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Gallup Poll: Obama Job Approval Falls Below 50%

Gallup Poll: Obama Job Approval Falls Below 50%

Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 08:00:01 in Politics

“Not a suprise in the least. The general economy fuels the general attitude. The higher unemployment the lower the approval. A time for change, healthcare, stimulus ? Not much else can rank as high to each person as not being able to find a job to pay your bills.”
Health Care PASSES: The Scene In The House When It Happened

Health Care PASSES: The Scene In The House When It Happened

Commented Nov 08, 2009 at 07:23:45 in Politics

“I would really like to see Exactly who voted against this. So I can make sure to campaign against them”

chango369 replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 08:35:52

“Here's a direct link to the tally.

http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll887.xml

Amalek replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 07:58:31

“Careful now. Don't take it out on the dems who voted against. Once the democrats had the total they needed they were freed up to vote no. This might help protect their seats in 2010. Pelosi is a lot smarter than you think.”

dadw5boys replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 07:58:08

“Don't fret because we will be voting out those who did not vote for it !!!!!”

jingles32 replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 07:37:34

“Well, my rep. is a Repub., and his name isn't Cao, (NJ 5th-Scott Garret) so no doubt who I won't be voting for, again.”

littlechuckie replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 07:27:57

“pretty easy - always has been

http://clerk.house.gov/legislative/legvotes.html
Stacy Clendenin NOT A 'Primary Care-Giver,' Should Face Marijuana Charges: Court

Stacy Clendenin NOT A 'Primary Care-Giver,' Should Face Marijuana Charges: Court

Commented Nov 02, 2009 at 17:11:05 in Denver

“Moral Majority, NO pot, NO gays, NO health care, NO CHANGE...Its got to BE and STAY just as leave it to beaver was. Otherwise anyone could actually pursue life, liberty and happiness. Well crap we can't have that now can we.”

zonker2012 replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 20:14:33

“That is not true. Ted Haggerty was a member of the "moral majority", as was Mark Foley”
Tearing Down the Barriers to Competition

Tearing Down the Barriers to Competition

Commented Nov 02, 2009 at 16:50:28 in Denver

“Regulate health insurance?! ABSOLUTELY !! I may be the only living person (49) who remembers how car insurance was prior to regulation. It was so unfair and discriminatory. Yet it seems to me the auto insurance industry has done well. They said it would kill them, it didn't. Same is true for health care. Treat health insurance just like car insurance and we'd have a better system.”
Layoffs Rise 68% From March To April

Layoffs Rise 68% From March To April

Commented May 02, 2008 at 13:04:04 in Business

“So, the total greed of big business parasites and how abusive employers is finally hitting home. You spent years laughing at businesses that abuse lower class employees. Giggled at the super stores who work people to death. Snickered at construction workers who lost their job to illegal aliens.

GOOD, welcome to the party PAL.

Now you know what its like

Big Business has destroyed our workers, our country and economy and now you too can feel the effect.

Big Business greed thrives on abusing workers, once they got done with joe six pack and sally house coat....did you think they'd stop ?? Nope ..... Its now middle and upper management

Don't worry though Theres lots of jobs for you upper people....it will just be someone younger, smarter and not you.

Oh, yeah your over qualified for all the jobs you laughed at last year.”
The Possibility Of A Consumer Led Recession Just Increased Big Time

The Possibility Of A Consumer Led Recession Just Increased Big Time

Commented May 02, 2008 at 12:32:36 in Business

“I think some are waking up. Its not the war, its not congress, its not obama or clinton. Its BIG BUSINESS. These greedy corporate shills have been sucking america dry. In the name of greed and profits for the extreme few, like a parasite they have ravaged the country all the time hiding in the shadows blaming american and our government. Well the shows over jerks. Your terrible jobs that abuse workers, you tamped the american working class to death and took advantage of the blue collar class for so long that people see thru your phoney disguise and your enormous profits at the expense of the working man and woman. I shop local independant businesses, I can only hope that that the rest of america will do the same. Just for the summer, DONT SHOP ANY BIG BUSINESS and the message to stop destroying average working joe will be clear our economy will improve with more local businesses and employees will be treated better by local owned businesses. BIG BUSINESS GREED IS DESTROYING AMERICA !! These guys think they are immune they are so powerful. Lets take our business away and give it to Mom & Pop businesses”

dadw5boys replied on May 04, 2008 at 09:39:31

“and used our military to destory small countries.”
Chevron Has Most Profitable First Quarter In Its History

Chevron Has Most Profitable First Quarter In Its History

Commented May 02, 2008 at 12:15:53 in Business

“Its not the government, its BIG BUSINESS CORPORATE GREED that is destroying our country. These elite few CEOs and their friends could not care less about their effect on america, the working class or anything or anyone else. Its time to STOP big business and return to them what they give us. Worthless jobs, no future and no return. The oil companys, like the banks are just organized crime and their executives nothing more than low life petty mobsters. Oil prices like illegal drugs are set by a cartel. I wonder if these guys would be a rich and cocky after 20 years in prison, I think the RICO statute fits this situation.”
Sun Microsystems Losses Stun Wall Street

Sun Microsystems Losses Stun Wall Street

Commented May 02, 2008 at 12:06:34 in Business

“Good !! Hope they fold !! After long abuse of the american consumer and their employees, this piss ant big business has used up the patients of americans. I'll bet you not one top exec. losses a job or even a wage cut. Just proves big business corporate greed and their absolute unwillingness to look out for joe six pack and sally house coat. Hey Sun Microsystem.....why don't you get all your crap includingyour executives and move to India.......permanently........I'll show you the door.

For every Big business, corporate greed @%&-hole that goes under, dozens of small business Mom & Pop and independant business people suceed, thrive, flurish and help our country instead of trashing it for global profits for a small few.”
Economy shows resilience; jobless rate falls as dollar rises

Economy shows resilience; jobless rate falls as dollar rises

Commented May 02, 2008 at 11:55:50 in Business

“What $%^@ *&$*, like I believe anything from a big business millionaire !!!!!! Big business smoke screen. Unemployment and jobless are BOTH UP and UP ALOT. Just because a large % are no longer eligible for unemployment, Mr. big business says its improved. Big Business is the problem causing such financial hardships, not the government.

1. When people are no longer eligible for benefits, they are no longer counted.

2. People who are not eligible for benefits are not counted at all.

3. Small business owners are not counted.

4. People who just got frustrated and gave up are not counted.

STOP being led around like sheep. STOP BIG BUSINESS ! Once they have destroyed enough of this country with their infection, they just go gobal. Whats killing this country is not the government its the shameless greed of corpoate big business.”

ljfrommin replied on May 02, 2008 at 12:58:54

“They never have been so it still acts as a reliable indicator. I don't know where you are at but here in Minnesota there a litarally thousands of job openings (see Star Tribune, Pioneer Prees, etc.). And these are mainly opeinings for engineers, IT people, medical, etc. Definately not McJobs.”

ErnestineBass replied on May 02, 2008 at 12:52:38

“Big business has been cannibalizing itself since the mid-nineties. When it finally takes that last bite and disappears with a fart, I'm fairly certain a new generation of small, locally-based/owned businesses will sprout up to take their place. Hey, it's America, kids. We've been through this many times before. Get creative.”
Home Depot to close 15 underperforming US stores

Home Depot to close 15 underperforming US stores

Commented May 02, 2008 at 11:42:38 in Business

“I wish all the home depots would close. Big business is killing america and punishing the working class. I'll bet no executive took a pay cut or got laid off. I'll bet the profits from this blood sucking parasite are just fine. They wont miss a penny. Home Depot has one of the nations worst records for employee abuse. If they closed and other big business blood suckers did as well, the working class would recover and be better off without these greed driven %#@&*. Dear Home Depot, I wish you ALL the Worst. Don't shop there Don't work there NEVER WILL. Big Business is solely responsible for turning america into a third world country. With places like home depot soon I'll be tring to sneak across the border to mexico for opportunity.”
Airlines Reducing Flight Speeds To Save On Fuel

Airlines Reducing Flight Speeds To Save On Fuel

Commented May 02, 2008 at 11:24:47 in Business

“I wonder how many airline CEOs and other top officials are taking a pay cut. Oh ... that's right....pay cuts and layoffs start at the bottom with the working class joe six pack and sally housecoat.”
Carlyle Group Turns Abroad After Bad Domestic Times

Carlyle Group Turns Abroad After Bad Domestic Times

Commented May 02, 2008 at 11:21:26 in Business

“Of course they head abroad. They cheated and tramped americans into the ground in the name of greed profits at the expense of the worker. Now having helped destroy our working class, they are going to infect another country. Good ridence you blood sucking scum-bags. Feel free not to come back even for holiday dinner”
Bloomberg Slams Clinton, McCain Gas Tax Plan

Bloomberg Slams Clinton, McCain Gas Tax Plan

Commented May 02, 2008 at 11:15:29 in Politics

“It really doesn't matter what is done or not done. The countrys big businesses are out of control with greed and will only do what helps them. The blue collar american is of absolutely no matter to them. Its not politicians, congress ... it is nothing more than corporate greed, strange how everyone sticks up for big business without question.
1. Oil companys, 2. bank mortgages, 3. bank credit cards, 4. unfair practices, 5. lower wages, 6. increase prices, I could go on........

This is all just smoke so the elite few top business people can make more money than a small city at our expense. I mean good God,there's only so much money you can even spend

STOP BIG BUSINESS before they destroy America”

k6007 replied on May 02, 2008 at 12:07:49

“Vote every single leader, and third+term congressman OUT.”
Kerry Rips MSNBC On Wright: 'You People Need To Let Go Of This'

Kerry Rips MSNBC On Wright: 'You People Need To Let Go Of This'

Commented May 02, 2008 at 11:00:46 in Politics

“First, MSNBC is about as clueless and useless as a news station could get.
Second, (I'm not an obama fan) but it does seem to me that it is Senator Obama running for office not reverend ( little "r" on purpose) wright.
What's amazing is how big business loves this and encourages this so the middle and lower classes don't figure out how bad they are getting #%&** by banks, interest rates joblessness and so on.
Let's do an in depth look at big business, banks, oil companys, credit cards and unethical businesses with the same furvor we do with these candidates”

pistol packing replied on May 02, 2008 at 15:10:30

“That is what stock holders are for - not the government.”

zentrance replied on May 02, 2008 at 11:35:18

“"First, MSNBC is about as clueless and useless as a news station could get."

Indeed. To wit: Tweety Matthews.”
Black-Issues Group: Price To Pay If Clinton Wins Through Superdelegates

Black-Issues Group: Price To Pay If Clinton Wins Through Superdelegates

Commented May 02, 2008 at 10:49:28 in Politics

“You can prove anything you want with statistics .......... 85% of people know that. ;)”
Black-Issues Group: Price To Pay If Clinton Wins Through Superdelegates

Black-Issues Group: Price To Pay If Clinton Wins Through Superdelegates

Commented May 02, 2008 at 10:41:15 in Politics

“The "Clintons" people either like them or hate them. Obama is another story. Each time I look at joining his campaign I find issues that take me a step back. Such as ;
1. I don't hang around with self serving hate mongers for twenty minutes let alone twenty years.
2. Does he get the majority black vote because a good candidate or just because he's black.
3. His speeches are flowery but can he take a stand and get off the fence.
4. Yeah Americas not perfect but I'm proud to be an american. *Wish I had a job though*
Oh, yeah .... one final note, just because I choose not to agree with or at the moment support him does NOT instantly make me a racist. BUT if thats how people react I will NOT support him just plain and simply out of spite.

ALL IN ALL, they are ALL still politicians and their agenda will completely change on Nov. 05, 2008. And if YOU and I suffer to fit their agenda, brother you bet we will.”

BryantG replied on May 02, 2008 at 19:30:44

“Regarding point 2:

Just ask Carol Mosley Braun, Al Sharpton and Alan Keys.”

mikeydreslim replied on May 02, 2008 at 11:46:39

“YUP, I think you should vote repub you seem to have been hanging out on white wing blogs. amongst all your points only number 3 is valid. And the answer is we don't know. He has good ideas and unlike clinton he is not a coporate shill.”

MrsGreebers replied on May 02, 2008 at 11:35:04

“Thanks for posting a textbook example of Concern Troll strategy.

1. Shouldn't all candidates be forced to meet the same burden of proof of (so-called) patriotism now being imposed on Obama? I eagerly await the breathless, multiple-news-cycle analysis of HRC's Christian friends. I still await McCain's "judgement" to be called into question concerning Rev. Hagee. I still wait for Catholic politicians to explain their continued membership in a proven pedophile club. It would be nice if some of the folks who turned out to welcome Mr. Ratzinger were asked "tough questions" about his promotion of Cardinal Law to a Vatican position and his move to restore the prayer for the conversion of Jews. After all, you get to choose your church. You get to choose your pastor. Aren't we entitled to presume that Catholics support all this?
2. How is this different from Hillary's feminist vote?
3. This is demonstrably false to anyone with an Internet connection, as his record of taking stands in favor of the little guy (and getting state and federal legislation passed) is public record.
4. Obama has repeated stated that "only in America" is his story possible, something I would consider an expression of pride in his country. Also, why is uncritical pride a virtue? Are you "proud" of America's slaughter of natives, or slavery, or its imprisonment of Japanese AMERICANS, or its medical atrocities against black people (Tuskegee) but against the mentally disabled (radiation experiements) and the poor (forced sterilization)?”

mimundo replied on May 02, 2008 at 11:20:36

“Responding to item #2 - "Does he get the majority black vote because he's a good candidate or just because he's black?"

Did you ask the same questions when Al Gore received 90% of the African American vote or when John Kerry received 80% of the African American vote? *Since you don't have a job, you might consider going to college and taking a critical thinking course. That may help your condition.

On another note, the President cannot get their agenda accomplished without an agreeable Congress. Hillary will not be able to positively influence the down ticket needed for the Dems to get an overwhelming majority in Congress.”

clevelandtocali replied on May 02, 2008 at 11:18:50

“It's obvious you only care about things that, in the end, don't really matter.

1. Wright is a non-issue, who really cares, or are you just afraid of strong voiced black pastors?
2. He gets the majority of the black vote because Bill and Hillary Clinton told them they don't want their vote. And again, even if what you say is true, why does it matter. A majority of women vote for Clinton. What's the difference?
3. If you bothered to actually read his policy stances, he is nowhere near the fence on any issue.
4. Jesus get over that would you? I'm a former Marine and I agreed with Michelle Obama when she said that. What's with the surface patriotism? Real patriots hit their country when it needs hittin'.”

STParker replied on May 02, 2008 at 11:13:19

“You may not be a racist but you must be stupid , because you bought a bunch of bullshit from the Clinton campaign and their Republican surrogates.”
Obama's Reverend Wright Press Conference (VIDEO) UPDATE

Obama's Reverend Wright Press Conference (VIDEO) UPDATE

Commented May 02, 2008 at 10:13:53 in Politics

“Hello ??? This is NOT repeat NOT about religious beliefs. This is about a man (wright) who uses his position to display and encourage hate of people based on race, gender, religion and hate our country. I do ot associate with such people, yes I'll defend their right to say it, but don't expect me to back a candidate that spent 20 years with a hate monger and then says he didn't know. If this was 1939 and Rev. Wright was white, he'd be the leader of the Nazi church. No matter what you think, THIS IS NOT about religion ...... No God teaches "hate thy fellow man cuzz he's a different skin color"”

ceti replied on May 02, 2008 at 11:08:39

“My god, the lies go down easy with you.”
Paul Kirk, Ex-DNC Chair And Superdelegate, To Endorse Obama

Paul Kirk, Ex-DNC Chair And Superdelegate, To Endorse Obama

Commented May 02, 2008 at 09:58:29 in Politics

“Obamas a phoney, a wanna be minister that ignores anyone who disagrees with him. His fake "talk" inspires ...... but ...... "when everything is said and done considerably more is said than done". It looks to me like people are pandering to obama to avoid being called a racist ......not because he's a great candidate. While the american idol and ophra fans may give in to the kool-aide rhetoric, its just simply smoke and mirrors.”

going2ireland replied on May 02, 2008 at 11:30:01

“While I come here to read comments and occasionally make comments, my goal is to educate myself as to what is going on that the MSM won't report.

That being said - when I reply to a comment by a Clinton supporter, I do not do so with the whole intent of converting them, but to shoot down an untruth or defend a wrong.

Again, that being said - you truly need some enlightening. It is absolutely amazing how close minded Clinton supporters are. The few that had an open mind have already abandoned Hillary. I am hoping that there are more in Hillary's camp that have an open mind. Perhaps they, too, will realize what a terrible mistake it would be to have Hillary as President.

Thank you for your patience and for listening to an old white woman who just happens to support Barack Obama.”

TiffanyHusseinBanned replied on May 02, 2008 at 10:32:37

“God bless the soldiers and rich people like O’Leilly and Hillary.”

jimchap replied on May 02, 2008 at 10:17:07

“Maybe you should watch the video of a minister asking McCain if he called his wife a demeaning 4 letter word. He did. he also is in bed with Hagee who makes Wright look like Pippi Longstocking.

Obama has shown better and more sound judgement at every critical juncture.
Billary is lies and photo ops. for 'the poor'. McCain is a tired old empty suit.

Do the research and you will change your mind. I did.
I will vote for Nader before i throw my country to dogs like McSame and Billary.
There is no 'lesser of 2 evils'. They are cut from the same political cloth.”

sawdustinhershoes replied on May 02, 2008 at 10:12:37

“WoW!!

I've been unfortuate enough of late to have listened to AM radio, because the antenna on my car is broken. The only good that has come of it is that I've listened to Rush the Morbidly Obese and Hannity the fascist for the first time. It's amazing how these guys lie and spin everything.

What's really amazing is that you parrot everything they have to say. Gosh, you couldn't be any more of a plant.”
Fed To Pursue Aggressive Crack Down On Credit Card Industry

Fed To Pursue Aggressive Crack Down On Credit Card Industry

Commented May 02, 2008 at 09:46:27 in Business

“Banks limit interest we get, but can do anything with credit card and mortgages interest. Lets see these thieves laugh when credit card and mortgage interest is capped like your savings....at 2%.”

qoftu replied on May 02, 2008 at 14:38:29

“Let's not forget that the banks also make money off the merchants every time you use your card - and for small businesses that runs in the neighborhood of 4%. Even on debit cards. So if a merchant will accept your check, PLEASE use it instead of that plastic card. All you're doing is making even more money for these vultures.”
Demand For Gulfstream's New Jet ($59 MILLION) Surging Past Expectations

Demand For Gulfstream's New Jet ($59 MILLION) Surging Past Expectations

Commented May 02, 2008 at 09:42:29 in Business

“The rich have no recession or even a slow down. They are insulated from such things. They have managed to perfect the division between classes. The rich and government have eliminated the middle class and the lower class is all but slaves. Its ok though, if the middle or lower class begin to notice they can't work or buy food.....we'll just create another reality or idol tv show. The fools won't even know what hit them.”

jerrypenguin replied on May 02, 2008 at 10:23:13

“"The fools won't even know what hit them." - Reio2288

Be it the US or any county throughout the globe, hitting the "fools" is referred to as the shock doctrine. The shock could be war, loss of employment, depletion of resources, corruption of currency, famine, 9/11 type event, natural disaster, medical crisis, or more. The "profits" that result are calculated and concentrated. The "profits" are beyond the bounds of avarice.

In many cases, the results are passively accepted by the "fools." The reasons for acceptance range from profound helplessness to skillful application of propaganda. The "fools" may even be provided with crumbs such as an economic stimulus package.

The awakening of the "fools" may result in a bloody blow back. Those who demand and receive the homage and resources of the world will have more than their teacups rattled.”
Economy shows resilience; jobless rate falls as dollar rises

Economy shows resilience; jobless rate falls as dollar rises

Commented May 02, 2008 at 09:35:36 in Business

“At the rate we are losing jobs and the fake umemployment stats are issued I can not believe it. Companys trash pay, then benefits, then longivity all so the top 2% can be billionaires. Its easier now to hire illegal aliens than americans. WHY do we enjoy being treated like trash. YOU laugh now but wait until you lose your job to company greed or an illegal. I use to laugh and not care about Wal-Marts, Home Depots, Microsoft, and such. Its been 8 months for me and I can only find low wage jobs because in America "we care about everyone but our own"”
Microsoft May Go Hostile In Bid For Yahoo, Says Report

Microsoft May Go Hostile In Bid For Yahoo, Says Report

Commented May 02, 2008 at 09:28:48 in Business

“Microsoft is doing little more than totally outsourcing jobs. They refuse to hire unless its H1B immagrant workers and then under pay them. It is this type of company that is destroying our country. Lets make Microsoft responsible, tax them 80% on all profits until they either hire american or move to india.”

hypnotoad72 replied on May 02, 2008 at 11:44:45

“Or, if nothing else, deny them any subsidies from the government. Assuming they are, do they need taxpayer money?”