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White House Rebuke: Angry Dems Shut Down Vote
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 01:19:23 in Business
“Only Democrats that have had their greed extracted . Then outlaw bribery in Congress .”
WritusMaximus replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 17:29:33
“You aint talking about that $100 million that Reid supposed to have earmarked for Louisiana in that there senate health insurance bill to get Lady Landrieu's vote ("The $100 Million Health Care Vote?"---November 19, 2009) for that's just a made up story, don't you know! ABC News aint to be trusted!
The preceding Can You Believe It? moment has been brought to you by the Vote Dem In coalition.”
The preceding Can You Believe It? moment has been brought to you by the Vote Dem In coalition.”
Bill Clinton Blasts Olbermann For Politicizing Health Care Event, Refuses To Go
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 01:07:24 in Politics
“Our friend Bill has been up on the mountain top with GHWB and has seen the promise land (world's largest group of investors the CG ) . GHWB has been involved with health care investment for decades along with food and water . If it wasn't for him all veterans would still have full benefits and the not for profit health care systems we had would still be there also . GHWB is the architect of the fiasco we now have with the health care problem and WJC has been under GHWB's wing since GHWB left office . WJC's terms in office were just extentions of GHWB programs . The less WJC is involved with anything having to do with any helpful programs the better . While HRC was campaigning and promising jobs WJC was lobbying for another free trade agreement to export more jobs . He is not a team player . Olbermann has been bringing attention to a kind hearted medical group that offers free help to needy Americans . Katrina gave us a demonstration of what GHWB thinks about helping Americans .”
HowdyDoody replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 01:21:40
“I for one would love to know more about that! Any suggestions?”
Foreclosures: Prime Borrowers Are The Latest Victims
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 00:43:14 in Business
“I am sure the President has wanted to correct what we all see as corporate greed but as things get worst (if that is possible) we look for someone to blame and he happens to be our target . The system has been fixed in favor of the Wall Street gang and to change it will take all of the people attacking the oppisition . During every campaign speech Senator Obama said the words "I can not do it alone . I will need your help" . Having been in Congress he knew what he was up against . Our government is the best government money can buy . Most members arrive with small wealth yet they all leave very rich and things are the way they are because that is the way Congress designed it and any changes will effect their way of life . One area that will have very little effect on their way of life is to force the big box retailers to open and use local bank accounts . This would put money in circulation in the areas where the big box retailers are located and help the local banks . Henry Ford once said "he paid his workers well so they could buy his cars" . I know the big box gang will not do the pay well part but they could at least put money in circulation in they communities .”
Wall Street Profits On Pace For Record, Industry Recovering 'Faster Than Expected': NY State Comptroller
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 14:46:08 in Business
“They have a lot of income at a tax rate much lower than what the American worker pays . If we did not have such a crooked Congress we could even up the tax rate . At least to what is was before President GWB .”
la2010verdad replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 14:53:54
“The typical American worker pays no Federal income taxes.”
Commercial Real Estate Crisis: Was It Created By The Bailout?
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 23:25:43 in Business
“Commercial Real Estate is real estate bought by or rented to commercial enterprises . With the escalation of the exportation of jobs from the U.S. and the growth of the big box stores commercial real estate has been on a down hill slide since early in the 2000's . The local banks have also been failing because the mom and pop stores are ran over by the big box strores putting people out of work which reduces the number of people putting money in local bank accounts . Small banks need input to survive just like any other business . Big box stores do not put money in local bank accounts . If they did things would be a lot different . While Congress is writing laws to protect their friends and family in the insurance and Pharmaceutical industries they have sat and watched as this catastrophe happen to the rest of America .”
Geithner Singled Out In TARP Watchdog Neil Barofsky's Scathing Report On AIG Bailout
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 22:48:10 in Business
“The Master (Goldman) picked Geithner for this administration and he will stay there until Wall Street (Goldman) changes their mind . When the Master speaks Washington listens .”
Chazmania replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 22:50:46
“We are the serfs of the Banking cartel mafia's! Geithner kissed that ring a long time ago!”
Lou Dobbs QUITS CNN (Video)
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 23:48:24 in Media
“Just think . When he gets there Faux will have almost all of the bigots . He will certainly be among friends .”
Rachel Maddow Takes On Pete Hoekstra's 'Epic Grandstanding'
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 12:14:51 in Politics
“This will make your blod boil :
http://animalnewyork.com/2009/11/hackers-performed-electronic-pearl-harbor-under-bushcheney-in-2007/”
http://animalnewyork.com/2009/11/hackers-performed-electronic-pearl-harbor-under-bushcheney-in-2007/”
sabredance replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 12:51:33
“Yup. Add that to the list of colossal failures. I had this great poster back ~2004:
Three pictures:
#1 = 9-11
#2 = Katrina
#3 = Lied into Iraq War
"What's next?" was the question below the poster
Well, we have our answer:
#4 = Financial meltdown & Great Recession
#5 = Cyber Warfare Pearl Harbor
#6 = Global Warming (the fallout has just begun...)
Truly, what administration has piled up more catastrophes of this magnitude? Anyone?”
Three pictures:
#1 = 9-11
#2 = Katrina
#3 = Lied into Iraq War
"What's next?" was the question below the poster
Well, we have our answer:
#4 = Financial meltdown & Great Recession
#5 = Cyber Warfare Pearl Harbor
#6 = Global Warming (the fallout has just begun...)
Truly, what administration has piled up more catastrophes of this magnitude? Anyone?”
2,266 Veterans Died In 2008 Because They Were Uninsured
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 00:00:57 in Politics
“Fanned ! I'm with you . All veterans had free coverage for any illness until our 40th President RWR and his VP arrived and began dismantling not only the veterans health care system but also turned most of the not-for-profit public health care systems to their for-profit friends . Today's health care fiasco is what it is because of their activities . RWR gave the California health care system the same treatment when he was governor . That is why the GOP is so fond of RWR . He was so good at destroying America .”
Cambridge9 replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 13:49:05
“Your comment is seconded!”
Fannie and Freddie Fire Their Own Inspector General
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 23:38:27 in Politics
“Early in 2008 President GWB stood before the microphones and cameras and told the world he was ordering Fannie and Freddie to guaranty loans for low income people so they could enjoy the American dream . Not long after that Wall Street started buying mortgages and marketing them as stock . When sales were doing well the G.S. of Wall Street began short selling the stock and had their activities insured by A.I.G. As every one knows , short selling causes prices to drop . When the bottom fell out those that did the deed controled the media and had a few of their cohorts imply that low income people (mainly minorities) caused the fiasco . But anyone with reason knows that low income people can not buy or short sell trillions of dollars of stock while hedging their bets by covering any losses with A.I.G. insurance . The U.S. government took over A.I.G. in 2008 because of the huge losses form insured hedge betting by the Wall Street banks . The small banks have been failing and will continue to fail because the jobs are gone and people can not put money in local bank accounts . Congress and the Fed silently watched this mess grow and probably profited from it .”
scat replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 00:18:14
“somewhat true. Clinton actually started it. Bush marketed it.
Everyone take notice, Not everyone deserves a home. Nothing wrong with renting.”
Everyone take notice, Not everyone deserves a home. Nothing wrong with renting.”
Beachchick replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 23:46:51
“Thank you! The idea that the bottom fifty percent of wage earners who own less than 1% of the stock and business assets in this country could take down a 13 trillion dollar economy is absurd.”
Jake the Snake replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 23:45:34
“I've said it a hundred times....
This was a scam and they pulled it off.”
This was a scam and they pulled it off.”
peacekitten replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 23:45:26
“did you check out the article on this site about john paulson?
15 billion in one year he took home from the misery of the housing collapse.
that's after he took home 3.7 billion the year before.
he only paid 15% taxes on his take because it was considered "capital gains."
my contempt for such people is endless.”
15 billion in one year he took home from the misery of the housing collapse.
that's after he took home 3.7 billion the year before.
he only paid 15% taxes on his take because it was considered "capital gains."
my contempt for such people is endless.”
newmillace replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 23:44:25
“Wall street only wanted $100,000 and up mortgages so low income people were pushed to borrow more then they could afford”
Midnightrain replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 23:40:57
“Spot on.
Thank you!”
Thank you!”
Credit Card Rates: Banks Plan To RAISE Rates, Annual Fees
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 17:28:41 in Business
“If Amex decides to raise my annual fee that will end our many years of association . Americans have really been taking it on the chin from the large corporations since the 1980's . At the rate they are going we will move from the richest to the poorest nation .”
Joseph Cao: Health Care's LONE Republican Supporter Is Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao
Commented Nov 08, 2009 at 10:15:31 in Politics
“He is probably the only Repub the voted as his constituents wanted him to . He truely represents his constituents .”
Health Care PASSES: The Scene In The House When It Happened
Commented Nov 08, 2009 at 10:04:03 in Politics
“How many Americans died while they played their game of charade ? Over the years many of this gang has stood up and admitted their constituents requested they vote certain ways but they "had to vote their conscience" . This is not representation . Congress has become a gaggle of greedy individuals whose main interest is protecting their own future with little or no regard for the people that sent them there to live a life of perks at the taxpayers expense . When individuals like DK of Ohio , AG of Florida , or Bernie S point out these facts they are castigated by the media . While all the hoopla is going on in the media and the House of Rep the American public has not gotten what they want . This is just act #1. in a two part game of flim flam . Just think about it ; We the tax payers can not have our money spent on what we want . We have too many voters of conscience in Congress .”
Frank Rich: White House Doesn't Seem To Understand Public's Wall Street Rage
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 23:49:16 in Politics
“When Senator RD of Illinois said "they own Congress" referring to the Wall Street banks we should have all paid attention . If a congressional leader makes such a statement in public it must be true . Congress enacts and funds our laws so if Congress is owned by Wall Street why point the finger at the White House ? If we want to solve this problem just convert the President in to a King with absolute powers . But that can not be done because the King owns Congress .”
Right-Wing Media Respond To Fort Hood Shooting By Attacking Muslims
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 08:47:03 in Politics
“Where would the right-wing be without enemies ?”
rabiddog6708 replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 09:04:02
“They are their own worst enemies.”
Want Obama To Be Bolder? Take To The Streets!
Commented Nov 07, 2009 at 08:40:07 in Politics
“As long as the President stays out of fights he has no business in the writen articles and the air wave stories only have innuendos and hypotheticals . So the next step is to goad the uninformed and gullible in to making a story for them . Congress makes our laws enactes them and provides the funds to execute them . As a constitutional scholar and tutor the President knows this . I wish more people paid attention to all of what the President said and not just a part they can make a story out of .”
anothervoice replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 09:06:38
“Now there's a sane voice.”
DiogenesII replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 08:57:21
“unionave,
Come on now, you stop it with that making sense stuff. It taxes the brain.”
Come on now, you stop it with that making sense stuff. It taxes the brain.”
PATina replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 08:57:19
“So... Bush can't be blamed for the debacle of the last 8 years. It's Congress' fault. Gotcha !”
DragonFly replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 08:44:39
“Thumbs up to that!”
AIG Posts 2nd Consecutive Quarterly Profit
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 17:11:17 in Business
“After AIG paid the Wall Street gang with our money it is amazing that they are showing a profit . Does this mean the Wall Street gang is buying more insurance ? If so , what is the name of this game ? More flim flam ?”
Furby2 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 18:31:21
“My money's on flim flam.”
Elizabeth Warren: We Rescued The Top Of The System, Left The Bottom To Fend For Itself (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 16:59:39 in Business
“Something the media is very quiet about is that the bailed out Wall Street gang is still working on how to export more American jobs . So we have a one step forward and two steps backward situation . Even graduating lawyers are finding things tough because Wall Sreet has exported many of the legal positions . We must do two things : #1. Use the stimulus money to bring back the not-for-profit health care facilities that RWR and his VP destroyed . This would fix the health care problem cost problem and get rid of the insurers while employing more Americans on non-exportable jobs . #2 . Have all laws concerning the public voted on by the public and not by Congress . Just imagine what number 2 will do to the lobbyist and the campaign money in Washington . This what is known as "taking back our country" .”
ScreenName05 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 17:57:43
“I am sorry, but the referendum process in various states has proven without a doubt that Americans are either too stupid or too lazy to vote competently when it comes to specific laws. At least part of California's current budget crisis has to be laid at the feet of voters who insisted on a super majority vote in both houses to pass a budget or raise taxes. Heaven help us if those idiots got to vote on real issues that could destroy the whole country at once.”
The 12 Most Offensive Signs From Bachmann's Tea Party
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 11:28:39 in Politics
“Even "Old Glory" the American flag tried to get away from that tea baggers party !”
GrrlCanada replied on Nov 07, 2009 at 00:48:03
“There are no coincidences ;-)”
swengnikaerb replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 11:40:34
“LOL, I saw that. Funniest moment ever.”
"This Loan Is An Example Of What Went Wrong In America"
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 01:16:08 in Business
“When GWB stood in front of the White House with microphones and cameras told the world he was ordering Fannie and Freddie to guaranty loans for low income Americans so all Americans could have their dream we should have known something was wrong . Thank you GWB .”
One Term President? New York Review Blog By Garry Wills
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 19:22:17 in Books
“Fanned ! I wish more people had your insight .”
One Term President? New York Review Blog By Garry Wills
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 19:17:36 in Books
“Regarding the invasions the real questions are : 1. Who are the lobbyist that got us in this mess ? 2. Why are we still there ? 3. How did these lobbyist acquire so much power and influence over our government ? After watching the lobbyist control of our Congress where our laws are made we all now know Washington does not move unless they get permission from some lobbyist . And public opinion means nothing .”
OswegoKayaker replied on Nov 05, 2009 at 20:12:55
“Halliburton and KRB -- VP Cheney's company got no-bid contracts. Halliburton went from $763 Million in contracts in 2000 to $6 Billion in 2005. A huge chunk of that will go into Dick's bank account.
I personally think all lobbying is just pay to play and should be outlawed. It goes against common sense that anyone would vote against someone who is giving them millions of dollars. We are the losers. What is even more frightening is that all these tea baggers are so much for helping the insurance giants rip them off. It is mind boggling.”
I personally think all lobbying is just pay to play and should be outlawed. It goes against common sense that anyone would vote against someone who is giving them millions of dollars. We are the losers. What is even more frightening is that all these tea baggers are so much for helping the insurance giants rip them off. It is mind boggling.”
roch20 replied on Nov 05, 2009 at 19:41:13
“YOU GOT IT!”
Food Stamps Will Feed Half Of US Kids, Study Says
Commented Nov 02, 2009 at 23:25:11 in Politics
“We recently had several people demonstrating to "take back our country" . They may have something there . The way things are now the people have much less control over our government than the corporatist but if all of our laws were passed by referendum only just think of the cost savings and the difference it would make in our economy . First , the 50K+ lobbyist would be gone from Washington . Second , we'd get rid of the laws allowing and encouraging corporations to export our jobs to other cheap labor nations . Third , we'd abolish many of the perks members of government spend so LIBERALLY on for themselves . Fourth , since it's our money the present government is telling us we can not use for our own health care we'd expand the Veteran Administration's health care system to include all Americans , thereby getting rid of corporate insurance , Medicare , and Medicaid . And fifth , we'd make sure that no American is out of work by dividing the present jobs and the new jobs between all Americans . Our government created this unholy mess with starving and homeless adults and children and have no intention of fixing the problem because it would adversely affect their own pockets .”
ResearchtheFacts replied on Nov 02, 2009 at 23:33:54
“Americans better wise up soon or they will be included in these numbers soon enough. The only way the wheels get greased is by us. We stop greasing the wheels and the nonsense will stop, fast.
For this holiday season for the best interest of American citizens struggling to make ends meet, or to get through another day of joblessness and hopelessness everywhere across our nation. The rest of us still surviving the economic crisis are opting out utilizing financial protest by not buying into the consumerism of the holidays. This includes not using banking & credit products for holiday purchases.
Starting the boycott on Black Friday November 27, 2009. Spread the word!
Basically, only purchase what we essentially need and leave the cheap Chinese crap on the shelves. Beforehand writing or calling congress, making it clear if they don’t start doing something proactive that we can see or approve of to help the plight of ordinary Americans over Wall Street or the Banking Industry then this country can look for other ways to make up for the GDP losses else where. Let congress get it from the banking industry or Wall Street through heavy taxation on bonuses. We have already begun our protesting.
http://hiteminthewallet.wordpress.com”
For this holiday season for the best interest of American citizens struggling to make ends meet, or to get through another day of joblessness and hopelessness everywhere across our nation. The rest of us still surviving the economic crisis are opting out utilizing financial protest by not buying into the consumerism of the holidays. This includes not using banking & credit products for holiday purchases.
Starting the boycott on Black Friday November 27, 2009. Spread the word!
Basically, only purchase what we essentially need and leave the cheap Chinese crap on the shelves. Beforehand writing or calling congress, making it clear if they don’t start doing something proactive that we can see or approve of to help the plight of ordinary Americans over Wall Street or the Banking Industry then this country can look for other ways to make up for the GDP losses else where. Let congress get it from the banking industry or Wall Street through heavy taxation on bonuses. We have already begun our protesting.
http://hiteminthewallet.wordpress.com”
rememberthepoor replied on Nov 02, 2009 at 23:33:08
“Creative thinking skills, friend! Thank you for a new perspective on this.”
Pem3 replied on Nov 02, 2009 at 23:27:06
“Not bad points my friend not to bad at all.”
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Grayson Called "Wingnut" By New York Times
Commented Nov 02, 2009 at 15:22:54 in Politics
“Grayson is for the people and when that happens the name callers come out of the closet . We have government that is making every effort to protect the income and existance of the insurance corporations from competition . YET , THESE same people were and are slient when the government allows cheap foreign goods importers to compete with the small Mom and Pop business . How many small businesses that had been in existance for generations are now gone because of the Big Box gang ? What happened to the millions of people that worked in those small businesses ? Our banks are failing because they lost millions of Americans putting money in bank accounts . Grayson is telling the people what they are being fed and the name callers do not like that . It looks like we have lost our government for the people AND our the media for the people .”
Changeizgood replied on Nov 02, 2009 at 18:39:51
“If we have lost the media and government of the people, then WE the PEOPLE, must lift our VOICES A LITTLE LOUDER!!!
We the people will NOT be ignored ever again!
Pity the f00l$ who do ignore us.
Bye bye career political corporate whores!”
We the people will NOT be ignored ever again!
Pity the f00l$ who do ignore us.
Bye bye career political corporate whores!”
Geithner On Meet The Press: Worried Banks May Be Too Timid (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 01, 2009 at 17:49:19 in Business
“You are soooo correct . Fanned !”
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