Cloroxing Our Country
Posted by Michelle Moquin on February 5th, 2009
First things first. I am getting a bit confused and I am questioning if there is more than one ‘anonymous’. If so could you please give at least an initial when ending your comment. It would be appreciated since there have been some many comments from ‘anonymous’. Thanks.
So…to anonymous: In regards to all of this IRS investigation crap. Not that I don’t think that people should pay there taxes. I do. But again, those that just can’t handle Obama as our president, those that do not want him to be a success are doing anything they can possibly can to interrupt him moving forward and accomplishing anything. He’s trying to fight for the people, country first, but in the midst of it, he is fighting the repugnicants who just don’t want to budge. They spout it, but could care less about country first. They’re trying to keep the whites white – ‘Keep adding the bleach – no color wanted here.’
A perfect example: If he hires too many black people, then they will say that he is only working for ‘his people.’ But Hellooo…the senate, comprised of 100 people had mostly been ‘white’ forever – there is only one black person out of 100! Whose calling the kettle ‘black’ here? It was all white and in my opinion it still pretty much is when you can only account for one black person presently. In the Bush years and and those that preceded him could you not say that they were only working for ‘their’ people when the entire senate was white?!
Take for instance the the Stimulus Package. Why do you think that not one repugnicant went for it last week? They’re bitching and moaning about a few million here and there that amounts to less than 1% of the total $900+ BILLION! Just to stress the point, there is 1000 million in 1 billion – a thousand million! And they are bitching about a few million. Where was the concern over the spending when Bush gave $350 BILLION, with no strings attached? Do you see the false virtue in their actions? Like you said…too many to list for this space.
The whites have been trying to stay white forever, and they will continue to ‘Clorox’ our country. If a black man pulls us out of this mess that we’re in, the fear is that a white man will never be elected president again - and you can say goodbye to white power. Let me repeat: ‘They will do everything they possibly can to keep our government bleach white – not a drop of stain, not a drop of color.’ Sickening. They would rather see our country go to hell than see Obama successful.
And if we let them, we are just as much responsible. Just as we were against the bailout, writing emails and letters to our congress, just as we were committed to getting Obama into office, we need to be just as committed to backing Obama and his plans. We voted him in; we believed in his plans for us. Now we need to back him by writing more emails and being a strong voice of support and demanding what we want to our senators to do in support of us and our country.
Hi Brooke: I have read your comment over and over…and I love the way you expressed your words. They have a poetic feel to them. Growth is continual. If I had a dime for every time I have let myself get in the way, I would be rich right now. Be patient with yourself.
Hi Melinda: As they say, ‘Old habits die hard’, but hey, you are conscious of them. I find that being aware of when they arise is a good place to stop them in their emotional tracks.
Hi ZL: I am aware of that – Thank you for your support. If you don’t think Anonz is reading my blog comments and catching up on the latest, I will alert him here for you.
Hello Anonz: I hope that you are well. If you are reading this and you have any interest in reading about your life in a ‘parallel world’, see comment #14 in my blog article.
Hello Orgun: Thank you. As far as this woman – It is very surprising and disturbing to me and I would not doubt if a man was behind this atrocity, forcing her to such actions or blackmailing her to take the fall.
Debbie: We talk about men and ‘the little head overruling the big head’. Do you think that from the reactions from the women the other day, we can ask the question, “Which lips were talking, the ‘upper’ or the ‘lower’?” My guess is the ‘lower’ :)
And with that I will speak with my upper and utter a ‘goodbye and good day’.
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michelle
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February 5th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Hi Mischa, yes it makes me laugh out loud at what white men (mostly Repug white men) will do to preserve ‘face’ politically and with women, well, dudes, you lost it awhile ago and reinforced it with the Bush boys, so acting Repug and getting in the way of Obama will net you nothing. And your women are onto all that unecessary posturing (it’s tough to hide racism, sexism, any-ism for too long)…try being better men, maybe you can read Anonz’s comments, he seems to have won over lots of hearts (and lower lips, hahaha).
…and Mischa, ohhhh BABE, LOL, ‘speaking with your upper/lower lips’ oh f**k, I cannot stop laughing lah. That is a good lesson for all women though, support of your fellow sisters is vitally important, don’t throw another woman under the bus for a man, any man (even if he makes you cream your jeans at the very thought of him) and I say that and Anonz is still my esteemed ‘sweet pea’ besides which we/commander had plenty of time to act on his behalf. Do you all really think that if it said Anonz would meet his end on Th Feb 4 I wouldn’t have called Mischa asap to post a mid-day ‘do something’ to Madaline?
Time for that working thing and I’m digging every minute of it ; )
Luv, Zen Lill
February 5th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Guantanamo is a name and symbol of great significance and it’s closing will have an impact to our image around the globe. It’s a step toward healing and unwinding the Gordon Knot of deceit by Bush-Cheney-Rumsfeld-Haditha monstrosity. ??President Obama has armed the Office of Legal Counsel who will review all that pertains to torture, army combatants and those detainees in located black sites. I join President Obama, Representative Murtha, and millions in the hope of restoring American image around the globe.
February 5th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Zen Lill
I for one never doubted your concern for Anonz. And yes I did cream my pants a time or two reading some of the stuff he wrote to you.
Mary
February 5th, 2009 at 11:27 am
I’m with you Michelle. Will you anonymouses please at least follow the number above you with a one added to it.
I love the upper and lower lips thing. My lower lips were certainly screaming for me to put my two cents in the other day but I closed my legs real tight and shut them up. You are just too funny girl.
Sherry
February 5th, 2009 at 11:28 am
I’m tired of hearing about bush and cheney’s “war on terror.” Americans really don’t get it. There was never an external terrorist. This was a war of an interior struggle bush and his extraordinary rendition facists invented. Bush and his cabal of thieves has to manifest an enemy to as Anonz said loot the national treasury and get the goods on those who would be potential prosecutors of their crimes. Thus, his version of an enemy was “war on terror”. ??This was the condition of A Hitler, DeKlurk, Lenin, Nepolian and Reagan. Today in addition to Mr. Bush, several leaders lend themselves to this scare the people tactic; Putin, Kim y Ill and Olmert.??Their behavior is very serious. They invent an internal struggle and an enemy that must be casted out, as we saw in Mr. Bush’s “war on terror”. His created enemy is designed to destabilize the people who he is attempting to deprive of their inherent rights while he loots their national treasure(thanks Anonz love that term).
Martin
February 5th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Anon. I agree with you. The purpose of interrogating an enemy combatant is to obtain reliable information to exploit on the battlefield. The benefit of limited information from a tortured enemy combatant, does not outweigh the eventual cost to our POWs. There is no doubt opposing forces have used and will continue to use more extreme forms of torture on our troops as retaliation. America must always keep to the moral high ground in these instances.
Bush/Cheney have a blatant disregard for those serving in the military (I speak as a 26 yr Army Vet). We were never considered in their agenda. Gitmo is a blight to our Honor and a curse to our Nation!
Al
February 5th, 2009 at 11:53 am
I agree with you about President Obama. He is changing us one person at a time. Those who are unchangeable will be lost and forgotten soon.
Deidra
February 5th, 2009 at 11:59 am
THE INS AND OUTS OF HEALTH CARE LOANS
Unmanageable health care costs are the number one cause of bankruptcy in the US today. As these costs soar and insurance coverage is ratcheted back by employers, 62% of Americans say they are worried about the financial hardship big medical bills could bring, according to a new survey conducted for CreditCards.com by GfK Roper Public Affairs and Media. More than one-third said they’d have to borrow if faced with a medical bill over $1,000 — so it’s no surprise to hear that big lenders, including Citicorp, Capital One and the CareCredit unit of General Electric, have turned this into an opportunity — creating medical care credit programs to fill the gap and rake in more profits.
Recently I spoke with Charles Inlander, founding president of the People’s Medical Society and author of Take This Book to the Hospital With You, on the tricky subject of health savings accounts (HSAs), which are another much-talked-about attempt to help consumers offset rising health care costs. (See Daily Health News, February 18, 2008.) Those, he told me, are more hype than help. Now I wanted to hear what he had to say about these health care loans and credit cards, especially in light of the mortgage meltdown. Good idea or not?
JUST ANOTHER GIMMICK
The short answer from Inlander is that like health savings accounts, these health loans offered by mainstream financial service companies are just another gimmick to shore up their profits. He compares them with subprime mortgages, in which low-income, first-time home buyers were seduced with low interest rates that ballooned to 20% or more when they couldn’t keep up with payments. These folks ended up deeper in debt, at a higher cost — and hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear yet more bad news about the mess that has resulted.
In the case of health care loans, consumers seek financing for medical and dental procedures, including elective ones. Bank Web sites promise an on-line “yes or no” within minutes, which may seem a relief if you’re desperate to figure out how to pay for necessary medical care — but, as Inlander points out, these loans aren’t given from the goodness of the lender’s heart. “A loan is a loan is a loan,” he says. “It’s purely a business deal. You’ll need to show assets, debts, income and the lender wants to see what collateral you have.” There are many, many different options and packages — variable interest rates, fixed rates, interest-free loans, different loan periods, unsecured loans and so forth. The deal you get is directly related to the quality of your credit rating. As with all loans, there is government oversight and regulation.
No question, there are times when even a high-priced loan may solve a problem — especially if it is related to your health or that of a family member. It’s important to note, however, that if you don’t make the required payments on time, whatever the reason, your financial problems get worse… and worse. Unfortunately those who really need help paying their medical bills — the 47 million Americans without health insurance — probably can’t even qualify for a health care loan since the likelihood is high their financial profile isn’t good enough, notes Inlander. Lenders’ requirements have grown tighter and tighter in recent months.
LOANS AND CREDIT CARDS: A PRIMER
Following is a review of currently available medical service loans and credit cards…
Zero-interest loans. For those with favorable credit ratings, these loans are available with zero-interest financing. Qualified applicants can take out interest-free loans for terms up to 12 months for basic care or expensive, elective medical procedures — such as crowns for their teeth, orthodontics or even a tummy tuck (though your lender may limit what procedures can be paid for with your loan). People who’d prefer to pay for such procedures over time, and have room in their budget to comfortably make monthly payments, may find these an attractive option.
Caution: Failure to meticulously meet the terms of an interest-free loan can backfire. Not only will this damage your credit rating, penalties for late payment may include substantial late fees and a high interest rate for the balance of the loan. The lender is in it for a profit — ask how that’s built in, so you know what you are getting into before making a commitment.
Fixed-rate loans. If you can’t qualify for an interest-free loan or don’t think you can pay the full cost within the required time, fixed-rate loans are available for longer periods of time and at varying rates. One bank’s Web site currently advertises fixed rates from 1.99% to 25.99% for periods up to 24 months.
Caution: Always read the fine print in all loan and credit card agreements. Inlander warns that one late payment can send a low rate skyrocketing to 23.99%. Not only will this end up costing way more than you’d anticipated, it will also hurt your credit rating.
Health care credit cards. Available from numerous financial service companies, these cards can only be used for medical expenses. Though different companies have different requirements, it’s important to carefully investigate and take these variables into account before choosing one. Compared with a fixed loan, a health care credit card is more flexible, providing a line of credit for medical costs to be used as needed. It’s therefore better for people who have ongoing medical expenses. As with loans, the terms of your agreement are based on your credit rating. People with poor credit will either be denied such a credit card, or will be given one that charges an exorbitant interest rate.
Caution: Watch out for high interest rates and tight deadlines before penalites are added. These often will lead a person already in high debt into more debt.
EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION
Inlander is no fan of health loans and credit — but he is sympathetic to those who use them to pay for basic disease care, noting that they’re generally desperate to find a way to pay medical bills or even buy medical insurance. Unless you are absolutely certain that you can pay it off, it makes no sense to go into debt for an elective procedure. Save up for it instead.
However, if you find that you have to borrow money to pay for basic medical needs, make sure you first exhaust all other alternatives. Ask whether your medical provider offers a sliding fee scale according to income or whether other financial assistance is available. Perhaps you can arrange a payment schedule directly with the doctor’s office or hospital. If you do end up needing to borrow, shop around and carefully compare rates and terms. Also, Inlander points out that if it is a matter of life and death and you cannot pay, a hospital emergency room is still required to treat you.
Source(s):
Charles Inlander, founding president, People’s Medical Society, former faculty lecturer, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, and author of Take This Book to the Hospital With You (St. Martin’s Paperbacks), Your Medical Rights (People’s Medical Society) and Medicine on Trial (Pantheon).
February 5th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Maybe now that we have a President that isn’t in the pocket of the health industry we will get some relief from having to take out those health care loans.
Michelle, I think it is wonderful that you include those health tips. Many of my friends have thanked me for referring them to your column for just that information. Now they can get health news without having to sign up for stuff that clogs up their email boxes.
I had been telling them that the sisterhood stuff and the sex and aliens were just a bonus. Most told me that they only read the health information. That was put to a lie when the comment about Anonz’s possible death came out. I noticed a name that appeared. I got a lot of chocked up voices asking me if I was going to comment on your “callous” treatment of the “terrible news.”
I never said “I though you didn’t read the other stuff.” It seems a lot of “lower lips” were in play from my associates too. Not to worry though most are very happily married. I am but it doesn’t stop me from occasionally drooling over the romance between Zen Lill and Anonz.
This is my second try(we have been married for 12 years and counting). My first lasted 7 years and produced 2 wonderful kids, but he was a real self centered bastard. Zen Lill I know that you are married and have to be discrete, so all will say is I hope it isn’t true you haven’t been held by that wonderful man. He can get my lower lips to talking out of turn.
Connie
February 5th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
I am a former member of the US Armed Forces. I don’t believe that service gives me any more rights than anyone else in our nation. Our nation IS our ideals. As long as we retain this “moral high ground” (which is kinda hard to define, but that’s a different subject), the country cannot be destroyed because it’s idea’s will prevail.
?But I hope those of you who believe that service in the armed forces of this country gives you some special privilege or insight could actually agree on that. How can you believe in the kind of nationalism that insists on perceiving “us” as the “good guys” unequivocally, without also insisting that we really BE the “good guys”?
Right does not belong to any particular nation. Right is doing unto others as you would have others do unto to you.
Luther
February 5th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Michelle’
Thank you for your comment. I am certain that men are behind what she did. And I should have considered that she too was forced to do what she did. And of course the men would force her to take the blame. If only you could send Madaline to clean this mess up. I would give every male I know up. That includes my nine year old brat who already tells me to dress more in according to gods demands. He is constantly upsetting his much older sisters with screams of what he will do if their farther dies and he becomes the head of he household.
If weren’t for the harm that would come to innocent victims, I would wish that he would grow up and become a suicide bomber. Maybe I could still wish it and hope that he would have a premature accident before he runs into some innocents.
I know that I am a terrible mother but living under the tyranny of men can drive a woman to despair. I am forcing it when I kneel to pray to that man called Allah. The true God is a Woman! I don’t care if I am discovered and stoned to death. I refuse to pray to any man anymore. I continue to live for my daughters.
Orgun
February 5th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I saw President Obama address a religious gathering today. Move over Anonz, you have serious competition. There is a God and He/She sent us Barack Obama.
Lara
February 5th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
I watched President Obama give his speech to the National Prayer Breakfast this morning. It was wonderful. Of course my husband called him an ego manic who thinks he is president of the world. White men just don’t get it as you said Zen Lill.
He thinks he is raising his self image by tearing down this black man. I have never been interested in any romantic relationship with a man that was not white. But I tell you when i look at what I have and the possibilities I seriously wonder what I have missed. At 67 years old I will never find out. I have changed my tune to my grandchildren. I made it perfectly clear that I will support any man or woman they select as a mate regardless of their color or race.
White men have had it too good for too long. They could marry who they wished. Frolic on television, in the movies with whatever race of woman they wanted all the while making it a national crime for a white woman to experience the same thing in either medium or state.
If white men are so insecure, they must know something about what white women are missing that we don’t. Damnit that I am just too old to find out. My advice to young, middle aged, and daring old white women is to EXPERIMENT. Give the man a dance, you can throw him back as easily as you can a white man if he is not to your liking. Hey, you might just land the next President.
I’ll wager there are a lot of misled white and other women in Hawaii and elsewhere who turned down the romantic solicitations of President Obama because of the color of his skin who are now just sorry. Well your lost is Michelle Obama’s gain. What a beautiful family they produced.
Okay white girls, get set, now go get that picture of Your President and hang it over your bed. Be PATRIOTIC, if it kills that racist husband or boyfriend of yours. I did.
Michelle T.
February 5th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Michelle T. You are just a nigger loving slut.
February 5th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
My husband used to have this huge picture of Bush over our fireplace. Now that I have replaced it with President Obama, he wants to hang something else over it. For the last 8 years, I have been asking to put something else over it. He would argue that I didn’t wish to honor his 31 years of service in the Marines. So I let it go.
Where is that service honor now? He was like you said Michelle T. a hypocrite. He is a racist. This is the man I have been married to for 35 years. I would have never though he was a racist. I don’t know this man. He is obsessed with the fact that we have a black President. He seems to truly believe that this will be the downfall of the white race in America.
I asked him what his black friends would say if they heard him. He said that he always treated them with respect. I agreed but when i asked him why he felt this way, he just shrugged and left the room.
He reads hate mail and watches thinly veiled racist shows that he would have turned off with vocal disdain before. Can having a black man as President of the United States of America really be this threatening to white men?
I wonder if other women have noticed a change in their husbands regardless of their race or color or religion as a result of Obama becoming President.
Dana
February 6th, 2009 at 12:58 am
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN OBESITY AND ASTHMA
In the past a few small studies found an association between obesity and asthma severity. Now, though, the link has been confirmed in a large study from the Emory Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta. Researchers there collected data on 3,059 men and women with asthma from the National Asthma Survey. This study separated these people into three groups — non-overweight (i.e. body mass index below 25)… overweight (BMI between 25 and 29.9)… and obese (BMI 30 and over). Working with such a large data bank enabled the study team to adjust for other factors such as gender, race and income in order to isolate the role of obesity.
The findings were not good for the obese group. Compared with those who were not overweight, the obese were 66% more likely to have continuous asthma symptoms, 47% less likely to be in remission, 52% more likely to have severe persistent asthma (extreme symptoms as opposed to daily, annoying symptoms) and 36% more likely to miss work more than two days per year because of their asthma. They also had more visits to the ER and used more medications to control their asthma.
The study found that people in the overweight but not obese category also had more severe asthma symptoms than those of normal weight and they were a little less likely to achieve asthma remission. But, while of concern, these findings were not statistically significant.
I spoke with the study’s lead author, Brian Taylor, MD, pulmonary fellow and researcher at Emory University School of Medicine, about his findings. He says that one theory concerning the pronounced impact of obesity on asthma symptoms concerns leptin, a hormone produced in fat cells that has been shown in animal studies to play a role in promoting inflammation in the airways. Although this has not yet been proven to be the case in humans, Dr. Taylor is studying that issue now. Another theory concerning weight and asthma is that obesity impacts how the lungs operate. Dr. Taylor says it appears that excess weight may have a mechanical effect on the small muscles in the airway, making lungs more prone to obstruction, for instance, and thereby impacting how much they can expand.
However, Dr. Taylor says the bottom line is clear for people with asthma: The closer you can get to normal weight, the better off you are. Any pounds you can lose will help you gain more control over your asthma.
Source(s): ??Brian Taylor, MD, pulmonary fellow and researcher, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta.