en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/529892 Comments by Zapato http://militaryadvantage.military.com/2014/03/dod-proposes-tricare-overhaul/#IDComment804143413 It's nice how they try to put a positive twist on screwing over retirees: "building a shared commitment to health care while offering beneficiaries more flexibility and choices.” A Simpler System that would provide beneficiaries with “open access to providers and less complexity in their health plan.” Sounds like more sycophant general babble. If we had a functional Congress maybe they'd realize that they need to pay for the past two wars and raise the money to do so. Yes, that means increasing taxes above the historically low rates they've been at since the start of the Afghan and Iraqi wars. Tue, 11 Mar 2014 15:35:47 +0000 http://militaryadvantage.military.com/2014/03/dod-proposes-tricare-overhaul/#IDComment804143413 http://defensetech.org/2012/05/04/f-22-pilots-to-discuss-why-they-wont-fly-the-jet/#IDComment356752580 Well, that's what you get for putting prima donna whiners in the cockpit. Tue, 8 May 2012 22:25:02 +0000 http://defensetech.org/2012/05/04/f-22-pilots-to-discuss-why-they-wont-fly-the-jet/#IDComment356752580 http://www.lineofdeparture.com/2009/10/07/dont-ask-dont-tell-dont-hold-your-breath/#IDComment38429093 Chaz, You're a moron! Get out of the dark ages and into the 21st century. I served 28 years and see nothing wrong with allowing gays to serve openly in the military. The only people threatened are those with little minds like yours. My wife and I have friends who are gay and they can kick butt as well as anyone else. Gay discrimination is wrong. They are people just like everyone else and they have rights just like anyone else. If you have to discriminate, discriminate against narrow-minded, simpletons like yourself! Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:13:58 +0000 http://www.lineofdeparture.com/2009/10/07/dont-ask-dont-tell-dont-hold-your-breath/#IDComment38429093 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/politics/politics_krqe_roswell_nm_oil_patch_workers_protest_climate_bill_200908210011#IDComment31491084 So what new technology was economically viable when it was first introduced? Autos? No. Computers? No. Cell phones? No. TVs? No. I-pods? No. Renewable energy will be economically viable as it becomes more prominent in the marketplace and the infrastructure to support it is built up. Just like any other new technology. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:34:33 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/politics/politics_krqe_roswell_nm_oil_patch_workers_protest_climate_bill_200908210011#IDComment31491084 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/politics/politics_krqe_roswell_nm_oil_patch_workers_protest_climate_bill_200908210011#IDComment31490479 I thought part of our reason for moving toward renewable energy was to reduce, if not eliminate, our dependence on foreign oil. That said, I don't see New Mexico's oil and gas industry suffering as bad as these people are making it look. Perhaps this is another example of oil barons feeding misinformation to stir up controversy. In reality, we will probably see lower oil prices in the long run which means the oil barons only put millions instead of billions in their pockets. I have a hard time identifying with people like that. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:27:09 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/politics/politics_krqe_roswell_nm_oil_patch_workers_protest_climate_bill_200908210011#IDComment31490479 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/crime/crime_krqe_albuquerque_driver_dies_in_crash_with_rail_runner_200908182359#IDComment31223654 Unless you were right there with this person when he hit the train and know exactly what was going through his mind and exactly the conditions he was facing at that moment you should withold your judgement. Maybe he erred, maybe other circumstances were involved. You don't know! Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:26:04 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/crime/crime_krqe_albuquerque_driver_dies_in_crash_with_rail_runner_200908182359#IDComment31223654 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/us/south/nat_ap_dc_report_cheney_felt_bush_stopped_taking_his_advice_20090813724_2760192#IDComment30678760 Funny how such an immoral person as Dick Cheney can criticize someone for having a "moral weakness." Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:29:14 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/us/south/nat_ap_dc_report_cheney_felt_bush_stopped_taking_his_advice_20090813724_2760192#IDComment30678760 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/business/business_krqe_albuquerque_restaurant_promotion_raises_22k_for_shelter_200908130858#IDComment30678468 That's awesome! We need more business owners like the Garcias. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:25:13 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/business/business_krqe_albuquerque_restaurant_promotion_raises_22k_for_shelter_200908130858#IDComment30678468 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/politics/politics_krqe_santa_fe_gov_wants_jail_for_first_dwi_offense_200908102040#IDComment30429716 I certainly agree with what the governor is trying to do. Anything to reduce the incidence of drunk driving and punish repeat offenders to keep them off the road is a step in the right direction no matter who is enacting the legislation. Those of you who are just ranting because you don't like the governor need to find a different forum for your wails. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:59:24 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/politics/politics_krqe_santa_fe_gov_wants_jail_for_first_dwi_offense_200908102040#IDComment30429716 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/money/auto_news/nat_ap_dc_clunkers_rebates_look_likely_for_another_month_20090804708_2728045#IDComment29560848 This is a great program! It helps the economy, helps the environment and helps reduce our dependence on foreigh oil. Wed, 5 Aug 2009 17:07:12 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/money/auto_news/nat_ap_dc_clunkers_rebates_look_likely_for_another_month_20090804708_2728045#IDComment29560848 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/education/education_krqe_santa_fe_new_mexicos_school_progress_slips_200908030018#IDComment29427176 Maybe we need to look at how our society has changed to create an enviroment where kids don't learn and don't graduate. Don't blame the teachers because their hands are tied in most cases when it comes to dealing with disruptive behavior and negative attitudes toward learning. They don't get paid enough to do their jobs either. Don't blame the governor because he doesn't interact with children on a daily basis. I think you need to look at what values are being instilled in our children at home and what kind of support parents give to the schools and teachers who are entrusted with education of these children. Too many parents treat the school day as free day care and don't want responsibility for their children. Education starts at home and that's where the problem is. Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:31:57 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/education/education_krqe_santa_fe_new_mexicos_school_progress_slips_200908030018#IDComment29427176 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/strange/offbeat_dpgo_jon_stewart_most_trusted_newsman_lwf_072309_2675892#IDComment28223183 Way to go Jon Stewart! Humor aside, he does bring out some of the stupidity and falsehoods purveyed by influential members of society. I especially liked the interview where he exposed that fraudster from Mad Money. He also pointed out the idiocy of the comment from that Oklahoma senator who responded to new MPG standards with the statement that we were depriving Americans of the right to buy a gas guzzler. We need newscasters who are willing to challenge some of this nonsence on a regular basis. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:45:57 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/strange/offbeat_dpgo_jon_stewart_most_trusted_newsman_lwf_072309_2675892#IDComment28223183 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/crime/crime_krqe_farmington_nm_driver_free_in_fatal_crash_busted_again_200907170009#IDComment27539318 I am truly amazed that this state just can't figure out how to keep drunks off the road. It is common to hear of someone with their fourth, sixth or even fifteenth DUI hitting and killing individuals and families. Is there a politician out there who cares enough to take decisive action on this issue? Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:55:48 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/crime/crime_krqe_farmington_nm_driver_free_in_fatal_crash_busted_again_200907170009#IDComment27539318 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/crime/crime_krqe_albuquerque_cross_dresser_murdered_in_albuquerque_200907072204#IDComment26738267 I think we could all be a little more sensitive to the GLBT minority that is still discriminated against in this country. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 01:04:51 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/crime/crime_krqe_albuquerque_cross_dresser_murdered_in_albuquerque_200907072204#IDComment26738267 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/crime/crime_krqe_santa_fe_accused_driver_devastated_by_deaths_200907072356#IDComment26713291 Well, I'm glad we don't have a death penalty and anybody could rehabilitate and still become a contributor to society. However, I agree this is just another ploy by the attorney to deflect some of the negative attention away from their client. This guy needs to figure out how to put his life in order and stop drinking forever. I guess he'll get plenty of time to think about it. Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:59:17 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/crime/crime_krqe_santa_fe_accused_driver_devastated_by_deaths_200907072356#IDComment26713291 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/local/central/local_krqe_albuquerque_bicyclist_hospitalized_after_accident_200907080853#IDComment26710967 Perhaps the police and the press should read the laws pertaining to bicycles. The operator of a motor vehicle has an obligation to avoid bicyclists and the bicyclist is allowed to operate on sidewalks (and crosswalks?) if there is insufficient room to operate safely in the traffic lane. The city has done a good of making room for bicyclists to operate on its streets. Obviously, more needs to be done. Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:49:53 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/local/central/local_krqe_albuquerque_bicyclist_hospitalized_after_accident_200907080853#IDComment26710967 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/politics/news_ap_gop_where_are_all_the_jobs_200906271741_2582567#IDComment25746015 Perhaps the GOP should be looking inward and asking "Gee, how did we destroy so many jobs and plummet this nation into the worst recession since WWII?" We will pull out from this republican debacle and there will be plenty of jobs available for people who want them. The bigger the mess, the longer it takes to clean up! Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:24:57 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/politics/news_ap_gop_where_are_all_the_jobs_200906271741_2582567#IDComment25746015 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/features/ent_ap_2_lost_icons_for_generation_x_a_really_bad_day_20090626651_2576982#IDComment25588277 I admired how Farrah Fawcett documented her battle with cancer. I thought it put a "human" touch on the disease and showed a hollywood personality the average person rarely sees. Michael Jackson was someone I felt sorry for. He started out okay then turned into some sort of freak. I'm just glad I didn't have to live his life. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:51:42 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/features/ent_ap_2_lost_icons_for_generation_x_a_really_bad_day_20090626651_2576982#IDComment25588277 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/local/central/local_krqe_westside_mail_complaints_2990_06241500#IDComment25512066 I submitted five complaints through the USPS website over the past two years and only received one follow up from the post office. It was a voice mail that didn't even address my complaint. And I"m still getting my neighbor's mail on a regular basis! God only knows what happens to my mail. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:28:42 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/local/central/local_krqe_westside_mail_complaints_2990_06241500#IDComment25512066 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/us/south/nat_ap_va_ap_source_vick_leaves_prison_for_home_confinement_20090520752_2430842#IDComment21909490 I am certainly willing to give Michael Vick a second chance if he is truly conciliatory toward correcting his mistakes. However, he put himself into this predicament and I haven't seen any evidence he is willing to reconcile with fans, animal lovers or anyone else. I'll wait and see what he does. Wed, 20 May 2009 16:45:52 +0000 http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/us/south/nat_ap_va_ap_source_vick_leaves_prison_for_home_confinement_20090520752_2430842#IDComment21909490