I subscribe to this Right Wing editorial, just so I can judge for myself, how they SPIN every crisis to benefit their agenda (i.e. 911/ the War- The Patriot Act - The Bush Doctrine - Tax Cuts for the Rich - etc, etc). Now it's the "unqualified minorities" fault for the Economic crisis?????
True, the Clinton administration worked with Fannie and Freddie to make loans more accessible to middle class Americans, because, at the time our financial markets were flourishing, and there was plenty of capital to go around.
The plan was a smashing success, with more middle income families realizing the American dream, finally owning a home, and incomes were steadily rising. But in comes the current Administration, with their "less Gov't" mantra, deciding to loosen regulations, and letting the financial companies run amok, artificially driving up the costs of real estate, oil, etc, etc, WITHOUT CONTROLS.
Meanwhile they outsourced jobs (for the sake of profit), and hundreds of thousands of middle class Americans lost their ability to "consume"the way we have in the past. Last week, I learned that the "uptick" rule, which prohibited short sellers from betting against certain stocks, was lifted. Even though the writing was on the wall.
Also, new bankruptcy laws were enacted which only benefitted the "Rich/Wall Street" and not Main Street (contrary to current posturing on the campaign trail). For example, if you only owned one home, a judge would have a diminished ability to arbitrate your case, but a developer, or someone who owned multiple homes, would still have protections in place, in the event of hardship. Sound likes ELITISM to me.
How the hell did median home prices go up so fast, so quickly, everyone knew this was eventually lead to a big problem. How did oil go from $1.79 to nearly $5.00, in 4 years? They were manipulating the markets for PROFIT, and with limited ("less Gov't) oversight, they got wreckless with it. But guess who they need to rescue America now, that's right, the tax payer.
Unfortunately, I do believe Congress needs to bail out Wall Street, but the bill must have "strict"regulation, oversight, provisions for the taxpayers, and the homeowners on the brink of foreclosure. No windfall profits/bonuses should be distributed to shareholders or CEO's, until the taxpayers are reimbursed every penny, first.
Once people are working, and have greater disposable incomes, Wall Street will be back again, with a vengeance. We must rebuild confidence in our economy from the BOTTOM UP. We already tried it from the TOP DOWN, and it obviously does not work. When will they learn? Wealth distribution, and a strong workforce, will only lead to a healthier economy, which will help to keep inflation down, and keep our disposable incomes trickling up into the financial markets and the tax coffers.
This is by far more of a National Security concern than Iran/Iraq/Afghanistan, etc, etc. McCain's knee jerk reaction to announce the "suspension of his campaign" appears Patriotic to the naive, but exactly what Economic expertise does McCain bring to the table? NONE!!!!!!!!!!
After all, he has consistently said "Economics is not his strong suit, and that he needs to be educated on the topic", and up until last week, he believed that the"fundamentals of the Economy were strong". What a difference a dip in the polls make....
Now all of the sudden, a week later, you do a complete 360 and portray yourself as a "Maverick", putting your campaign on hold, and going to Washington to resolve the Economic crisis. PLEASE!!!!!
Leave it to the ECONOMIC EXPERTS, Congress, and the current "COMMANDER in Chief", who's policies got us into this mess in the first place, to bring about some resolution, and start healing the COUNTRY. The next Commander in Chief will be sworn in soon enough, and he will have a boatload of crap to deal with.PM A.K.A. BLAQ OPS
http://blaqops.blogspot.com/
http://www.myspace.com/reciprok8
They Gave Your Mortgage to a Less Qualified Minority
by Ann Coulter
09/24/2008
On MSNBC this week, Newsweek's Jonathan Alter tried to connect John McCain to the current financial disaster, saying: "If you remember the Keating Five scandal that (McCain) was a part of. ... He's really getting a free ride on the fact that he was in the middle of the last great financial scandal in our country."McCain was "in the middle of" the Keating Five case in the sense that he was "exonerated." The lawyer for the Senate Ethics Committee wanted McCain removed from the investigation altogether, but, as The New York Times reported: "Sen. McCain was the only Republican embroiled in the affair, and Democrats on the panel would not release him."So John McCain has been held hostage by both the Viet Cong and the Democrats.
Continued
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Alter couldn't be expected to know that: As usual, he was lifting material directly from Kausfiles. What is unusual was that he was stealing a random thought sent in by Kausfiles' mother, who, the day before, had e-mailed: "It's time to bring up the Keating Five. Let McCain explain that scandal away."The Senate Ethics Committee lawyer who investigated McCain already had explained that scandal away -- repeatedly. It was celebrated lawyer Robert Bennett, most famous for defending a certain horny hick president a few years ago.In February this year, on Fox News' "Hannity and Colmes," Bennett said, for the eight billionth time:"First, I should tell your listeners I'm a registered Democrat, so I'm not on (McCain's) side of a lot of issues. But I investigated John McCain for a year and a half, at least, when I was special counsel to the Senate Ethics Committee in the Keating Five. ... And if there is one thing I am absolutely confident of, it is John McCain is an honest man. I recommended to the Senate Ethics Committee that he be cut out of the case, that there was no evidence against him."It's bad enough for Alter to be constantly ripping off Kausfiles. Now he's so devoid of his own ideas, he's ripping off the idle musings of Kausfiles' mother.Even if McCain had been implicated in the Keating Five scandal -- and he wasn't -- that would still have absolutely nothing to do with the subprime mortgage crisis currently roiling the financial markets. This crisis was caused by political correctness being forced on the mortgage lending industry in the Clinton era.Before the Democrats' affirmative action lending policies became an embarrassment, the Los Angeles Times reported that, starting in 1992, a majority-Democratic Congress "mandated that Fannie and Freddie increase their purchases of mortgages for low-income and medium-income borrowers. Operating under that requirement, Fannie Mae, in particular, has been aggressive and creative in stimulating minority gains."Under Clinton, the entire federal government put massive pressure on banks to grant more mortgages to the poor and minorities. Clinton's secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Andrew Cuomo, investigated Fannie Mae for racial discrimination and proposed that 50 percent of Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's portfolio be made up of loans to low- to moderate-income borrowers by the year 2001.Instead of looking at "outdated criteria," such as the mortgage applicant's credit history and ability to make a down payment, banks were encouraged to consider nontraditional measures of credit-worthiness, such as having a good jump shot or having a missing child named "Caylee." (More racist/elitist rants.... No surprise)Threatening lawsuits, Clinton's Federal Reserve demanded that banks treat welfare payments and unemployment benefits as valid income sources to qualify for a mortgage. That isn't a joke -- it's a fact. When Democrats controlled both the executive and legislative branches, political correctness was given a veto over sound business practices.In 1999 (before the housing market went biserk), liberals were bragging about extending affirmative action to the financial sector. Los Angeles Times reporter Ron Brownstein hailed the Clinton administration's affirmative action lending policies as one of the "hidden success stories" of the Clinton administration, saying that "black and Latino homeownership has surged to the highest level ever recorded."Meanwhile, economists were screaming from the rooftops that the Democrats were forcing mortgage lenders to issue loans that would fail the moment the housing market slowed and deadbeat borrowers couldn't get out of their loans by selling their houses.A decade later, the housing bubble burst and, as predicted, food-stamp-backed mortgages collapsed. Democrats set an affirmative action time-bomb and now it's gone off.In Bush's first year in office, the White House chief economist, N. Gregory Mankiw, warned that the government's "implicit subsidy" of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, combined with loans to unqualified borrowers, was creating a huge risk for the entire financial system.Rep. Barney Frank denounced Mankiw, saying he had no "concern about housing." How dare you oppose suicidal loans to people who can't repay them! The New York Times reported that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were "under heavy assault by the Republicans," but these entities still had "important political allies" in the Democrats.Now, at a cost of hundreds of billions of dollars, middle-class taxpayers are going to be forced to bail out the Democrats' two most important constituent groups: rich Wall Street bankers and welfare recipients.Political correctness had already ruined education, sports, science and entertainment. But it took a Democratic president with a Democratic congress for political correctness to wreck the financial industry.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
YOU ARE THE BOSS.... WHICH TEAM WOULD YOU HIRE????
Although Obama may lack experience compared to, I dare say, George Bush, what he brings to the table in terms of intelligence/brilliance/oratory skills, is unparalleled. Not to use race as a crutch, but if it were not for the color of his skin, this election would have been a foregone conclusion already. And the mainstream is in DENIAL about it. We're being extremely disingenuous/naive if we continue to dismiss this FACT.
They lambasted Obama's inexperience, yet, they propped up a far less experienced (National issues/ Washington/ Foreign relations) candidate, in the twelfth hour of the campaign no less!! This was a carefully crafted strategy, in order to poach the female/independent/undecided/or the ignorant, vote. Palin does not represent the interests of the majority of Americans feeling the financial squeeze, or, the interests of women who supported Hillary. She is hell bent on overturning Roe vs Wade, she is a staunch Gun rights advocate, she advocates a continuation of Bush's policies, the Bush doctrine, and, she could "see Russia from Alaska" (I kid you not!!!).
** Check out what McCain had to say about "experience" earlier in the primaries ***
McCain: Mayors, Govs Don't Have Nat'l Security Experience
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzhFDQIgGSg
Just to think, with McCain's advanced age, and frail physical health, Palin would be one heartbeat away from being commander in chief. The GOP specializes in pandering to your fears. Whenever they are unable to properly justify a position, they invoke the name of God, as if the GOP="GOD's will". Whenever someone chooses to oppose their position, they label you Un-Patriotic, God-less, or Liberal, without compromise, or the slightest desire to do so.
To stand by and not question your government when you inherently believe we are on the wrong track is SERVILE, and it is one of the most Un-Patriotic positions you can take as a responsible/concerned citizen. Check your history and see what the founding fathers had to say about it.
***Palin: Iraq war = God's will - Again, I kid you not ***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H-btXPfhGs
It never fails, the GOP specializes in distracting voters from the real issues affecting our everyday lives. How about telling us how you plan on paying for the war, fixing the PUBLIC school system, developing alternative energy sources (see: http://www.asylum.com/2008/09/12/super-fuel-efficient-car-to-run-on-air/) , reinvesting in our infrastructure, regulating the out of control financial market, HEALTH CARE 4 ALL, or, most importantly, putting Americans back to work. If a majority of Americans are not gainfully employed, earning LIVABLE wages, our markets will continue to suffer, and ultimately, continue to fail. But, oh yeah, they have no intentions of reversing the current trend.
According to Obama: "For eight years, we've had policies that have shredded consumer protections, that have loosened oversight and regulation, and encouraged outsized bonuses to CEOs while ignoring middle-class Americans," the Illinois Democrat said during a rally in Grand Junction, Colorado. "The result is the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression."
According to McCain, "Our economy -- I think still, the fundamentals of our economy are strong -- but these are very, very difficult times. And I promise you we will never put America in this position again."
Who has a firmer grasp on the state of the economy, how we got there, and how we'll get out of it going forward?? Do the math yourself, before you endorse either candidate. Take current events for instance. Bush has drastically cut taxes for the wealthiest 1%, but the benefits have not trickled down to the ordinary Joe's. Jobs continue to be exported for the sake of short term profits, the cost of living continues to spiral out of control, our financial market is on the verge of collapse, yet, under performing CEO's continue to receive lucrative severance packages (see attached), at the taxpayer's expense no less, while thousands are laid off, and their retirement accounts/deposits in excess of $100K, are left unprotected.
***** LOOK BELOW PEOPLE ****** If you think this is liberal propaganda, show me a different analysis of their projected tax policies, and I will gladly retract my criticism.
What they'll do to your tax bill
McCain and Obama want to change the bottom-line effects of the tax code. Here's a dollars-and-cents breakdown of what their plans could mean for you.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
Here's how the average tax bill could change in 2009 if either John McCain's or Barack Obama's tax proposals were fully in place.
** REPOSTED FOR EMPHASIS ***
MCCAIN OBAMA
Income Avg. tax bill Avg. tax bill
Over $2.9M -$269,364 +$701,885
$603K and up -$45,361 +$115,974
$227K -$603K -$7,871 +$12
$161K-$227K -$4,380 -$2,789
$112K-$161K -$2,614 -$2,204
$66K-$112K -$1,009 -$1,290
$38K-$66K -$319 -$1,042
$19K-$38K -$113 -$892
Under $19K -$19 -$567
Source:The Tax Policy Center
The GOP just wants you to believe they are doing God's work, because you know, THE GOP=GOD'S WILL, McCain's family understands war better than any other American family, McCain/Palin loves America more than the other candidates, and McCain has "the scars to prove it" (WhateverTF that means)...................
The Tuskegee airmen, Buffalo soldiers, and countless other minorities fought and died for this country, and they weren't even given equal rights, as a human beings. The Tuskegee airmen weren't even officially recognized until recently, although, they fought valiantly, had the most kills, and didn't lose a single aircraft during the war, but they still couldn't share the same quarters as their white counterparts. Now that's love of your country!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Check the blogs, I have been following, closely, all along... http://blaqops.blogspot.com/
http://www.myspace.com/reciprok8
WE CANNOT AFFORD MORE OF THE SAME, VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN NOT PALIN/McCAIN!!!
*** Sorry guys, but your boy got me started, LOL *** Hope all is well.
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 7:38 am
Subject: You are The Boss... which team would you hire?
You are The Boss... which team would you hire?
With America facing historic debt, multiple war fronts, stumbling
health care, a weakened dollar, all-time high prison population,
skyrocketing Federal spending, mortgage crises, bank foreclosures,
etc. etc., this is an ***unusually critical*** election year.
Let's look at the educational background of your two options:
Obama:
Occidental College - Two years.
Columbia University - B.A. political science with a specialization in
international relations.
Harvard - Juris Doctor (J.D.) Magna Cum Laude
& Biden:
University of Delaware - B.A. in history and B.A. in political science.
Syracuse University College of Law - Juris Doctor (J.D.)
vs.
McCain:
United States Naval Academy - Class rank 894 of 899
& Palin:
Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester
North Idaho College - 2 semesters - general study
University of Idaho - 2 semesters - journalism
Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester
University of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in journalism
Now, which team are you going to "hire" ?
They lambasted Obama's inexperience, yet, they propped up a far less experienced (National issues/ Washington/ Foreign relations) candidate, in the twelfth hour of the campaign no less!! This was a carefully crafted strategy, in order to poach the female/independent/undecided/or the ignorant, vote. Palin does not represent the interests of the majority of Americans feeling the financial squeeze, or, the interests of women who supported Hillary. She is hell bent on overturning Roe vs Wade, she is a staunch Gun rights advocate, she advocates a continuation of Bush's policies, the Bush doctrine, and, she could "see Russia from Alaska" (I kid you not!!!).
** Check out what McCain had to say about "experience" earlier in the primaries ***
McCain: Mayors, Govs Don't Have Nat'l Security Experience
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzhFDQIgGSg
Just to think, with McCain's advanced age, and frail physical health, Palin would be one heartbeat away from being commander in chief. The GOP specializes in pandering to your fears. Whenever they are unable to properly justify a position, they invoke the name of God, as if the GOP="GOD's will". Whenever someone chooses to oppose their position, they label you Un-Patriotic, God-less, or Liberal, without compromise, or the slightest desire to do so.
To stand by and not question your government when you inherently believe we are on the wrong track is SERVILE, and it is one of the most Un-Patriotic positions you can take as a responsible/concerned citizen. Check your history and see what the founding fathers had to say about it.
***Palin: Iraq war = God's will - Again, I kid you not ***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H-btXPfhGs
It never fails, the GOP specializes in distracting voters from the real issues affecting our everyday lives. How about telling us how you plan on paying for the war, fixing the PUBLIC school system, developing alternative energy sources (see: http://www.asylum.com/2008/09/12/super-fuel-efficient-car-to-run-on-air/) , reinvesting in our infrastructure, regulating the out of control financial market, HEALTH CARE 4 ALL, or, most importantly, putting Americans back to work. If a majority of Americans are not gainfully employed, earning LIVABLE wages, our markets will continue to suffer, and ultimately, continue to fail. But, oh yeah, they have no intentions of reversing the current trend.
According to Obama: "For eight years, we've had policies that have shredded consumer protections, that have loosened oversight and regulation, and encouraged outsized bonuses to CEOs while ignoring middle-class Americans," the Illinois Democrat said during a rally in Grand Junction, Colorado. "The result is the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression."
According to McCain, "Our economy -- I think still, the fundamentals of our economy are strong -- but these are very, very difficult times. And I promise you we will never put America in this position again."
Who has a firmer grasp on the state of the economy, how we got there, and how we'll get out of it going forward?? Do the math yourself, before you endorse either candidate. Take current events for instance. Bush has drastically cut taxes for the wealthiest 1%, but the benefits have not trickled down to the ordinary Joe's. Jobs continue to be exported for the sake of short term profits, the cost of living continues to spiral out of control, our financial market is on the verge of collapse, yet, under performing CEO's continue to receive lucrative severance packages (see attached), at the taxpayer's expense no less, while thousands are laid off, and their retirement accounts/deposits in excess of $100K, are left unprotected.
***** LOOK BELOW PEOPLE ****** If you think this is liberal propaganda, show me a different analysis of their projected tax policies, and I will gladly retract my criticism.
What they'll do to your tax bill
McCain and Obama want to change the bottom-line effects of the tax code. Here's a dollars-and-cents breakdown of what their plans could mean for you.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
Here's how the average tax bill could change in 2009 if either John McCain's or Barack Obama's tax proposals were fully in place.
** REPOSTED FOR EMPHASIS ***
MCCAIN OBAMA
Income Avg. tax bill Avg. tax bill
Over $2.9M -$269,364 +$701,885
$603K and up -$45,361 +$115,974
$227K -$603K -$7,871 +$12
$161K-$227K -$4,380 -$2,789
$112K-$161K -$2,614 -$2,204
$66K-$112K -$1,009 -$1,290
$38K-$66K -$319 -$1,042
$19K-$38K -$113 -$892
Under $19K -$19 -$567
Source:The Tax Policy Center
The GOP just wants you to believe they are doing God's work, because you know, THE GOP=GOD'S WILL, McCain's family understands war better than any other American family, McCain/Palin loves America more than the other candidates, and McCain has "the scars to prove it" (WhateverTF that means)...................
The Tuskegee airmen, Buffalo soldiers, and countless other minorities fought and died for this country, and they weren't even given equal rights, as a human beings. The Tuskegee airmen weren't even officially recognized until recently, although, they fought valiantly, had the most kills, and didn't lose a single aircraft during the war, but they still couldn't share the same quarters as their white counterparts. Now that's love of your country!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Check the blogs, I have been following, closely, all along... http://blaqops.blogspot.com/
http://www.myspace.com/reciprok8
WE CANNOT AFFORD MORE OF THE SAME, VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN NOT PALIN/McCAIN!!!
*** Sorry guys, but your boy got me started, LOL *** Hope all is well.
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 7:38 am
Subject: You are The Boss... which team would you hire?
You are The Boss... which team would you hire?
With America facing historic debt, multiple war fronts, stumbling
health care, a weakened dollar, all-time high prison population,
skyrocketing Federal spending, mortgage crises, bank foreclosures,
etc. etc., this is an ***unusually critical*** election year.
Let's look at the educational background of your two options:
Obama:
Occidental College - Two years.
Columbia University - B.A. political science with a specialization in
international relations.
Harvard - Juris Doctor (J.D.) Magna Cum Laude
& Biden:
University of Delaware - B.A. in history and B.A. in political science.
Syracuse University College of Law - Juris Doctor (J.D.)
vs.
McCain:
United States Naval Academy - Class rank 894 of 899
& Palin:
Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester
North Idaho College - 2 semesters - general study
University of Idaho - 2 semesters - journalism
Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester
University of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in journalism
Now, which team are you going to "hire" ?
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Tax Policy: Exhibit A
**** Research for yourself and spread the word ***** Next I will compare their Healthcare policies.....
While they are busy distracting the masses from the real ISSUES, here are the numbers to show the differences with the candidate's tax policies. I can't stand to see them turning this campaign into a debate about gender, race, or even worse, lipstick. AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where was the outrage before we sent our men and women to fight an unprovoked war, which is costing the American tax payer over $1Billion dollars a month? Where was the outrage when Katrina hit New Orleans, when our veterans come home damaged mentally, physically, and unable to find employment? Where is the outrage when CEO's leave firms with enormous severance packages, only to see the Co. fail a short time thereafter, leaving shareholders and retirement funds devastated? ENOUGH with the fake outrage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The conservatives loathe giving tax breaks to the lower classes, but when a majority of the population's disposable income rises, guess what, businesses flourish, people $pend more, and EVERYONE benefits. What a novel idea. Sound elitist to you?? Not unless you're ignorant, and don't realize that it is an Elitist attempting to sway you into voting against your own interests, while millions continue to lose their jobs to overseas markets, the cost of living continues to skyrocket, our bridges/roads/or infrastructure as a whole, continues to crumble, healthcare costs are ridiculous, and THEY KEEP BAILING OUT WALL STREET WITHOUT BATTING AN EYELASH.
Why do you think so many rich people are supporting Obama. They know their welfare is contingent on consumption. If people cannot afford to spend, their bottom lines are decimated, and their ability to post profits is severely impacted, negatively. See the graph below for yourself, and you do the math. What percentage of the working population is in the $0-$112K income bracket, and, what is the quintessential difference in approach by the two candidates? I think it's obvious, one is for ALL PEOPLE, and the other serves the privileged. But see for yourself, the choice is yours. We cannot afford more of the same, vote Obama not McCain.........
Sincerely,
Blaq Ops
***Source: CNN - Anderson Cooper 360
What they'll do to your tax bill
McCain and Obama want to change the bottom-line effects of the tax code. Here's a dollars-and-cents breakdown of what their plans could mean for you.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
Here's how the average tax bill could change in 2009 if either John McCain's or Barack Obama's tax proposals were fully in place.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
Here's how the average tax bill could change in 2009 if either John McCain's or Barack Obama's tax proposals were fully in place.
MCCAIN OBAMA
Income Avg. tax bill Avg. tax bill
Over $2.9M -$269,364 +$701,885
$603K and up -$45,361 +$115,974
$227K-$603K -$7,871 +$12
$161K-$227K -$4,380 -$2,789
$112K-$161K -$2,614 -$2,204
$66K-$112K -$1,009 -$1,290
$38K-$66K -$319 -$1,042
$19K-$38K -$113 -$892
Under $19K -$19 -$567
Source:The Tax Policy Center
Taxes: McCain vs. Obama
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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- John McCain and Barack Obama have starkly different philosophies about tax policy - how to raise the revenue needed to support government programs, spur growth and ensure economic fairness.
But voters really want to know one thing: How would the presidential candidates' views trickle down to their tax bills? A report released Wednesday by a nonpartisan policy group in Washington, D.C., takes a big first step toward answering that question.
According to the Tax Policy Center's findings, the common assumptions most people make about the plans of McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee, and Obama, the Democrats' pick, are not wildly off-base.
McCain: The average taxpayer in every income group would see a lower tax bill, but high-income taxpayers would benefit more than everyone else.
Obama: High-income taxpayers would pay more in taxes, while everyone else's tax bill would be reduced. Those who benefit the most - in terms of reducing their taxes as a percentage of after-tax income - are in the lowest income groups.
Under both plans, all American taxpayers could pay a price for their tax cuts: a bigger deficit. The Tax Policy Center estimates that over 10 years, McCain's tax proposals could increase the national debt by as much as $4.5 trillion with interest, while Obama's could add as much as $3.3 trillion.
A closer look
But those in the lowest income groups would only see their after-tax income rise by less than 1% (or between $19 and $319). By contrast, the highest-income households - those with incomes of at least $603,000 - would see a boost in after-tax income of 3.4%, or more than $40,000.
Obama's plan would keep the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts in place for everyone except those making more than roughly $250,000, and he would increase the capital gains tax.
Obama would also introduce new tax breaks for lower and middle-income groups. Such breaks include expanding the earned income tax credit, giving those making less than $150,000 a $500 tax credit per person on the first $8,100 in income, giving those making under $75,000 a 50% federal match on the first $1,000 of savings, and exempting seniors making less than $50,000 from having to pay income tax.
Like McCain, Obama would lessen the bite of the estate tax and the Alternative Minimum Tax, but to a lesser degree.
The net result: compared with their tax bill today, taxpayers on average would see their tax bill cut by nearly $160 under Obama's plan. That means their after-tax income would rise by 0.3%.
But those in the lowest-income groups would enjoy the biggest after-tax income rise as a percentage of income - between 2.4% and 5.5% (worth between $567 and $1,042). By contrast, the highest-income households - those with at least $603,000 in income - would see a dramatic decline in their after-tax income - a drop of 8.7%, or $116,000.
The campaigns respond
Jason Furman, a newly appointed senior economic adviser to Obama, said his preliminary response is that the report's findings bear out what Obama's campaign has been saying: that he's for the middle class.
"Middle-class families get tax cuts that are three times larger from Obama than from McCain," Furman said. "And the McCain plan gives nearly one-quarter of its benefits to households making more than $2.8 million annually - the top 0.1%."
First Published: June 11, 2008: 10:31 AM EDT
The economy: McCain vs. Obama
While they are busy distracting the masses from the real ISSUES, here are the numbers to show the differences with the candidate's tax policies. I can't stand to see them turning this campaign into a debate about gender, race, or even worse, lipstick. AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where was the outrage before we sent our men and women to fight an unprovoked war, which is costing the American tax payer over $1Billion dollars a month? Where was the outrage when Katrina hit New Orleans, when our veterans come home damaged mentally, physically, and unable to find employment? Where is the outrage when CEO's leave firms with enormous severance packages, only to see the Co. fail a short time thereafter, leaving shareholders and retirement funds devastated? ENOUGH with the fake outrage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The conservatives loathe giving tax breaks to the lower classes, but when a majority of the population's disposable income rises, guess what, businesses flourish, people $pend more, and EVERYONE benefits. What a novel idea. Sound elitist to you?? Not unless you're ignorant, and don't realize that it is an Elitist attempting to sway you into voting against your own interests, while millions continue to lose their jobs to overseas markets, the cost of living continues to skyrocket, our bridges/roads/or infrastructure as a whole, continues to crumble, healthcare costs are ridiculous, and THEY KEEP BAILING OUT WALL STREET WITHOUT BATTING AN EYELASH.
Why do you think so many rich people are supporting Obama. They know their welfare is contingent on consumption. If people cannot afford to spend, their bottom lines are decimated, and their ability to post profits is severely impacted, negatively. See the graph below for yourself, and you do the math. What percentage of the working population is in the $0-$112K income bracket, and, what is the quintessential difference in approach by the two candidates? I think it's obvious, one is for ALL PEOPLE, and the other serves the privileged. But see for yourself, the choice is yours. We cannot afford more of the same, vote Obama not McCain.........
Sincerely,
Blaq Ops
***Source: CNN - Anderson Cooper 360
What they'll do to your tax bill
McCain and Obama want to change the bottom-line effects of the tax code. Here's a dollars-and-cents breakdown of what their plans could mean for you.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
Here's how the average tax bill could change in 2009 if either John McCain's or Barack Obama's tax proposals were fully in place.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
Here's how the average tax bill could change in 2009 if either John McCain's or Barack Obama's tax proposals were fully in place.
MCCAIN OBAMA
Income Avg. tax bill Avg. tax bill
Over $2.9M -$269,364 +$701,885
$603K and up -$45,361 +$115,974
$227K-$603K -$7,871 +$12
$161K-$227K -$4,380 -$2,789
$112K-$161K -$2,614 -$2,204
$66K-$112K -$1,009 -$1,290
$38K-$66K -$319 -$1,042
$19K-$38K -$113 -$892
Under $19K -$19 -$567
Source:The Tax Policy Center
Taxes: McCain vs. Obama
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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- John McCain and Barack Obama have starkly different philosophies about tax policy - how to raise the revenue needed to support government programs, spur growth and ensure economic fairness.
But voters really want to know one thing: How would the presidential candidates' views trickle down to their tax bills? A report released Wednesday by a nonpartisan policy group in Washington, D.C., takes a big first step toward answering that question.
According to the Tax Policy Center's findings, the common assumptions most people make about the plans of McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee, and Obama, the Democrats' pick, are not wildly off-base.
McCain: The average taxpayer in every income group would see a lower tax bill, but high-income taxpayers would benefit more than everyone else.
Obama: High-income taxpayers would pay more in taxes, while everyone else's tax bill would be reduced. Those who benefit the most - in terms of reducing their taxes as a percentage of after-tax income - are in the lowest income groups.
Under both plans, all American taxpayers could pay a price for their tax cuts: a bigger deficit. The Tax Policy Center estimates that over 10 years, McCain's tax proposals could increase the national debt by as much as $4.5 trillion with interest, while Obama's could add as much as $3.3 trillion.
A closer look
But those in the lowest income groups would only see their after-tax income rise by less than 1% (or between $19 and $319). By contrast, the highest-income households - those with incomes of at least $603,000 - would see a boost in after-tax income of 3.4%, or more than $40,000.
Obama's plan would keep the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts in place for everyone except those making more than roughly $250,000, and he would increase the capital gains tax.
Obama would also introduce new tax breaks for lower and middle-income groups. Such breaks include expanding the earned income tax credit, giving those making less than $150,000 a $500 tax credit per person on the first $8,100 in income, giving those making under $75,000 a 50% federal match on the first $1,000 of savings, and exempting seniors making less than $50,000 from having to pay income tax.
Like McCain, Obama would lessen the bite of the estate tax and the Alternative Minimum Tax, but to a lesser degree.
The net result: compared with their tax bill today, taxpayers on average would see their tax bill cut by nearly $160 under Obama's plan. That means their after-tax income would rise by 0.3%.
But those in the lowest-income groups would enjoy the biggest after-tax income rise as a percentage of income - between 2.4% and 5.5% (worth between $567 and $1,042). By contrast, the highest-income households - those with at least $603,000 in income - would see a dramatic decline in their after-tax income - a drop of 8.7%, or $116,000.
The campaigns respond
Jason Furman, a newly appointed senior economic adviser to Obama, said his preliminary response is that the report's findings bear out what Obama's campaign has been saying: that he's for the middle class.
"Middle-class families get tax cuts that are three times larger from Obama than from McCain," Furman said. "And the McCain plan gives nearly one-quarter of its benefits to households making more than $2.8 million annually - the top 0.1%."
First Published: June 11, 2008: 10:31 AM EDT
The economy: McCain vs. Obama
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Chivalry is dead..........
There are many contributing factors to global warming, but the facts are not being debated openly, and that's the problem. Fact is, there are a multitude of alternative ways to harness energy. Drilling is not the ONLY solution. Did you hear them chanting "Drill NOW" at the convention last night? You would swear drilling is a cure-all for our energy crisis.
The right wingers always want to take the high moral ground, but when ish happens to them, they classify the situation as "normal" American Family issues. Remember how they grilled Clinton on the Monica issue?? How many GOP'ers were caught with their pants down recently (Rep. M. Foley/ Sen. Craig/ Rev. Haggard/ etc). It doesn't surprise me at all, because those who are quick to judge are usually the most deviate behind closed doors.
I would have loved to see what would have happened, if someone else won the Democratic nomination, then pulled Barack Obama out of their @$$, the day after the Republican Convention. They would have been screaming bloody murder. Palin has been National for a week, and now she is the best thing to happen to the GOP since Evangelicals+NRA. Then she comes out swinging, but watch what happens the first time Obama or Biden hit her with some harsh criticism, they will be saying they are pigs for "picking" on a woman. In my book, once you punch me in the face, you forfeit all of your chivalrous privileges.
He chose this candidate strictly to detract buzz from Obama's brilliant convention speech last week, and, to lure the disgruntled P.U.M.A's (Party Unity My @$$). But if they vote for McCain strictly because he put a woman on the ticket, that opposes every issue the party is trying to change/address/ratify, then they are IGNORANT, and we are doomed to see the divide between the rich and poor get wider and wider.
Palin promotes an "abstinence" only approach to sex education, lot of good it did her own daughter. She would have been better served teaching her how to put on a hat. In addition to her bun situation, check out the drinking/gun flicks that surfaced. It happens with kids, but before you throw stones, you should always make sure you have moved out of the glass house. I'm just saying.
If I was Obama, I wouldn't debate her on the trivial stuff, I would let that pass, and grill her @$$ when it comes to issues that are affecting a MAJORITY Americans like, exporting our jobs overseas, tax loop holes for the rich, the BILLIONS we're spending on war, the nations infrastructure, our public schools, health care, and all the other social issues plaguing our society. All they know is Religion, Guns, and lower taxes, and their followers swallow it hole. All I know is, if you're not worth 50 million or more, you better vote Democratic!!!
You need to know this information! Please register everyone you can by October 4th. No response necessary but please get to work!
Dear MoveOn member,
Yesterday was John McCain's 72nd birthday. If elected, he'd be the oldest president ever inaugurated. And after months of slamming Barack Obama for "inexperience," here's who John McCain has chosen to be one heartbeat away from the presidency: a right-wing religious conservative with no foreign policy experience, who until recently was mayor of a town of 9,000 people.
Huh?
Who is Sarah Palin? Here's some basic background:
She was elected Alaska 's governor a little over a year and a=2 0half ago. Her previous office was mayor of Wasilla, a small town outside Anchorage . She has no foreign policy experience.1
Palin is strongly anti-choice, opposing abortion even in the case of rape or incest.2
She supported right-wing extremist Pat Buchanan for president in 2000. 3
Palin thinks creationism should be taught in public schools.4
She's doesn't think humans are the cause of climate change.5
She's solidly in line with John McCain's "Big Oil first" energy policy. She's pushed hard for more oil drilling and says renewables won't be ready for years. She also sued the Bush administration for listing polar bears as an endangered species—she was worried it would interfere with more oil drilling in Alaska.6
How closely did John McCain vet this choice? He met Sarah Palin once at a meeting. They spoke a second time, last Sunday, when he called her about being vice-president. Then he offered her the position.7
This is information the American people need to see. Please take a moment to forward this email to your friends and family.
We also asked Alaska MoveOn members what the rest of us should know about their governor. The response was striking. Here's a sample:
She is really just a mayor from a small town outside Anchorage who has been a governor for only 1.5 years, and has ZERO national and international experience. I shudder to think that she could be the person taking that 3AM call on the White House hotline, and the one who could potentially be charged with leading the US in the volatile international scene that exists today. —Rose M., Fairbanks , AK
She is VERY, VERY conservative, and far from perfect. She's a hunter and fisherwoman, but votes against the environment again and again. She ran on ethics reform, but is currently under investigation for several charges involving hiring and firing of state officials. She has NO experience beyond Alaska . —Christine B., Denali Park , AK
As an Alaskan and a feminist, I am beyond words at this announcement. Palin is not a feminist, and she is not the reformer she claims to be. —Karen L., Anchorage , AK
Alaskans, collectively, are just as stunned as the rest of the nation. She is doing well running our State, but is totally inexperienced on the national level, and very much unequipped to run the nation, if it came to that. She is as far right as one can get, which has already been communicated on the news. In our office of thirty employees (dems, republicans, and nonpartisans), not one person feels she is ready for the V.P. position.—Sherry C., Anchorage , AK
She's vehemently anti-choice and doesn't care about protecting our natural resources, even though she has worked as a fisherman. McCain chose her to pick up the Hillary voters, but Palin is no Hillary. —Marina L., Juneau , AK
I think she's far too inexperienced to be in this position. I'm all for a woman in the White House, but not one who hasn't done anything to deserve it. There are far many other women who have worked their way up and have much more experience that would have been better choices. This is a patronizing decision on John McCain's part- and insulting to females everywhere that he would assume he'll get our vote by putting "A Woman" in that position.—Jennifer M., Anchorage, AK
So Governor Palin is a staunch anti-choice religious conservative. She's a global warming denier who shares John McCain's commitment to Big Oil. And she's dramatically inexperienced.
In picking Sarah Palin, John McCain has made the religious right very happy. And he's made a very dangerous decision for our country.
In the next few days, many Americans will be wondering what McCain's vice-presidential choice means. Please pass this information along to your friends and family.
Sources:
1. "Sarah Palin," Wikipedia, Accessed August 29, 2008
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Palin
2. "McCain Selects Anti-Choice Sarah Palin as Running Mate," NARAL Pro-Choice America, August 29, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17515&id=13661-7741281-fzAOqEx&t=1
3. "Sarah Palin, Buchananite," The Nation, August 29, 2008
http://www. moveon.org/r?r=17736&id=13661-7741281-fzAOqEx&t=2
4. "'Creation science' enters the race," Anchorage Daily News, October 27, 2006
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17737&id=13661-7741281-fzAOqEx&t=3
5. "Palin buys climate denial PR spin—ignores science," Huffington Post, August 29, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17517&id=13661-7741281-fzAOqEx&t=4
6. "McCain VP Pick Completes Shift to Bush Energy Policy," Sierra Club, August 29, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17518&id=13661-7741281-fzAOqEx&t=5
"Choice of Palin Promises Failed Energy Policies of the Past," League of Conservation Voters, August 29, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17519&id=13661-7741281-fzAOqEx&t=6
"Protecting polar bears gets in way of drilling for oil, says governor," The Times of London, May 23, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17520&id=13661-7741281-fzAOqEx&t=7
7 "McCain met Palin once before yesterday," MSNBC, August 29, 2008
The right wingers always want to take the high moral ground, but when ish happens to them, they classify the situation as "normal" American Family issues. Remember how they grilled Clinton on the Monica issue?? How many GOP'ers were caught with their pants down recently (Rep. M. Foley/ Sen. Craig/ Rev. Haggard/ etc). It doesn't surprise me at all, because those who are quick to judge are usually the most deviate behind closed doors.
I would have loved to see what would have happened, if someone else won the Democratic nomination, then pulled Barack Obama out of their @$$, the day after the Republican Convention. They would have been screaming bloody murder. Palin has been National for a week, and now she is the best thing to happen to the GOP since Evangelicals+NRA. Then she comes out swinging, but watch what happens the first time Obama or Biden hit her with some harsh criticism, they will be saying they are pigs for "picking" on a woman. In my book, once you punch me in the face, you forfeit all of your chivalrous privileges.
He chose this candidate strictly to detract buzz from Obama's brilliant convention speech last week, and, to lure the disgruntled P.U.M.A's (Party Unity My @$$). But if they vote for McCain strictly because he put a woman on the ticket, that opposes every issue the party is trying to change/address/ratify, then they are IGNORANT, and we are doomed to see the divide between the rich and poor get wider and wider.
Palin promotes an "abstinence" only approach to sex education, lot of good it did her own daughter. She would have been better served teaching her how to put on a hat. In addition to her bun situation, check out the drinking/gun flicks that surfaced. It happens with kids, but before you throw stones, you should always make sure you have moved out of the glass house. I'm just saying.
If I was Obama, I wouldn't debate her on the trivial stuff, I would let that pass, and grill her @$$ when it comes to issues that are affecting a MAJORITY Americans like, exporting our jobs overseas, tax loop holes for the rich, the BILLIONS we're spending on war, the nations infrastructure, our public schools, health care, and all the other social issues plaguing our society. All they know is Religion, Guns, and lower taxes, and their followers swallow it hole. All I know is, if you're not worth 50 million or more, you better vote Democratic!!!
You need to know this information! Please register everyone you can by October 4th. No response necessary but please get to work!
Dear MoveOn member,
Yesterday was John McCain's 72nd birthday. If elected, he'd be the oldest president ever inaugurated. And after months of slamming Barack Obama for "inexperience," here's who John McCain has chosen to be one heartbeat away from the presidency: a right-wing religious conservative with no foreign policy experience, who until recently was mayor of a town of 9,000 people.
Huh?
Who is Sarah Palin? Here's some basic background:
She was elected Alaska 's governor a little over a year and a=2 0half ago. Her previous office was mayor of Wasilla, a small town outside Anchorage . She has no foreign policy experience.1
Palin is strongly anti-choice, opposing abortion even in the case of rape or incest.2
She supported right-wing extremist Pat Buchanan for president in 2000. 3
Palin thinks creationism should be taught in public schools.4
She's doesn't think humans are the cause of climate change.5
She's solidly in line with John McCain's "Big Oil first" energy policy. She's pushed hard for more oil drilling and says renewables won't be ready for years. She also sued the Bush administration for listing polar bears as an endangered species—she was worried it would interfere with more oil drilling in Alaska.6
How closely did John McCain vet this choice? He met Sarah Palin once at a meeting. They spoke a second time, last Sunday, when he called her about being vice-president. Then he offered her the position.7
This is information the American people need to see. Please take a moment to forward this email to your friends and family.
We also asked Alaska MoveOn members what the rest of us should know about their governor. The response was striking. Here's a sample:
She is really just a mayor from a small town outside Anchorage who has been a governor for only 1.5 years, and has ZERO national and international experience. I shudder to think that she could be the person taking that 3AM call on the White House hotline, and the one who could potentially be charged with leading the US in the volatile international scene that exists today. —Rose M., Fairbanks , AK
She is VERY, VERY conservative, and far from perfect. She's a hunter and fisherwoman, but votes against the environment again and again. She ran on ethics reform, but is currently under investigation for several charges involving hiring and firing of state officials. She has NO experience beyond Alaska . —Christine B., Denali Park , AK
As an Alaskan and a feminist, I am beyond words at this announcement. Palin is not a feminist, and she is not the reformer she claims to be. —Karen L., Anchorage , AK
Alaskans, collectively, are just as stunned as the rest of the nation. She is doing well running our State, but is totally inexperienced on the national level, and very much unequipped to run the nation, if it came to that. She is as far right as one can get, which has already been communicated on the news. In our office of thirty employees (dems, republicans, and nonpartisans), not one person feels she is ready for the V.P. position.—Sherry C., Anchorage , AK
She's vehemently anti-choice and doesn't care about protecting our natural resources, even though she has worked as a fisherman. McCain chose her to pick up the Hillary voters, but Palin is no Hillary. —Marina L., Juneau , AK
I think she's far too inexperienced to be in this position. I'm all for a woman in the White House, but not one who hasn't done anything to deserve it. There are far many other women who have worked their way up and have much more experience that would have been better choices. This is a patronizing decision on John McCain's part- and insulting to females everywhere that he would assume he'll get our vote by putting "A Woman" in that position.—Jennifer M., Anchorage, AK
So Governor Palin is a staunch anti-choice religious conservative. She's a global warming denier who shares John McCain's commitment to Big Oil. And she's dramatically inexperienced.
In picking Sarah Palin, John McCain has made the religious right very happy. And he's made a very dangerous decision for our country.
In the next few days, many Americans will be wondering what McCain's vice-presidential choice means. Please pass this information along to your friends and family.
Sources:
1. "Sarah Palin," Wikipedia, Accessed August 29, 2008
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Palin
2. "McCain Selects Anti-Choice Sarah Palin as Running Mate," NARAL Pro-Choice America, August 29, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17515&id=13661-7741281-fzAOqEx&t=1
3. "Sarah Palin, Buchananite," The Nation, August 29, 2008
http://www. moveon.org/r?r=17736&id=13661-7741281-fzAOqEx&t=2
4. "'Creation science' enters the race," Anchorage Daily News, October 27, 2006
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17737&id=13661-7741281-fzAOqEx&t=3
5. "Palin buys climate denial PR spin—ignores science," Huffington Post, August 29, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17517&id=13661-7741281-fzAOqEx&t=4
6. "McCain VP Pick Completes Shift to Bush Energy Policy," Sierra Club, August 29, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17518&id=13661-7741281-fzAOqEx&t=5
"Choice of Palin Promises Failed Energy Policies of the Past," League of Conservation Voters, August 29, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17519&id=13661-7741281-fzAOqEx&t=6
"Protecting polar bears gets in way of drilling for oil, says governor," The Times of London, May 23, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=17520&id=13661-7741281-fzAOqEx&t=7
7 "McCain met Palin once before yesterday," MSNBC, August 29, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
PAWNS IN THE GAME (CONFIRMED)
Below is the transcript from Larry King 7/30/2008................
I was surprised to hear this comment come from a friend (Ben Stein) of the conservatives, but, it's about time someone from that side admitted it. I've been saying it for about 2 years now. This is proof we're all just pawns because they know what's up.
They always say Dems want more government, but when you let the private sector run amok (Wall Street/ Health Care/ Defense Contracts), you jeopardize the entire country. The rich get richer at the tax payers expense, the government winds up bailing out the company in order to stabilize our economy, and the tax payer eventually foots the bill anyway (insult to injury).
Why not regulate all financial markets in the first place, in order to establish some type of control. Especially to reign in the "Speculators" that artificially drive up stock prices. This will ensure the nation's economic viability, and growth, for the "long term", plus, money always "trickles up" anyway. They would just be guaranteeing their own welfare for years to come.
The last highlighted quote by Stein blew me away!!
(Obama supporter) KRUGMAN: No. I mean presidents can do, over time, quite a lot. But the -- you know, the fact of the matter -- and I'm going to shock Ben by agreeing with him a bit here.
Look, we had, by my rough estimate, about 25 million people bought houses that are now worth less than they were when they bought them. About 10 million people have got negative equity -- the house is worth less than their mortgage. That's going to rise. It might hit $20 million.
That's a -- that's going to cause a lot of pain no matter what you do. But you can mitigate it. You can try and be there for the people who are in real, real distress, which is what this bill partly does. You can try to make sure the financial system keeps going. It's amazing to me, again, to hear Ben and President Bush sort of going along with this. There's a line there's no atheists in foxholes and there's no free market advocates in financial crises. So everybody is saying, you know, we've got to keep this thing rolling.
And, you know, and then it's going to be a process. If we can get a good economic recovery going next year, if we can grab policies, a real, you know, stimulus policy that makes sure that people have jobs, that have incomes, that's going to cushion the blow some.
But, look, we've had a terrible -- we had the mother of all financial bubbles, as people have been saying.
STEIN: Well...
KRUGMAN: The housing bubble was enormous. And it's -- there's no way you can make it go away painlessly.
STEIN: And we also had a tremendous tech bubble under my friend and yours, Mr. Clinton. But they're bubbles. And it's a terrible problem that we don't have enough government supervision. I'm going to shock you and say there's a gigantic flaw in Republican policy, which is not believing in regulation. A few hundred million dollars worth of regulation would have avoided this entire problem of the credit meltdown. Maybe $20 million, $30 million of decent regulation would have avoided this entire problem in the credit meltdown. It's going to cost the taxpayers tens...
KRUGMAN: All right.
STEIN: ...maybe hundreds of billions of dollars. Supervision and regulation are not...
KRUGMAN: Then ask yourself which candidates is more likely...
STEIN: I agree that that's a flaw in Mr. McCain's platform. He should be saying we're going to be supervising people.
We're going to be the party of Teddy Roosevelt. We're not going to let the big boys on Wall Street suck the blood out of America and then walk home rich like rich fat pigs while the rest of America is suffering.
KING: OK. All right.
A couple of other quick things, gentlemen.
KRUGMAN: Yes. I think that's an Obama slogan. (INAUDIBLE).
I was surprised to hear this comment come from a friend (Ben Stein) of the conservatives, but, it's about time someone from that side admitted it. I've been saying it for about 2 years now. This is proof we're all just pawns because they know what's up.
They always say Dems want more government, but when you let the private sector run amok (Wall Street/ Health Care/ Defense Contracts), you jeopardize the entire country. The rich get richer at the tax payers expense, the government winds up bailing out the company in order to stabilize our economy, and the tax payer eventually foots the bill anyway (insult to injury).
Why not regulate all financial markets in the first place, in order to establish some type of control. Especially to reign in the "Speculators" that artificially drive up stock prices. This will ensure the nation's economic viability, and growth, for the "long term", plus, money always "trickles up" anyway. They would just be guaranteeing their own welfare for years to come.
The last highlighted quote by Stein blew me away!!
(Obama supporter) KRUGMAN: No. I mean presidents can do, over time, quite a lot. But the -- you know, the fact of the matter -- and I'm going to shock Ben by agreeing with him a bit here.
Look, we had, by my rough estimate, about 25 million people bought houses that are now worth less than they were when they bought them. About 10 million people have got negative equity -- the house is worth less than their mortgage. That's going to rise. It might hit $20 million.
That's a -- that's going to cause a lot of pain no matter what you do. But you can mitigate it. You can try and be there for the people who are in real, real distress, which is what this bill partly does. You can try to make sure the financial system keeps going. It's amazing to me, again, to hear Ben and President Bush sort of going along with this. There's a line there's no atheists in foxholes and there's no free market advocates in financial crises. So everybody is saying, you know, we've got to keep this thing rolling.
And, you know, and then it's going to be a process. If we can get a good economic recovery going next year, if we can grab policies, a real, you know, stimulus policy that makes sure that people have jobs, that have incomes, that's going to cushion the blow some.
But, look, we've had a terrible -- we had the mother of all financial bubbles, as people have been saying.
STEIN: Well...
KRUGMAN: The housing bubble was enormous. And it's -- there's no way you can make it go away painlessly.
STEIN: And we also had a tremendous tech bubble under my friend and yours, Mr. Clinton. But they're bubbles. And it's a terrible problem that we don't have enough government supervision. I'm going to shock you and say there's a gigantic flaw in Republican policy, which is not believing in regulation. A few hundred million dollars worth of regulation would have avoided this entire problem of the credit meltdown. Maybe $20 million, $30 million of decent regulation would have avoided this entire problem in the credit meltdown. It's going to cost the taxpayers tens...
KRUGMAN: All right.
STEIN: ...maybe hundreds of billions of dollars. Supervision and regulation are not...
KRUGMAN: Then ask yourself which candidates is more likely...
STEIN: I agree that that's a flaw in Mr. McCain's platform. He should be saying we're going to be supervising people.
We're going to be the party of Teddy Roosevelt. We're not going to let the big boys on Wall Street suck the blood out of America and then walk home rich like rich fat pigs while the rest of America is suffering.
KING: OK. All right.
A couple of other quick things, gentlemen.
KRUGMAN: Yes. I think that's an Obama slogan. (INAUDIBLE).
Thursday, July 24, 2008
AUDACIOUS SMEAR TACTICS
I must admit, I was getting bored with the political spectrum, because I felt it was getting redundant, but in light of the recent smearing, they (Conservative Right Wingers/ Racists/ Haters & B.A.N.A.'s) have effectively rekindled my passion.
In today's (7/24/08) N.Y. Post, Liz Smith's column quoted the National Review which stated; "This is a great country. EVEN a black man, with no DISCERNIBLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, can become President". WOW!!! How insulting. If that isn't a back handed compliment I don't know what is.
I guess going to Harvard, earning his way to the top of his class, overcoming his bi-racial background, working hard to help disadvantaged members of the inner city obtain a better quality of life, reaching out to fellow politicians across the aisle, becoming Senator, his voting record, the fact that the man is brilliant, speaking with an eloquence the oval office has lacked since Bill Clinton, which has also impressed and caught the attention of the masses here and abroad, is irrelevant.
They even went on to say how "We thought she (Hillary Clinton) would be a steadier hand as President then Sen. Barack Obama would be, with more hawkish instincts and greater political REALISM". WOW!!! Exactly when did this epiphany occur, because, they have slandered her and her husband, virtually, throughout his Presidency, and thereafter. Also, what political "realism" are they referring to? As if hope, optimism, and being outspoken against the establishment is somehow equated with naivety.
I've heard panelists say that the media is "drooling", "swooning", and having a "love fest" over the Sen. That the public has given him a "free pass." That his experience is inadequate to be commander in chief. That he and his wife aren't "Patriotic" enough. Cut the BULLSHIT!!!!!!!!!
Negroes from this hemisphere (North/ Central/ South America & the Caribbean) were brought here by Slave Traders. For 400 years, and counting, we have been fighting for equality, and justice. They have effectively divided and conquered us. Finally, a minority (not just African American) candidate emerges with a realistic opportunity to win the White House, and they start spreading a bunch of cynicism, racism, fear, and outright lies. Should we have expected any less, NO, but should we sit on the sidelines and say nothing in response, HELL NO!!!!
He earned the right to run for office with his hard work, education, and knowledge of the political realm. Even though his father was not an American, he was born and raised American, so I'm sure he is quite familiar with our plight, as well as the plight of the nation as a whole.
I'm glad to see Nas, although I think it hurts his record sales, so actively trying to get the message out, and for protesting FOX news at their offices yesterday. The album is poppin BTW, but it's not that shallow party stuff, which I enjoy as well, but it's on an intellectual level few artists can reach, or aspire to reach, which is refreshing.
We have to respond to the smearing, and clandestine tactics, as a unified front. Stand up people! All people, who inherently know that many in government do not represent our interests, adequately. By "we & our" I mean the upper middle class on down, comprising of all races, genders, ethnicities, etc, which is a majority of the U.S. population.
Yes, the surge is working, but lest we forget that, 1. We shouldn't have invaded Iraq in the first place, as no WMD have been found to date. & 2. The surge would have been fruitless if the Iraqi's themselves didn't begin to take a stand and defend their own country. I don't want to hear "We're fighting them over there, so we don't have to fight them over here" crap. If we sent a modest force of about 50,000 troops (especially our Special Forces) after Bin Laden from day one, not only would we have had greater success, but we would have saved the American taxpayer billions, and America would have retained more of our self respect in the eyes of the world.
Shit, I was in the building on that fateful day, I would give up my life for this country in a heartbeat, if I felt we were being attacked, but Iraq had NOTHING to do with it, period. Now all of the sudden, we're occupying a country which has one of the largest oil reserves in the world, and gas prices are going through the roof? Explain to me how that happened. After the first Gulf war, gas prices went way down. I would say we've been hoodwinked, once again.
I'm glad to see the current President equate Wall Street's debacle to a hangover, he should have plenty of knowledge when it comes to that. I do too, but I don't claim to be holier than thou, either. They are soooo scared of what Obama might do, but this President is not the brightest light bulb in the room, tripped up repeatedly (verbally/ policy wise/ etc/etc), and he was actually elected twice people!!! If anything, he is the one who got a free pass, his entire life. Does it even seem that he and Obama got the same Ivy League education? Again, HELL NO!!!! Somebody earned it, and somebody got the proverbial hook up. You do the math.
All I know is that a strong middle class is what brought this country out of a recession the first time, and that is our best opportunity to do it this time too, not to mention, to keep us strong as a whole. I'm glad to see Mr. Pickens (an oil man) leading the charge, is spending his own money, in order to convert to clean energy. I've said it long ago, if the energy industry Titans, who are currently raking in record profits, do not come on board, it will be a losing battle. I will do whatever I can to reduce my carbon footprint, but it will definitely take the big dawgs, and their money, to affect REAL CHANGE.
The audacity of these assholes. It should be enough to wake everyone up out of our coma. CHANGE, OPTIMISM, ACTIVISM, INFORMATION, HOPE & ACTION are the tools we need to bring about progress people, let's get busy, and DON'T FORGET TO VOTE THIS NOVEMBER!!! NOBODY SAID CHANGE WAS GOING TO BE EASY, SO STOP LETTING THEM SCARE YOU INTO SUBMISSION AND STAND UP!!!!! PEACE……………………….
In today's (7/24/08) N.Y. Post, Liz Smith's column quoted the National Review which stated; "This is a great country. EVEN a black man, with no DISCERNIBLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, can become President". WOW!!! How insulting. If that isn't a back handed compliment I don't know what is.
I guess going to Harvard, earning his way to the top of his class, overcoming his bi-racial background, working hard to help disadvantaged members of the inner city obtain a better quality of life, reaching out to fellow politicians across the aisle, becoming Senator, his voting record, the fact that the man is brilliant, speaking with an eloquence the oval office has lacked since Bill Clinton, which has also impressed and caught the attention of the masses here and abroad, is irrelevant.
They even went on to say how "We thought she (Hillary Clinton) would be a steadier hand as President then Sen. Barack Obama would be, with more hawkish instincts and greater political REALISM". WOW!!! Exactly when did this epiphany occur, because, they have slandered her and her husband, virtually, throughout his Presidency, and thereafter. Also, what political "realism" are they referring to? As if hope, optimism, and being outspoken against the establishment is somehow equated with naivety.
I've heard panelists say that the media is "drooling", "swooning", and having a "love fest" over the Sen. That the public has given him a "free pass." That his experience is inadequate to be commander in chief. That he and his wife aren't "Patriotic" enough. Cut the BULLSHIT!!!!!!!!!
Negroes from this hemisphere (North/ Central/ South America & the Caribbean) were brought here by Slave Traders. For 400 years, and counting, we have been fighting for equality, and justice. They have effectively divided and conquered us. Finally, a minority (not just African American) candidate emerges with a realistic opportunity to win the White House, and they start spreading a bunch of cynicism, racism, fear, and outright lies. Should we have expected any less, NO, but should we sit on the sidelines and say nothing in response, HELL NO!!!!
He earned the right to run for office with his hard work, education, and knowledge of the political realm. Even though his father was not an American, he was born and raised American, so I'm sure he is quite familiar with our plight, as well as the plight of the nation as a whole.
I'm glad to see Nas, although I think it hurts his record sales, so actively trying to get the message out, and for protesting FOX news at their offices yesterday. The album is poppin BTW, but it's not that shallow party stuff, which I enjoy as well, but it's on an intellectual level few artists can reach, or aspire to reach, which is refreshing.
We have to respond to the smearing, and clandestine tactics, as a unified front. Stand up people! All people, who inherently know that many in government do not represent our interests, adequately. By "we & our" I mean the upper middle class on down, comprising of all races, genders, ethnicities, etc, which is a majority of the U.S. population.
Yes, the surge is working, but lest we forget that, 1. We shouldn't have invaded Iraq in the first place, as no WMD have been found to date. & 2. The surge would have been fruitless if the Iraqi's themselves didn't begin to take a stand and defend their own country. I don't want to hear "We're fighting them over there, so we don't have to fight them over here" crap. If we sent a modest force of about 50,000 troops (especially our Special Forces) after Bin Laden from day one, not only would we have had greater success, but we would have saved the American taxpayer billions, and America would have retained more of our self respect in the eyes of the world.
Shit, I was in the building on that fateful day, I would give up my life for this country in a heartbeat, if I felt we were being attacked, but Iraq had NOTHING to do with it, period. Now all of the sudden, we're occupying a country which has one of the largest oil reserves in the world, and gas prices are going through the roof? Explain to me how that happened. After the first Gulf war, gas prices went way down. I would say we've been hoodwinked, once again.
I'm glad to see the current President equate Wall Street's debacle to a hangover, he should have plenty of knowledge when it comes to that. I do too, but I don't claim to be holier than thou, either. They are soooo scared of what Obama might do, but this President is not the brightest light bulb in the room, tripped up repeatedly (verbally/ policy wise/ etc/etc), and he was actually elected twice people!!! If anything, he is the one who got a free pass, his entire life. Does it even seem that he and Obama got the same Ivy League education? Again, HELL NO!!!! Somebody earned it, and somebody got the proverbial hook up. You do the math.
All I know is that a strong middle class is what brought this country out of a recession the first time, and that is our best opportunity to do it this time too, not to mention, to keep us strong as a whole. I'm glad to see Mr. Pickens (an oil man) leading the charge, is spending his own money, in order to convert to clean energy. I've said it long ago, if the energy industry Titans, who are currently raking in record profits, do not come on board, it will be a losing battle. I will do whatever I can to reduce my carbon footprint, but it will definitely take the big dawgs, and their money, to affect REAL CHANGE.
The audacity of these assholes. It should be enough to wake everyone up out of our coma. CHANGE, OPTIMISM, ACTIVISM, INFORMATION, HOPE & ACTION are the tools we need to bring about progress people, let's get busy, and DON'T FORGET TO VOTE THIS NOVEMBER!!! NOBODY SAID CHANGE WAS GOING TO BE EASY, SO STOP LETTING THEM SCARE YOU INTO SUBMISSION AND STAND UP!!!!! PEACE……………………….
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Fuzzy Math
There will always be fear mongering and deception by the Right wing, as usual, but look at the numbers. Hillary’s support is not as overwhelming among the "while + blue collar" voters as they are claiming. At the end of the day, I think"most" people realize Obama is clearly the most refreshing candidate to hit the stump since Bill Clinton, whether or not they are willing to accept his multiracial (NOT JUST AA) background, shows just how much we need CHANGE in this country.
What he lacks in experience, I believe he will make up for with SOUND JUDGEMENT (i.e. Iraq/Gas Tax issues/ Healthcare/Rev. Wright/Foreign Diplomacy/ Economy/ and G. Ferraro), because as much as they want to paint him as an "elitist" he is more down to earth than any candidate we've ever had in this country, and hands down more like you and I than Hillary or McCain...... not to mention the man is brilliant!!!! Is intelligence to be equated with elitism&arrogance nowadays? Listening to the rhetoric on the campaign trail it certainly sounds that way. But that's how tricknowledgy (my word) works. It panders to your fears, and to the ignorant, close minded, stubborn, and racist groups among us, which is the age old practice called "DIVIDE AND CONQUER". Been working like a charm for thousands of years, don’t see why they would change their tactics now.
Supposedly, he is losing strength because of the affluent/college educated/ independent/African American/ GOP converts/ and the Youth vote, but that sounds like a vigorous, and supremely diverse campaign to me. No disrespect to anyone, but are we to believe the process will be undermined by uneducated, racist, and poor suburban southern voters? They will do what they have to, and that's why it is an inherent responsibility for EVERY ABLE BODIED citizen to vote whenever a Democratic candidate finally emerges from this race.
We CANNOT allow the pundits to disseminate their rhetoric and "SPIN" it into reality any longer. They only hope to decrease the enthusiasm a majority of the country had in anticipation of W leaving office. And, WE CANNOT LET THEM DO THIS to U.S. AGAIN!!!!!! Been to the grocery store, on the train, on the highways, to the supermarket lately? Seen how many GI's are getting screwed out of the GI bill they earned putting their lives on the line? Seen how destitute these same "warriors" are when they return home only to find they have no financial security, support, or employment opportunities.
Have you spoken to a customer service rep lately, after hours? Are there any Americans willing to do these jobs?????? The mortgage crisis, gas prices, etc, etc, etc. It is never ending!!!!!!! Seems like the only thing the GOP has been successful in doing is widening the gap between the rich and the poor. Soon there will be no middle class, it will be just the Rich and the Poor. We are well on our way... A recent survey stated that an extremely high number of Americans, even $$$$deca millionaires, are feeling the financial crunch.
One thing is for sure O has his work cut out for him, but I know he will have very few chances to screw up because they will scrutinize every decision he makes whether it's a good idea or not. But this is to be expected when you're the first minority ANYTHING (especially if you're a black man). I've been plugged into the campaign from the very beginning, and I haven't seen Obama cower under pressure yet. I don't care what they say; I believe the country realizes we need to go in a different direction. To vote for a GOP candidate just to "spite" the party, or, to express their disappointment because Hillary didn't win, is PURE IGNORANCE, and if that is the case, the country deserves whatever it gets as a result. But I still hope we can collectively WAKE UP, and stop being so F#@$%^& stupid.
** More @ http://blaqops.blogspot.com/ ****
God bless everyone……………………
*** from CNN *****
By Alexander Mooney
CNNWASHINGTON (CNN) -- He has publicly urged Republicans to vote for Sen. Hillary Clinton to keep the divisive Democratic nomination fight alive, but talk radio host Rush Limbaugh said Wednesday he really wants Sen. Barack Obama to be the party's nominee.Rush Limbaugh urged listeners in states with open primaries to cross party lines and support Hillary Clinton.
"I now believe he would be the weakest of the Democrat nominees," Limbaugh, among the most powerful voices in conservative radio, said on his program. "I now urge the Democrat superdelegates to make your mind up and publicly go for Obama."
"Barack Obama has shown he cannot get the votes Democrats need to win -- blue-collar, working-class people," Limbaugh said. "He can get effete snobs, he can get wealthy academics, he can get the young, and he can get the black vote, but Democrats do not win with that."But Jamal Simmons, a Democratic strategist and Obama supporter, disagreed, saying the Democratic Party has "the best coalition to go out and talk to people across racial lines, which are the unions."
If Obama wins the nomination, he said, support from unions should help him gain support among blue-collar workers when "they don't have to choose between two Democrats."Among the Democratic candidates, Clinton has had the advantage with working-class and middle-income voters, though Obama has increased his support in that demographic, according to exit polls.In the March 4 Ohio primary, Clinton won voters who made under $50,000 by 14 points. In the April 22 Pennsylvania primary, that advantage was down to 8 points. And in the Indiana primary, exit polls showed the two candidates evenly split among those voters.
For months, Limbaugh urged his listeners in states with open primaries to cross party lines and support in an effort he has dubbed "Operation Chaos." The conservative talk show host has said the Republican Party will benefit from a protracted Democratic race that grows more bruising by the week.It remains unclear how much influence Limbaugh has actually wielded. The campaign estimates 7 percent of Clinton's vote in Indiana could be attributed to crossover Republicans. According to Indiana exit polls, Clinton did win the Republican vote by 8 percentage points, but those voters made up only 10 percent of the electorate. Watch an analysis of Tuesday's primaries Sen. John Kerry -- an Obama supporter -- credited Clinton's win entirely to Limbaugh."Rush Limbaugh was tampering with the primary," he said on a conference call with reporters. "If it was not for Republicans taking Democratic ballots, [Obama] would have won."But CNN senior political analyst Bill Schneider disagrees."There is a slightly measurable effect, but it is not the reason she won Indiana," he said. "She dominated the Democratic vote, and two-thirds of the voters were Democratic."Self-identified Republicans voting in previous Democratic primaries have been more evenly split between Clinton and Obama.
In Ohio, the GOP vote broke evenly, with Clinton and Obama winning 49 percent each. And in Texas, Obama won the Republican vote by 7 points.On his show Wednesday, Limbaugh declared "Operation Chaos" a success."We have done our part to expose Obama through our support of 'Operation Chaos,' effectively using the Clinton campaign as our foil, and Obama and the Democrat Party are the weaker for it," he said. "Every objective has been met and surpassed."But has Limbaugh successfully advantage the Republicans heading into November? Republican strategist and CNN contributor Rich Galen says yes."As this thing grinds down to the last three and a half weeks, I think keeping this going between the two sides may well have some significant impact as we move down toward the fall campaign," he said.
What he lacks in experience, I believe he will make up for with SOUND JUDGEMENT (i.e. Iraq/Gas Tax issues/ Healthcare/Rev. Wright/Foreign Diplomacy/ Economy/ and G. Ferraro), because as much as they want to paint him as an "elitist" he is more down to earth than any candidate we've ever had in this country, and hands down more like you and I than Hillary or McCain...... not to mention the man is brilliant!!!! Is intelligence to be equated with elitism&arrogance nowadays? Listening to the rhetoric on the campaign trail it certainly sounds that way. But that's how tricknowledgy (my word) works. It panders to your fears, and to the ignorant, close minded, stubborn, and racist groups among us, which is the age old practice called "DIVIDE AND CONQUER". Been working like a charm for thousands of years, don’t see why they would change their tactics now.
Supposedly, he is losing strength because of the affluent/college educated/ independent/African American/ GOP converts/ and the Youth vote, but that sounds like a vigorous, and supremely diverse campaign to me. No disrespect to anyone, but are we to believe the process will be undermined by uneducated, racist, and poor suburban southern voters? They will do what they have to, and that's why it is an inherent responsibility for EVERY ABLE BODIED citizen to vote whenever a Democratic candidate finally emerges from this race.
We CANNOT allow the pundits to disseminate their rhetoric and "SPIN" it into reality any longer. They only hope to decrease the enthusiasm a majority of the country had in anticipation of W leaving office. And, WE CANNOT LET THEM DO THIS to U.S. AGAIN!!!!!! Been to the grocery store, on the train, on the highways, to the supermarket lately? Seen how many GI's are getting screwed out of the GI bill they earned putting their lives on the line? Seen how destitute these same "warriors" are when they return home only to find they have no financial security, support, or employment opportunities.
Have you spoken to a customer service rep lately, after hours? Are there any Americans willing to do these jobs?????? The mortgage crisis, gas prices, etc, etc, etc. It is never ending!!!!!!! Seems like the only thing the GOP has been successful in doing is widening the gap between the rich and the poor. Soon there will be no middle class, it will be just the Rich and the Poor. We are well on our way... A recent survey stated that an extremely high number of Americans, even $$$$deca millionaires, are feeling the financial crunch.
One thing is for sure O has his work cut out for him, but I know he will have very few chances to screw up because they will scrutinize every decision he makes whether it's a good idea or not. But this is to be expected when you're the first minority ANYTHING (especially if you're a black man). I've been plugged into the campaign from the very beginning, and I haven't seen Obama cower under pressure yet. I don't care what they say; I believe the country realizes we need to go in a different direction. To vote for a GOP candidate just to "spite" the party, or, to express their disappointment because Hillary didn't win, is PURE IGNORANCE, and if that is the case, the country deserves whatever it gets as a result. But I still hope we can collectively WAKE UP, and stop being so F#@$%^& stupid.
** More @ http://blaqops.blogspot.com/ ****
God bless everyone……………………
*** from CNN *****
By Alexander Mooney
CNNWASHINGTON (CNN) -- He has publicly urged Republicans to vote for Sen. Hillary Clinton to keep the divisive Democratic nomination fight alive, but talk radio host Rush Limbaugh said Wednesday he really wants Sen. Barack Obama to be the party's nominee.Rush Limbaugh urged listeners in states with open primaries to cross party lines and support Hillary Clinton.
"I now believe he would be the weakest of the Democrat nominees," Limbaugh, among the most powerful voices in conservative radio, said on his program. "I now urge the Democrat superdelegates to make your mind up and publicly go for Obama."
"Barack Obama has shown he cannot get the votes Democrats need to win -- blue-collar, working-class people," Limbaugh said. "He can get effete snobs, he can get wealthy academics, he can get the young, and he can get the black vote, but Democrats do not win with that."But Jamal Simmons, a Democratic strategist and Obama supporter, disagreed, saying the Democratic Party has "the best coalition to go out and talk to people across racial lines, which are the unions."
If Obama wins the nomination, he said, support from unions should help him gain support among blue-collar workers when "they don't have to choose between two Democrats."Among the Democratic candidates, Clinton has had the advantage with working-class and middle-income voters, though Obama has increased his support in that demographic, according to exit polls.In the March 4 Ohio primary, Clinton won voters who made under $50,000 by 14 points. In the April 22 Pennsylvania primary, that advantage was down to 8 points. And in the Indiana primary, exit polls showed the two candidates evenly split among those voters.
For months, Limbaugh urged his listeners in states with open primaries to cross party lines and support in an effort he has dubbed "Operation Chaos." The conservative talk show host has said the Republican Party will benefit from a protracted Democratic race that grows more bruising by the week.It remains unclear how much influence Limbaugh has actually wielded. The campaign estimates 7 percent of Clinton's vote in Indiana could be attributed to crossover Republicans. According to Indiana exit polls, Clinton did win the Republican vote by 8 percentage points, but those voters made up only 10 percent of the electorate. Watch an analysis of Tuesday's primaries Sen. John Kerry -- an Obama supporter -- credited Clinton's win entirely to Limbaugh."Rush Limbaugh was tampering with the primary," he said on a conference call with reporters. "If it was not for Republicans taking Democratic ballots, [Obama] would have won."But CNN senior political analyst Bill Schneider disagrees."There is a slightly measurable effect, but it is not the reason she won Indiana," he said. "She dominated the Democratic vote, and two-thirds of the voters were Democratic."Self-identified Republicans voting in previous Democratic primaries have been more evenly split between Clinton and Obama.
In Ohio, the GOP vote broke evenly, with Clinton and Obama winning 49 percent each. And in Texas, Obama won the Republican vote by 7 points.On his show Wednesday, Limbaugh declared "Operation Chaos" a success."We have done our part to expose Obama through our support of 'Operation Chaos,' effectively using the Clinton campaign as our foil, and Obama and the Democrat Party are the weaker for it," he said. "Every objective has been met and surpassed."But has Limbaugh successfully advantage the Republicans heading into November? Republican strategist and CNN contributor Rich Galen says yes."As this thing grinds down to the last three and a half weeks, I think keeping this going between the two sides may well have some significant impact as we move down toward the fall campaign," he said.
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