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    mtquinn commented on the diary post Those they despise ….. by cmaukonen.

    2013-05-22 03:19:07View | Delete

    Thank you , cmaukonen
    Recommended

    The human race has a long way to go to regain our humanity and empathy……………….(if we ever had it to begin with)

    As an old friend said years after spending two tours in Vietnam during TET and after , “everyone needs someone to hate”.
    sad but true.

    PEACE

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    mtquinn commented on the diary post Poetic Justice by Antipanglossian.

    2013-05-21 02:10:09View | Delete

    X2

    Thanks for the great post. Stay the course. What have we to lose?

    Rec’d

    PEACE

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    mtquinn commented on the diary post What’s Missing ? by cmaukonen.

    2013-05-13 02:14:21View | Delete

    Thanks , cmaukonen

    Highly recommended

    You definitely have me thinking . I needed that.

    PEACE

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    mtquinn commented on the diary post What Steps is anyone willing to take ? – Another reality check by cmaukonen.

    2013-05-02 05:55:01View | Delete

    Thanks , cmaukonen. Highly recommended

    As a soon to be retired old fart and a 20 yr. sober RECOVERING alcoholic , I understand.

    The people I converse with almost every day are slowly but surely understanding what’s happening and will be ready when the time comes. Do not despair.

    PEACE

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    mtquinn commented on the blog post There is only one solution…

    2013-05-02 05:08:02View | Delete

    From Blows column: “Then maybe we can get back to talking honestly about the true encumbrances to Obama’s agenda. The president’s issue is not so much his unwillingness to coax or threaten or sweet talk or browbeat. It’s the compromise-resistant form of conservatism in this country that has fed on Obama’s very existence: an illogical, immutable opposition to him. In short, Obama leads an army amassed against him.”

    Why doesn’t Obama just resign then and let Biden have a shot. It can’t be much worse.

    ……….can it?

    PEACE

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    mtquinn commented on the diary post Reply to Reinhart and Rogoff’s NYT Response to Critics by letsgetitdone.

    2013-04-29 04:02:17View | Delete

    Thanks , LGID

    Another fine post and comments.

    My education continues.

    PEACE

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    mtquinn commented on the blog post Yeah get right on that

    2013-04-26 04:01:00View | Delete

    Great idea!!!

    But simple? I’m in that group of worn out 59 yr. olds.

    Nothing changes until we take to the streets and demand it. I just hope I live long enough to see it and am well enough to contribute what I can.

    A complete 180 turn by TPTB will be very, very difficult to accomplish.

    PEACE

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    mtquinn commented on the diary post Business as usual or Who’s on American Idol…The Fantasy Bubble Connection by cmaukonen.

    2013-04-24 03:19:41View | Delete

    Rec’d. Thanks “So these bourgeois with their 401Ks and personal retirement accounts and investments are the ones that Washington is trying to protect from financial disaster. Making sure the Stock Market does not take a nose dive and there by bursting the fantasy bubble.” Please do not forget those with 20-30 TRILLION parked in their [...]

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    mtquinn commented on the diary post In Memoriam: Richie Havens 1941 – 2013 by themomcat.

    2013-04-23 02:00:26View | Delete

    Thank you Richie. RIP

    The right man at the right time.

    PEACE

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    mtquinn commented on the diary post NYT Uses News Story to Express Dislike of Danish Welfare State by Dean Baker.

    2013-04-22 13:36:47View | Delete

    X2

    Thank you Mr. Baker. One question, though.

    How can there be ANY wealthy people in Denmark with a 56% top marginal income tax rate?

    PEACE

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    mtquinn commented on the diary post The Question of Socialism (and Beyond!) Is About to Open Up in These United States by Gar Alperovitz.

    2013-04-17 16:00:19View | Delete

    Thank you, Mr. Alperovitz

    Rec’d highly. Great food for thought !

    If we can convince America to turn off the tv and discuss these issues seriously, there may be some real hope left.

    PEACE

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    mtquinn commented on the diary post Hell No! The Ultimate Pushback against the Grand Bargain by letsgetitdone.

    2013-04-13 18:10:33View | Delete

    Not only showing people they’re being screwed , but proving it also. The coin does that with most people , even though I do not think this set of “rulers” will ever let it happen. When they stop to think about my points , they see the bigger picture and promise to pay more attention [...]

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    mtquinn commented on the diary post John Kerry, Is There Something Wrong with Your Brain? by Ohio Barbarian.

    2013-04-13 12:35:57View | Delete

    Who will this new “ruling infrastructure” be that will take good care of us so we can make more money ?

    Inquiring minds need to know.

    Can I have a pony,too?

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    mtquinn commented on the diary post John Kerry, Is There Something Wrong with Your Brain? by Ohio Barbarian.

    2013-04-13 09:16:54View | Delete

    If socialism is what the ruling global elite really want,I say, “bring it on”! Let’s try it and see how long they remain the “ruling global elite”. My ignorance is being cured every day at sites like this and every trip to the store and every day at work dealing with regular folks. If the [...]

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    mtquinn commented on the diary post A Pop-Up, Class War, Attack-Doll. by TomThumb.

    2013-04-13 04:20:45View | Delete

    Thanks,TomThumb Rec’d Ignorance,fear,and hopelessness are rampant in this country. It must be defeated first before any meaningful changes can be won. I feel the people in my little neck of the woods are ready. For what is the big question. The rich must be removed from US GOV.,for starters. Capitalism must be replaced with some [...]

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    mtquinn commented on the diary post John Kerry, Is There Something Wrong with Your Brain? by Ohio Barbarian.

    2013-04-13 02:25:50View | Delete

    Thank you , OB Spot on and Rec’d , as usual. The rich must be driven from the US gov. A new system is called for as this plutocratic “democracy” is failing us. Fear and ignorance are the enemy , not North Korea. Socialism or Social Democracy is the answer. We are in the fight [...]

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    mtquinn commented on the diary post Hell No! The Ultimate Pushback against the Grand Bargain by letsgetitdone.

    2013-04-12 03:20:48View | Delete

    Agreed that a general strike will work. Also, using LGID’s argument to convince people that our government has been taken over by corporations and does not work in the best interests of the American people has been working. “silly fantasy” it may be, but why throw away ANY ammunition on our road to freedom. Getting [...]

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    mtquinn commented on the diary post The Invisible Class by Daveparts.

    2013-04-10 15:52:29View | Delete

    Nice rant !!!

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    mtquinn commented on the diary post The Invisible Class by Daveparts.

    2013-04-10 03:29:52View | Delete

    “I despair for the American people, and I just thank the heavens that I am an old person.” We can’t just despair anymore. We must fight till the bitter end. As I’m old too, I understand your point. There is much we can do. Call bullshit when we see or hear it for one. The [...]

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    mtquinn commented on the blog post At what price?

    2013-04-08 03:43:11View | Delete

    “The price of peace is death.”

    So ………. no peace until everyone dies. Right ?

    Or am I misunderstanding you ?

    Humanity’s headlong dive into the abyss has begun.

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