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Re: No Constitutional Basis for Obamacare

Posted to Politics by dsimon on November 6, 2009 Views: 8 Replies: 3

Topic: No Constitutional Basis for Obamacare
Last response by trapdoor on November 24, 2009
Re: No Constitutional Basis for Obamacare

Posted to Politics by dsimon on November 6, 2009 Views: 8 Replies: 2

Topic: No Constitutional Basis for Obamacare
Last response by trapdoor on November 24, 2009
Re: No Constitutional Basis for Obamacare

Posted to Politics by dsimon on November 6, 2009 Views: 5 Replies: 0

Topic: No Constitutional Basis for Obamacare
Last response by trapdoor on November 24, 2009
Re: No Constitutional Basis for Obamacare

Posted to Politics by dsimon on November 6, 2009 Views: 8 Replies: 1

Topic: No Constitutional Basis for Obamacare
Last response by trapdoor on November 24, 2009
Re: YOU show US where

Posted to Politics by dsimon on November 6, 2009 Views: 5 Replies: 1

Topic: No Constitutional Basis for Obamacare
Last response by trapdoor on November 24, 2009
Re: still be far better than any of the available alternatives

Posted to Jurisprudence by dsimon on November 20, 2009 Views: 3 Replies: 0

Topic: still be far better than any of the available alternatives
Last response by Joe_JP on November 23, 2009
Re: Adverse selection is the bane of health insurance...

Posted to Prescriptions by dsimon on November 22, 2009 Views: 15 Replies: 0

Topic: Adverse selection is the bane of health insurance... Rating: +3
Last response by dsimon on November 22, 2009
Re: Two words - "Miranda Rights"

Posted to Jurisprudence by dsimon on November 20, 2009 Views: 6 Replies: 1

Topic: Two words - "Miranda Rights" Rating: +1
Last response by johnrohan on November 22, 2009
Re: Why does she get attention?

Posted to Politics by dsimon on November 17, 2009 Views: 3 Replies: 0

Topic: Why does she get attention?
Last response by zzigzzag on November 19, 2009
Re: There won't be a chance to do "real reform" again for a long

Posted to Politics by dsimon on November 15, 2009 Views: 19 Replies: 0

Topic: Sorry, Noah, but I'm unconvinced
Last response by dsimon on November 15, 2009
Re: OPPOSING LIB POLICIES MAKES ONE A LUNATIC?

Posted to Politics by dsimon on November 6, 2009 Views: 5 Replies: 0

Topic: OPPOSING LIB POLICIES MAKES ONE A LUNATIC? Rating: +1/-1
Last response by degsme on November 7, 2009
Re: Yes it does.

Posted to Politics by dsimon on November 6, 2009 Views: 5 Replies: 0

Topic: OPPOSING LIB POLICIES MAKES ONE A LUNATIC? Rating: +1/-1
Last response by degsme on November 7, 2009
Re: lying?

Posted to Politics by dsimon on November 6, 2009 Views: 7 Replies: 0

Topic: OPPOSING LIB POLICIES MAKES ONE A LUNATIC? Rating: +1/-1
Last response by degsme on November 7, 2009
Re: This is a poor analogy to what Kerry was talking about.

Posted to Politics by dsimon on October 31, 2009 Views: 16 Replies: 1

Topic: This is a poor analogy to what Kerry was talking about. Rating: +2
Last response by auros on November 1, 2009
Another Wasteful, Inefficient Subsidy?

Posted to Science by dsimon on October 31, 2009 Views: 87 Replies: 0

Topic: Another Wasteful, Inefficient Subsidy?
Last response by dsimon on October 31, 2009
Re: 5 stages of WTF who's bonehead idea was it to pick on FOX?

Posted to Press Box by dsimon on October 28, 2009 Views: 12 Replies: 0

Topic: 5 stages of WTF who's bonehead idea was it to pick on FOX? Rating: +2
Last response by Hellzapoppin on October 28, 2009
Re: Fox isn't the best but they are still the press

Posted to Press Box by dsimon on October 28, 2009 Views: 55 Replies: 0

Topic: Fox isn't the best but they are still the press
Last response by dsimon on October 28, 2009
Re: I Don't Get It . . .

Posted to Moneybox by dsimon on October 26, 2009 Views: 28 Replies: 0

Topic: I Don't Get It . . .
Last response by dsimon on October 26, 2009
Re: The issue of creative rights

Posted to Politics by dsimon on October 24, 2009 Views: 26 Replies: 0

Topic: The issue of creative rights
Last response by dsimon on October 24, 2009
Re: Boehner's Bonehead Statements!

Posted to Prescriptions by dsimon on October 21, 2009 Views: 33 Replies: 0

Topic: Boehner's Bonehead Statements!
Last response by dsimon on October 21, 2009
Re: Kiddie Porn, Snuff films, etc.....Its all illegal

Posted to Supreme Court Dispatches by dsimon on October 12, 2009 Views: 28 Replies: 1

Topic: Kiddie Porn, Snuff films, etc.....Its all illegal
Last response by degsme on October 12, 2009
No One's Scoring Off Of Wagner?

Posted to Sports Nut by dsimon on October 10, 2009 Views: 124 Replies: 0

Topic: No One's Scoring Off Of Wagner?
Last response by dsimon on October 10, 2009
Re: Clarification: RE: "Insufferable" Boston fans

Posted to Sports Nut by dsimon on October 10, 2009 Views: 65 Replies: 0

Topic: Clarification: RE: "Insufferable" Boston fans
Last response by dsimon on October 10, 2009
Time To Stop Demonizing Taxes

Posted to Politics by dsimon on September 29, 2009 Views: 111 Replies: 3

Topic: Time To Stop Demonizing Taxes Rating: +1
Last response by TruthSayerfOR sURE on October 3, 2009
Re: Time To Stop Demonizing Taxes

Posted to Politics by dsimon on September 30, 2009 Views: 21 Replies: 0

Topic: Time To Stop Demonizing Taxes Rating: +1
Last response by TruthSayerfOR sURE on October 3, 2009
What We Can Afford

Posted to Politics by dsimon on September 30, 2009 Views: 28 Replies: 1

Topic: Time To Stop Demonizing Taxes Rating: +1
Last response by TruthSayerfOR sURE on October 3, 2009
Couldn't Someone Co-Sign?

Posted to Moneybox by dsimon on September 20, 2009 Views: 187 Replies: 0

Topic: Couldn't Someone Co-Sign?
Last response by dsimon on September 20, 2009
Re: Why We Don't Want Government Health Care

Posted to Politics by dsimon on September 16, 2009 Views: 53 Replies: 1

Topic: Why We Don't Want Government Health Care
Last response by middleview on September 20, 2009
Re: Why We Don't Want Government Health Care

Posted to Politics by dsimon on September 16, 2009 Views: 41 Replies: 1

Topic: Why We Don't Want Government Health Care
Last response by middleview on September 20, 2009
Re: Why We Don't Want Government Health Care

Posted to Politics by dsimon on September 16, 2009 Views: 34 Replies: 1

Topic: Why We Don't Want Government Health Care
Last response by middleview on September 20, 2009
Re: Why We Don't Want Government Health Care

Posted to Politics by dsimon on September 18, 2009 Views: 61 Replies: 0

Topic: Why We Don't Want Government Health Care
Last response by middleview on September 20, 2009
Non-Paternalistic Reasons For Seat Belts And Helmets

Posted to The Big Idea by dsimon on September 20, 2009 Views: 316 Replies: 0

Topic: Non-Paternalistic Reasons For Seat Belts And Helmets
Last response by dsimon on September 20, 2009
Re: Received wisdom from a libertarian blogger

Posted to Prescriptions by dsimon on September 17, 2009 Views: 31 Replies: 2

Topic: Employer-Insured Americans Will Pay More for Less in 2010
Last response by dsimon on September 19, 2009
Re: Received wisdom from a libertarian blogger

Posted to Prescriptions by dsimon on September 19, 2009 Views: 75 Replies: 0

Topic: Employer-Insured Americans Will Pay More for Less in 2010
Last response by dsimon on September 19, 2009
No Redeeming Value?

Posted to Human Nature by dsimon on September 16, 2009 Views: 189 Replies: 1

Topic: No Redeeming Value?
Last response by DecaturJeff on September 16, 2009
Re: The Naming Mistake

Posted to Politics by dsimon on September 15, 2009 Views: 73 Replies: 0

Topic: The Naming Mistake
Last response by dsimon on September 15, 2009
Re: 1st amendment doesn't cover corporations or unions

Posted to The Best Policy by dsimon on September 8, 2009 Views: 53 Replies: 1

Topic: 1st amendment doesn't cover corporations or unions Rating: +6/-1
Last response by mattski on September 9, 2009
Re: When the ACLU and the NRA are on the same side...

Posted to The Best Policy by dsimon on September 8, 2009 Views: 49 Replies: 1

Topic: When the ACLU and the NRA are on the same side... Rating: +1
Last response by Wrolph on September 9, 2009
Re: Dismal failure of the stimulus.

Posted to Politics by dsimon on September 7, 2009 Views: 52 Replies: 2

Topic: Dismal failure of the stimulus. Rating: +3/-2
Last response by dsimon on September 9, 2009
Re: Not much of the stimulus has been spent

Posted to Politics by dsimon on September 9, 2009 Views: 66 Replies: 0

Topic: Dismal failure of the stimulus. Rating: +3/-2
Last response by dsimon on September 9, 2009
Obvious Reason For Media Exception

Posted to The Best Policy by dsimon on September 8, 2009 Views: 147 Replies: 0

Topic: Obvious Reason For Media Exception
Last response by dsimon on September 8, 2009
McCain and McConnell Factually Challenged On Uninsured

Posted to Politics by dsimon on September 1, 2009 Views: 235 Replies: 3

Topic: McCain and McConnell Factually Challenged On Uninsured Rating: +2
Last response by dsimon on September 2, 2009
Re: McCain and McConnell Factually Challenged On Uninsured

Posted to Politics by dsimon on September 2, 2009 Views: 40 Replies: 0

Topic: McCain and McConnell Factually Challenged On Uninsured Rating: +2
Last response by dsimon on September 2, 2009
I Agree....

Posted to Prescriptions by dsimon on August 7, 2009 Views: 293 Replies: 2

Topic: My mail arrives daily, my new licence and reg took 1 hr
Last response by bmgreene on August 24, 2009
Do Incentives Explain Why We Pay So Much More?

Posted to Prescriptions by dsimon on August 9, 2009 Views: 115 Replies: 1

Topic: Do Incentives Explain Why We Pay So Much More?
Last response by Emmajane on August 11, 2009
Re: How many sports HAVEN'T improved thanks to technology?

Posted to Sports Nut by dsimon on August 6, 2009 Views: 57 Replies: 0

Topic: How many sports HAVEN'T improved thanks to technology? Rating: -1
Last response by Woolley on August 6, 2009
Re: WHAT ARE LOWER AND MIDDLE CLASS FOLKS DOING FOR THEMSELVES?

Posted to The Best Policy by dsimon on July 30, 2009 Views: 78 Replies: 1

Topic: WHAT ARE LOWER AND MIDDLE CLASS FOLKS DOING FOR THEMSELVES? Rating: +1
Last response by bmgreene on July 31, 2009
Re: The Day of Reckoning

Posted to The Best Policy by dsimon on July 15, 2009 Views: 99 Replies: 1

Topic: The Day of Reckoning Rating: +2/-1
Last response by TheyCallMeBruce on July 30, 2009
17 Years Experience "nearly overmatched" By One Line?

Posted to Jurisprudence by dsimon on July 28, 2009 Views: 170 Replies: 2

Topic: 17 Years Experience "nearly overmatched" By One Line?
Last response by Joe_JP on July 28, 2009
Bogus "Most Trusted Newscaster" Poll

Posted to The Spectator by dsimon on July 25, 2009 Views: 223 Replies: 0

Topic: Bogus "Most Trusted Newscaster" Poll Rating: +1
Last response by dsimon on July 25, 2009
Re: She could be a LOT worse

Posted to Jurisprudence by dsimon on July 17, 2009 Views: 106 Replies: 1

Topic: I know she is a racist, radical, wise latina Rating: +1/-2
Last response by degsme on July 23, 2009
Re: $1 Trillion vs. $2.25 Trillion

Posted to Prescriptions by dsimon on July 22, 2009 Views: 62 Replies: 0

Topic: $1 Trillion vs. $2.25 Trillion
Last response by dmac225 on July 23, 2009
Re: In other words destroy capitalism for another entittlement

Posted to Prescriptions by dsimon on July 23, 2009 Views: 96 Replies: 0

Topic: How to get Congress to pass health care reform Rating: +1
Last response by konark_girl on July 23, 2009
Re: I predict she will have an authoritarian streak

Posted to Jurisprudence by dsimon on July 17, 2009 Views: 71 Replies: 1

Topic: I predict she will have an authoritarian streak
Last response by PEACESPY on July 20, 2009
Re: House Reform Bill

Posted to Prescriptions by dsimon on July 17, 2009 Views: 84 Replies: 1

Topic: House Reform Bill Rating: +2
Last response by dsimon on July 17, 2009
Re: House Reform Bill

Posted to Prescriptions by dsimon on July 17, 2009 Views: 100 Replies: 0

Topic: House Reform Bill Rating: +2
Last response by dsimon on July 17, 2009
Re: Tempest in a teapot

Posted to Jurisprudence by dsimon on July 17, 2009 Views: 107 Replies: 1

Topic: Tempest in a teapot
Last response by dfs on July 17, 2009
Re: She is an Activist judge

Posted to Jurisprudence by dsimon on July 14, 2009 Views: 108 Replies: 1

Topic: She is an Activist judge
Last response by PeacefulSwede on July 16, 2009
Re: She is an Activist judge

Posted to Jurisprudence by dsimon on July 15, 2009 Views: 108 Replies: 0

Topic: She is an Activist judge
Last response by PeacefulSwede on July 16, 2009
Re: If a white man thought like Sotomayor..

Posted to Jurisprudence by dsimon on July 14, 2009 Views: 111 Replies: 1

Topic: If a white man thought like Sotomayor..
Last response by The Real RML on July 15, 2009
Re: If a white man thought like Sotomayor..

Posted to Jurisprudence by dsimon on July 14, 2009 Views: 96 Replies: 1

Topic: If a white man thought like Sotomayor..
Last response by The Real RML on July 15, 2009
Re: The donkey in the room no seems to see

Posted to The Best Policy by dsimon on July 15, 2009 Views: 118 Replies: 0

Topic: The donkey in the room no seems to see Rating: +1/-1
Last response by dsimon on July 15, 2009
What's Wrong With Shorts And T-Shirts?

Posted to Moneybox by dsimon on June 28, 2009 Views: 273 Replies: 2

Topic: What's Wrong With Shorts And T-Shirts?
Last response by dsimon on June 30, 2009
Re: What's Wrong With Shorts And T-Shirts?

Posted to Moneybox by dsimon on June 30, 2009 Views: 107 Replies: 0

Topic: What's Wrong With Shorts And T-Shirts?
Last response by dsimon on June 30, 2009
Re: Private insurance companies ration healthcare constantly.

Posted to Prescriptions by dsimon on June 28, 2009 Views: 73 Replies: 1

Topic: Private insurance companies ration healthcare constantly.
Last response by Sherryf on June 29, 2009
Re: Private insurance companies ration healthcare constantly.

Posted to Prescriptions by dsimon on June 28, 2009 Views: 96 Replies: 0

Topic: Private insurance companies ration healthcare constantly.
Last response by Sherryf on June 29, 2009
Re: So Obama will not eat his own dog food?

Posted to Prescriptions by dsimon on June 28, 2009 Views: 151 Replies: 0

Topic: So Obama will not eat his own dog food?
Last response by dsimon on June 28, 2009
If It's Expensive? You Could Always Buy....More Insurance!

Posted to Prescriptions by dsimon on June 28, 2009 Views: 230 Replies: 0

Topic: If It's Expensive? You Could Always Buy....More Insurance!
Last response by dsimon on June 28, 2009
Re: Basij thugs

Posted to Dispatches by dsimon on June 26, 2009 Views: 157 Replies: 0

Topic: Basij thugs
Last response by dsimon on June 26, 2009
Re: fearmongering is easy to counter

Posted to Chatterbox by dsimon on June 21, 2009 Views: 123 Replies: 0

Topic: fearmongering is easy to counter
Last response by dsimon on June 21, 2009
Re: fearmongering is easy to counter

Posted to Chatterbox by dsimon on June 21, 2009 Views: 130 Replies: 0

Topic: fearmongering is easy to counter
Last response by dsimon on June 21, 2009
Re: important logical flaw here

Posted to Politics by dsimon on June 20, 2009 Views: 76 Replies: 0

Topic: important logical flaw here
Last response by dsimon on June 20, 2009
Re: KAPLAN'S DISHONESTY

Posted to War Stories by dsimon on June 1, 2009 Views: 121 Replies: 1

Topic: KAPLAN'S DISHONESTY Rating: -2
Last response by MIDAMER on June 16, 2009
Re: KAPLAN'S DISHONESTY

Posted to War Stories by dsimon on June 2, 2009 Views: 124 Replies: 1

Topic: KAPLAN'S DISHONESTY Rating: -2
Last response by MIDAMER on June 16, 2009
Re: KAPLAN'S DISHONESTY

Posted to War Stories by dsimon on June 2, 2009 Views: 140 Replies: 0

Topic: KAPLAN'S DISHONESTY Rating: -2
Last response by MIDAMER on June 16, 2009
Re: KAPLAN'S DISHONESTY

Posted to War Stories by dsimon on June 3, 2009 Views: 114 Replies: 1

Topic: KAPLAN'S DISHONESTY Rating: -2
Last response by MIDAMER on June 16, 2009
Re: As with your other recent post...

Posted to The Best Policy by dsimon on June 7, 2009 Views: 109 Replies: 1

Topic: One-third of our manufacturing jobs have disappeared...
Last response by the true conservative on June 16, 2009
Re: Are you kidding?

Posted to The Best Policy by dsimon on June 7, 2009 Views: 129 Replies: 1

Topic: One-third of our manufacturing jobs have disappeared...
Last response by the true conservative on June 16, 2009
Re: Not really sure what your point is?

Posted to The Best Policy by dsimon on June 7, 2009 Views: 138 Replies: 1

Topic: One-third of our manufacturing jobs have disappeared...
Last response by the true conservative on June 16, 2009
Re: Are you kidding?

Posted to The Best Policy by dsimon on June 8, 2009 Views: 122 Replies: 0

Topic: One-third of our manufacturing jobs have disappeared...
Last response by the true conservative on June 16, 2009
Re: That's true, of course...

Posted to The Best Policy by dsimon on June 8, 2009 Views: 121 Replies: 1

Topic: One-third of our manufacturing jobs have disappeared...
Last response by the true conservative on June 16, 2009
Re: That's true, of course...

Posted to The Best Policy by dsimon on June 8, 2009 Views: 144 Replies: 1

Topic: One-third of our manufacturing jobs have disappeared...
Last response by the true conservative on June 16, 2009
Re: That's true, of course...

Posted to The Best Policy by dsimon on June 8, 2009 Views: 117 Replies: 1

Topic: One-third of our manufacturing jobs have disappeared...
Last response by the true conservative on June 16, 2009
Missing The Point

Posted to Human Nature by dsimon on June 5, 2009 Views: 86 Replies: 1

Topic: All murder is wrong
Last response by gotborked on June 15, 2009
There Is No Parallel

Posted to Human Nature by dsimon on June 5, 2009 Views: 114 Replies: 1

Topic: All murder is wrong
Last response by gotborked on June 15, 2009
Re: There Is No Parallel

Posted to Human Nature by dsimon on June 6, 2009 Views: 139 Replies: 0

Topic: All murder is wrong
Last response by gotborked on June 15, 2009
If Fish Feel Pain, Why Do They Fight The Line?

Posted to Green Room by dsimon on June 3, 2009 Views: 253 Replies: 1

Topic: If Fish Feel Pain, Why Do They Fight The Line?
Last response by jacqueline1110 on June 14, 2009
It Was (Mostly) The Tax Cuts

Posted to Moneybox by dsimon on June 8, 2009 Views: 110 Replies: 0

Topic: Consider The Messenger Krugman
Last response by ClaimsAdjuster on June 10, 2009
The False Control Of The Past

Posted to War Stories by dsimon on June 8, 2009 Views: 205 Replies: 1

Topic: The False Control Of The Past
Last response by dsimon on June 8, 2009
Re: The False Control Of The Past

Posted to War Stories by dsimon on June 8, 2009 Views: 132 Replies: 0

Topic: The False Control Of The Past
Last response by dsimon on June 8, 2009
Re: Contradict Yourself Much?

Posted to Foreigners by dsimon on June 7, 2009 Views: 135 Replies: 0

Topic: Contradict Yourself Much? Rating: +4
Last response by dsimon on June 7, 2009
"Puppet" States Don't Have Nukes

Posted to Foreigners by dsimon on June 6, 2009 Views: 168 Replies: 0

Topic: "Puppet" States Don't Have Nukes
Last response by dsimon on June 6, 2009
Saletan Wasn't Talking About The Law

Posted to Human Nature by dsimon on June 5, 2009 Views: 141 Replies: 0

Topic: Crucial Point that Saletan is Missing Rating: +1
Last response by dsimon on June 5, 2009
Obesity is Intractable? What Explains Increased Incidence?

Posted to Human Nature by dsimon on May 31, 2009 Views: 229 Replies: 2

Topic: Obesity is Intractable? What Explains Increased Incidence?
Last response by bowseat93 on June 1, 2009
Re: Proof of awareness

Posted to Life and Art by dsimon on May 25, 2009 Views: 202 Replies: 0

Topic: No, no, Worry about Gray goo instead Rating: +1
Last response by Careyagimon on May 29, 2009
Re: Yes, Truly Amazing

Posted to Politics by dsimon on May 25, 2009 Views: 139 Replies: 1

Topic: Yes, Truly Amazing
Last response by dsimon on May 27, 2009
Re: Yes, Truly Amazing

Posted to Politics by dsimon on May 27, 2009 Views: 137 Replies: 0

Topic: Yes, Truly Amazing
Last response by dsimon on May 27, 2009
Re: A fool and his money

Posted to Politics by dsimon on May 16, 2009 Views: 166 Replies: 0

Topic: A fool and his money Rating: -1
Last response by dsimon on May 16, 2009
Re: In sum- the market decides what CEOs get paid

Posted to The Dismal Science by dsimon on May 13, 2009 Views: 111 Replies: 1

Topic: In sum- the market decides what CEOs get paid
Last response by dsimon on May 14, 2009
Re: In sum- the market decides what CEOs get paid

Posted to The Dismal Science by dsimon on May 14, 2009 Views: 137 Replies: 0

Topic: In sum- the market decides what CEOs get paid
Last response by dsimon on May 14, 2009

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