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mikekohr

(2,312 posts)
89. #23, Your grasp and perspective of history is bound to confuse
Sat Mar 22, 2014, 03:47 AM
Mar 2014

and infuriate some people here
Not me though! Keep it coming.
Skinner on the ACA [View all] OmahaBlueDog Mar 2014 OP
Damn right. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2014 #1
You are always welcome, CP! OmahaBlueDog Mar 2014 #2
??? Whisp Mar 2014 #93
You're right...it's, um...confusing BeyondGeography Mar 2014 #127
Also REP Mar 2014 #211
Read it in ACA! sheshe2 Mar 2014 #3
I totally agree. It's the first time anything begins to move in the general direction of health Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #4
I like this: Jamaal510 Mar 2014 #22
Thanks! :) nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #31
+1,000. Also, work to turn their states into single payer like VT. It's in the ACA. freshwest Mar 2014 #83
You said it!!! I view the whiners as sitting home chewing on Twinkies and posting whines Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #146
Perfect rebuttal to the all-or nothing crowd! riqster Mar 2014 #194
Excellent, Sarah! Cha Mar 2014 #210
Thanks! nt Sarah Ibarruri Mar 2014 #214
And Skinner is entitled to his opinion Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #5
Skinner is the owner and founder of the site. OmahaBlueDog Mar 2014 #18
Skinner doesn't require us to agree with his opinions. LWolf Mar 2014 #124
Umm.. I saw Skinner's quote, liked it, and posted it. That's all. OmahaBlueDog Mar 2014 #136
Apparently that's not all, lol. LWolf Mar 2014 #139
I tried to answer all your points. Not take apart your post. OmahaBlueDog Mar 2014 #191
THAT is true. LWolf Mar 2014 #199
I'd say he did need to. tavalon Mar 2014 #205
This is his private website, and it does have a perspective. MADem Mar 2014 #25
I never said his opinion "doesn't matter," Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #33
I think it IS a bit more important than anyone else's opinion. MADem Mar 2014 #37
And that's your opinion Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #41
It's not an opinion. It's based on an analysis of the power structure here. MADem Mar 2014 #46
I've noticed that some people seem to want to write their own rules for this site Warren DeMontague Mar 2014 #50
I can't understand it either. MADem Mar 2014 #59
Yeah, I find it esp. funny when people who just had a 3 week long meltdown over one swimsuit picture Warren DeMontague Mar 2014 #60
Without getting specific as to any individuals, in a generic sense, I think we're seeing a lot MADem Mar 2014 #63
I think part of the Debbie Downer is sincere, part is definitely FUD steve2470 Mar 2014 #64
I can't argue with that. MADem Mar 2014 #67
oh there's definitely trolls and Republicans here and libertarians steve2470 Mar 2014 #69
"FDR wasn't perfect in the eyes of the Left, either. That's conveniently ignored." Number23 Mar 2014 #72
I do agree with you steve2470 Mar 2014 #73
This message was self-deleted by its author mikekohr Mar 2014 #81
#23, Your grasp and perspective of history is bound to confuse mikekohr Mar 2014 #89
What a lovely, kind thing to say. I really appreciate that Number23 Mar 2014 #174
Completely agree LostOne4Ever Mar 2014 #108
+1,000...FDR was so correct on so many things, but he had a few clunkers too... MADem Mar 2014 #129
MAD, it doesn't even fly NOW. Let alone in 50 years when there will be documentaries Number23 Mar 2014 #173
+1,000 !!!! nt MADem Mar 2014 #178
Very brave of you to point to a thread where you lost a debate and then lost your temper A Simple Game Mar 2014 #196
That hidden post was worth it. And if you consider that me losing the debate Number23 Mar 2014 #207
I chimed in because I followed your link, something I rarely do, but had a A Simple Game Mar 2014 #213
Yes, my "talking points" of history and politics Number23 Mar 2014 #215
You can rattle on can't you, and you obviously don't proofread. A Simple Game Mar 2014 #218
Color me shocked that a person who considers it "bashing" when someone asks how progressives Number23 Mar 2014 #219
can I ask what FUD is? I'm making up all kinds of guesses Whisp Mar 2014 #128
Spreaders of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt n/t FSogol Mar 2014 #132
oh! sounds like a Hunter Thompson book title. ty. n/t Whisp Mar 2014 #133
Maybe Johnny Depp* will find it in Hunter's basement. FSogol Mar 2014 #134
A less glamorous origin, as an acronym, anyway - about IBM's 70s marketing tactics muriel_volestrangler Mar 2014 #148
Thanks for that - I assumed it was made up by clever DUers. n/t Whisp Mar 2014 #151
thats where I learned it....by the time I joined , it became "no-one ever got fired for buying IBM" pkdu Mar 2014 #203
By the time I joined, 'FUD' was what Microsoft spread with Windows rumours muriel_volestrangler Mar 2014 #204
It's the three electric supermarket scooter riders of the acopalypse.... MADem Mar 2014 #137
lol!!! give me a warning next time. Whisp Mar 2014 #143
Some of that stuff is just so ... OTT! MADem Mar 2014 #152
Or we could ride our llama! riqster Mar 2014 #195
This is the SECOND time I've said this to you this week... Number23 Mar 2014 #176
I know, but sometimes I just can't help ma-sef!!!! MADem Mar 2014 #181
those poor overworked llamas pulling the weight of all that righteousness! Whisp Mar 2014 #197
That is a priceless definition. llmart Mar 2014 #182
Lol! Kaleva Mar 2014 #220
It's how dogs spell "food." Arugula Latte Mar 2014 #160
One of my favorite commercials...! nt MADem Mar 2014 #163
Yeah, or like the "NASA Study Says Civilization Will Collapse Within A Decade!" Warren DeMontague Mar 2014 #90
That one makes me roll my eyes and giggle every time I see it. MadrasT Mar 2014 #94
Not me... Callmecrazy Mar 2014 #96
I find the BATBOY laughs in the lounge more credible than those! nt MADem Mar 2014 #131
Some opinions are more relevant than others Major Nikon Mar 2014 #116
Actually, opinions are neither right or wrong, Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #117
I didn't say anything about right or wrong Major Nikon Mar 2014 #120
I think you are twisting Skinner's words into some sort of threat. ScreamingMeemie Mar 2014 #52
No, I'm not. MADem Mar 2014 #55
He's no Kos, though. joshcryer Mar 2014 #77
Well, KOS has a very different style and mission. MADem Mar 2014 #141
You're kidding, right? Warren DeMontague Mar 2014 #49
The difference is he states his opinion without juvenile use of the word 'fuck' in it. randome Mar 2014 #111
And some of us are bilingual, Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #113
He SAID he was scared and pissed. So does Ted Nugent. I don't always believe everything I read. randome Mar 2014 #119
I don't doubt that his wife is ill. I don't doubt that she couldn't get her meds for a time. Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #123
I gathered you were on ignore based on another post you made. randome Mar 2014 #126
Well when one goes apoplectic...one get's apoplectic comments in return. Auntie Bush Mar 2014 #155
specifically, what is the falsehood(s)? nt grasswire Mar 2014 #164
Well, he could have admitted that Obamacare had absolutely nothing to do with his situation. randome Mar 2014 #168
you wrote: grasswire Mar 2014 #170
You are bilingual in "street" and "academia?"Sorry...that sounds as silly as this.... msanthrope Mar 2014 #200
No I'm not and don't call me Shirley Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #208
God, People are Soooo Funny! Skraxx Mar 2014 #221
I'm curious as to what legislation it surpassed. 1000words Mar 2014 #6
I can think of three pieces of major social legislation off the top of my head. OmahaBlueDog Mar 2014 #21
He is younger than I am, but I said, in another thread, that the ACA ties, in my mind, MADem Mar 2014 #39
Right on point! Tarheel_Dem Mar 2014 #7
Kick & recommended. William769 Mar 2014 #8
What a used car salesman!!1!(one)!! Cali_Democrat Mar 2014 #9
authoritarian JI7 Mar 2014 #10
Ummm... OmahaBlueDog Mar 2014 #23
She's just joshing ya Number23 Mar 2014 #65
She keeds.. Cha Mar 2014 #79
Thank you Cha (& Number 23) OmahaBlueDog Mar 2014 #115
:) Me too! Cha Mar 2014 #184
THANKS OBAMA... You #$%^&@)_+&^*!!111 Cha Mar 2014 #11
Mahalo Omaha, Cha ! steve2470 Mar 2014 #12
If I lived in Cha Mar 2014 #13
oh, I'm in Orlando steve2470 Mar 2014 #14
Aloha, Orlando steve~ Cha Mar 2014 #17
I'm sure you've been told a billion times, it must be nice to live in Hawai'i steve2470 Mar 2014 #19
I can never hear it enough.. Cha Mar 2014 #26
yes I hope we do steve2470 Mar 2014 #27
Here's Hoping! Cha Mar 2014 #29
go Dems, go Charlie, go medical marijuana initiative ! steve2470 Mar 2014 #32
I live in Omaha OmahaBlueDog Mar 2014 #24
Yeah, I know you do, Steve.. :) Didn't Cha Mar 2014 #28
^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^ sheshe2 Mar 2014 #35
Oh Sweet, she! Riveting Beautiful pics of the Cha Mar 2014 #56
Thanks for posting #1 Cha~ sheshe2 Mar 2014 #98
Good Morning~she Cha Mar 2014 #99
Night Owl! sheshe2 Mar 2014 #102
LOL! Cha Mar 2014 #103
Beautiful as always! n/t freshwest Mar 2014 #86
Hi freshwest~ sheshe2 Mar 2014 #100
The ACA will never be repealed LittleBlue Mar 2014 #15
If we get a Republican president, Senate and House anytime soon it sure as hell WILL be repealed. Kablooie Mar 2014 #42
I too think riversedge Mar 2014 #61
Same in N Carolina. Kablooie Mar 2014 #84
They will have a hard job replacing it Rosa Luxemburg Mar 2014 #162
depends on how strong GOP marketing is compared to Dems. Kablooie Mar 2014 #180
Suddenly pre-existing conditions matter? Rosa Luxemburg Mar 2014 #202
Part of it has to be renewed by 2019. jeff47 Mar 2014 #125
Time for the bullshit surrounding this to STOP!!! VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #16
What kind of "force", I don't know... DevineBovine Mar 2014 #70
Whatever.....she was the most successful Speaker of the House ever... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #118
Interesting assembly of assumptions and generalizations DevineBovine Mar 2014 #161
+ 1 red dog 1 Mar 2014 #166
Bernie Sanders and Skinner...both on the same page... Cali_Democrat Mar 2014 #20
Uh, Sanders' state (VT) is single-payer cprise Mar 2014 #57
Ya...VT is moving toward single payer, thanks to the ACA Cali_Democrat Mar 2014 #58
And he doesn't support private health insurance. cprise Mar 2014 #62
Yes, but he does consider the ACA to be a step in the right direction Cali_Democrat Mar 2014 #75
Insurance Companies are nothing more.... cynzke Mar 2014 #122
+ 1 DevineBovine Mar 2014 #201
Maybe I haven't read all the threads Union Scribe Mar 2014 #30
I think this is what sparked things off... LAGC Mar 2014 #40
Right, though I wouldn't call that Union Scribe Mar 2014 #48
That particular post was "over the top", IMO red dog 1 Mar 2014 #171
I had not seen that . Thanks for the link riversedge Mar 2014 #212
There are many posts that specialize in FUD of the worst order. MADem Mar 2014 #44
you nailed it once again steve2470 Mar 2014 #47
Check the rec's on this thread: joshcryer Mar 2014 #54
Checked it...1% of viewers. Don't know most but two surprised me...nt kelliekat44 Mar 2014 #85
Skinner indicates he's in a certain camp though. joshcryer Mar 2014 #87
+ 1 red dog 1 Mar 2014 #169
Good post. SoapBox Mar 2014 #34
ACA, without a doubt, is imperfect but an amazint step in the right direction LynneSin Mar 2014 #36
Yes. It's not perfect but it's a huge step towards being perfect someday. Kablooie Mar 2014 #38
Agree!! KT2000 Mar 2014 #43
When he's right, he's right. Er, make that correct. Warpy Mar 2014 #45
Kicked and Recommending! sheshe2 Mar 2014 #51
It is without a question of doubt that ACA will lead to single payer. joshcryer Mar 2014 #53
How do you see that coming about? Puzzledtraveller Mar 2014 #66
Look at Vermont, they need the ACA to go to single payer. joshcryer Mar 2014 #74
Without question would require a level of prescience not demonstrated, the CBO doesn't agree. TheKentuckian Mar 2014 #106
The entire reason to implement the ACA was single payer. joshcryer Mar 2014 #209
And save thousands of lives as we work towards that change. Walk away Mar 2014 #109
I stand with Skinner. Firebrand Gary Mar 2014 #68
You nailed it, Firebrand Gary.. Cha Mar 2014 #78
Yes, it's pretty darn good. So good I'm using part of it in my sig. n/t Whisp Mar 2014 #121
I Agree! cer7711 Mar 2014 #71
So we are all agreed that the goal is still single payer or better:) grahamhgreen Mar 2014 #76
My goal is whatever works OmahaBlueDog Mar 2014 #114
Also less paperwork and lower costs. Single payer/nationalized insurance works. grahamhgreen Mar 2014 #222
It works better for some than for others. OmahaBlueDog Mar 2014 #223
You wait here too... And then argue with the insurer over payments. grahamhgreen Mar 2014 #224
I tend to agree. blackspade Mar 2014 #80
Obamacare enid602 Mar 2014 #82
Can I explain what "tort reform" does? Glitterati Mar 2014 #107
reform enid602 Mar 2014 #144
There's a cap Glitterati Mar 2014 #225
Could not agree more. That we even got any kind of healthcare is an amazing feat. The republicans lostincalifornia Mar 2014 #88
well stated, I agree with Skinner treestar Mar 2014 #91
Hello Skinner....folks....I'm a newbie here..... Trust Buster Mar 2014 #92
Welcome, and thanks for pointing out the fact that people don't have to stay in a shit job MADem Mar 2014 #149
I think Obama couldn't be more mediocre as a President, Vattel Mar 2014 #95
I don't think Skinner is a fifty year old man. If he is, I want directions from him to the Fountain MADem Mar 2014 #150
good point Vattel Mar 2014 #206
I agree riverbendviewgal Mar 2014 #97
I'm not sure but I don't think Skinner has ever been wrong madokie Mar 2014 #101
As someone now paying over $600 a month less and thousands less on deductibles, mmonk Mar 2014 #104
Folks, this is really simple Glitterati Mar 2014 #105
I agree with him, and have seen its benefits MineralMan Mar 2014 #110
Yet somehow I do not think Skinner intended for his words to be used to bash people nt iwillalwayswonderwhy Mar 2014 #112
Who is using his words to "bash" people? Are only some opinions welcome to be cheered? nt MADem Mar 2014 #138
cheer away iwillalwayswonderwhy Mar 2014 #142
Wait a minute--I was in that thread and I offered you some tea and sympathy, IIRC. MADem Mar 2014 #145
oh for heaven's sake iwillalwayswonderwhy Mar 2014 #153
What many are arguing in this thread is that it IS "Obama's fault" though, and because MADem Mar 2014 #156
k and r Berlum Mar 2014 #130
Skinner's right. If the ACA goes down, it will be decades before single payer cry baby Mar 2014 #135
ACA has been a godsend for me flamingdem Mar 2014 #140
I'm reminded of a quote from Jim to Sheriff Bart in "Blazing Saddles"... MrMickeysMom Mar 2014 #147
Another great quote from Jim to Sheriff Bart in "Blazing Saddles" red dog 1 Mar 2014 #179
I was born in 1950 so it will take much more than the ACA to impress me. A Simple Game Mar 2014 #154
I was born in '53... malokvale77 Mar 2014 #186
Thanks for the praise and I have to agree with Democrats not taking risks. n/t A Simple Game Mar 2014 #189
A bunch of tips of the hat to you, A Simple Game... MrMickeysMom Mar 2014 #192
Thanks, the hat tip is appreciated as kind words seem to come sparingly on DU lately. n/t A Simple Game Mar 2014 #193
"Trying to tear it down over the last six years." It hasn't existed for six years. Hissyspit Mar 2014 #157
I was wondering about that six year statement myself malokvale77 Mar 2014 #185
The midterms are coming up. Team FUD here on DU will try anything to piss off voters in the Ikonoklast Mar 2014 #158
nailed it nt steve2470 Mar 2014 #159
Just think about it folks - when is the last time the GOP tried to repeal anything Rex Mar 2014 #165
Clear and sane Springslips Mar 2014 #167
Right on Skinner Tippy Mar 2014 #172
Glad to see this site hasn't gone completely insane MirrorAshes Mar 2014 #175
No, we're here.. and Skinner is a Cha Mar 2014 #187
Exactly. nt SunSeeker Mar 2014 #177
nope: Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act MisterP Mar 2014 #183
What a DINO. KittyWampus Mar 2014 #188
LOVE you Skinner!!! DesertDiamond Mar 2014 #190
That's been my argument all along. Stellar Mar 2014 #198
Thank you, skinner!!! Desert805 Mar 2014 #216
KICK! Cha Mar 2014 #217
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