Yes, the US in general thinks that all of Europe is socialist, which is understandable really. Here they think that if you can't help yourself then t

Yes, the US in general thinks that all of Europe is socialist, which is understandable really. Here they think that if you can't help yourself then tough!!

Obama, and Illegal Immigrants

I thought Obamas speech to Congress on Healthcare was great and didnt think much of the senator or congressman's apology for shouting liar. He said "they (the Republicans) told me ring the White House and say......" I cant understand hoe the opposition works really. The legislation only covers the health insurance system doesn't it. Its not like they are doubling taxes to give the poor boobjobs!But I heard someone say its all the illegal immigrants who are going to come and take advantage-has anyone ever tried to see a Doctor when on holiday in the EU. Its a definite case of get your Euros out first. Its just tagging on totally irrelevant easily accessible scare issues to drum up opposition and flag waving.


His speech yesterday for 9/11 was great too. Have you got used to having the date about arse? Surely its 11/9, but then that would not rhyme with our very own 7/7. Do you suppose it was organised that way?

Who has got the power in America?

Boys are at under 19 International at the new Gay Meadow.England vs Russia...should be good.

Poor Barak. Why should he lose so much? Because hes failed to get the healthcare thing through? Who will change their vote? Why hasnt he got enough Democrats in congress to get it through? Is the Senate or congress more powerful then? Dont answer, I will do my own research. As for talking to the kids...thats how Michele got us in the 1st place, talking to the 'innah citay kids innit'. I just couldnt put up with that shit. H wondered if our 20%tax rate made Americans think the UK was a communist state- I said I wasnt sure they would know, but probably.

Well, ultimately Senators are more powerful because there are only 2 of 'em per state, and they serve 6 year terms. Representatives are determined by the size of the state that they represent, and they only serve 2 years at a time before re-election (such a waste of money), there are 435 of them. However, either house can scupper a bill, and to me they're both powerful. When Bush introduced the last immigration bill the Senate went for it, but it was the House of Representatives that scuppered it.

Obama does have enough Democrats in Congress to approve the health care bill, but ultimately it's the lobbyists and special interests that are in control. The health care lobby is the biggest lobby I believe. Additionally, some of the Dems were elected with small/marginal majorities, and they are afraid to piss off their constituents. Plus, there are a lot of conservative Democrats in middle America and the southern states. Personally, I think Obama has tried to do too much too soon, and he has freaked a lot of people out. He should have concentrated on the economy and stimulus packages for the first year, and immigration reform which wouldn't cost as much as healthcare.

Obama, Healthcare, Republicans and Rush Limbaugh

Lots of crap going on in the political world. This healthcare bill ain't going anywhere, although Obama is going to address Congress on Wednesday, I don't think that it is going to make a difference, I can't see a comprehensive healthcare bill being passed. I believe that the mistake that Obama made was that he should have gone with immigration reform as his big policy change. He is on the same page pretty much as John McCain on this and there are a ton of Republicans in big hispanic districts that politically can't afford not to back him. He would have gotten mass bipartisan support, which would have helped him out next year in the mid-terms, and then he could have introduced the Health Care legislation. I'm afraid Dems are going to lose big in the mid-terms and he won't have a hope in hell of getting anything through after that.

The other thing is that he is going to address the nations schoolkids tomorrow, and there's a big outcry from the right (led by that bastard Rush Limbaugh) of course, saying he plans to indoctrinate our kids. Fucking 'ell!!! I agree with the Education Secretary who says that the question shouldn't be whether he is going to indoctrinate our kids, but why in the hell has it been 18 years since their was a Presidential Adress to the nation's kids (Bush No. 1) He was going to tell them to stay in school, and make the most of every opportunity etc, etc, it's so ridiculous.

Ali Al Magrahi, Gadaffi, Justice, Compassion and Humanity

I had to reply to the Libyan thing. For a start it was the Scots, which I dont think the US understands- their own laws, judiciary, parliament etc then theres the fact that all the UK famillies believe he is not guilty, but just a scapegoat. Yes the celebrations were ill advised by the libyans, but Prince Andrew has cancelled his trade trip therewhich may not sound like much but Gadaffis sons love all that hanging out with a prince thing, and they have oil too.I totally support pragmatic decisions to protect trade and oil, even Bushes dodgy war (though I wish they had thought beyond the deployment of troops.DOnt forget the trouble we had with letting the US use our bases to bomb Libya in the 80,s what sort of behaviour was that? This bloke was innocent, is dying and cost £900 a week to keep in prison when hes well. Whats the point in keeping him in prison. This would be revenge not justice. I am for JUSTICE. FInd the real bombers. But let them home too if they are dying. What was Clinton doing in Korea? What about the Journalist in Iran. WHat about the girl drug mule in Vietnam who came home a couple of weeks ago. The Americans only do their own justice which looking up and down death row doesnt have much to do with compassion or humanity.

Autumn

Lucky you. We didnt have it as Satanta collapsed, and we have not subscribed to ESPN. But yes...woooohhoooo. I haven't mention it to the Liverpool fans in the house. I love this time of year too, the flower show is over, Match of the day starts, we now have a second programme covering the Championship,straight after MOTD, and I can start looking for jumpers.

I had a great day on Sunday while everyone was at the wedding. I watched Burnley beat Everton flipping over for the Ashes win, lying on my bed and eating left overs.

Kevin Keegan, Premier League, American Football, ESPN, Satanta

You just have no idea how happy I am!! 3-1 at Anfield!!!! Live game on ESPN, new this year prem. and SPL. And you don't have to pay a subsciption fee, plus the live games on FSC, although I miss most of the weekend games because I'm working, this monday night shit is perfect. Comes on at 3pm here. Then Monday night american football at 9. I LOVE this time of year!!!!

ESPN thing is the best. The only thing that I don't like is that there is no post-match analysis. Yesterday we had King Kevin Keegan and some other guy called Matt something, along with the announcer. But still you didn't see much of them during half-time, it's all about the commercials here. It's alien to them to go 45 minutes without a break, which is why they weren't interested in footie here, finally they realized how much money showing the Premier League would bring in, and they broke down. An American Football game has 4 15 minute quarters, but that one hour game can last an average of 3 hours, because they have to make provision for the commercials.