[quote user="Joe Merola"] [quote user="Craig Hixon"]. Remember, while Obama is talking about how he welcomes a discussion with nationalized health care opponents, he : a) is rigging the meetings so that he doesn't have to answer tough questions [/quote] Craig, I will ask you the same question as I asked Bob Terry: when would

[quote user="Clonnie Yearout"] [quote user="Craig Hixon"]I just don't get it. Why the insane rush to pass a bill, any bill, in three weeks?[/quote]Craig, I'd be willing to bet money that you do get it. The rush is just about exactly the same reason we had to push the bailout bill through immediately. It's the same reason

A few snippets from the Camille Paglia column... "But who would have thought that the sober, deliberative Barack Obama would have nothing to propose but vague and slippery promises -- or that he would so easily cede the leadership clout of the executive branch to a chaotic, rapacious, solipsistic Congress? House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whom I used

[quote user="David Horn"] Here is a view from deep left field by one of the country's most unique intellectual voices. Love her of hate her, Camille Paglia always has something to say . [/quote] David, I'm glad I did a quick check of the last page of the thread because I was getting ready to post this article as well. Camille Paglia

[quote user="Clonnie Yearout"]The intense dislike (I would say hatred) many felt for Bush and Cheney was every bit as evident as what we are observing now being directed toward the current administration. Questioning the legitimacy of Bush's National Guard Service, saying that he stole the election in Florida, and insinuating that he had

[quote user="Dave Hanson"]the government would arbitrarily and capriciously euthanise people to save money.[/quote] Who made this claim?

[quote user="Joe Merola"] Isn't Sarah Palin one of those journalists or politicians who know the power of words? I gave examples of what some people really said but you felt that their message was what you said it was despite the exact words. This seems as though you are trying to have things both ways with respect to what politicians

[quote user="Joe Merola"] [quote user="Craig Hixon"]Can you be more specific as to which are the "outrageous concerns based on false information that are clogging the internet?"[/quote] That the elderly will be forced to make decisions that will lead to euthanasia for one. [/quote] I'm glad you gave that example. I

[quote user="Joe Merola"]By the way, I did read the reform resolution. Yes, I have concerns and I have sent my concerns to my representatives. But, they are not the outrageous concerns based on false information that are clogging the internet.[/quote] Can you be more specific as to which are the "outrageous concerns based on false information

[quote user="Joe Merola"]I doubt that you and I will agree on much, but the strong conclusions of most headlines are not really supported by the actual words that are quoted. [/quote] You are probably right about not agreeing on much. However, I think this is where ideology may come into play. The people referenced are professional journalists