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stillidealistic Commented on Christians Aren't Going Away and Neither Are Gays by stillidealistic

2009-01-06T03:47:29Z

absolutely.

stillidealistic Commented on What is it About Hawaii? by stillidealistic

2009-01-06T03:38:15Z

Thanks guys, appreciate the comments!

stillidealistic Commented on Annus horribilis... and you are pretty cute yourself by David Seaton

2009-01-06T03:24:53Z

Rub away Arthur!

stillidealistic Commented on Annus horribilis... and you are pretty cute yourself by David Seaton

2009-01-06T03:15:17Z

Well said, Lis...maybe we'll rub off him, yet.

stillidealistic Commented on A Party for the People by LisB

2009-01-06T01:43:34Z

I'm going to be 6 hours off from you guys, but I'll be checking in! Can hardly wait! We may not be at the Ball, but we'll party like we are!

stillidealistic Commented on Memo to Daschle: Public Single-Payer Is Health Insurance Done Right by madvilletimes

2009-01-05T19:56:36Z

I'm extremely glad to see the discussion here. I agree wholeheartedly that education reduces fear.

I still have not completely worked my way through this issue, but as I commented on another thread, I can see the merits of a government-run health care system, I just want it to be well thought out.

People having to be financially ruined in order to receive health care is unacceptable.

stillidealistic Commented on What a Dick by Tim Fuller

2009-01-05T19:31:08Z

hee, hee!

stillidealistic Commented on My own private Israel by David Seaton

2009-01-05T19:30:04Z

Thanks, Ant. That's exactly what happened. I didn't get a confirmation, so hit it a 2nd time...bad me.

stillidealistic Commented on REAL JOURNALISM--BETTING ON THE RIGHT HORSE by dickday

2009-01-05T19:11:45Z

Good piece, DD! I only WISH I had known about him sooner. Funny what you learn when you start paying attention...duh!

stillidealistic Commented on myTPM Tech Check-in by Al Shaw

2009-01-05T19:00:31Z

My recommends are not at all accurate. There are a few up, but I recommend much more often than the list shows...not a major big deal, but it makes it looks like I rarely recommend anything, which just isn't accurate.

I am a frequent commenter, but I regularly have to re-log in to comment, and even though I figured out how to log in, refresh the page and resubmit, I often lose my comment in the process. As I put a lot of time and thought into my comments, it can be frustrating.

For the most part, things seem to be much improved and I REALLY appreciate your coming on to ask how we're doing. I've misplaced your e-mail address, and had been hoping you would post so I could mention the recommend issue.

Just curious...how difficult would it be to add a "private comment" feature, or other way of contacting each other privately? There are times when it would be good to make comments w/o them being seen by the whole group...

stillidealistic Commented on Family Legacies by GC Observer

2009-01-05T18:37:12Z

Careers seem to run in families...teachers seem to beget teachers, lawyers beget lawyers, doctors beget doctors. For ours it's military/law enforcement. Often times that is the case in politics, as well. Perhaps it is a simple as doing what you know, or growing up w/ an understanding/love of the field.

There are perks that go w/ every career, a leg up in every field, based on who you know, who is in your network...It's no different w/ politics, and I can't say it gives me any stomach acid. I know little about Caroline Kennedy, other than that even through my conservative days, I've always had a soft spot for the Kennedy's. I think most of us do.

I don't know that there is only one skill set that makes one "qualified" to be a Senator. I don't know that coming up through the ranks is the only acceptable way to get there. Having said that, I hope that she doesn't get it just because she's a Kennedy, but I hope she's not denied it just because she is, either. She seems like a breath of fresh air, but what do I know?

stillidealistic Commented on What Admiral Adama Would Do by GC Observer

2009-01-05T18:15:29Z

We are not clairvoyant... Those of us who trust him, think he probably has reasons for not speaking out that he is unable to convey at this time. Those who don't think there is something funny going on.

We are missing a few key puzzle pieces at the moment, so an accurate big picture can't be seen.
But that's what we do here, we guess...

stillidealistic Commented on What Admiral Adama Would Do by GC Observer

2009-01-05T02:42:18Z

All voices are welcome here, young and old. Some think they know everything, most are here to learn as much as to teach. We have learned much from some of the brilliant 20 somethings who have written on this forum.

I continue to be surprised by the level of cynicism you exhibit. I hope that someday you'll share your story so that we might understand how someone so young can have so little "idealism."

stillidealistic Commented on Our healthcare dystopia or how I fell through the cracks. by miguelitoh2o

2009-01-04T23:35:56Z

We met some Canadians on vacation a few years back and got into a lengthy discussion about universal health care. I don't remember a whole lot about the particulars of the conversation, other than their telling us they come to the U.S. for their health care. The waiting lists in Canada were very long (at least at that time), care was substandard, and often times procedures were unavailable. They mentioned being glad that Hillary's plan got scrapped, and hoped the U.S. system would stay the way it is, so that quality care would still be available, even though they had to pay for it out of pocket.

That sorta stuck w/ me, I guess. Then, living in my little cocoon, as I have, never knew anyone that had fallen through the cracks, so I was pretty oblivious to the magnitude of the problem. The people I knew who didn't have health care didn't own their own homes, went to the emergency room for care, had babies on medicaid, etc. I don't think I ever realized until fairly recently recently that people were being financially ruined by not having health insurance.

Given the info I had at the time,Obama's idea of building on existing plans sounded like a good idea, rather than scrapping the whole thing and going to government run. However the suggestion of putting every one in the same boat, as piggy suggested, has merit. I haven't completely worked my way through this issue, but I do know that what is happening now is just flat out wrong. People should not have to lose everything they have to pay for medical care.

stillidealistic Commented on the evolution won't be televised by jason everett miller

2009-01-04T23:01:54Z

Another very good essay, Jason. You inspire me.

stillidealistic Commented on My own private Israel by David Seaton

2009-01-04T18:25:51Z

Oh, please tell me we aren't going there again? I thought the gremlins were through double-posting!

stillidealistic Commented on My own private Israel by David Seaton

2009-01-04T18:24:41Z

Thank you for sharing that, David. We don't agree on much, but we can agree that having the luster taken off of one's fondest memories is not pleasant.

stillidealistic Commented on My own private Israel by David Seaton

2009-01-04T18:24:05Z

Thank you for sharing that, David. We don't agree on much, but we can agree that having the luster taken off of one's fondest memories is not pleasant.

stillidealistic Commented on What a Dick by Tim Fuller

2009-01-04T17:57:17Z

Maybe David Seaton was in the wrong place at the wrong time...He could have Gregory's job if he'd been paying attention!

stillidealistic Commented on MADDENED by dickday

2009-01-04T05:33:24Z

honey, r u o k ? You should have been over at lingr. they were trying to teach me to do emoticons. It was much more entertaining than whatever u were watching and you would have loved to see my humiliation! I even said "shit."

stillidealistic Commented on Push to Get Obama to Nominate a White House Farmer by Hugh Bartling

2009-01-04T02:22:01Z

We've had a garden for years, and started one in our new home this past summer. My husband is teaching our granddaughter how to grow vegetables, and at the age of 4 she understands that you grow food, harvest it and cook it. There is nothing like home grown tomatoes or home grown cantaloupe!

stillidealistic Commented on OUT OF THE MOUTH OF BABES by dickday

2009-01-04T01:43:19Z

Arthur, why do you continue to demean the poor little piggies? Can't you call all the people that bug you pond scum?

Flower...I'm right in the middle of you 2...He's a stinker, the wonderful older brother I never had...you have him pegged completely!

stillidealistic Commented on It's little braveries that start big revolutions. by ~flowerchild~

2009-01-04T01:24:59Z

I rec'd this because it is so important. I wish I had something to add, but more and more these days, I'm finding myself speechless. I don't know why I thought we were beyond this.

stillidealistic Commented on Peace Making and Inner Transformation by TheraP

2009-01-03T22:21:26Z

Well, you sent me on wild goose chase looking for another post! I'm laughing with you!

stillidealistic Commented on Peace Making and Inner Transformation by TheraP

2009-01-03T22:17:55Z

Thera, I had a weird dream last night. All of us ladies here at TPM (sorry guys, I can't accept responsibility for what I dream)got together here in Sac to put together a fabulous Disney Princess party for my granddaughter. It was an unbelievably creative party...all sorts of extras that had never been thought of before. Somehow it evolved into the creation of a "Women Take Over the Running of the World Forum" and by the time I woke up the world was at peace, we all had health care, and no one was hungry. I don't know how we did it, but it was an amazing thing to behold. I was sorry to discover it was a dream.

I have no idea what that means, but I wanted to share it with you.

Thanks for this post. You know the quest I'm on. Your thoughts will help.

stillidealistic Commented on He could at least stop playing golf by David Seaton

2009-01-03T22:02:12Z

For the sake of accuracy, it is "FORE!"

stillidealistic Commented on What is it About Hawaii? by stillidealistic

2009-01-03T21:49:56Z

But thinking that Father would require you to believe that you don't know everything...some people believe they do.

stillidealistic Commented on Our healthcare dystopia or how I fell through the cracks. by miguelitoh2o

2009-01-03T07:23:54Z

Oh, chicken...we do all have our stories, don't we? Thanks for sharing yours.

All these stories need to be told. People need to see the faces of the people who suffer from the unfairness of the existing system...it is just so wrong...

stillidealistic Commented on Jesus Rock and Sour Grapes by GC Observer

2009-01-03T05:49:17Z

Extremely well put, KateO...I told our young friend on her other blog that she seems young to be so jaded, and am hoping she will find hope here.
You may have helped.

stillidealistic Commented on Our healthcare dystopia or how I fell through the cracks. by miguelitoh2o

2009-01-03T05:31:36Z

I don't want to post this comment again here, 'cuz this isn't about me, but I want you to understand my fear... It's actually on the post you reference.