Max Fischer

Wait, I thought Obama hates big business and capitalism? This does not compute. Must be a socialist conspiracy somewhere in there.

Of course, you're "analysis" is at best misleading. Even if you eliminated every lawsuit you'd only cut "waste" by less than 18% and more likely, less than 10%. Yes, that's a lot but certainly not a panacea. The study even says that of this 18%, the cost is not all due to lawsuit concerns but the fact that doctors could make more money or - gasp - they believe the procedures are "the right thing to do." There probably is a "better" system to hold down inflationary pressures due to lawsuits BUT the "fixes" will cause just as much outrage. The GOP has kept tort reform alive because the "cures" are more politically dangerous. "Rationing" "star chambers," etc. It will take an awful lot of fixes to tackle the out of control costs. Anyone looking for a silver bullet is kidding themselves.

I know agents as well. Some are VERY successful and very decent people who can persuade a lion to give up a steak. As far as I can tell, they are successful because their clients believe they will get them the best deal - plain and simple. You don't get clients unless you deliver what they want. Parker, or anyone else, is putting their livelihood on the line every time they go to the negotiating table. One bad move and - poof - no more clients. There is no point in doing something completely stupid if it means losing out on future business. It is likely the agent is much more rationale and pragmatic than any client (and client's family/friends) on their list.

Again, not the agent's fault. Just doing their job.

And this is the agent fault because . . . ?

If a client is not signing off on what an agent is doing, then the player is at fault for letting it happen. If YOU know what the agent is doing then what makes you think the player doesn't? Or could it be that YOU have no friggin idea what is really happening? Either way, why would any fan be upset at the agent? If anyone, be "mad" at the player.

I don't understand why fans get on agents who are hired to do what their client tells them to do. Get a life. "I hate that cop, he gave me a ticket for doing 80 in a 30 zone."

Can someone just run the season so I don't have to watch any games? BTW, who will win the Super Bowl?

Thanks for the translation, that's much clearer. I couldn't understand a word of it.

Yup, nothing to see here, move along . . . just a former VP candidate and Governor resigning less than three years into her term . . . nothing to see here . . .

They weren't Muslims. I'm not defending extremist Muslims but knee-jerk accusations are stupid.

I got you a card.

I have an announcement: I'm the biological father.

Couldn't even finish the first one. Just terrible. Lame plot, lame jokes, dumb "characters", loud and pointless. Read the sequel is worse . . . if that's possible. I kept my mouth shut until my then-13 and 10 year olds turned to me and said, "this is kinda of stupid." Another Michael Bey extravaganza.

You're an idiot.

So? It's funny how much fake outrage you all can stir up.

Oh My God. You mean the plan is actually working? We can't have that. Bring back government that doesn't work.

No, it's because the effective tax rate is much lower than 27%, with many corporations paying practically zero. Fact is, our tax code is a joke, I'm all for dropping it to 22% or so but with no exemptions, incentives, loopholes, etc.

Of course, one thing the Right always ignores is the difference between the statutory and effective corporate tax rates. What if we lower the tax rate to, say, 27%, but eliminate the boatloads of exemptions, incentives and loopholes? I'd venture that corporate America would have a heart attack since their effective tax rate is much, much lower.

Hans Gruber: McClain's wife: "You're nothing more than a common thief." Gruber: (Gets pissed) "I am an exceptional thief."

One Volume: James McPherson's Battle Cry Freedom.

"What an unfortunate incident." (Doesn't have the same lyrical quality).

It's a tough call, but it's also what makes America unique and worth defending. Agree on flag burning. I think it's stupid to burn the flag but by permitting the act we strengthen the nation. To ban the act is to create a fatal fault in the foundation of the country.

Hey, stupid, Aristotle never said that.

WORKER: "They said you was hung" SHERIFF BART: "And they were right!"