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No Easy Jumpstart To Get Small Business Hiring Again
Commented Dec 03, 2009 at 15:53:59 in Business
“Summit, schmummit, stop dithering and start acting.
Let's start with more credit for small businesses from the banks.”
Let's start with more credit for small businesses from the banks.”
microwave68 replied on Dec 03, 2009 at 16:30:24
“wrong approach, you need to get the banks out of the small business loan process, why not have the fed issue small business loans directly ? the problem is that the banks have no0 real interest in selling or servicing SBA loans because they dont make much money on them the other thing is that many banks are not even educated enough whats out there in small business loans.
you can finance this by levying a import tax on all goods coming in from china, India and other low wage countries”
you can finance this by levying a import tax on all goods coming in from china, India and other low wage countries”
Clever Screen Name replied on Dec 03, 2009 at 16:12:09
“Didn't read the article I guess. No surprise there, you used the word "dithering," a Repub talking point that means nothing, and so we have to disqualify your opinion anyway. Sorry.”
mfelder replied on Dec 03, 2009 at 16:03:37
“I am all for providing payroll loans for small businesses who are having a tough time paying their employees. But even still, those business still have to prove that they are viable. I don't think the problem is so much that banks are not lending to businesses. I think most businesses are having a hard time because no one is buying there products. Consumers have cut way back on spending.”
No Easy Jumpstart To Get Small Business Hiring Again
Commented Dec 03, 2009 at 15:52:17 in Business
“You are correct.
Or, they will build more factories in underdevoloped countries to hire more non-American cheap labor, and further reduce our employment base.”
Or, they will build more factories in underdevoloped countries to hire more non-American cheap labor, and further reduce our employment base.”
No Easy Jumpstart To Get Small Business Hiring Again
Commented Dec 03, 2009 at 15:49:54 in Business
“I have the solution.
FORCE the banks, whom we, the taxpayers bailed out with our money, to start loosening credit, and at fair rates.
This way small businesses can start getting into the game again.
Make it happen!”
FORCE the banks, whom we, the taxpayers bailed out with our money, to start loosening credit, and at fair rates.
This way small businesses can start getting into the game again.
Make it happen!”
SeattlePepe replied on Dec 03, 2009 at 16:07:24
“Yeah, throw the need for a good business case, a track record and a good manager out...in similar stories, that worked well for the housing market! The auto bailout was the uber example of "opening up" lending to a bad business model; now, we'll never get that money back.”
Bush Civil Rights Failures Scrutinized In Congressional Report
Commented Dec 03, 2009 at 11:36:39 in Politics
“Yawn, all smoke and no fire.
While they're at it, let's investigate the Bush Administration for War crimes - oh right, I forgot, Mr. Obama wants to move forward (even though it is a crime not to investigate an alleged crime).”
While they're at it, let's investigate the Bush Administration for War crimes - oh right, I forgot, Mr. Obama wants to move forward (even though it is a crime not to investigate an alleged crime).”
dnegri replied on Dec 03, 2009 at 11:39:41
“So you're not happy that Congress is looking at this? That's it's coming (once again) to light? I fail to understand any logic in your comment.,”
MoveOn Moves Against Obama On Afghanistan
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 18:14:19 in Politics
“You are all being fooled, I pity you all.”
MoveOn Moves Against Obama On Afghanistan
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 17:00:39 in Politics
“The problem with our voting mentality is we vote for the lesser of two evils, until they become one.
Vote for the best candidate and you'll get the best results.
At least you can be proud of your vote, if nothing else.”
Vote for the best candidate and you'll get the best results.
At least you can be proud of your vote, if nothing else.”
MoveOn Moves Against Obama On Afghanistan
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 16:40:09 in Politics
“So, the best you can say now for Obama is that he's not George Bush or McCain.
That's a far cry from November when you all were cheering in the streets when he won.
When will you learn that you matter not any particular party?
Those days are history.”
That's a far cry from November when you all were cheering in the streets when he won.
When will you learn that you matter not any particular party?
Those days are history.”
SweetJebus replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 16:55:53
“With Bush or McCain we'd likely be in at least one (i.e., Iran) and possibly two (+N. Korea) wars while also in Iraq/Afghanistan. None of those additional wars should be rushed into while Afghanistan is essential for OUR national security, not just our allies' national security.”
Freesia2 replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 16:47:50
“No that's not the best I can say for Obama. And I still believe in him. Afghanistan is a complicated issue and the man didn't lie about his position on it.
My point was that Ralph Nader is a spoiler. I voted for the buzzard in 2000 and I will always wonder if he'd gotten out of the way if we could have avoided Bush altogether.”
My point was that Ralph Nader is a spoiler. I voted for the buzzard in 2000 and I will always wonder if he'd gotten out of the way if we could have avoided Bush altogether.”
MoveOn Moves Against Obama On Afghanistan
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 16:38:48 in Politics
“Why do you feel a sense of loyalty to someone who has not shown himself to represent the people who were his greatest supporters.
Take off the blinders, and get with reality.”
Take off the blinders, and get with reality.”
RiceStarz replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 16:51:10
“Oh ye of little faith and comprehension. He has done all and more in just these 10 months. You should lay off the Fox. It is brain rotting.”
MoveOn Moves Against Obama On Afghanistan
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 16:32:16 in Politics
“Why were you all fooled?
Had you all voted for Ralph Nader, as I did, we wouldn't be talking war or bailing out the too-big-to-fail banks, bipartison support for healthcare, etc.
Need I go on?”
Had you all voted for Ralph Nader, as I did, we wouldn't be talking war or bailing out the too-big-to-fail banks, bipartison support for healthcare, etc.
Need I go on?”
Solja replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 16:54:54
“Nader is a b lg0t who would NEVER get my vote. I would NEVER throw my vote away on that i diot.”
gparks replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 16:44:40
“And pls go on as far away as you can possibly go! We adults are cleaning up this mess while you "day dream"!”
MrEZ replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 16:39:43
“Sure, vote for Nader, why not? It's not like the electoral college isn't set up to have a third party candidate... wait, what? It's not?
You mean that because of the system in place, the only votes that count in the presidential race are ones towards a democrat or republican campaign? Oh wow, I didn't know that.
Sure am glad I didn't vote for Nader, or McCain, for that matter.”
You mean that because of the system in place, the only votes that count in the presidential race are ones towards a democrat or republican campaign? Oh wow, I didn't know that.
Sure am glad I didn't vote for Nader, or McCain, for that matter.”
Nervous liberal replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 16:39:38
“There is a chance that Ralph Nader could be Mayor of San Francisco, but there isn't more than 10% of America that would vote him into the White House. Go ahead a vote for Nader in 2012 and whine when you elect Mitt Romney like you whined when you elected G.W. Bush in 2000.”
bluguy8 replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 16:37:16
“it would have never happened”
MysticMichael replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 16:37:03
“Had we voted for Ralph Nader, we'd now be criticizing President John McCain's decision to escalate the war - by a far larger number of troops than President Obama is likely to do...”
Freesia2 replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 16:35:04
“No we'd have just been saying hello to President McCain.”
RiceStarz replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 16:33:54
“Yes please go on and make it far away.”
Obama's Afghanistan Plan: 30,000 Troops, No Endless Committment
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 14:54:04 in Politics
“Forget about 3 years, let's get out NOW.”
Obama's Afghanistan Plan: 30,000 Troops, No Endless Committment
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 14:03:02 in Politics
“The comment was meant with a connotation - not to be taken at face value.”
Obama's Afghanistan Plan: 30,000 Troops, No Endless Committment
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 13:59:50 in Politics
“As Reverend Wright said, Obama's just another politician.
He was not wrong.”
He was not wrong.”
Tough Love replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 14:01:49
“Was he wrong when he said "Go'd Da'mn America !!!! It's in the Bible!!!!"
Hahahahahaha! That was my favorite line.”
Hahahahahaha! That was my favorite line.”
speakingtruth2power replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 14:01:33
“I think you leaned so far left that you fell on your right side of your head.”
Vicks123 replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 14:00:48
“What else would he be?”
Obama's Afghanistan Plan: 30,000 Troops, No Endless Committment
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 11:24:52 in Politics
“Don't get your Screaming Comment?”
Obama's Afghanistan Plan: 30,000 Troops, No Endless Committment
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 11:22:24 in Politics
“From what I understand, there's about two dozen Al Kaida members floating around in Afghanistan. Aren't we then doing what can be clearly viewed as "overkill".
Besides, isn't Pakistan the REAL area that is most problematic - not that I want us there either?
I know the "hope" is gone, but can we forget about "change" too, remember, hope and change?”
Besides, isn't Pakistan the REAL area that is most problematic - not that I want us there either?
I know the "hope" is gone, but can we forget about "change" too, remember, hope and change?”
Obama's Afghanistan Plan: 30,000 Troops, No Endless Committment
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 10:49:31 in Politics
“How come no one is screaming about the high cost of the war in Afghanistan, and if it will be cost neutral.
Health care "for the American people" is fought in terms of how cost effective itt is - something to HELP the American people.
But, with war, spare no expense.
Obama, you are a serious disappointment. Also, what about Main Street vs. Wall Street. When will you force the banks to start lending money again and renegotiating mortgages, Mr. President?
So far, you've not made (m)any decisions that I'm pleased with.
So glad I wasn't duped - Ralph Nader was my man - and still is.”
Health care "for the American people" is fought in terms of how cost effective itt is - something to HELP the American people.
But, with war, spare no expense.
Obama, you are a serious disappointment. Also, what about Main Street vs. Wall Street. When will you force the banks to start lending money again and renegotiating mortgages, Mr. President?
So far, you've not made (m)any decisions that I'm pleased with.
So glad I wasn't duped - Ralph Nader was my man - and still is.”
MorgaineChya replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 10:53:31
“[HANDS LEFTLEANER A Q-TIP TO CLEAN OUT ITS EARS]
I know sometimes it's hard to see it all when there is so much being discussed now, but message boards have been filled with outrage over spending $60billion a year on a vanity quagmire for Obama when we are already severely in debt and depend on the Chinese to fund our daily operations now.
Even congressional reps are voicing concerns, and acknowledging that the American people are against this madness.
ITA with the mendacity of having to cut other social programs to get HCR (which will hurt us more than help us) and then eager willingness to go even further into debt for Obama's insanity in the Middle East.”
I know sometimes it's hard to see it all when there is so much being discussed now, but message boards have been filled with outrage over spending $60billion a year on a vanity quagmire for Obama when we are already severely in debt and depend on the Chinese to fund our daily operations now.
Even congressional reps are voicing concerns, and acknowledging that the American people are against this madness.
ITA with the mendacity of having to cut other social programs to get HCR (which will hurt us more than help us) and then eager willingness to go even further into debt for Obama's insanity in the Middle East.”
sasha34 replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 10:51:33
“I thought about the 34b per soldier but what about the equipment, equipment maintenance, rebuilding costs? How much is that?”
Obama's Afghanistan Plan: 30,000 Troops, No Endless Committment
Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 10:44:54 in Politics
“Obama, you sold out - again.”
sydney01 replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 10:49:13
“He said all through out his campaign that he wanted to direct more resources to Afghanistan.”
kappa08 replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 10:48:59
“Lets start a list:
Telecom Immunity
Unwilling to persecute war criminals
Closing Gitmo
Weak regulations on our socialist banks and wealthy citizens
absolute piss poor attitude towards health care reform
your own staff that has the audacity to punch the loudmouth right back....
...face it your a sucker Figurehead that is complete weak sauce. You not only squandered your BS ideal of "change" but turned off a populace that will never see this opportunity again in their lifetime....”
Telecom Immunity
Unwilling to persecute war criminals
Closing Gitmo
Weak regulations on our socialist banks and wealthy citizens
absolute piss poor attitude towards health care reform
your own staff that has the audacity to punch the loudmouth right back....
...face it your a sucker Figurehead that is complete weak sauce. You not only squandered your BS ideal of "change" but turned off a populace that will never see this opportunity again in their lifetime....”
NevaforLeadership replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 10:47:17
“You didn't bother to read his campaign platform or listen to his campaign speeches, did you?”
FloydRTurbo replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 10:45:33
“By keeping another campaign promise?”
Senate Bill Contains A Gift For Big Banks
Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 16:32:17 in Business
“Isn't this considered "breaking the law"?”
tailgateshirts replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 16:53:38
“cant break it if you make it a law to prevent from breaking another :)”
hereticalamerican replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 16:47:54
“Don't you mean like whne the FBI is covering dvd piracy? or When the RIAA is putting people into jail after invading their privacy to find out that they are sharing music?”
Lugar: Let's Put Health Care On Hold To Deal With Afghanistan
Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 17:53:25 in Politics
“Yes, that is exactly what it was - Bush's Vanity war.”
Lugar: Let's Put Health Care On Hold To Deal With Afghanistan
Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 17:50:54 in Politics
“I have a better idea, let's put Afghanistan on hold while we deal with Health Care - aka Public Option.
Or better still, let's not deal with Afghanistan at all. Is anyone worrying about how much that is going to cost.
The Repigs keep bringing up the cost of public healthcare, but never worry about bankrupting us when it comes to war.
What a bunch of losers.”
Or better still, let's not deal with Afghanistan at all. Is anyone worrying about how much that is going to cost.
The Repigs keep bringing up the cost of public healthcare, but never worry about bankrupting us when it comes to war.
What a bunch of losers.”
Hysterian68 replied on Nov 29, 2009 at 18:33:38
“Tell General McChrystal to take a long hike. Send all the troops home. Use his DOD money and the TARP funds to provide a Single Payer Health Plan.”
White House Party Crashers Met President, May Face Criminal Charges (PHOTOS)
Commented Nov 27, 2009 at 18:43:28 in Politics
“What about the people "working" to filter out the "uninvited" guests?
What an outrage?
Hopefully, there will be charges against them as well.”
What an outrage?
Hopefully, there will be charges against them as well.”
Sherrod Brown: Obama Focused On Main Street, But Not All His Advisers Are
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 14:40:11 in Politics
“They should have taken care of Main Street at the same time as Wall Street.
What's the matter, can't this administration walk and chew gum at the same time?
The problem is the public has no clout, but Wall Street does - it owns our politicians from both parties.
So many have continued to lose their homes under this administration - there's no excuse with all that TARP money still lying around doing nothing.
Plus, what about bailing out the local banks - you know, the one's who help the people in their communities.
I guess they don't contribute enough money to the politicians' campaigns.
What a disgrace.”
What's the matter, can't this administration walk and chew gum at the same time?
The problem is the public has no clout, but Wall Street does - it owns our politicians from both parties.
So many have continued to lose their homes under this administration - there's no excuse with all that TARP money still lying around doing nothing.
Plus, what about bailing out the local banks - you know, the one's who help the people in their communities.
I guess they don't contribute enough money to the politicians' campaigns.
What a disgrace.”
cyrano1 replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 14:41:51
“"They" is us. We're here to fix it. Join the party!”
Lieberman: 'I Don't Think Anybody Thinks This Bill Will Pass'
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 14:26:08 in Politics
“His true (greedy( colors) did not surface then.
Plus, his pro-hawk positions regarding IRAN (for the benefit of Israel) to the detriment of the U.S. is very transparent.
I don't believe he has the interest of the U.S. first on this agenda.”
Plus, his pro-hawk positions regarding IRAN (for the benefit of Israel) to the detriment of the U.S. is very transparent.
I don't believe he has the interest of the U.S. first on this agenda.”
Lieberman: 'I Don't Think Anybody Thinks This Bill Will Pass'
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 14:23:23 in Politics
“Time and again this is the result of Private Campaign Financing.
Unless we go to Public Financing these corporate driven votes will just get worse, and continue to alienate the rights of the American public further.”
Unless we go to Public Financing these corporate driven votes will just get worse, and continue to alienate the rights of the American public further.”
Sherrod Brown: Obama Focused On Main Street, But Not All His Advisers Are
Commented Nov 22, 2009 at 13:12:10 in Politics
“Mr. Obama, stop dithering with Main Street and start taking care of the people who put you in office - besides Wall Street's money.”
masher replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 13:39:32
“By all indications Obama will be pushing for amnesty of all illegals and for increasing the numbers of H-1B workers imported into the US.
So in a way, I am worried about Obama focusing on main street. He is likely to make it even worse.
We know that Bill Gates is pushing hard for no limits on the number of foreigners they can import into the US. Guess who Obama listens to?
Obama knows the Microsoft is laying off Americans and replacing them H-1B workers. He just doesn't care.”
So in a way, I am worried about Obama focusing on main street. He is likely to make it even worse.
We know that Bill Gates is pushing hard for no limits on the number of foreigners they can import into the US. Guess who Obama listens to?
Obama knows the Microsoft is laying off Americans and replacing them H-1B workers. He just doesn't care.”
MarcusT replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 13:15:43
“America's "main street" is a strip mall full of Chinese goods.”
Winston120 replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 13:15:01
“Too bad you were no watching more carefully during the campaign. Obama took tons of WS and lobby money; they funneled it in under the table. He took the dough indirectly, several layers removed, but he knew where it was coming from.”
Hispanics Blame Rahm For Illegal Immigrant Ban In Health Care Reform
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 12:05:16 in Politics
“How many have been deported so far, -10?”
crzy replied on Nov 20, 2009 at 13:44:37
“... I should clarify, there is a 23% decline in the number illegals caught trying to get into the U.S. not a decline in deportations...”
crzy replied on Nov 20, 2009 at 13:13:52
“In the last decade, there has been at least 2.5 million deportees. Not all Mexican nationals - all deportations.
Since 2007 there has been a 23% decline.
Read more about the most recent immigration reform proposal:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125816110639347917.html”
Since 2007 there has been a 23% decline.
Read more about the most recent immigration reform proposal:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125816110639347917.html”
mcantwell replied on Nov 20, 2009 at 12:06:08
“Why do you ask?”
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