Felicia,

We're way ahead of you yankees here.  We do have one old school look, but they're icons as are the others.  They've been here so long because they don't have turnover at that station.  Your right about the cable news networks.  I'm thinking about it now.  

Here in LA, one of the stations has 2 sometimes 3 ditzy women (2 blondes and an Asian) anchor with a white man with white hair.  Guess he is supposed to be the smart one ... since he is the serious one.  Irritates me so much I refuse to watch it.  Another station has the rainbow of people but they get silly, too and too many "entertainment" stories or personality, skit type things.  I am sorry, I watch for news not to see how to train your pet to jump off a diving board.

Blue, I don't think the blondes on Fox are twits.  However, I would think libs would...seems like ya'll can't keep up with FAIR AND BALANCED! 

Blue-- I think you need to get your facts straight.  Hillary Clinton was not the only candidate who left her name on the ballot in Michigan.  And she had no reason to take it off--that was not part of any agreement that she signed.  Look it up if you prefer not to believe me.

In addition, Obama ran TV ads in Florida, contrary to what he agreed.  None of the other candidates ran ads there. Also, it was the Republican legislature that pushed for the early Florida primary.  And until a week ago, in defiance of Democratic rules, the DNC was planning to deny 100% of the delegates.  It only agreed to follow its own rules when it realized it would probably lose Florida in November if it didn't do something--and it will lose Florida anyway. 

If you have any doubts that Obama is without a single principle, you might consider his comment today, while  trolling for money and votes from the Jewish community, that he intends to keep Jersulem the capital of Israel, undivided.  That is not his decision to make (it is even to the right of Bush's position), and it is opposite of everything he has said in he past.  He is a man who changes his positions day by day, depending on where the money and votes are.  I don't agree with Hillary position on this either, but she's held the same position for years.

Paulette--I don't now why you're including my name in with those telling folks to move on.  I haven't suggested any one move on, nor do I intend tp myself.  I won't vote for Obama (with or without Hillary on ticket).  I will either write in her name (if allowed in my state--still checking it out), vote for Ralph Nader, or not vote at all.  I doubt I'll ever vote Democratic again (and, in principle, can't vote Republican); I'm too angry at the gender bashing--which is what it was all about!  This, for me, was the last straw in a lifetime of watching women give more and get less.  (Jack Cafferty said of Hillary tonight, that she was a petulent little girl refusing to go to bed when told--referring to the fact that she didn't concede the nomination last night.)  If that's not sexist language, not sure what would qualify.

Felicia--I don't watch Fox, but MSNBC and CNN have well more than 20% (I'd say closer to 50%) minority analysts on their political shows.  Of course, the main slots are mostly white men, and obnoxious ones at that. I can't even watch Matthews or Oberman any more.  And I've definitely come to the conclusion that liberal men are no more accepting of women in high places than men on the right.

June--I'd never stand in the pouring rain handing out leaflets--far too sensible for that, but I certainly made hundreds of calls for Hillary Clinton, both from home and from her phone banks, and I certainly have given out leaflets on corners, but generally in good weather.  And from the start of the Iraq war (and before) I marched at least twenty times against the war.  But last night put quit to my ever doing anything political again.  If the world wants to blow itself up, I've come to the conclusion that there's nothing I can do to prevent it.  Hopefully, I'll find a large enough rock to hide under before it happens. 

And,yes, I'm very angry, although more depressed than otherwise.  I spent most of the day crying while painting woodwork.  Thank goodness I had something to keep me occupied, and thank goodness even more, my husband not only understands, he agrees.  He says he'll vote for Hillary if she runs as an independent.  The last time I cried over an election was the day the Supreme Court announced it was calling off the recount in Florida. My mother was in the hospital, dying, and I was visiting her and watching her TV.  I started to cry when I heard the news and remember so clearly her telling me, it was only an election.  Well, nearly eight years later, we are involved in a horrific war, with many lives lost, our economy is in the drink, and global warming keeps happening--although not apparently in Maine! 

Anneshirley, I'm really feeling sad for you right now.  I know it's hard seeing your dream of a woman getting elected blow up in smoke.  I guess I have a different view than you on what happened to Hillary.  I'm sorry, but I think there was just too much baggage and Bill certainly didn't do her any favors.  I for the life of me cannot believe she was behind because of her gender.  I do believe that if some of the crap came out earlier about Obama she may have had a better chance of winning.  I don't know.  It truly is a puzzle.  Why people are so convinced that he can change the world is beyond me.  He says one thing one day and the next day it's a whole 'nother story.  He lies!

We don't know this man.  We do know Hillary and the things that have happened over her political career.  I am a republican, but would much rather have her as our president than Obama.

We may not agree on much politically, but I know the feeling of helplessness in this election.  If McCain loses to Obama I'll be crying, but it will be after you have shed all your tears.  I cannot stand to listen to the man.

I hope you feel better.  Keep painting and when you get done PLEASE come over here and finish my spindles.  PLEASE!

Hugs to ya, Anneshirley. 

Shirley

Anneshirley:  WOW!  You really ARE angry... I get it, but I don't think that NOT voting is the answer.  By the way I DID check my facts and from everything I read, Hillary was the ONLY one who left her name on the ballot in Michigan. No, it was NOT part of the agreement that they signed to take their names off the ballot, but the others all chose to do so.  I've said before that I am not an all out Obama fan and I DO like Hillary but I have to agree with  Shirley that her own campaign did her in.  No one saw the "human" side of her until it was too late and I also agree that Bill Clinton put himself out there on the campaign trail too much.  It made people wonder who was REALLY running. Right or wrong, that was the perception.  I also think they (the Clintons) thought they had a lock on this thing.

I do hope you reconsider voting...it's one of the greatest opportunities we have in this country.  Unfortunately, writing in the name of someone who doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of winning is a vote for the other side (whichever side you're on).

As far as lying, I think that goes both ways as well.  Do I need remind anyone how we got into this war?   Don't get me started... 

Kelly I did have a problem with Bill Clinton.....when I had to explain to my then 10 year old daughter what oral sex was when I really wasn't ready for that conversation and then Bill Clinton to degrade the office of the President of the U.S. in such a disgusting way and to degrade his wife and daughter in front of the whole world...... I did have a problem.......when my ex wants to take our girls to Washington D.C. this summer and my oldest want's to go to see where Bill and Monica did the "nasty" instead of having the respect of the Oval Office regardless of whom is occupy it yes I do have a problem...........Bill Clinton could have been a brilliant politician but he has the sexual demons..........always has and probably always will........Shokk

Crap sorry I made the page big........Susie if you can post it w/o making the page big I will delete mine....thanks...Shokk

Very good article Shokk.  I don't know what happens with dental care

but my Aunt who lives in the UK would always come to the states to get it done.

I also had a neighbor that lived in Halifax, Nova Scotia but she'd always come here to see the specialists.  She kept her Blue Shield.  Mind you she got all her medications in Canada.

This really has to be a bipartisan issue---no easy answers.

The problem with most Americans is that they DO NOT understand Universal Health Care.  I had WONDERFUL insurance until this year.  I have to pay full price for my prescriptions until I/we hit our $2200 deductible.  And there's also so much red tape to go through that I didn't in prior years.  However, I would rather keep my health care (IF WE CAN AFFORD IT..ON A FIXED INCOME).  I may be looking for a nice, large, insulated box to live in. LOL

Shirley

I have new insurance because AT&T bought out Bell South.  I never received a bill for chemo.  I never received a bill for bloodwork.  I had to meet a $200 deductible.  I had $15 copays for docs and $20 for hospital.  I never received a bill for my mastectomy, CT scan, CT/Pet scan, Muga, Port, Neulasta.  My copays for drugs were $8 for generic and $15 for name brand.  And, we could used name brand if we chose.  I brought home over $4000 worth of Xeloda from the Duke pharmacy..it cost me $5 because we had reached a limit and all drugs were then $5.  That was then.  And we've been screwed since AT&T is our "new" insurance.  I have no idea if there's a cap on cancer treatment.  I didn't have one through Bell South.  So, I'll continue to gripe about my NOW insurance because I was quite spoiled, to say the least!

I'm happy, Beesie, that you've had good experience.  I wonder how Universal Health Care treats the elderly.  Do they get the same treatment as the younger person?  I realize it also would depend on the health of the person. 

Our government says they cannot afford Hillary's healthcare plan.  Of course our taxes would have to be raised a lot in order to cover everyone.  This she forgot to tell us.

Shirley

"Our government says they cannot afford Hillary's healthcare plan.  Of course our taxes would have to be raised a lot in order to cover everyone.  This she forgot to tell us."

Shirley, You have to read her plan for yourself.  You can't let anyone tell you something that you haven't read first.  Start at the last page, and you'll see the billions she plans to save.

Rosemary--I've been hearing the most vile things from the commentators

regarding Hillary.

For her to get over it.  She's had her chance. She will not be a candidate in 2012 or 2016---Her time has come and gone--Get over it and fall in line---

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That after what she did for Obama at AIPAC yesterday.  She's going to campaign her guts out for this guy.  What a shabby way to treat her.

Here is an example:

Stick a fork in Hillary Clinton - no, use a stake instead

BY THOMAS M. DEFRANK
DAILY NEWS WASHINGTON BUREAU

Thursday, June 5th 2008, 4:00 AM

WASHINGTON - If elected, Barack Obama has pledged to meet with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to ease global tensions.

That may be easier than negotiating with a wounded, defiant Hillary Clinton.

Obama just thought he won the Democratic nomination Tuesday, making history while also vanquishing the most powerful brand in Democratic politics. Clinton wasn't convinced.

Her surprisingly graceless speech after winning the South Dakota primary was a fresh reminder of what a senior Bush adviser said a month ago:

"The Clintons don't know the meaning of the word gracious. They won't go until somebody drives a stake through their hearts."

The problem for Hillary is that fellow Democrats, including some of her own loyalists, echo that sentiment.

"What is she smoking?" said a baffled Democratic activist and veteran party official. "She's swimming in another world of denial. Even her own people can't believe that speech."

Those breathless leaks that Hillary is suddenly interested in being the first woman vice president were so clumsily orchestrated they seemed craven rather than credible.

For all their legendary self-absorption and sense of entitlement, the Clintons are clearly exhausted and haven't fully absorbed the magnitude of their dual defeat. That may explain why two of the most accomplished practitioners in political history are behaving in a manner that doesn't help their reputation - or Bill's legacy.

If Hillary really wants to be vice president, she's damaged her chances - always slim, at best - by refusing to acknowledge Obama's narrow but solid victory and positioning herself as an embittered obstructionist.

So what's her game?

It may be as simple as R-E-S-P-E-C-T. With 18 million votes in her pantsuit pocket, she's entitled, and Obama knows it.

Her laundry list is also known to include Obama's commitment to universal health care coverage, their only real policy difference, and help with retiring her campaign debt.

Some of her staunchest boosters are hoping she stands down by the weekend and positions herself for a comeback by embracing the Obama phenomenon and instructing her angry feminist backers to close ranks.

The supreme risk to her future is hanging too tough for too long. For two people who still desperately want to return to the White House, being tarred as spoilers whether Obama wins or loses in November would be a far more lethal defeat than Tuesday's.

tdefrank@nydailynews.com

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Personally I think Anne Shirley's husband is right.  She would make a great independent candidate----but probably in 2012---

Why not?  Lieberman did it---Bloomberg did it.  Probably would have a better chance as an independent running for President than any candidate in history.

Shirley, to your question, within the Canadian system, children and the elderly get extended coverage.  There are some things that are not covered for younger adults that are covered for the elderly, including more extensive drug coverage.

(By the way, is it just me, or is BC.org really slow these days?)

Rocktobermom:  I couldn't agree more.....dirt sells PERIOD.  There are more than enough "sexcapades" on both sides of the aisle, and I for one am sick of hearing about all of it. There's nothing to be gained from it.