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Healthcare: When will the lunancy stop?

Today truly convinced me that the RNC (The Rush/Newt/Cheney Crowd & the Amen cababel around them) is truly out of touch with what is going on with real people today. I was listening to the insurance executives telling Congress that they are great and do the right thing. Yet, someone I knowt sent word that her daughter is suffering from Brain Cancer. When I saw him late yesterday and inquired about her daughter's health, he told me that it took nine months for the HMO to approve an MRI. Now, the HMO is pushing towards having a Surgeon do the surgery that has not done it for at least a year. I urged him to write to the White House because the White House has to hear such stories.

As I listened to him, my stomach turned. I know this story is one of millions that I am sure the White House has also heard. This is just one example of how truly out of touch Mr. McConnell and the Republicans are in realizing the true plight of people. Mr. McConnell said that if Mr. Obama "gets away" with this public option, then we will have rationing and will give up on the "best" healthcare in the world. Mr. McConnell needs to realize that there is rationing now. Mr. McConnell also undestands that if he sneezes, he will have access to the best healthcare in the world. The question is if it is good enough for him, how come the rest of the people should not have the right to take advantage of at least something similar?

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June 17th 2009 @ 06:52

Posted By: Mike Pouraryan - Category: politics, news, Republicans, Democrats

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The Storms Ahead

The Rightwing is on a war path. They are constantly reminding all who listen that the Economy is going to tank and terrorists will attack the country again. What is disappointing is how they want the country to "fail" to get back into power. What will the future hold? Will everyone do the responsible and courageous thing or continue down this true road to nowhere? Tom Harthman's alternative is chilling indeed......

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June 16th 2009 @ 08:45

Posted By: Mike Pouraryan - Category: politics, news, Republicans, Democrats

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Will the Republicans Listen?

The debate within Republicans is continuing. The Republicans will emerge stronger, if they listen to the voice of reason shown by guys like Joe Scaraborough and Mike Murphy:

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Now, the question before is whether the Republicans will have the courage to repudiate the RNC Gang that seems to be dominating the GOP. The country will be better for it if a genuine alternative is presented that would work to address the long-term challenges the country has.

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June 14th 2009 @ 21:16

Posted By: Mike Pouraryan - Category: politics, news, Republicans, Democrats

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KP Newsflash: The Elections in the State of Virginia

Virginia's Democrats have spoken. They have nominated a State Senator, Creigh Deeds, to take the fight to the Republicans. Some analysts have noted that the election is Virginia is a toss-up. But, I disagree. Virginia will stay in Democratic hands. I also think that the margin of Democrats in the House and the Senate will also increase. The Republican won't go down without a fight though. The Democrats seem to realize that.

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June 10th 2009 @ 07:03

Posted By: Mike Pouraryan - Category: politics, news, Republicans, Democrats

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Will we emerge from our Economic Winter?

As I have thought about and written about our Economic Winter, I have continued to see signs of "hope" and "recovery". I have not been following the stock market simply because it is not a good sign. The Vice President had an interview on CNN today and he said flat out that job losses will continue at least through the end of the year.

Of all the economists out there, I regard two Economists as the ones I would be listening to going forward. I have just reviewed Nouriel Roubini's Comments at a gathering in Toronto. I also listened to Paul Krugeman as well. They are both in unisom in noting how bad things continue to be. There is light at the end of the tunnel and I do believe that it will pass. I don't know when this will happen, though

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April 8th 2009 @ 06:28

Posted By: Mike Pouraryan - Category: politics, news, Republicans, Democrats

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Dick Morris & His Friends Needs to Take a Chill Pill

Dick Morris is a savvy guy. I got his latest pronoucement on a repeal of The U.S. Declaration of Indepndence. What Dick and the rest of the crowd he hangs around with fail to realize that the so-called system we have had for the past 30 years has failed. It has failed miserably. Regulators were asleep at the wheel. Maddoff and Sanford were just extreme examples. What about Citigroup? What about Bank of America?

What Dick and the rest of the paranoid crowd who think that we're on the way to Socialism ignore the fact that those on the left are hammering away at the actions being taken as inadequate. Those of the so-called left say that the Obama Adminstration is working to basically repair a broken, flawed and inadqueate system. Instead of calling everybody Socialist and advocating doing nothing, there needs to be a concerted worldwide action to live through the Great Recession. Anything else is irresponsible. The pundits can have their say. It will ben entertaining reading--nothing more!!!

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April 7th 2009 @ 09:46

Posted By: Mike Pouraryan - Category: politics, news, Republicans, Democrats

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The State of the Black Union

Tavis Smiley, The African-American Radio & TV Personality, has moderated The State of the Black Union for 10 years. I caught a glimpse of it on C-Span on Saturday. There were a number of leading African American Participants on a panel talking about civil rights and the obligations of African Americans not to "rest" now the Barack Obama was President. Rather, they all seemed to agree that the real work and the struggle continues.

Al Sharpton was his usual, vocal self. There was one comment he made that I think was true and "right on". He related the story of a discussion he had with a conservative African American. The gentleman noted that he rose to the level he had because of his impressive resume and Civil Rights had nothing to do with his achievements. True to form, Al Sharpton's response to him was that Civil rights did not get you to where you are today, but Civil Rights was the reason that you resume was reviewed and the opportunities was given to you. When he said it, the entire audience rose up to applaud him, including Michael Steele, the new Chair of the Republican National Committee. It is the greatest legacy of Civil Rights and the struggle and sacrifice of African Americans beginning with Fredrick Douglas onward so that all Americans will have an equal chance to succeed.

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March 2nd 2009 @ 10:13

Posted By: Mike Pouraryan - Category: politics, news, Republicans, Democrats

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Hilda Solis Runs Into Trouble

I reported on the nomination of Hilda Solis to be Secretary of Labor. I read reports that her nomination was held up due to her husband's tax problems. My reaction to this report was "good grief". Although Senator Kennedy seems to continue to support her, I think that she should not be railroaded.

Her background, in my view, makes her perfectly suited to be able to insure that the workers of America have an effective to play. I believe that she will be confirmed so that the business of the American Worker can be pursued in the most forceful way possible.

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February 6th 2009 @ 07:16

Posted By: Mike Pouraryan - Category: politics, news, women, Republicans, Democrats

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The U.S. Senate Seat In New York: Status??

New York Times is right now reporting that Caroline Kennedy has withdrawn her name from being considered for the Senate Seat just vacated by Hillary Rodham Clinton when she was confirmed as Secretary of State. The report says that she is concerend about Senator Kennedy's Health. Senator Kennedy suffered a seizure at the Congressional Luncheon Yesterday.

The status of the New York seat will be determined on Saturday when David Patterson annouces his choice. There are many who have been mentioned. David Patterson is a savvy politican with an eye on the 2010 election The drama is building up indeed

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January 22nd 2009 @ 00:37

Posted By: Mike Pouraryan - Category: politics, news, women, Republicans, Democrats

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The Obama Expectations Game

Mr. Obama's big day is approaching fast. Sunday, there was party!! Today is King Day in America. The President-Elect called everyone to action to serve. Now, On Tuesday at 12:01 PM EST, he will take on the enormous challenges facing him.

The write-up by William Kole of the Associated Press (Source: Really Long Link noted how the world is now starting the enormous challenges Mr. Obama will be taking on. The whole word needs to understand that it took a long time to get here. It is not going to be fixed tomorrow. Obama is an ordinary guy who has had potentially greatness thrust upon him. The whole word needs to give the guy a chance to breath and take the challenges. I view his team as a strong team that can make a good run at it

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January 19th 2009 @ 05:25

Posted By: Mike Pouraryan - Category: politics, news, war, Republicans, Democrats

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Country First is Born....

John McCain has risen from the ashes (in a figurative way). He has decided to launch Country First Really Long Link to help elect Republicans and to "rebuild" the party. I had been wondering what he would do for a while. I got my answer late on Wednesday.

What McCain did was in the spirit of what Howard Dean has done with Democracy For America and what I sense Barack Obama will do as it transforms its legions into a force for change. I'll be keen to see the continued transformation as we begin a new era in less than two weeks. Everyone is anxious and afraid

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January 8th 2009 @ 07:49

Posted By: Mike Pouraryan - Category: politics, news, Republicans, Democrats

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Lincoln Was A Republican!

I've heard this page being ripped out of the history books often this election cycle, no doubt in an effort to combat the fact that a person of color is running for President on the Democratic ticket. The truth is that yes, Lincoln was a Republican. In fact, looking back at history Republicans were the progressive party of the United States.

The problem happens when Republicans cross their arms and assume they've won the battle by simply bringing that up. Perhaps they honestly believe the parties did not change lines, but I'm betting more on the fact that they are hoping you don't know that. The republican party of today is barely recognizable to the party that it began as. As the Democrats tossed off the Southern White vote, moving towards a more progressive stance the Republicans were eager to scoop those voters up and make them their own. Which often meant turning back the original party ideals

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September 5th 2008 @ 01:14

Posted By: Summer Minor - Category: politics, Republicans, Democrats

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A Brief Summary of the RNC

At the risk of blowing my blood pressure through the roof I watched the RNC and all the speeches. Of course there were moments i was throwing things at the TV and shouting like a mad woman, but I made it through and learned some important lessons. Like you can disagree with everything on the Democrat's platform, hate most Democrats, and still call yourself one. Yes, I'm looking at you Lieberman. I also learned that McCain was a POW, and was a POW, and was a POW, and was a POW. I learned that country first means screw the citizens second.

Of course what I really learned was the lessons taught outside the convention hall. Like when in doubt arrest journalists, arrest marchers, tear gas protesters, and arrest concert goers. Also women with flowers and people who love the earth are clearly terrorists

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September 4th 2008 @ 17:07

Posted By: Summer Minor - Category: politics, news, Republicans

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McCain and Palin

As most people already know McCain picked an unknown from Alaska to be his VP choice, Governor Sarah Palin. It's pretty clear that this is quite the calculated choice. It is the first time that the Republicans have put a woman on the ticket, and a nice tie in to McCains ad attacking Obama for not picking Clinton. His message is pretty clear. "See, I love women! I picked one for my VP. Just ignore my policies, ideals, and practices. One vagina is as good as another, isn't it?"

Yes John, we're all clearly such silly women that we'll vote for the vagina without looking at the politics. And if you really think that you're a bigger sexist jerk than I previous thought

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August 29th 2008 @ 21:03

Posted By: Summer Minor - Category: politics, news, women, Republicans

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