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Old 07-11-2008, 12:57 PM
 
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We are whiners.

But we dont cling to guns and religion. I think it makes it ok that Barack offended a group of white "small town" Americans like he did. Had John McCain offended black inner city people, the NAACP would have been all up on his case. Its a classic example of reverse racism, and how white people can be offended all day long, but anyone who is not white is off limits.
But Gramm/McCain has offended all Americans across racial, religous lines etc. Don't only ones probably not offended are those with the gain and not the pain.
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Old 07-11-2008, 01:01 PM
 
Location: New Mexico
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I enjoyed that post.

Especially the foul neocon stench part.

I hope it conjured up a vivid image.
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Old 07-11-2008, 01:07 PM
 
Location: New Mexico
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Lightbulb Atlas shrank...

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But Gramm/McCain has offended all Americans across racial, religous lines etc. Don't only ones probably not offended are those with the gain and not the pain.

Tuborg...

Come on...

The ones who gained are the only ones who count. We pesky little people need to just **** and go away to tend to our chores. Maybe if we all just re-read Atlas Shrugged, we'd better understand the terrible burden of the wealthy.

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Old 07-11-2008, 01:28 PM
 
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Republicans
I quoted up to where I stopped reading.

It is not about parties and calling names. Collectively we ALL need to hold ALL elected offical accountable for the mistakes they are making.

Basic economic facts can not be tossed to the side just because the party someone is affiliated with is known for making other decisions that negate the desired outcome.
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Old 07-11-2008, 01:30 PM
 
Location: Charlotte
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We are whiners.

But we dont cling to guns and religion. I think it makes it ok that Barack offended a group of white "small town" Americans like he did. Had John McCain offended black inner city people, the NAACP would have been all up on his case. Its a classic example of reverse racism, and how white people can be offended all day long, but anyone who is not white is off limits.
Didn't he apologize? Did Senator Gramm? Perhaps Senator Gramm meant what he said but it came out the wrong way?
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Old 07-11-2008, 01:31 PM
 
Location: New Mexico
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I quoted up to where I stopped reading.

It is not about parties and calling names. Collectively we ALL need to hold ALL elected offical accountable for the mistakes they are making.

Basic economic facts can not be tossed to the side just because the party someone is affiliated with is known for making other decisions that negate the desired outcome.

Elected officials are only accountable at election time. They are punished by defeat. Stay tuned for an historic shift in power coming to a polling place near you in less than four months.
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Old 07-11-2008, 01:32 PM
 
Location: southern california
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in part true. ameicans need to whine less and strive to do something about these rascals in DC that are selling us down the river. guns are good, they defend people from the bad guys. every household in bagdad is allowed one AK 47. we dont get none??, what's up with that? religion can be good, it can keep you focused and teach you how to avoid a lot of bad stuff.
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Old 07-11-2008, 01:32 PM
 
Location: Charlotte
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I quoted up to where I stopped reading.

It is not about parties and calling names. Collectively we ALL need to hold ALL elected offical accountable for the mistakes they are making.

Basic economic facts can not be tossed to the side just because the party someone is affiliated with is known for making other decisions that negate the desired outcome.
Should taxes be lowered during a time of War? Has this helped in the past?
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Old 07-11-2008, 01:53 PM
 
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Elected officials are only accountable at election time. They are punished by defeat. Stay tuned for an historic shift in power coming to a polling place near you in less than four months.
That will result in NO useful change.
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Old 07-11-2008, 01:54 PM
 
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Should taxes be lowered during a time of War? Has this helped in the past?
Nope, it has not. But considering we need to get out of there ASAP and that we didnt belong there in the first place, that shouldnt even be an issue.

Taxes also shouldnt be raised in time of an economic down turn.

End the war, stop the spending, and lower taxes.
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