tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12597943.post4070903444431009468..comments2024-02-28T04:20:40.719-06:00Comments on THE LAST LIBERAL STANDING: Facing the FutureBob Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18171655256407149176noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12597943.post-74259523228650061392008-11-29T18:08:00.000-06:002008-11-29T18:08:00.000-06:00Lee, you make me laugh! Where Summers' colleagues...Lee, you make me laugh! Where Summers' colleagues bury the hatchet could make for a great post.<BR/><BR/>Ovulation or not, I could enjoy some men <I>with duct tape over his mouth and a spear lodged in his chest while he is on fire.</I> As to the rest, I take the 5th.Stella by Starlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385761338190877425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12597943.post-77315570380230976922008-11-28T18:39:00.000-06:002008-11-28T18:39:00.000-06:00Ah but bury the hatchet where?My wife posted about...Ah but bury the hatchet where?<BR/><BR/>My wife posted about a study conducted by UCLA's Department of Psychiatry has revealed that the kind of face a woman finds attractive on a man can differ depending on where she is in her menstrual cycle.<BR/><BR/>For example: If she is ovulating, she is attracted to men with rugged & masculine features.<BR/><BR/>However, if she is menstruating, or menopausal, she tends to be more attracted to a man with duct tape over his mouth and a spear lodged in his chest while he is on fire.<BR/><BR/>No further studies are expected.<BR/><BR/><BR/>--a bit off topic, but I found it funny based on the hatchet comment--Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16303771842312819728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12597943.post-82179253739314155312008-11-28T00:56:00.000-06:002008-11-28T00:56:00.000-06:00I'm referring to Summers' perspective on women bei...I'm referring to Summers' perspective on women being less able at math, not willing to work 80 hours a week (actually <B>no one</B> should) based on the assumption that women raise children.<BR/><BR/>I find his bias on nature vs. nurture and assumption that men work and women raise children about five decades out of date.<BR/><BR/>In his Ivory Tower, I don't think he realizes that 80% of the single-family head of households are women who often have to work two jobs to raise their family. Women make 77 cents on average to the man's dollar.<BR/><BR/>There's a good explanation <A HREF="http://jezebel.com/5087149/why-sexist-larry-summers-shouldnt-get-a-cabinet-slot" REL="nofollow">here</A> about the ire many women felt relating to his comments.<BR/><BR/>As concerns his financial expertise, I can't fault the guy. He's highly qualified to serve as chief economic adviser to Obama. And his female colleagues at <A HREF="http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/articles/2008/11/25/summers_nomination_cheered_at_harvard/" REL="nofollow">Harvard</A> seem willing to bury the hatchet.<BR/><BR/>I guess I should, too.Stella by Starlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385761338190877425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12597943.post-8008985946753844942008-11-27T01:34:00.000-06:002008-11-27T01:34:00.000-06:00Not sure of that Stella.What does Krugman say?Not sure of that Stella.What does Krugman say?Vigilantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07640246609540057997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12597943.post-16561215982406359682008-11-26T14:02:00.000-06:002008-11-26T14:02:00.000-06:00Unfortunately, this was a bad choice.Unfortunately, this was a <A HREF="http://swiftspeech.blogspot.com/2008/11/major-fucked-up-decision-misogynist.html" REL="nofollow">bad choice</A>.Stella by Starlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385761338190877425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12597943.post-59851443418159226162008-11-25T15:48:00.000-06:002008-11-25T15:48:00.000-06:00Vig,General James L. Jones Jr. Has an impressive r...Vig,<BR/><BR/>General James L. Jones Jr. Has an impressive resume. I feel he would be an excellent choice.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16303771842312819728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12597943.post-76333466736906579872008-11-22T19:32:00.000-06:002008-11-22T19:32:00.000-06:00Could Wes Clark be considered for this position, V...Could <A HREF="http://www.international.ucla.edu/burkle/about/clark.asp" REL="nofollow">Wes Clark</A> be considered for this position, Vig. Jones may be good due to his bipartisanship.<BR/><BR/>Reagan, what a great comment: <I>It's much more difficult to consider that the hatred will run, unabated, no matter who is in office.</I> With respect to Wizard and all of us, may I request we refrain from the terms liberal or conservative (i.e., PNAC) illuminati? This term promotes polarization, and we have too much to learn from each other.Stella by Starlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385761338190877425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12597943.post-60808554831403707952008-11-22T19:16:00.000-06:002008-11-22T19:16:00.000-06:00How do people feel about the prospect of James L. ...How do people feel about the prospect of <A HREF="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/21/AR2008112103766.html" REL="nofollow">James L. Jones Jr.</A> becoming National Security Advisor?Vigilantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07640246609540057997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12597943.post-57721505034022339112008-11-22T00:10:00.000-06:002008-11-22T00:10:00.000-06:00It's tempting to wish that the terrorist attacks c...It's tempting to wish that the terrorist attacks could be attributed to something identifiable, temporary, and removable.<BR/>It's much more difficult to consider that the hatred will run, unabated, no matter who is in office.<BR/>Though I'm no fan of the liberal illuminati, I am somewhat encouraged that Barack Obama has tapped Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State. She's sound on national security, and she's not an activist: something which is a major relief to me.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627814546794273974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12597943.post-17922295143571090682008-11-20T20:43:00.000-06:002008-11-20T20:43:00.000-06:00The Daily Kos? LOL, Lee, you always surprise me. ...The Daily Kos? LOL, Lee, you always surprise me. I enjoyed the page—many thanks. I need to go through it more carefully.<BR/><BR/>I'm concerned about <A HREF="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/20/us/politics/20daschle.html?em" REL="nofollow">Daschle's</A> appointment to HHS Chair, given his poor <A HREF="http://www.ontheissues.org/Tom_Daschle.htm" REL="nofollow">voting record</A>.<BR/><BR/>HHS is the position for which Hillary Clinton would have been perfect. She is a passionate health care reformer, as she demonstrated in '92 and as Senator. She would have been a dynamic leader in this position.<BR/><BR/>You may be right, Lee. I hope I don't find myself asking "What's changing?" I'm taking a wait and see perspective.Stella by Starlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385761338190877425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12597943.post-38266321611941167482008-11-20T17:42:00.000-06:002008-11-20T17:42:00.000-06:00We disagree on FDR. I have found quite a lot of p...We disagree on FDR. I have found quite a lot of problems with his policies extending the Great Depression and worsening it considerably.<BR/><BR/>Looks like The Daily KOS agree's with me (of all things), "So that's 2 DC lifers, 1 billionaire & 1 more Clinton vet. 50% of hires are Clintonites. Lobbyists abound...What's changing?" http://boknows.dailykos.com/<BR/><BR/>BTW The RINO was Jim Leach. Not Leiberman.<BR/><BR/>I am not convienced of the great depression as well. Unless, of course. The Government tries to 'fix' the economy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16303771842312819728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12597943.post-8444917035036228762008-11-20T16:21:00.000-06:002008-11-20T16:21:00.000-06:00I'm not sure, Lee, and am waiting to see what happ...I'm not sure, Lee, and am waiting to see what happens. FDR was roundly criticized when he assumed the presidency over Hoover. Overall, he did one of the best jobs in history.<BR/><BR/>Hillary will probably do a great job as SoS, even though she was not my first choice. Hillary is an extremely intelligent person, although I wish she hadn't gone off about ducking fire in Bosnia (lie). She's had some good accomplishments as Senator of NY. To be honest, I'm reserving judgment, as she wasn't my first choice for SoS. And she may not get the post. I think she'd be fantastic as Secy of HHS.<BR/><BR/>Joe Lieberman was not a RINO, even when he was a DINO. He was full on board with McCain and Bush. His speeches and voting record demonstrate his right-leaning policies. The problem with Lieberman is that he'll always lean towards the people in power, whether it's the GOP, DEMs, FBI, or CIA. (LOL) Lieberman is about himself. Period. I guess in that respect, he's a true independent.<BR/><BR/>I think the Dems have a lot of good people and Obama may have a phenomenal cabinet if he chooses wisely. I definitely want to see Richardson and Clark in Cabinet posts. And there are some great Republicans out there that don't get credit.<BR/><BR/>The Cabinet choices are, as you noted, still in its infancy. I agree with Wizard: <I>we are entering a period similar to, but much worse than, the great depression of the 1930s</I>. He's absolutely right: the country is in an upheaval that needs mending.Stella by Starlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385761338190877425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12597943.post-49541734152499306562008-11-20T15:36:00.000-06:002008-11-20T15:36:00.000-06:00So far this announced cabinet has not done much. ...So far this announced cabinet has not done much. <BR/><BR/>1. There is nothing new here, no change. Quite a bit of The Clinton group. And Hillary for Sec o State? That seems more appeasement then substance.<BR/><BR/>2. His being inclusive of Republicans is looking more like lip service and a couple of Token RiNO's.<BR/><BR/>Of course that is pretty early in the selection. I'm sure the pre-election Obmama peeps have a different viewpoint.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16303771842312819728noreply@blogger.com