en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/562823 Comments by Karithecat http://www.the912project.com/2009/08/03/83-are-you-talking-to-your-representatives-they-should-be-home/#IDComment29722782 Government owned and run everything might seem like the answer to some people but have they taken into account what happens when the workers strike? Having lived in a country where all garbage collectors, mass transit workers, car dealers/repairs, gas stations, even hospitals are closed for months on end until a deal is reached is unbearable; the entire country is at a halt. Some "scab" doctors/dentists and other businesses remain open to long lines and elevated prices--hopefully they are closeby. While our unions are currently being handled, how long before this naturally advisarial relationship goes bad and this becomes our reality? And do the states step in or do the Feds snap the whip? Is the Fed in charge of all 50 states making states' government irrelevent? Are we the people left to vote only every 4-6 years for our national elected? Thu, 6 Aug 2009 13:14:52 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/08/03/83-are-you-talking-to-your-representatives-they-should-be-home/#IDComment29722782 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment29536672 How is it that under the person who promised a new age of unity we now have more labels that ever? Accusatory, all-encompassing and final judgements flung carelessly about by Robert Gibbs and the media alike. It makes me wonder how this push to become "the collective" is possible when our differences are so often highlighted and made a source of contention by the very same man who touted "unity". The division of we the people is complete. We are either self-governing, independent and self-sufficient or we are feuding amongst ourselves for the title of "most downtrodden" thereby proving our worthiness for elevation. And there is no effort to bridge the divide. Why not? The united do not fall. Wed, 5 Aug 2009 13:09:27 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment29536672 http://www.the912project.com/2009/08/03/83-are-you-talking-to-your-representatives-they-should-be-home/#IDComment29533738 When President Bush W. was attempting social security reform, there were posses who organized, traveled by bus, and protested at every town hall meeting never once asking pertinent questions for their purpose was to stonewall the effort. It worked. The media reported it as mass outcry from the people despite the fact no details of the plan were provided to show why "the people" were "outraged". Now, specific questions are being asked about total health care reform, generic, uninformed responses are given and the people are calling the politicos on their ignorance, their frustration is clear. This is being labeled by Robert Gibbs and the media as "manufactured outrage" by posses who organized, traveled by bus, and protest at every town hall meeting. Huh. Wed, 5 Aug 2009 12:27:29 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/08/03/83-are-you-talking-to-your-representatives-they-should-be-home/#IDComment29533738 http://www.the912project.com/2009/08/05/85-mommy-said-no-so-lets-ask-daddy-hes-nicer/#IDComment29532499 There has been almost no media coverage or mention of Lisa Ling and Euna Lee by the administration. The focus has been on Hillary's diplomatic surge which included an embarassing verbal exchange with Kim Jong Il. Suddenly, Bill swoops in and saves the day by giving much desired credibility to North Korea and promising who knows what in exchange for Al Gore's imprisoned reporters. Please understand, I am delighted the women are returning home as I type this, but I must wonder what ransom was paid for their release. It is becoming a lucrative trade to hold Americans prisoner, a thing we haven't seen in many years. It is a shame, in this time of "unity" it rears its ugly head again. Wed, 5 Aug 2009 12:10:26 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/08/05/85-mommy-said-no-so-lets-ask-daddy-hes-nicer/#IDComment29532499 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/31/731-cash-for-clunkers-overwhelms-the-system-program-could-be-suspended/#IDComment29097422 A filibuster? Now. Where was this when we the people were screaming for "nay" votes on TARP, the "stimulus" and omnibus? Our elected can hardly expect us to applaud this useless show over a "mere" $2,000,000,000 more when they could have saved us more than $23,000,000,000,000 for programs we neither want nor need. How about we stop paying for your benefits/pension and wardrobes? These should be paid for by your chosen careers. The lunches, transportation, and other write-offs have to go and what need have you for annual raises? A humble public servant's wage and per diem which supplements your job's annual salary is sufficient. If this seems harsh, we can simply relieve you of the many duties and responsibilities you have taken on over the years and return them to the states leaving you to simply watch over defense of our great country. We can do this from the bottom up, as our system is designed to do. Sat, 1 Aug 2009 13:49:28 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/31/731-cash-for-clunkers-overwhelms-the-system-program-could-be-suspended/#IDComment29097422 http://www.the912project.com/2009/08/01/731-glenn-wants-you-join-the-watchdogs/#IDComment29092038 When the national medical programs were launched in England and Europe the doctors who refused to participate were heroes to the people. Soon enough they were eaten up by the machine as access to medicines, medical equipment/ advancements made their ability to practice impossible without participation. Our elected blame every industry for making our medical system ineffective and expensive yet the media fails to pose the question of them why they still prefer it to the plan they will mandate for we the people. Sat, 1 Aug 2009 13:23:21 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/08/01/731-glenn-wants-you-join-the-watchdogs/#IDComment29092038 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28711377 Perspective. Our youth are taught and encouraged to concentrate on what divides them rather than what unites us as a country. They are too young to remember when legal immigrants chose to assimilate because they were proud to be Americans or when all of our "ethnic" neighborhoods were intergrated in the name of "banishing racial barriers". The result is hyphenate Americans and cries for multi-cultural diversity and sensitivity. This desire to micro-manage the lives of everyone else has caused the neglect of their own so they then rely upon Great Government to police them and theirs. What no one demands are good manners and respect for laws of the land, traditions,customs. Self-governing is what makes strong communities because it demands action and effort on the part of each individual within. When properly occupied with our own home there is no time or desire to be offended by the lifestyles of others. Nor do we "feel" our ideals should be imposed upon all, our homes and lives fulfill those unmet needs. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:50:51 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/vent-14/#IDComment28711377 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/29/729-colin-powell-blames-both-sides-on-gates-gate-thats-helpful/#IDComment28708978 So not only do the police "act stupidly" but now the lesson is to sue them if you don't agree their actions...funny how "unnecessary" lawsuits are the bane of health care but encouraged in law enforcement. No money taxpayer wasted there... This is what happens when we elect lawyers to run our country. They are the only profession not subject to scrutiny or vilification. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:20:57 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/29/729-colin-powell-blames-both-sides-on-gates-gate-thats-helpful/#IDComment28708978 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/29/729-black-police-support-for-obama-hurt-by-gates-incident/#IDComment28708293 I commend every officer for publicly speaking out on Sgt. Crowley's behalf. This takes bravery and courage knowing that they can be viewed as either "Uncle Toms" or "backing with their own". It is a good thing for Mr. Gates the responding officers didn't automatically stick to the first version of events presented to them and took the time to investigate this call; we see how damaging and dangerous it is to make assumptions and jump to conclusions. Especially when they are backed by the president. They make fools of us all. Across the entire "global community". Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:12:00 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/29/729-black-police-support-for-obama-hurt-by-gates-incident/#IDComment28708293 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/28/728-put-down-the-twinkie-obesity-is-costing-us-a-fortune/#IDComment28612000 Eugenics has nothing to do with personal responsibility but is somehow the solution. This cannot be accomplished currently without obvious selective enforcement so it must become part of the "new and improved" government national medical plan. Redistributive "health" is an interesting thought. Too bad most of our junkfood and fast food are staples of the economy who employ millions but they are "evil" and the next to be destroyed. For the greater good. Soon street drug dealers will be the only capitalists left. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:47:59 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/28/728-put-down-the-twinkie-obesity-is-costing-us-a-fortune/#IDComment28612000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/28/728-the-senate-appears-to-make-bi-partisan-progress-on-health-care-bill/#IDComment28608695 So they still see us as morons. Now this is being marketed as "bi-partisan" as if that makes up for a crappy idea. Free: 1. having liberty 2. enjoying political or personal independence; also: not subject to or allowing slavery 3. made or done voluntairly 5. not subject to duty, tax, or charge. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary--New Edition). Free isn't just a price tag. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:00:18 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/28/728-the-senate-appears-to-make-bi-partisan-progress-on-health-care-bill/#IDComment28608695 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/27/727-dem-senator-admits-to-needing-gop-support-to-pass-health-care-oh-the-horror/#IDComment28514824 What they need is the support of we the people. A terribly flawed idea masquerading as a 1000+ page plan which fails to identify the problems in their current Medicare/Medicaid government run programs thus not allowing for the much needed money saving corrections doesn't garner our confidence they can provide a new and beneficial national system. How is this possible if they are unable or unwilling to specify what is effective and what is not? Of course our health care costs are astromnomical, we have over 300,000,000 people living here with high life expectancy, extremely low infant mortality rate and aren't subject to diseases which cause death in most other countries. A "level playing field" isn't cheap, especially when extended to any and all while the taxpayer base is rapidly shrinking, even demonized. And now it is to be imposed? S. America's entire population is +/-equal to ours, what're their medical models? Africa's? China's? India's? It is housing all over again. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:12:25 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/27/727-dem-senator-admits-to-needing-gop-support-to-pass-health-care-oh-the-horror/#IDComment28514824 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/27/727-sec-of-state-clinton-says-%e2%80%9cno-nukes-for-iran%e2%80%9d%e2%80%a6-so-iran-threatens-israel/#IDComment28511585 So is this the diplomacy they covet so much? Our elected and appointed making divisive catty remarks? The backpedaling? No one showed up for hotdogs on the 4th of July, the beer-and-conversation photo op is being scheduled at this very moment but I missed what refreshment was offered to Kim Jong Il. Maybe it was the crow Hillary ate. Israel, at least, understands it is the cheese. They will continue on despite the "global community" rebuffing their calls for support. Remember when our country used to do that? Odd the "free and enlightened" leaders are "leveling the playing field" while the dictators continue to demand excellence, build their economies without limits and hold the purse strings. Apparently the collective do not all share the same priorities afterall. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:21:44 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/27/727-sec-of-state-clinton-says-%e2%80%9cno-nukes-for-iran%e2%80%9d%e2%80%a6-so-iran-threatens-israel/#IDComment28511585 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/24/724-last-week-obama-said-racial-discrimination-was-down-in-america/#IDComment28508919 Indeed, the great uniter has once again encouraged division. Thank you for your reply, it made my day! Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:38:05 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/24/724-last-week-obama-said-racial-discrimination-was-down-in-america/#IDComment28508919 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/24/724-stimulus-press-conf-49-mil-viewers-health-care-press-conf-24-mi-viewers-does-america-just-not-care/#IDComment28414269 Never have I seen a figurehead used so effectively or so often. Neat how he continues to campaign months after having gotten the job saying nothing and everything at the same time. And the coup de grace, a nice diversion from the health care bill sparking "national debate". We the people are vilified for speaking out when "uninformed", signing papers we have not read or understood and called stupid, ignorant for not blindly supporting what is marketed to us by the very politicos who blatantly use these excuses when asked about proposed and passed legislation. Perhaps the word "hypocrisy" has been redefined in DC, here in the real America, it has not. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:20:37 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/24/724-stimulus-press-conf-49-mil-viewers-health-care-press-conf-24-mi-viewers-does-america-just-not-care/#IDComment28414269 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/25/725-who-will-health-care-hurt-the-most-details-attached/#IDComment28413164 So doctor's take the Hippocratic Oath too seriously, thinking of each patient as individuals rather than a part of the collective; we the people are spoiled with our semi-private rooms, "attractive" waiting rooms and medical advancements; cutting Medicare to replace it with "end of life" counseling and denying ourselves the honor of delayed care to save others money they've mandated away from us. (thefoxnation.com/deadly doctors). Is it no wonder our elected think themselves above such sacrifices but "feel" they are uniquely qualified to make such decisions. Half of them would be attending death therapy, 1/3 would be set up in medical wards recovering from "facial refreshments" paid for out of pocket and the rest would be dead--no innovative medically advanced surguries for you! Kennedy supports this Bill? Has he forgotten we the people provide his platinum medical coverage? Or that he was operated on by the best right here in the U.S.A.? Science back in its rightful place, my patoot! Americans put in their place and paying for the priviledge. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:00:01 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/25/725-who-will-health-care-hurt-the-most-details-attached/#IDComment28413164 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/25/725-sarah-palins-tormentor-has-ties-to-dems-hmmmm/#IDComment28325682 It used to be we the people we drawn to a particular party because it represented our same beliefs and values. Now, both parties redefine themselves in their own self-interest and dictate to its members what it is to be blue or red. Governor Palin, despite ruthless digging into her past, a mainstream media smear campaign and 19 ethics complaints is exactly who she presents herself to be: an unapologetic old school American conservative whose words are truth not rhetoric. Can you think of anything more terrifying to the modern day politico? Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:28:32 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/25/725-sarah-palins-tormentor-has-ties-to-dems-hmmmm/#IDComment28325682 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/25/725-who-will-health-care-hurt-the-most-details-attached/#IDComment28324863 I wonder how those who've voted themselves the best medical insurance and yearly pay raises have convinced we the people that they are the best to form a government medical plan for all. They have made no attempt to actually reform Medicaid/Medicare by rooting out abuses and changing the current money wasting structures which are already in their charge. They volunteer our yet-to-be earned income and add tax hikes to "evil products" to subsidize SCHIP while marketing a 1000 page idea to us that will not replace this, or the former, all in the name of equality. To suggest medical care and procedures should be "free" to some then mandating the generosity of others to pay for it is not at all equal, it is selective gouging. If the "evil rich" are already donating to medical charities through outrageous taxes, what incentive have they to bone up even more cash for those extras. They need to be careful; all of those cocktail parties, fundraisers and benefits they love so much will soon be a small group indeed. Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:12:55 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/25/725-who-will-health-care-hurt-the-most-details-attached/#IDComment28324863 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/24/724-last-week-obama-said-racial-discrimination-was-down-in-america/#IDComment28227184 Ps. I take HUGE exception to the president's comment about the police "acting stupidly". Is there no end to the name calling by those who were elected to office on our good will? Only a bully personally attacks those he knows have no recourse to respond or defend themselves. We have millions in our country who honestly believe that their only path in life is government housing and willingly walk away from school to join gangs, sell drugs and tote guns but his only statement is about the police. Why waste national television time encouraging our youth to stay in school, for parents to take an interest in their kid's education--or educate themselves if they are illiterate--and strengthen the family unit so they too can become professors at Harvard. Nice priorities, Mr. President. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:35:31 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/24/724-last-week-obama-said-racial-discrimination-was-down-in-america/#IDComment28227184 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/24/724-last-week-obama-said-racial-discrimination-was-down-in-america/#IDComment28225847 Based on the facts here, a neighbor called in a break-in involving 2 black males. Upon arrival, the police found 2 black males and signs of a fresh break-in. I am a retired police officer and have answered countless burglary calls. When subjects are the on scene, one never assumes they are the owner of the home, we never assume anything. One's behavior speaks louder than than his words. If one immediately provides proof of identity and residency we bid him good night. If one is argumentative, uncooperative, and uses his alleged position in the community over simply providing the needed information, it brings to mind the quote "Methinks he doth protest too much". Why? Good manners still go a long way with most in our country, our own insecurities do not excuse our behavior. I am not white and I am a female, but unlike Ms. Sotomayor, I know the law is to be enforced without prejudice and equally. It is quite simple really, either a law is broken or it is not. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:18:43 +0000 http://www.the912project.com/2009/07/24/724-last-week-obama-said-racial-discrimination-was-down-in-america/#IDComment28225847