I agree entirely. Every time I read another of these devastating posts, I want to give them more. They seem to be the only group that cares.

He is a real pip, that’s for sure.

I like the author’s fire. It gives me hope.

It used to be that only the commenters on FDL were upset about Obama. Now it is mainstream, so who knows, we might be able to get back some of our democracy.

I can imagine a legal brief with some kind of argument as lawyers advocate on all sides of many questions every day. Judges then mull through, pick and choose, and finally interpret. The end point is NOT truth or right. It is resolution, at least for a time. I do not personally doubt that someone somewhere has written up a ditty and everyone involved is accepting it because it works to do so. The whole rationale for targeted killing is based on distinctions that are unimaginable to me, or at least, unacceptable. I certainly would not make those distinctions. I don’t want the courts making them. I am appalled that the executive branch believes that it is empowered to do so and without oversight. So I agree with the group that says we don’t ONLY want to see the opinion letter.

It is hard to be anything but very angry with the president. Even when we know he will do it, we are still amazed and angered. I see that as needing to be included in DSM-V as well.

How will I be able to start my analysis on issues without your writing, David? Good luck in the future.

And thank you David for saying thank you to the lawyer. Never discount the role of a determined lawyer in getting to the bottom of a lie.

Vote by mail is the cats patoot! I thought I would miss going to the polls, but I never ever have. We have some issues but very few.

Oregon ballots have already gone out and I have voted. Nothing that I have heard or could hear mattered this time. I voted with one eye on the Supreme Court and one eye on women’s issues. There were plenty of strikes otherwise and don’t you doubt that I knew it. That said, I did my best and now we can simply observe for awhile. I’m not thrilled, but I am OK.

I am absolutely not for extending the payroll tax cut. This undermines Social Security.

I agree. The issue now is the Obama administration which is unreliable.

This was a really good post. I don’t think I connected all the dots before.

I’m sure he is “open” to various progressive things, similar to how he was “open” to the public option. Such blather.

FYI http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/02/krugman-simpson-bowles-fiscal-cliff_n_1932229.html

This has to mean vigilance on our part.

It also means bearing in mind that some aspect might not be hideous, e.g. why should I feel sorry that someone who makes, as a retiree, over $________ (fill in a million or two million, whatever) should be means tested from collecting social security. Is that really a bad thing? I have heard the explanation, but it sounds a little strained to me.

Don’t get me wrong. This is one of the (many) really irritating things about Obama.

I am 65 and a product of Catholic schools through 12th grade. I can’t help but feel that what we got was different than what is going on now. My science background and phys ed were deficient but when I want to college and then on to law school I was not at a disadvantage and could get caught up. The work ethic of the nuns was an asset to me, one I continue to possess. We had people of all abilities and capacities. Whether they all got as good an education as I did, I don’t know, as I was at the top of my class. I will say I have been amazed by the wonderful things my classmates have achieved since graduation. That said, I am for the public schools. I tend to think that there is a place for special education on special subjects, e.g. Sylann Learning Centers, baseball camps, private and semi private music lessons, art classes through the local museum, etc…
but the bulk of all public resources need to be invested in the public schools to educate everyone to the fullest extent of their abilities. And yes, there should be tutoring, sports, music and art in the public schools as a staple.

It is almost unbelievable that politicians can say what Emanuel said and not have it more widely reported.

To the blog author: I can’t read all the comments. This whole debacle has brought many of talking out our secret pain and anger. So many angles and so much pain. Many hugs to you, that’s all I can say.