Hidden in the Stimulus Bill are several provisions that would allow the government control over your doctor. No more medical care for elderly because it's not cost effective?

Daschle says health-care reform “will not be pain free.” Seniors should be more accepting of the conditions that come with age instead of treating them. That means the elderly will bear the brunt. picked by hmtksteve 10 months ago

It's amazing when you look back only 8 years ago and see how Bush was treated for "talking down the economy" compared to Obama and his "pass this bill or life as we know it will end!!!" rhetoric. I thought Obama meant hope? picked by hmtksteve 10 months ago

You see a dirty window while he sees a blank canvas. picked by hmtksteve 10 months ago

Josh Holloway’s Southern con man, James “Sawyer” Ford, is the best conservative character on television, bar none. Sure he sleeps around – what con man worth his salt doesn’t? But he votes Republican... picked by hmtksteve 11 months ago

Wondering where Sarah Palin went after the election? Word is she's running a store in Megaton (Fallout 3) picked by hmtksteve 11 months ago

Nor only were Damascus swords sharp and beautiful, they were also objects of mystery. The best European bladesmiths from the Middle Ages on up weren't able to make them, even though they carefully studied examples of blades made in the East. Damascus blades became even more mysterious when the art of making them actually died out. The last Damascus swords were made in the early 1800s. picked by hmtksteve 1 year ago

In the last two weeks alone, Iraq has made purchase requests totaling $10.9 billion.

And now comes a purchase request coming in at $2.16 billion. So just what does $2.16 billion buy us theses days?? Well according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency: picked by hmtksteve 1 year ago

Remember that little book of tales J.K. Rawling wrote and only published a handful of copies? amazon has just announced that they are taking preorders and the book will be out in time for Christmas! picked by hmtksteve 1 year ago

Makes me long for the days of "eye for an eye" justice. picked by hmtksteve 1 year ago

A Brooklyn man found himself locked up in a loony bin for four days after he smashed down walls in three apartments trying to rescue a fugitive feline. picked by hmtksteve 1 year ago

Estelle Getty, the diminutive actress who spent 40 years struggling for success before landing a role of a lifetime in 1985 as the sarcastic octogenarian Sophia on TV's "The Golden Girls," has died. She was 84. picked by hmtksteve 1 year ago

Tim Russert was more than just a guy with a TV show. He was instrumental in how the network functioned in regards to covering politics. The big question now is, "Can the network find a replacement?" picked by hmtksteve 1 year ago

While preparing to put his dogs into his car a street sweeper came along and sucked one of his dogs up. The dog was still on the leash. No, the dog did not survive. picked by hmtksteve 1 year ago

CT is now allowing gas station owners to offer discounted prices to consumer who pay with cash rather than a credit card. Considering the bite credit card companies take out of each transaction this is great news for station owners and customers. picked by hmtksteve 1 year ago

Tim Russert, host of NBC's "Meet the Press" and its Washington bureau chief collapsed and died at work Friday after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was 58 picked by hmtksteve 1 year ago

Link goes to pics of the contestants. One of who is 63! The 50 year old woman is smokkkkkkkkkinnnnnnnnnnn!!! picked by hmtksteve 1 year ago

Individual carbon allowances could be introduced within five years as the Government seeks to slash harmful greenhouse gas emissions, according to a feasibility study published today.

Ministers are considering plans which could see everybody issued with a carbon 'credit card' to be swiped on payment for petrol, flights and utility bills. picked by hmtksteve 1 year ago

In Danbury CT a bomb threat was called in on a local school. While police were investigating the "bomb-like" device a bank across town was being robbed. Coincidence or clever thieves? picked by hmtksteve 1 year ago

Awesome essay on the lies parents tell their kids. Yes it is loooong. Yes it is worth the read. picked by hmtksteve 2 years ago

Just unveiled at a lavish event in London, HTC—maker of the sleek Touch for Sprint—has a new touchscreen gem on its hands. picked by hmtksteve 2 years ago

We in Denmark cannot figure out why you are even bothering to hold an election. When you really look at the three remaining candidates there is no contest! picked by hmtksteve 2 years ago

U haz a rich dead friend in Nigeria. Plz help me to transfer sum of 10.2 million dollars to America. All I needz is ur checking account number... picked by hmtksteve 2 years ago

Al-Qaida No. 2 Ayman al-Zawahri says Al-Qaida does not kill innocents.. Well, unless they get in the way or happen to find themselves nearby, or something... Yeah, that's it. picked by hmtksteve 2 years ago

A week after a man came home to find 30 people ransacking his house due to a posting on Craigslist saying people could come and get all his stuff, two people have been arrested. Turns out they posted the hoax ad to cover-up their own robbery comitted several days before! picked by hmtksteve 2 years ago

Up until now Indy Car Racing has had a minimum weight rule on cars. However, since Danica Patrick came on the scene (100 pounds, 20 pounds less than the other two woman on the circuit) there has been a good bit of b***hing about what advantage she might get for being lighter than other drivers.

IRL is now going to require the driver's weight be included in the minimum weight for the vehicle. picked by hmtksteve 2 years ago