbeam, Jerry Brown, makes a comeback as he knows how to govern our state. It's gotten much tougher wever since repugnant ones Pete wilson deregulated the energy industry here and screwed all of us Californians with higher electricity prices that were pushed by the Enron crowd of bushwhacker supporters.

How disgusting to learn that the Pentagon under Dunny Rummy used religious references as cover pages for their clueless war strategies in Iraq. Just more proof that we were mislead into fighting another christian crusade against the Muslims, no wonder War Criminals Bush and Cheney were so quick to embrace torture since it was against Muslims. Yeah that one about committing whatever you do to god and you'd always be successful sure turned out to be totally bogus as Iraq was a quagmire for years. This will give al-Qaeda and the Taliban more supporters than releasing those hundreds of abuse photos because now they'll claim jihad in response.

Just Say No to Arnold's Nightmre Propositions!
Go Hubble!
Go Lakers!

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Cjake — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:58:11 GMT

Patriot just another example of why the GOP was kicked out of power...their hypocritical ignorance knows no bounds. I just hope they continue to lose a bit more until they finally give up on Rush and right-wing lunacy so we won't have a Bush repeat when they do get back control.

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Juan, FT Lauderdale, FL — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:58:39 GMT

RNC wanting to rename the Democrats Socialist is laughable and pathetic. I submit we rename the Gop as Reactionary/Demagoguery/Theocrats. The new American Taliban whereby we can go back to Rumsfelds run military whereby intelligence reports have bible verses. We can stone unruly children/ adulteress, do away w/ due process, Habeus Corpus, no warrents are needed, never ending tax breaks for the wlthiest. We've been their done that w/ trickle down our legs theory. No amount of idiotic arachic name calling/labeling will work anymore. I hope the masses have caught on to their game. WE CAN NEVER GO BACK TO THOSE SCARY TIMES.

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The - Democrat Soldier — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:58:48 GMT

I wonder how it is that a group of republicans think they can rename the opposition party.

What is this crap - see that's why the Republican Party are so out of touch - they just think they can say it and it shall be done.

They are power hungry and delusional and disappointed, plus in absolute denial that they are no longer the party that rule our country.

WE the PEOPLE need to talk to the White House about written a resolution (if not already in the books) to vote on completely dissolving the Republican Brand.

It’s time for another party to step up and replace the GOP.

They are completely out of control and enough is enough.

Thank you and GOD BLESS AMERICA

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Yeah Nancy! — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:05:58 GMT

What lie will nancy Pelosi tell today?

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Tired of California Liberals — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:06:51 GMT

Can California please secede from the Union? You'll be saving us a lot of bailout money.

Great Idea.

And take Eric in Salinas, MSierra, Pelosi, and the Lakers also.

Can we erect a digital scoreboard out in front of the White House so we will know when Obama has created his 4 million jobs?

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Andrea, New York City — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:08:07 GMT

What is amazing to me is the fact that Republicans believe in individual rights and repsonsbilies but want to tell you when and how to have sex, how to plan your families, where to live, what to call you yourselves if you are "god forbid" a democrat.

Repulicans are responsible for redlining districts, restricting voting and census taking.

They are the biggest agents of intolerance. I am so tired of seeing the same old white gray haired men groaning and whining everyday.

And their token Blacks: Steele, Keyes. NO COMMENT!

The list goes on. AMAZING!!!

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Patriot, Midwest U.S.A. — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:09:38 GMT

*** Name-calling is always productive! Speaking of class and dignity, the RNC tomorrow will consider a resolution tomorrow to call the Democratic Party the “Democrat Socialist Party.” Steele said on “Meet” that while he opposes the label, he can’t unilaterally stop party members from voting on that resolution.
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That's the day that I start calling them:

the "Fascist Republic Party"

What are they 3?? Nanny nanny poo poo?
I have an idea. Why don't you start solving some problems?? Why is it the only new ideas these chumps have is how to label the party they don't like?

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GP NW Indiana — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:12:48 GMT

Can we erect a digital scoreboard out in front of the White House so we will know when Obama has created his 4 million jobs? Tired of California Liberals (Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:06 AM)
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Sounds like a plan!! we can recycle the scoreboard that George Bush and Cheney put in the office to track the number of Iraqi civilians they killed.

(or was it defense dollars that they sent to halliburton, either way there is enough space on the board)

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Anita, Birmingham, Alabama — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:12:50 GMT

*** The Green Mile:
This is the start of progress.

*** Democrat vs. Democrat:
No different than Republicans eating themselves. However I must say those that are in total opposition to the Presidents agenda will have to face the voters in the next election. "Together we stand, divided we fall." They will do well to remember it.

*** Turning the page?
Bull, what do they do? turn right around and want to continue to be asses by calling the Democrat's the “Democrat Socialist Party?”as usual the are talking out of their behinds.

*** Name-calling is always productive! Speaking of class and dignity, the RNC tomorrow will consider a resolution tomorrow to call the Democratic Party the “Democrat Socialist Party.” Steele said on “Meet” that while he opposes the label, he can’t unilaterally stop party members from voting on that resolution.

Yea right! What a bunch of tasteless tacky pinheads(snick), didn't you just report turning the page? LOL

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California Indy — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:13:03 GMT

On mileage standards--Cue the clowns; the same clowns who have stood in the way of progress for 30 years...and in so doing doomed Detroit.

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Chandler W. — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:14:06 GMT

Steele did a respectable job on MTP? Are you serious? I agree with people here - David Gregory was NOT a moderator; he enabled Steele to push his agenda, rarely allowing Tim Kaine to speak.

Gregory needs to be replaced. Find someone like Laurence O'Donnell, who knows history, who will do his homework if necessary.

Sunday was the first time in months I watched - the guests intrigued me. Now I'm done. So sad.

Also - you blab on about covering the Obama administration, intimating that every day there is some kind of announcement. It's called work. It's called getting something done.

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Judy in AZ — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:15:16 GMT

FR: Steel had a "respectable performance" on MTP? What the...........
I saw it as anything but! And classless? This man and his party have not CLUE whatsoever.

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Patriot, Midwest U.S.A. — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:18:22 GMT

So I’ll say it AGAIN… We had an election last year and the majority of the country voted for the (you know) Black Man!

Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL (Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2009 9:26 AM)
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Feisty, I love your excitment but I have to admit I didn't vote for a black man.

I voted for the right man...who happened to be multicultural :)

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Judy in AZ — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:19:03 GMT

I want to rename the republican party: They will henceforward be known as the republiKlan party. I shall introduce legislation tomorrow..........HA HA HA.

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Emily Liste, NY — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:21:39 GMT

Can we erect a digital scoreboard out in front of the White House so we will know when Obama has created his 4 million jobs?

Tired of California Liberals
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I think someone is already doing that, but with those little flip cards they use in grade school. At last look, Obama appears to be stuck on zero.

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Ralphie House — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:23:05 GMT

The - Democratci Soldier: I wonder how it is that a group of republicans think they can rename the opposition party.

The name seems appropriate. The truth hurting a little bit T-DC?

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Joey T. - NJ — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:24:31 GMT

I wonder how it is that a group of republicans think they can rename the opposition party.

The - Democratic Soldier

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Democrats have been calling the Republicans the "Party of No". Seems only fair that the Republicans get a chance to respond in kind.

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Rick, NC — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:27:31 GMT

We should tax employer benefits...all of them...my employees get about 15,000 a year in subsidies from my wife and I (we are the employer)in the form of healthcare insurance we pay 70% of, forced payments to their SS and medicare accounts, voluntary payments to their employer sponsored retirement account...those of you who say employers are not doing their part are frankly ignorant of the real cost of having employees...ignorant

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Mo — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:28:34 GMT

Come on people lets get David Gregory off Meet The Press. If enough of us complain maybe they will get that duffest off the air. All he has is his blonde hair and that irritating smile. GET RID OF GREGORY NOW.

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J Hillis, Michigan — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:29:43 GMT

Patriot, Midwest U.S.A. - I have an idea. Why don't you [Republicans] start solving some problems??

Still waiting for Obama to solve his first problem. If you remember, he "won".

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eagle1776 — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:31:32 GMT

Conservatives will try to gloss over these latest revelations as no big deal, but it is a BFD. What is the significance of the biblical quotes on intelligence updates?
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Be careful about using the word revelation in conjunction with the Bible. Some nut might think we are in "the end times". Of course there have been those kind for centuries.
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I see that Obama is going on yet another fundraiser, in Las Vega$ this time. Lots of people complain about how we just had the election, let's wait a bit before campaigning for the next one. And yet, here is our President headlining his second fundraiser in a week. Don't we have some other problems to be handling instead of taking AF1 out to Indiana and Las Vega$ to raise money for Dems. And didn't Obama say that any company that is on the taxpayer dime shouldn't be taking trips to Las Vega$. Good to see hypocrisy alive and well in the White House.
Frank "Grimey" Grimes, Springfield, USA (Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2009 9:34 AM)

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So Grimey, it was okay when Bush did it but not Obama? What short memories some folks have.

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Increasing mileage standards and government regulations can only create more jobs for Americans, right?
Gas Pump Willie (Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2009 9:36 AM)
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Willie, it just might. Since we have the technology available today and car makers in other countries are already gearing up to do just that it would seem that if American car makers do the same thing we will save and create jobs here. As a transition to renewable, clean, sustainable, inexpensive energy we need to begin a program of using less oil. By doing so we can use AMERICAN oil rather than buying it from countries that hate us. This would put Americans to work and save Americans from getting killed in the Middle East. New technology which will come as a result of weaning ourselves off of the fossil fuels will provide and is providing higher paying jobs. The transition could be slow or it could be fast depending on how willing people are to tell the Arabs to take their oil and stuff it.

Chevron has already begun a transformation from oil company to energy company by exploring alternative energy. Their resources of scientists, labs, money and talented people all will contribute to reducing greenhouse gases and at the same time produce clean, renewable, sustainable energy that will provide jobs at home and eliminate our dependance on foreign sources of oil (from countries that hate us).
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I normally don't watch MTP as I am no fan of David Gregory. It used to be a good show and I would make it a point to watch. Now only if I can find nothing else to do. I did happen to catch the interview with Chairman Steele. What is wrong with that man? Is he delusional? I never had really seen him in any detail before and thought he was a buffoon but now I don't just think it I know it. If that is the best the GOP has to offer than they are in bigger trouble than I thought. Steele and Limbaugh,spokesmen for the Republican party, what a shame, a once grand old party is so sick and nearly dead. They probably won't recover for at least a decade or so.

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RAH, Seattle, WA — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:33:23 GMT

Ron Indiana... writes... Meet the Press...ratings are falling like a rock. You're so right.

Chuck Todd, pass on a message to David. Viewers are seeing his Sunday talk show with his Republican bias. He ask the tough questions of the Democratic representative (rightly so), but then he gives the Republican representative the opportunity to spew right-wing talking points and side with him to criticize the Democrats and President Obama.

Therefore, MTP is nothing more than a show to just criticized the Democrats and especially Obama.

President Obama still has a very high approval ratings and is still very much respected and admired by many people, who USED to watch MTP and will stop because of the Republican bias talk of David Gregory.

I miss the anticipation of watching Tim on MTP when I knew he would make ALL his guest squirm. At least he didn't pit one guest against each other and sided with anyone. It's obvious David supports the Republicans and MSNBC is letting MTP become a Republican tool to take down President Obama.

I try to tune in each week to see the guest, but within a few minutes of watching David, I change the channel.

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Jackson, Seattle — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:37:13 GMT

According to excerpts of his remarks, Steele will say that the GOP isn’t going to dwell anymore on past mistakes. “The era of apologizing for Republican mistakes of the past is now officially over. It is done… We have turned the page; we have turned the corner… From this point forward, we will focus all of our energies on winning the future.” He also will announce that Obama’s honeymoon is over. “Candidate Obama was very moderate in his views, but President Obama could not possibly be further to the far left… We are going to take this president on with class; we are going to take this president on with dignity. This will be a very sharp and marked contrast to the shabby and classless way that the Democrats and the far left spoke of the last president.”

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This from the team that want to rebrand the Democrats as the Democratic Socialist Party. I give it two days, then they are back to business as normal.

So, they are going to take him on with dignity and class? What, did they finally find a way to muzzle Limbaugh and Coulter then?

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Millions of Americans out of Work, and a Comedienne on First Read — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:37:59 GMT

I want to rename the republican party: They will henceforward be known as the republiKlan party. I shall introduce legislation tomorrow..........HA HA HA
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Oh that is SO funny! And then will Robert Byrd be switching parties?

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Ed, San Antonio — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:38:01 GMT

The RepubliKLANs would deny that the sun rises in the East......

Michael Steeless has been handed a job way above his level of competence! Never mind, the RepubliKLAN base wouldn't understand anything but vicious attack, sound bites! They still haven't learned that they need to preach to the entire congregration, not just the choir!

Proud to be a member of the Democrat Socialist Party!
The Party that provides Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Military, etc.

WE WON!!!

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The - Democrat Soldier — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:38:15 GMT

Joey T. - NJ – that’s rich.

We are not making a resolution to officially change the RNC names - they earned the name “party of no” from the media.

You stupid idiot, not a resolution!!!

Just shows how dumb and kiddies’ Republicans are.

Thank you and GOD BLESS AMERICA

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Really, really sad, chihuahua — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:40:00 GMT

Obama
Pelosi
Reid

No thanks.
Bad Chihuahua (Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2009 9:28 AM)
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And yet another post from Chihuahua that offers nothing...no form...no substance...no answers...nothing. Just carping for the sake of carping. Is that really all you have to offer? Sad.

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From an acorn grows a mighty oak — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:40:45 GMT

Repulicans are responsible for redlining districts, restricting voting and census taking.
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And Democrats are responsible for registering dead people, second graders and Disney characters to vote.

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Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:40:53 GMT

I voted for the right man...who happened to be multicultural :)
Patriot, Midwest U.S.A. (Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:18 AM)
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Thanks! You’re absolutely right! Was trying to make reference to Bill Maher’s line but something got lost in the translation! Ooops!

Take Notice you GEENOPEERS - us liberals can own up to our mistakes!

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Rogue Nation,Wv — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:40:57 GMT

lol.....Obama is a bad guy huh?????

But someone elected a horse breeder head of FEMA, Some one let a ex-Pharmaceutical ceo command the world strongest military. Gave haliburt & KBR billions, Let the derivative market run wild...which crashed the housing market, Privatized student loans with higher rates.....etc etc etc.....

Obama is 20x's better, No matter what you say the GOP owned the House and approved everything Bush wanted. Get over it... The RNC Riped off the country only caring about there pockets..

I find most people defending them...Kinda like the SPOUSE who get's beat weekly and defends the other spouse...lol

PUT A STEAK ON THAT EYE SWEAT HEART.......

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Rogue Nation,Wv — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:43:07 GMT

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Rogue Nation,Wv — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:45:28 GMT

lol....

It's funny that all the GOP do is name calling. Now my party does also, but the only weapon the RNC have is name calling... Look at the election,..... all they did was call Obama names....

Pretty soon they might call him a bugar eater...

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snap — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:57:00 GMT

What lie will nancy Pelosi tell today?
Yeah Nancy! (Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:05 AM)
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That the GOP has a clue?

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Jody, Iowa — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:58:13 GMT

It's about time vehicle mileage was the same nation wide. Never made sense that regulations were state by state making it more difficult for the auto industry; apparently the auto industry thinks so too.

I noticed Sunday on MTP that Peggy Noonan is still tilting her head trying to look so thoughtful but harping that Pres Obama is doing too much and should focus on the economy; apparently that tilting her head to look smart doesn't work because so much of what Obama is doing is tied to our long-term economic well being.

As far as California being difficult to govern, no doubt it is. I lived in San Diego for over 20 years and found the referendum process challenging to say the least. You had to spend hours reading the pre-ballot, the pros and cons hoping you'd make the right decision because both pro and con had valid arguments. My view was that having to vote on every issue meant that too often we voted for our own pocketbooks rather than the good of the entire public. It's like the republicans saying tax cuts solve every problem and the tax paying public agrees not remembering it means less money for police, fire, roads, education. Sooner or later, taxes can't be cut any more and the cuts in place are unsustainable for the well being of the state or country. Prop 13 (property tax freeze) has to have a strangle hold on state and local funding for education making it more difficult for the budget process. We elect state congressional members to vote and legislate for the good of the people; we should not make their jobs impossible by tying their hands with referendums and super majority rules. But since I don't live their anymore, my view really doesn't matter.

So is Liz Cheney's remarks calling Pres Obama unamerican part of Steele's "dignity" effort? As far as I'm concerned Liz can join Dick in that undisclosed location and the country will be the better for their absence from the stage. The last time dignity and respect for the opposition was part of the GOP election strategy was Ronald Reagan then Newt Gingrich, Karl Rove and gang started their slash and burn tactics. Yes, democrats aren't perfect either but they never resorted to calling republicans unamerican or unpatriotic because they had different views particularly on issues of war and torture.

I didn't have much luck getting comments posted yesterday; too bad because I had some good ones but many others expressed similar thoughts and probably better. I'll just say that I thought Pres Obama's speech at Notre Dame was excellent right on par with his speech about race. For once we have a president who isn't afraid to tackle difficult subjects head on even when the audience is the opposition.

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Truth hurt a little bit? — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:59:33 GMT

The - Democratci Soldier: I wonder how it is that a group of republicans think they can rename the opposition party.

The name seems appropriate. The truth hurting a little bit T-DC?
Ralphie House (Sent Tuesday, May 19, 2009 10:23 AM)
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So does renaming the GOP the Party of No. It can take effect on the same day.

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dave NJ — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:10:14 GMT

By continuing this Republican based idea of taxing people's health care benefits is just another way of keeping big business from paying thier fair share of the healthcare burden. Like everything else, politicians find it heartwarming to keep thier hands in the pockets of the middle class, while they find it loathesome to tax thier friends of wealth and big business. Hey fellas- the golden middle class goose is cooked, and completely squeezed to death!

Who are they going to have buy thier products if there continues to be the elimination of middle class, sending them into the realm of the working poor? You can see the effects of this squeeze right now in recession, where no one is buying anything. What if this recession ends up being a day in and day out reality for the majority of Americans? They'll wish they hadn't squeezed so hard!

I think it's time for corporate welfare to be eliminated by removing tax loopholes and breaks and use that increased revenue to benefit THE MAJORITY !

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Terry, Disabled Vet, Des Moines, IA — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:10:30 GMT

The funny thing is they (Repuke party) actually think they have turned the corner-----NOPE. ----Na na na na boo boo I have ice cream and they don't!!!!!!Idiots think that we want to go back down the road of being labeled UNPATRIOTIC again. Zeig Heil limpbag or shall I say gasbag!

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dave NJ — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:10:30 GMT

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Endurance97, Houston, TX — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:11:38 GMT

On the subject of MTP,

I'd like to throw in a few suggestions for host (although I'm sure there's no chance of any changes being made anytime soon): Ed Gordon, Beverly Smith, Gwen Ifill, Tavis Smiley, Jeff Johnson . . . Diversity within the Sunday morning circuit of political talk would be so novel, fresh, and interesting!

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mike, Sarasota, Fl — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:15:20 GMT

"We are going to take this president on with class; we are going to take this president on with dignity."

We are going to vote on a resolution to call his party by a derogatory name.....

HUH?