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Inhofe To Boxer: 'We Won, You Lost, Get A Life' (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 19:34:30 in Politics
“Here's some interesting climate change news...
http://wattsupwiththat.com/2009/11/19/breaking-news-story-hadley-cru-has-apparently-been-hacked-hundreds-of-files-released/”
http://wattsupwiththat.com/2009/11/19/breaking-news-story-hadley-cru-has-apparently-been-hacked-hundreds-of-files-released/”
NY-23 Election Takes On Outsize Importance
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 22:46:55 in Politics
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Nope, but there isn't much you can do...
Voting for a democrat or a republican that dives i the back pocket of the lobbyist and ignores the voters just doesn't seem like a winning option.
What are we suppose to do keep voting for the same parties and 'hope' that someday they'll magically wake up and care about the voters??”
Nope, but there isn't much you can do...
Voting for a democrat or a republican that dives i the back pocket of the lobbyist and ignores the voters just doesn't seem like a winning option.
What are we suppose to do keep voting for the same parties and 'hope' that someday they'll magically wake up and care about the voters??”
strangelet replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 23:47:16
“Well, elections have real consequences. If you actually care about the consequences, you try to elect the best candidate with a plausible chance. If you just can't stand any (more often, either) of the candidates with a plausible chance, then I guess it makes sense to vote for "principle".
But, in such a case, you ought to realize that you are giving up your ability to influence the outcome.”
But, in such a case, you ought to realize that you are giving up your ability to influence the outcome.”
NY-23 Election Takes On Outsize Importance
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 22:38:42 in Politics
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Not sure about the republican thing, the next elections in Oregon I'm going independent. If a race doesn't have an independent running I'm writing in "None of the Above".
I feel like I fell for all of the democrats promises when all they wanted was to be first in line at the lobbyist feeding trough for a while...”
Not sure about the republican thing, the next elections in Oregon I'm going independent. If a race doesn't have an independent running I'm writing in "None of the Above".
I feel like I fell for all of the democrats promises when all they wanted was to be first in line at the lobbyist feeding trough for a while...”
lafayette2009 replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 23:04:31
“Ever heard of the two-headed coin?
In American Politics, it is this call:
Heads = Corporate Lobbyists
Tails = Campaign Financing
Oops!!!!!!”
In American Politics, it is this call:
Heads = Corporate Lobbyists
Tails = Campaign Financing
Oops!!!!!!”
noneIn2008 replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 22:50:38
“Good to see more people realize the Dems and Reps are two sides of the same coin.”
Itdoesnotmatter replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 22:43:18
“Save iT !!”
situationcritical replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 22:40:43
“In other words, you're a republican.”
Democrats: Overdraft Fees Must Be Curtailed
Commented Oct 30, 2009 at 13:06:02 in Business
“Watch, Frank and Dodd will stand up and hoot and holler about what they've done to 'protect' us and we'll find out later about all of the loopholes and exemptions that were deliberately put in the bills!”
therealjujubear replied on Oct 30, 2009 at 13:09:22
“dodd and barney are two of the most corrupt politicians in dc. the sooner they are out, the better off the us wil be.”
In the Midst of All This
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 00:24:57 in Politics
“Hey Mike,
Wanted to read your book but no Kindle version...
Maybe in the future.”
Wanted to read your book but no Kindle version...
Maybe in the future.”
"Too Big To Fail" Legislation Is On The Way
Commented Oct 26, 2009 at 12:13:13 in Politics
“Strangely I really, really like this idea!”
Wall Street Bonuses Vs. Normal Wages: A Disturbing Trend (CHART, VIDEO)
Commented Oct 21, 2009 at 15:47:50 in Business
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What's not being said is they pay the capital gains rate of 15%.
When (or if) I get a raise or bonus it gets taxed as income. So should theirs!”
What's not being said is they pay the capital gains rate of 15%.
When (or if) I get a raise or bonus it gets taxed as income. So should theirs!”
oldguru replied on Oct 21, 2009 at 15:52:51
“Yeah. The bottom line is that they probably don't pay capital gains anyway. It's only us retirees who have gotten killed in the market by the decline in our retirement savings and investments who pay capital gains..The only upside of this disaster is that I have enough losses to offset any capital gain that I MIGHT make for the rest of my life.”
Wealthy Families Lobby Against New Regulation
Commented Oct 21, 2009 at 13:28:52 in Business
“Nothing you say here matters.
The politicians are counting you you venting on forums like this and not following through!
Go to Congress.org and find your Congressional representatives and send them your views and opinions (be polite).
http://www.congress.org/congressorg/directory/congdir.tt
Ask your representatives why some people are allowed to pay less than their fair share. Not only hedge fund manager but also all of those wall street bonuses are taxed as capital gains (~15%) but if we get a bonus its taxed as income!
Also, while we are at it let's make sure the members of congress are paying their fair share also.”
The politicians are counting you you venting on forums like this and not following through!
Go to Congress.org and find your Congressional representatives and send them your views and opinions (be polite).
http://www.congress.org/congressorg/directory/congdir.tt
Ask your representatives why some people are allowed to pay less than their fair share. Not only hedge fund manager but also all of those wall street bonuses are taxed as capital gains (~15%) but if we get a bonus its taxed as income!
Also, while we are at it let's make sure the members of congress are paying their fair share also.”
hellinahandcart replied on Oct 21, 2009 at 20:31:55
“Thank you, ran6110, for that link. I'm on it.”
ThePeacemakers replied on Oct 21, 2009 at 13:39:54
“Got the info already...bet some of them are in my county.”
Congress "Getting Completely Crushed" With Over 100,000 Calls For Obama's Healthcare Reform
Commented Oct 20, 2009 at 20:46:10 in Politics
“Naw, he's probably already go a Lobbyist job all lined up...”
Wall Street Bonuses Vs. Normal Wages: A Disturbing Trend (CHART, VIDEO)
Commented Oct 20, 2009 at 18:54:32 in Business
“Actually their getting these bonuses doesn't bother me if they have earned them.
What bothers me it that if I get a bonus it's taxed as income.
These guys get taxed at the much lower capital gains rate of around 15%!
How it that even remotely fair or honest???”
What bothers me it that if I get a bonus it's taxed as income.
These guys get taxed at the much lower capital gains rate of around 15%!
How it that even remotely fair or honest???”
lonecrone replied on Oct 21, 2009 at 18:13:23
“How did they earn it? Does driving a business into the ground and ruining the finances of millions of people qualify as earning it? I guess if you measure it by how much profit it generated for the mega rich then according to the pigs at the trough who got our money, they earned it. But if you measure it by all those who lost everything, then how on earth can anyone say they earned it?”
N2Sman replied on Oct 20, 2009 at 19:09:34
“Can you see or hear with those glasses?”
Congress "Getting Completely Crushed" With Over 100,000 Calls For Obama's Healthcare Reform
Commented Oct 20, 2009 at 16:14:55 in Politics
“Always glad to see other people doing more than just complaining, posting here and emailing.
Keep up the good work!!”
Keep up the good work!!”
Congress "Getting Completely Crushed" With Over 100,000 Calls For Obama's Healthcare Reform
Commented Oct 20, 2009 at 16:12:45 in Politics
“Thanks!”
Congress "Getting Completely Crushed" With Over 100,000 Calls For Obama's Healthcare Reform
Commented Oct 20, 2009 at 15:52:30 in Politics
“You know, getting passed is one thing but doing it without a boat load of loopholes, exemptions and special payoffs is even more important!
So here's what I would like to see:
1. Let us see the final bill before its passed!!
2. Show us in simple terms what deals were made, by who and for how much.
3. Quick closing of identified loopholes!
Yeah, I know I'm a dreamer. But don't we deserve the best?”
So here's what I would like to see:
1. Let us see the final bill before its passed!!
2. Show us in simple terms what deals were made, by who and for how much.
3. Quick closing of identified loopholes!
Yeah, I know I'm a dreamer. But don't we deserve the best?”
guyinAZ replied on Oct 20, 2009 at 17:24:48
“A bill without loopholes? That would be a first!”
GrandmaBEE replied on Oct 20, 2009 at 17:03:49
“You said it brother.”
RatgurlSD replied on Oct 20, 2009 at 16:02:23
“Faved :)”
Welfare Reform for Wall Street
Commented Oct 19, 2009 at 15:24:07 in Business
“Hey Les,
Great article but you missed one...
Bonuses will be taxed as income not capital gains!
Most of use get a bonus at work and it's taxed like income at the full rate. Not only are they getting bailed out but they don't have to pay their 'fair share' of taxes.
Kind of makes me wonder what tax rate congress has set for themselves.”
Great article but you missed one...
Bonuses will be taxed as income not capital gains!
Most of use get a bonus at work and it's taxed like income at the full rate. Not only are they getting bailed out but they don't have to pay their 'fair share' of taxes.
Kind of makes me wonder what tax rate congress has set for themselves.”
BLBass replied on Oct 19, 2009 at 16:54:27
“or phase out reduced rates for capital gains tax above a certain income threshold”
House Vote On Insurance Industry Antitrust Exemption Coming
Commented Oct 17, 2009 at 15:43:09 in Politics
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Stopping antitrust exemptions won't do a thing if they quietly give the insurance what they want with exemptions and loopholes.”
Stopping antitrust exemptions won't do a thing if they quietly give the insurance what they want with exemptions and loopholes.”
Too Big To Fail: The Best Quotes From Andrew Ross Sorkin's Book (PHOTOS)
Commented Oct 16, 2009 at 00:59:44 in Business
“OK, here's the real problem with the Kindle...
I read the story went to amazon a pre-ordered the book. No waiting for UPS or the post office, When it come out Oct 20th it will show up on my Kindle.
Then to protect my self I'll use MyKindleLibrary to back it up before and while I read it!
Kindles are really great at getting me to not only buy books but read them also...”
I read the story went to amazon a pre-ordered the book. No waiting for UPS or the post office, When it come out Oct 20th it will show up on my Kindle.
Then to protect my self I'll use MyKindleLibrary to back it up before and while I read it!
Kindles are really great at getting me to not only buy books but read them also...”
Weiner: AHIP Report Makes Strongest Case In Weeks For Public Option
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 15:54:01 in Politics
“Yup, the insurance companies are just greedy middle men...
The add no value to the process it seem their whole business model is find more ways to keep the customers money for them selves.
I mean really, what does any insurance company executives actually do to earn their salaries?
And how much more could be save in cost if their salaries represented their actual value to the system?”
The add no value to the process it seem their whole business model is find more ways to keep the customers money for them selves.
I mean really, what does any insurance company executives actually do to earn their salaries?
And how much more could be save in cost if their salaries represented their actual value to the system?”
Barney Frank Urges Gay Activists To Lobby Congress
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 12:58:12 in Politics
“OK, look at the financial problems and the health insurance problems. Lobbying without a pocket full of cash get's you nothing.
If you march either locally or in Washington DC you get seen. If enough of you show up the media will also.
If you call, email, twitter or mail your representatives they seem to ignore that.
I remember reading a few years ago one politician made the statement that he counted all email as 1 against. The records showed he got thousands of emails against...”
If you march either locally or in Washington DC you get seen. If enough of you show up the media will also.
If you call, email, twitter or mail your representatives they seem to ignore that.
I remember reading a few years ago one politician made the statement that he counted all email as 1 against. The records showed he got thousands of emails against...”
Announcing My First Pick for the HuffPost Book Club: In Praise of Slowness
Commented Oct 06, 2009 at 15:24:27 in Books
“Yeah, but I really like reading on my Kindle...”
The Slow Revolution is Growing... Fast
Commented Oct 06, 2009 at 14:42:53 in Books
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Found "In Praise of Slowness" for the Kindle!!
by Honore, Carl
http://bit.ly/38WkcH
Going to give it a try...”
Found "In Praise of Slowness" for the Kindle!!
by Honore, Carl
http://bit.ly/38WkcH
Going to give it a try...”
Announcing My First Pick for the HuffPost Book Club: In Praise of Slowness
Commented Oct 06, 2009 at 14:41:27 in Books
“
Found "In Praise of Slowness" for the Kindle!!
by Honore, Carl
http://bit.ly/38WkcH
Going to give it a try...”
Found "In Praise of Slowness" for the Kindle!!
by Honore, Carl
http://bit.ly/38WkcH
Going to give it a try...”
Balzac replied on Oct 06, 2009 at 14:54:22
“It would be slower if you waited to buy the paperback at a book store. Then you could pass it on to a friend.”
Obama: We Can't Have Job Growth Without Health Care Reform
Commented Oct 05, 2009 at 14:35:00 in Politics
“Yeah, I've been contacted a number of times about software positions with HP.
I listen to them talk about how great HP is to work for and ask if I'm getting an executive position because it seems the great benefits and working conditions are for the rank and file workers.
I've turned down offers with them twice because of how they treat their american workers...”
I listen to them talk about how great HP is to work for and ask if I'm getting an executive position because it seems the great benefits and working conditions are for the rank and file workers.
I've turned down offers with them twice because of how they treat their american workers...”
Obama: We Can't Have Job Growth Without Health Care Reform
Commented Oct 05, 2009 at 14:31:04 in Politics
“That's always good news that never seems to get reported.”
Obama: We Can't Have Job Growth Without Health Care Reform
Commented Oct 05, 2009 at 10:54:48 in Politics
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Personally, I think the biggest thing that could help startups and small businesses would be to fund the SBA fully and stop letting DELL, IBM, HP and a lot of other large companies use loopholes to get SBA loans.”
Personally, I think the biggest thing that could help startups and small businesses would be to fund the SBA fully and stop letting DELL, IBM, HP and a lot of other large companies use loopholes to get SBA loans.”
Patriot86 replied on Oct 05, 2009 at 14:13:21
“HP is laying off, the company is cutting three Americans for every Indian worker...they have already cut American workers salaries as much as 75% and then later laid them off anyway.”
BizSamurai replied on Oct 05, 2009 at 12:37:38
“Agreed. Also, because of my position within a start-up, I have a seen a tremendous amount of growth in the angel-investor pool of money... even here in Indiana!”
My Kindle Ate My Homework: Amazon Pays For Deleting Student's eBook
Commented Oct 04, 2009 at 10:55:11 in Technology
“They can delete at will but only if you leave whispernet on. Most owners I've talked to shut it off as much as possible to extend the battery life.
And even though Amazon wants you to think they will benevolently keep your ebooks safe on their server I don't trust them and keep local backups of all of my Kindle purchases.
Or more likely they will start charging you to download your ebooks after the first time.
The point being, the Kindle is a great device but you don't have to drink the kool-ade and trust Amazon to do the right thing...”
And even though Amazon wants you to think they will benevolently keep your ebooks safe on their server I don't trust them and keep local backups of all of my Kindle purchases.
Or more likely they will start charging you to download your ebooks after the first time.
The point being, the Kindle is a great device but you don't have to drink the kool-ade and trust Amazon to do the right thing...”
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