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Submit your question now for Bill and his roundtable guests, and selected questions will be answered on the HBO.com website in our weekly program Overtime, immediately following the Friday premiere of Real Time, or during the show on the new "Blogga, Please" segment.
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(1455 of 1455)
Feb 17, 2008 2:48 PM
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Please give this one a break. Even Obama's hometown paper has investigated this one and let it go. They concede that during the time that Obama took contributions form this man, every politician in Illinois did also since he was (AT THAT TIME) a respected developer in the state. When the legal entanglements developed, Obama donated all the money received from this man to charity. Obama concedes that there was a small aspect of a real estate deal with the man that was unwise, but not illegal. He has severed all ties. One thing to look at...Why is no one mentioning that Hillary is in bed with the medical industry, having accepted TONS of money from HMOs, the AMA and other industry establishment organizations. You want experience, that is what it buys you. Obama has not accepted PAC money. That does not even take into account the money connections to China that the Clinton's continue to enjoy. The scandals will continue since Bill is deeply involved in one already under scrutiny from both 2005 and 2006. A Scandal a year...that's all we ask!! Obama has the integrity and dignity that I want back in the Oval Office.
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Feb 2, 2008 10:19 AM
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I recommend "Sorrows of Empire" by Chalmers Johnson. It might remind whoever lives there of how far this has gone...
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Feb 1, 2008 10:54 PM
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amen bro
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Jan 30, 2008 4:17 PM
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Did you know that Harry Anslinger, (with lobbies from cotton and timber industries), lied to outlaw Hemp and Marijuana.
Anslinger even claimed that the AMA said the drug was dangerous, it was not true.
http://leda.law.harvard.edu/leda/data/352/Ransom.pdf
page 11.
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?Can't we all... just... get along??
Rodney King, philosopher
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Jan 30, 2008 4:15 PM
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> What book do you think should be in the White House?
>
> Dear Bill,
>
> I was chagrined.
>
> New Subject:
> Last night Katie Couric asked the top presidential
> al candidates what book they would ostensibly take
> with them to the White House. Wisely, she avoided
> the humiliating scramble for the position of Holiest
> of Holies by excluding the Bible as a choice.
> And not necessary! since the Republicans have
> ave ensured that a truly Christian administration
> currently resides there and has doubtless peppered
> every room with several copies (widely believed,
> however, to be the Republican version with the
> peaceful words of Jesus conveniently redacted to
> avoid awkward moments of self-realization).
>
> Nevertheless, I was perplexed and somewhat
> hat disappointed at their answers. Not one of them
> mentioned my famous book. I'm not trying to spam
> you, but all of them said they'd bring some
> genius-level tome that most ppl probably can't even
> understand, and two even said The Federalist Papers.
> (Wha???)
> My book can be read and understood by
> by schoolchildren in around 8 1/2 minutes (read:
> ACCESSIBLE). And it is the ONLY book known
> throughout the world to have given solace and calm to
> an American president during the heat of crisis.
>
> Click here for an excerpt where the main character
> does something really cute!
>
> Far be it from me to criticize the reading choices of
> the candidates but it just seems to me that they'd
> want a book that ppl have actually heard of, for
> Christ's sake.
>
> Anyway, thanks for listening.
>
> Elaine C. Bruner, somewhat depressed co-author (yes,
> it took 2) of My Pet Goat
>
> (jk)
The book title ACCESSIBLE doesnt come up in google search.... sorry
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Jan 30, 2008 4:03 PM
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DAMN i wish i could watch overtime! i used to watch it every week and sometimes download thru iTunes, biut for some reason HBO has decided to give a big screw you to Mac users. whats up with that!
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Jan 30, 2008 1:49 PM
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After watching the State of the Union address on Monday, and hearing President Bush talk so much about his "Veto Pen", I want one of them. I'll attach it to a plaque and proudly display it behind my toilet.
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Jan 30, 2008 12:37 PM
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What book do you think should be in the White House?
Dear Bill,
I was chagrined.
New Subject:
Last night Katie Couric asked the top presidential candidates what book they would ostensibly take with them to the White House. Wisely, she avoided the humiliating scramble for the position of Holiest of Holies by excluding the Bible as a choice.
And not necessary! since the Republicans have ensured that a truly Christian administration currently resides there and has doubtless peppered every room with several copies (widely believed, however, to be the Republican version with the peaceful words of Jesus conveniently redacted to avoid awkward moments of self-realization).
Nevertheless, I was perplexed and somewhat disappointed at their answers. Not one of them mentioned my famous book. I'm not trying to spam you, but all of them said they'd bring some genius-level tome that most ppl probably can't even understand, and two even said The Federalist Papers. (Wha???)
My book can be read and understood by schoolchildren in around 8 1/2 minutes (read: ACCESSIBLE). And it is the ONLY book known throughout the world to have given solace and calm to an American president during the heat of crisis.
Click here for an excerpt where the main character does something really cute!
Far be it from me to criticize the reading choices of the candidates but it just seems to me that they'd want a book that ppl have actually heard of, for Christ's sake.
Anyway, thanks for listening.
Elaine C. Bruner, somewhat depressed co-author (yes, it took 2) of My Pet Goat
(jk)
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Jan 30, 2008 10:43 AM
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I don't think this is so much of a question but a topic for the show. I watched a video the other day that totally explains how Jena 6 can still be an issue in this country. It shows how far we really haven't come and displays alot of whats wrong with this nation. This was filmed outside of the Louisiana Superdome on the day of the NCAA National Championship game. I would love for people to see this and make their own judgement.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hVvMfgvocE
I also live in south Louisiana and have to deal with these people daily. I guess we're not that far removed from the fields.
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Jan 30, 2008 12:53 AM
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I have always respected you and your work. What I do not understand is why you and the other news reporters will not investigate about Barack Obama's connection with Antoin "Tony" Rezko of Wilmette, Illinois? Rezko has pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud, attempted extortion and money laundering, and he is scheduled to stand trial Feb. 25. Rezko had long been a fundraiser for Gov. Rod Blagojevich and for Obama. Rezko had received $3.5 million from a company in Lebanon and he has given thousands of dollars to Obama and other Illinois politicians. His bail was revoked because the judge considered him a flight risk. It was written by the Associated Press today. Why don't the news and you investigate this information.
Also why are people saying that the Clintons are the bad guys when Bill Clinton as President did a great deal to help the African American population? I am very angry that no one will investigate this connection that has been found between Obama and this man, Rezko, who is receiving $3.5 million from a company in the country of Lebanon. Why are you so afraid to bring up this issue and ask the same questions I am asking. Who in Lebanon is helping fund Barack Obama's campaign. Someone with the power needs to find out. Thank you.
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(1444 of 1455)
Jan 29, 2008 9:49 PM
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Who do you have to spark up to be a guest on your show?
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(1443 of 1455)
Jan 29, 2008 3:32 PM
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Bill,
What should we do about the gap between the rich & the poor in this country? Stop blogging & get off our asses?
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Jan 29, 2008 8:55 AM
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> Bill,
> I think a lot of people would like to hear you and
> some panel members have a serious discussion on the
> legalization of marijuana. You joke about it from
> time to time, but you never address the topic
> seriously. There is a lot to discuss on the topic,
> and I think it would be great to see someone finally
> speak up on this subject.
> It seems more taboo than talking about racism or
> religion. Why are people on a national platform so
> afraid to take a stand on this issue?
> You could talk about our serious prison
> overpopulation due to nonviolent marijuana offenders.
> Or the many medicinal benefits.
> Today California had two vending machines put into
> service today that vend government supplied
> marijuana. How is it legal in one state and not in
> the others?
> I also read today about bars that are texting their
> customers of updated police roadblock locations.
> Alcohol is one of the leading causes of death and yet
> it is not only legal, but one of our biggest
> industries. Oh, I think I just answered my own
> question there. But marijuana could be a great
> industry for our country. Not only could they tax it,
> but it could create thousands of jobs. From growers,
> to venders, to packagers, etc. Is it because a
> natural drug could compete with some of our large
> pharmaceutical companies? This is an endless topic. I
> really think a lot of people would enjoy seeing this
> topic on your show. It's about time someone asked the
> questions. I think you are the man for the job.
QUESTION
Do you have to have a prescription for medical marijuana and i so how does it work in a vending machine?
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(1441 of 1455)
Jan 29, 2008 8:53 AM
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> bill-seeing how sub prime mortgages have displaced so
> many people from their homes where have they all
> gone?back to moms or on the dole from the gov't?
News this AM
The number of foreclosures soared in 2007, with 405,000 households losing their home, according to a report released Tuesday.
Total foreclosure filings soared 97% in December alone compared with December of 2006, according to RealtyTrac, an online seller of foreclosure properties. For the year, total filings - which include default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions - grew 75%.
More than 1 percent of all U.S. households were in some stage of foreclosure during 2007, up from 0.58 percent the year before.
The rise nationally has confounded some community advocates. "Last December, we thought the national numbers were bad, and now they're up almost 100 percent," said John Taylor, CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. "It just shows we need a comprehensive approach to solve the problem."
I wonder where all these people are going?
It's no joke. People just like you are losing their homes....
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