What seems strange to me is watching Republicans constantly ignoring obvious facts in order to spew their blindly idiotic "Let's all go back to 1960" agenda. It's not enough to be the party of no, but they have NO workable soulutions except reduce healthcare and lower taxes, which will deepen the debt they falsely claim to hate. It makes NO SENSE whatsoever. They can't have it both ways so they decide to use degrading scare tactics to gain favor and votes.

I've come to the conclusion that most Republicans are just not very smart about the global world we live in and they don't care about their ignorance. The response is always an attack based on only one side of the story. Besides, everyone knows racism is rampant in their ranks, especially in the tea bagger branch of the GOP.

Has watching FOX Newz really dumbed Republicans and baggers down that much?

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Where does it say separation of church and state?

Following Whitby, the English church was under papal authority for nearly a thousand years, before separating from Rome in 1534 during the reign of King Henry VIII. A theological separation had been foreshadowed by various movements within the English church such as Lollardy, but the English Reformation gained political support when Henry VIII wanted an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon so he could marry Anne Boleyn. Under pressure from Catherine's nephew, the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, Pope Clement VII refused the annulment. Eventually, Henry, although theologically a doctrinal Catholic, took the position of Supreme Head of the Church of England to ensure the annulment of his marriage. He was excommunicated by Pope Paul III.^[5]

Source Wikipedia:

The original intent for some was that the Federal government could not make a national religion. Such as what occurred in England when the church of England was formed.

wrench bender: I take it you maybe a Chief Economic Officer with your own company of 200 or more employees, from your poor spelling and fractured sentences I gather you must make at least six figures a year.... seeing you know so much about finances and all. Are you a Republican/Tea Party person? If so where can I sign up?

Beaub, ther the nationa; marxist democrat communist party sure has given the USA some fine socialist rules along the way for decades, Wilson, his lap pooch FDR(he was in a wheelchair) and now Ol Marxist Muslim, they all wanted tyotal government control of everything facet of the citizens life, more wasteful government "programs" more government employees and more waste. I forgot Whorehound Clinton(the first black prez) and every worthless dirtball needed their own shack,if you will not work or want a job and definitely are a "minority" you pass to the head of the money line/

wrench bender, Ellie Mae Campett, Dimwitt: you and the Republican/Tea Party are simply philistine no more, no less.

“My job is to make sure he is.” That is the response Republican National Chairman Michael Steele gave to David Gregory, moderator of Meet the Press, when asked whether he thought Barack Obama would be a one term president. Understanding that Mr. Steele has responsibilities to the RNC which involve promoting their ideas of what is best for the country and what direction it needs to go in, that response shows what the primary problem with the party is. It is concerned about its own well-being and not that of the American people. His job is to let the American people know what the Republican Party will do for them. It is the responsibility of the people of the United States of America to decide whether Barack Obama’s presidency will continue after 2012.

This has been the modus operandi for both political parties for decades and probably the reason the Tea Party has been so popular and so successful. Most Americans are tired of the same routine every political cycle. The same rhetoric, the same promises, the same campaign slogans, the same political attacks, the same everything, including the same behavior once the politician gets into office; do what they want and ignore everything they told the American people. The Tea Party represents that segment of the public that has said ‘I’ve had enough.’ If the politicians in my state and in Washington are not going to listen to us, we will put people in office who will, whether they have experience or not. Contrary to popular belief, I do not think the TP is part of the Republican establishment. I think many have conservative views but that is it. I also do not think all of them promote prejudice and racism. I do believe that some TP people have extreme views that may be hurting the Tea Party as a whole as well as the Republican Party. But, there is no denying that the TP has energized the Republican Party, particularly its base. However, people should not think that the appearance of being “energized,” or the lack thereof, is any indication of whether a person is going to vote.

Britt Hume said it best on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace, when he stated that, and I am paraphrasing, it does not matter whether a person is energized when he goes to vote or if someone has to drag him out of bed, it still only counts as one vote. In addition, people are energized in different ways. Some people jump up and down, yell and scream while others, during that same instance, may appear calm and collected. Being energized does not necessarily manifest itself outwardly. Remember the tortoise and the hare? The hare thought the race was won before it even started. He lost (forgive the ‘he’ reference but Bugs Bunny was male and that’s where I remember it from). I watch a lot of politics and what I am looking for is someone who is honest. That does not mean that the person has never done anything morally or secularly wrong, it means that the person simply tries to do the right thing and be honest with the American people.

When NPR fired Juan Williams (which to me was wrong on so many levels) for admitting a person flaw, it was so indicative of what is wrong with the political climate in this country. In a time when Americans view politicians so negatively, the one thing they are looking for is honesty. It is okay to be flawed. Admit it. Then, work on improving yourself. I am black. Every morning I wake up knowing I am prejudiced. It is not something I want to be or intended to be but I am of the United States of America. Prejudice and racism was a couple of things this country was founded on. I was born into prejudice. Similar to Christians saying they were born into sin. However, I tell myself everyday that I am going to try to be a better person. Americans do not expect their politicians to be perfect but they are now expecting them to try to be a better politician, if not a better person.

I saw the interview. Steele didn't answer any questions!! He merely redirected to his "Milk Toast" soaky bread mantra. He has yet to AFFIRM COMPLETELY that the Tea Party Values are that of the Republican PaRTY. HE CAN ONLY STAND ON THAT SINKING SAND, IF HE DOESN'T SAY WHAT the tea party holds to, he'll loss his control over his private "imaginary" Republican party. As a former Republican Steele does not impress me!! They need to throw away those old CUE CARDS they've used.

He stuck his whole body into the sand on the "Money trail" of anonymous Influence buying. He really doesn't want the press to show the "Proof" it'd make him appear a "PUPPET" for the EXTREME MILITANT RIGHT WING , The Tea PaRTY.

whip, damn you have more fetching up than you get credit for. Actually I'm the owner of a company and do make a 6 figure draw. No I wouldn't want you as a employee, 1-you sound and act like a union dead reared slug, 2- I want a multi talented person, 3- morons slow production of any useful product, rejects cost money, 5- democrats employees always need some one motivating them while on the clock(kicking them in the rear and supervising them). If there were training center for the socialist morons, maybe in 5 years I'd have a spot for you. Yes I'm a Tea Party person and all you socialist simpletons need to do is come to the gathering at no cost, but no spitting on the floor or releiving your self in your pants.

Meet the Press is a joke. Forget the days of Russert and other probers before him... it's all about Gregory now. Like most so-called "news" broadcasts these days, the personality presenting the story... is more important than the story itself. The shows name should be changed to "Meet the Self-Absorbed."

This is the way to fix the problems in our country:

1. Term Limits.

12 years only, one of the possible options below..

A. Two Six-year Senate terms
B. Six Two-year House terms
C. One Six-year Senate term and three Two-Year House terms

2. No Tenure / No Pension.

A Congressman collects a salary while in office and receives no pay when they are out of office.

3. Congress (past, present & future) participates in Social Security.

All funds in the Congressional retirement fund move to the Social Security system immediately.

All future funds flow into the Social Security system, and Congress participates with the American people.

4. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan, just as all Americans do.

5. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise. Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3%.

6. Congress loses their current health care system and participates in the same health care system as the American people.

7. Congress must equally abide by all laws they impose on the American people.

8. All contracts with past and present Congressmen are void effective 1/1/11.

The American people did not make this contract with Congressmen.
Congressmen made all these contracts for themselves.

Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.
The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s),
then go home and back
to work.

If you agree with the above, pass it on. If not, just delete

wrench bender: I will give you my gun with three bullets (in case you miss shooting yourself in the head the first time). Oh, I forgot you don't need a gun to shoot yourself in the head.,You're brain dead ( Republican/Teaparty person) already.

Coons didn't know the protections of the first amendment and what Coons said is not in the constititution anyway, it is from a note Thomas Jefferson wrote and how a leftist KKK member and lawyer appointed by FDR to the supreme court defined it in the case of Everson v. Board of Education in 1947.

Sure, Steel knows about foot and mouth disease. He is a victim of it. Talk of double talk!!! When asked whether O'Donnel would be good for the Senate he said yes and then quickly followed up with of course, it is not me who would put her there it would be up to the people of Delaware voters. Now, he has an out!!! He can always say it was an opinion and it was actually Delaware voters fault that they had an incompetent senator. Damn it, a Republican blaming his republican voters if ever his candidate does not meet up to expectations. Now how on Earth could you depend on this person's assurances when he shows a double face clearly in public. Laughing outside but clearly crying inside.

wrench bender: Sure you own your own a company it scoops up the left over bullsh*t the Republican/Tea Party feeds to it's own people, which would most definately afford you the ability to earn a six figure income.LMAO, you have your own company. wrench bender you just became the thing you hate most...a liar.

If the Republican Tea Party candidates and their foreign countries, tobacoo companies, oil companies sponsor use their money to hire more people or feed the poor and the hunger in America? Spend those billions of dollars for better use? I would take a second look into their program. But NO SIR!!
I think the choice is very simple and easy for people like me who make less than 20k/year. I will never give my vote for the party who fight for their billionaires buddies TAX CUT ($100k/person). I will not vote for the party who will abolish social security, education for my grandson and health care for little people like me.

NO...NO..NO...!!!

I don't care what you call this president and his fellow party mens! What I know he makes this country better than 2 Years ago.

Want to know why the republicans get mad about civil rights? It has nothing to do with equal rights at all and everything to do with the power democrats/government gain by using and expanding powers via the comerce clause.

LBJ was totally against civil rights 8 years before he was for it and the reason was he wanted power within the Commerce Clause so the government would have more power over business and the individual and that is a fact.

Thewhip - prove me wrong. Chris Dodd managed to commit a few crimes in association with Countrywide.....Tim Geithner is a tax evader, same as Barney Frank. Now, do you want to reconsider your stupid statement? Get off your highhorse, open your eyes, and try and stay away from your drugs for awhile.

Beverly in Chicago....Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, and Michelle Bachman did not commit any crimes. Can you say the same for your picks (Ayers, Dodd, Frank, Geithner, etc). Don't go pointing fingers unless you have facts to back them up.

If you want to talk about foot in mouth disease, the President referring to the 57 states was enough for me. I was taught how many states there were back in the first or second grade.

If you think the last eight years of republican rule was great, then you deserve another eight of poverty, war, unemployment , ignorance, Chinese imports and job exports.

Some people put their foot in their mouth so often, they have athlete's tongue.

At least he is well educated and can think for himself, unlike your king george. But then again, if you think your king george was great, what does that say about you?

BBoomer,

"I'm confused about the accusation that Christine O'Donnell doesn't know what the 1st Amendment says. The only "gaff" she made was pointing out to these alleged students that she does know what the 1st Amendment says."

To infer that the correspondence course educated Christine O'Donnell had to point out to an auditorium full of "alleged"law students that she knows more than they do about the First Amendment during that debate" is simply the most hilarious comment yet on this forum!!! What's the purpose of the "alleged" you inserted in front of "students"? Your conspiracy theory now includes that this wasn't, in fact, a law school, as well? What's your drug of choice?

Half white, half black, betcha witt is a half ass.

I don't wanna see anymore of your rascist comments on here either, halfwitt!