I'm surprised that Cheney just doesn't encourage Romney to borrow for his campaign, since deficits don't matter.

SO I was watching Chuck Todd this am, who was showing clips of Obama at his latest fundraiser. You know #150, already.

Anyhoo, man Obama looked down in the dumps. Monotone, lacking in any personality of attempt at charisma.

You know it's almost like he knows he will not win.

Or like he knows that the numbers for the economy that are coming in are terrible.

And then, even the dem hack on Chuck's panel admitted that state and local budgets are unsustainable and public employee pensions are going to get cut.

Gang, the worm has turned.

Now sit back and watch the media turn on O.

Hey Feisty - please keep up with the 1% crap.

For instance which one of the two evil 1%-ers will you be contributing to this year - Obama or Romney?

See old gal they are both 1%-ers. Along with Lizzy Warren, Reid, Schumer, Pelosi.

But I'm sure your 1%-ers are much better than our 1%-ers.

So what else you got?

Yep Joe, and the thing poor dear Feisty can't 'splain [or likely fathom] is that Walker got 38% of the union vote.

BUt sure, let's keep with the class war fare load.

Again libbies - what else you got?

And it just fits perfectly that Walker's 53% is the same percetage of American's that actually pay income taxes. And Barrett got the 47% of American's who are freeloaders on the income tax rolls.

Well Spank for once I agree with you on public employee pensions and benefits. Public employee unions really stepped on their &^%$ in Wisconson. You don't recall a sitting governor for policy differences. PERIOD! As we said back in 2008 "elections have consequences."

BTW: RR was correct in fireing the air traffic controllers in the 80's.

Those of us in the private sector that risk our livelihood and capital should not be at a disadvantage when compared to those in the public sector. If you believe that cops, fire fighters, teachers, and prison guards are "special," then I beg to disagree. Millions of Americans are struggling primarily because Wall Street and their lackeys in congress "tweaked the system to their advantage and tilted the playing field in their favor. "Crony Capitalism" at it's worst!

If you think we need another "businessman" like Mitt Romney to run the country, then you have failed to realize that the government is not a business!

Well I just hope Feisty, and all of our other fine libbie friends dig deep and write fat checks to team O.

They really, really need your cash.

I mean really - the poor guy is wearing himself out with all these fundraisers. 150, double what any other pres has done, and all the dude wants to do is hit the links.

People aren't giving to Obama like last time...wonder why?

I'm with you Torpedo - Crony anything is bad.

Whether it's crony capitalism, or crony statism.

Here in sunny San Diego our public employee pension program is literally the monster that ate the budget.

Unsustainable.

Plus I totally J - I wish I had a pension guaranteed for life.

So spankster you have no problem with people buying elections. The Koch brothers are also behind voter suppression in Flordia.

Well I just hope Feisty, and all of our other fine libbie friends dig deep and write fat checks to team O.

Speaking of fat checks, how's about you cross the line and break client confidentiality rules and tell us more about your rich client, their investments in Cali munis, and the fat checks you get from siphoning off your customers investments so you can spend time on the vine bragging about their financial position?

As a reminder, this is the client we want to hear about.

Hey stupid - I have a client worth $3.5 million dollars. 100% is invested in tax free mini bods [most at 5.0% no less]

Team Romney, RNC announce raising nearly $77 million in May

Looks like the Sugar Daddy's are out in force!

Obama/Biden 2012

It never ceases to amaze me that campaign contributions are such a big deal if its there is an 'R' after the name like Walker or Romney...funny thing is I don't recall all the outrage and uproar when the big O out-raised and outspent McCain by something like 3:1. Just sayin', nice job of all the little pots calling the kettle black.

Plus I totally J - I wish I had a pension guaranteed for life.

Boo-hoo. I didn't go to work for an entity that promised a pension, didn't save any money for a pension, therefore, no one deserves a pension. Right-wing cry baby lounge-lizard lawyers want to take away people's pensions because they were too stupid to plan adequately for the future.

Dumb and Dumber are both getting their money from the same people (corporations and banksters). Both of these guys are truly out of touch with regular Americans. We should all pray that Ron Paul runs as a 3rd party if he doesn't come out of Tampa with the nomination.

GT,

You mean like "The Sugar Daddy's" in Hollywood that raised 15 MILLION on one night?

You and your lib friends are a stitch!

Red,

Totally agree...Most democrats are stoo stupid to plan for the future!

You're just pissed because he raised more money in May than your savior! I think it's great that both sides can muster up millions of dollars to aid their smear campaigns.

scot7209

Isn't it the Republicans that want to allow "anyone" to give as much as they want to any candidate? The Republicans simply want to buy what they are not qualified to win.

As far as I can see it, there should be a 'limit' on how much any one candidate can spend on an election. When that threshold is it, that's all you get, period. Then run on their merits and let the American people decide.

Well he has a long way to go to catch up with Obama. A very long way.. about 100+ million...

http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/campaign-finance

ItsAboutTime-3704531

I don't see how they can "buy" what they want when the money coffers don't even compare. I think the Dems are looking to "buy" what they want to keep.

Feisty, I have to admit you are good for a laugh.

I'm trying to figure out why the only time they do matter is, when there is a Democrat in the White House! They spend like drunken sailors in a whore house, and then expect the Democratic to clean up their mess over night!

From 2002 to 2008, the Bush Administrations average deficit was $305B. When Obama took office, a 2009 budget had not passed. There were only continuing resolutions because Democrats in the Senate refused to allow a budget to be passed until after Obama took office. The Omnibus Bill (Budget for all Government Agencies/Departments) expanded by 20% over the previous year and what Bush had proposed. Then Democrats added the Stimulus, Cash for Clunkers, etc. Did you know that Democrats passed budget levels for 2008 - 2009. So how have Democrats done meeting their plans?

Proposed Actual/Estimate (in millions of dollars)

2009 $ 2,565,903 $ 3,517,677

2010 $ 2,621,939 $ 3,456,213

2011 $ 2,712,795 $ 3,603,061

2012 $ 2,722,056 $ 3,795,547

2013 $ 2,860,225 $ 3,803,364

Is that what you call cleaning up Republican messes? LOL!!!!!

I find it hilarious that the usual batch of liber-tards who post on here (I won't lower my standards to actually mention their names) bash Romney for the amount he raised while their Golded God bounces from celebrity-packed fundraiser to celebrity-packed fundraiser raising millions upon millions with nary a peep from them. What's the matter, gang? Are your feelings hurt because people aren't falling for the soaring oratory and class-warfare rhetoric that your savior spouts daily?

He raised more money than our savior? Where do you think that money is coming from???? Corporations. They simply love Republicans who would dismember any regulation that got in it's way, keep their tax cuts, etc etc. Only uneducated people vote republican. Country last, the 1% first.

No problem REDDEV - he inherited most of it from his father - who worked his whole life as a teacher. The dad also ran an upholstery business on the side.

He was able to slowly build up a decent real estate portfolio. After the dad retired he sold most of the real estate - small commercial properties and began an intense investment strategy of buying most muni bonds. Over time he went to 100% bonds.

He then developed alzheimers and the interest went to his care. My client was the trustee. Sadly the dad died in 2008.

My client came to me after learning the old stockbroker had been churning the living crap out of the account. Not really making any money for the account, but making huge sale and buy commissions for himself.

Long story short - 4 day FINRA binding arb. and that stockbroker and the house got hit with a very large award.

Alls well that ends well, right REDDEV? The account remains fully invested in tax free muni bonds.

"And then, even the dem hack on Chuck's panel admitted that state and local budgets are unsustainable and public employee pensions are going to get cut."

And what? You think they got that way in the past 3 years? Man Republicans sure have short memories and a way of rewriting history.

"Gang, the worm has turned."

You're wormed turned because he's drunk.

I'm sure the 1 percenters will generously support Romney - he is definitely their stooge...

mopman411 - You do have a point. However, again the republicans are the ones who think individuals (including corporations) can give as much as they want to a candidate. The Dems are now playing by their rules.

I still say... each candidate gets X number of dollars total. When they hit that, that's it. and I need to learn to reuse spell check!

Thanks for your comment.

TorpedoYou - Could not agree more. The last businessman - Bush - showed how WELL businessmen run a country. But of course, Bush had bankrupted two businesses prior to holding office. He's just the kind of person the GOP loves - someone they can tell what to do and he'll jump.

Romney, of course, shows he doesn't have a clue about what is going on. He cannot discuss a plan - the GOP hasn't given him that talking point yet - and really doesn't understand anything about the country. He has no idea of foreign policy and could care less.

It's about time - I'm with you. They should each have $10 million and only 3 months to campaign. We'd actually see the campaigns talk about issues - not the stupidity we have now!

Obama/Biden 2012

We should all pray that Ron Paul runs as a 3rd party if he doesn't come out of Tampa with the nomination.

Ron Paul is a lunatic trying to pass 18th century solutions as viable to 21st century problems.

He needs to give it up already.

"and all the dude wants to do is hit the links."

President Romney, of course, will never play a single round. Won't take a day's vacation, even to see how the car elevator's coming along. Will never hold a fund-raiser. Won't host the Easter Egg Roll. No Kennedy Center Honors. No state dinners. Won't set foot in Martha's Vineyard. Will retire Air Force One from service completely. Won't watch the Super Bowl, and won't congratulate the winners. Won't read a book, read a newspaper, do a crossword puzzle, grab a sandwich, talk to his wife, talk to his kids, talk to the dog, take a shower, take a nap, brush his teeth, or scratch his nose.

Vote for Mitt Romney - The First President In History Who Won't Even Leave The Oval Office To Pee!

Boo-hoo. I didn't go to work for an entity that promised a pension, didn't save any money for a pension, therefore, no one deserves a pension. Right-wing cry baby lounge-lizard lawyers want to take away people's pensions because they were too stupid to plan adequately for the future.

If this is your take on this issue then I am sorry for you. These pensions were agreed to by elected officials that I did not vote for nor had the opportunity to vote for. It is the principal that somehow I am on the hook for what politicians 10, 20 or even 30 years ago offered with no thought of how these promises were to be paid.

Further, some of the politicians agreeing to these pensions were affiliated with the unions they were negotiating with. An obvious conflict of interest.

So now that the bill has come due, and there is no cash to pay it, perhaps your infantile attitude of name calling can produce the cash to pay for union members retirement, because cities are declaring bankruptcy because they don't have the cash. These cities are run by Democrats and Republicans, so it's not some right-wing conspiracy. It's basic math.

Just the facts - here's a facts for you

Walker 10 Million from Wisconsin alone, Barrett's take from Wisconsin 3 Million.

Total Recall costs have not been posted yet, but 1 week before it was 90 million. As of 1 week before the voting. Democrats and Unions spent 46 million to fund the recalls and 44 for the Republicans to defend.

This did not include the costs of the Unions busing in people from outside Wisconsin to canvas neighborhoods, stage protests, etc.

Money is not everything in this case, all that money won't buy the White House for Mitt the MisFitt.

well, what ever! this "game" is beginning to look like monopoly. my vote still goes to Mitt Romney.

So, following this thread, are we pretty much giving up the pretense that we are not a plutocracy? Let's just admit it...we are a corporate serfdom. I know the right doesn't mind getting raped by CEO's as long as it isn't a govt employee doing it. They don't mind being fleeced by regulated monopolies with CEO's that make 10x what a similar level government employee 'director' would make. I know we will hear the, "but with the free market you always have a choice, yada, yada." Just admit it, with a plutocracy you have the same issues that you have with "evil big brother", but the average person has less say and the transparency is pretty much non-existant.

These people making the five figure donations are the same ones who cry that letting Bush's tax cuts would ruin the economy. Get rid of the tax cuts and instead of them donating their money to political campaigns it can go to help pay off the country's debt.

Hey Max...do you think the celebrities that lick Obama's boots whenever he walks into a room are welfare recipients or something? They are part of the "evil" 1%. Or are 1%-ers evil only when they dare go against Saint Bam?

JoAnne in PA

Absolutely AWESOME post.... love it. Applause from Texas.

Ruken, balancing the budget, reducing the debt and protecting our freedom is not "lunacy". It is the only rationale path to securing a future for America. Now please go back to daycare and play with the other kids.

Couple things.....

Sick of hearing about the 1%, try something original

I know it would be a drop in the bucket but too bad they can't take all of this money they are raising and get this country out of debt!!

SeekingSanity

It's about time - I'm with you. They should each have $10 million and only 3 months to campaign. We'd actually see the campaigns talk about issues - not the stupidity we have now!

I am with you on that. The entire election process has turned into a giant auction, with the winner having the most money. I am tired of all campaign donations, whether they are from corporations or unions. Get rid of them all, let each candidate have a set, equal amount of funding, and let's talk about real issues.

And anyone who thinks the Republicans don't spend as much as the Democrats are delusional, or they are suffering from a serious mental issue that is blocking all long-term memory. Bush spent money like an out-of-control teenager with a new credit card, but people are blind to their own political party...
and Romney will be no different.

Thank you Supreme Court you've just guaranteed that the rich can buy elections from here on out.

Spanky says: 'Hey Feisty - please keep up with the 1% crap. For instance which one of the two evil 1%-ers will you be contributing to this year - Obama or Romney?'

My reaction?

Typical Republican nonsense:

first, Obama is not 1% - yet; if he is, he is a self-made man.

...

Second, Romney is 1% not because of his personal effort, but because he is George Romney's son. Don't tell me Romney earned everything himself - by being a vulture?

Ruken, balancing the budget, reducing the debt and protecting our freedom is not "lunacy". It is the only rationale path to securing a future for America. Now please go back to daycare and play with the other kids.

Abolishing the FDA and CIA, trying to return us to the gold standard...is lunacy pure and simple. Don't be mad you don't understand it and go back to supporting your demented lunatic.

but because he is George Romney's son

I believe the proper spelling is "Jorge".

One minor correction there buddy, voters are making the investment because they believe it will benefit themselves!

Isn't this exactly why the recipient class and liberals in general vote for democrats? They want to stuff their pockets with more of other people's money. Demonize me if you want but I cast my vote with my interests and those of my family at heart and no one else's. The difference between my intent and that of a liberal is that I'm fine on my own and I'm not looking for someone else to subsidize my lifestyle.

Who exactly is Obama getting contributions from when he's hob-knobing in Hollywood? It's not the evil 1% is it?

Shake up the ETCH-A-SKETCH, have a FIT MITT, your money CAN'T buy this election!

OBAMA/BIDEN 2012

RODHAM-CLINTON/WASSERMAN-SCHULTZ 2016

Arguing with a liberal is like playing chess with a pigeon, it knocks all the pieces over, craps all over the board and struts around like it was victorious.

If in individual donates to a campaign say $10,000, then you should be taxed 100% on that donation. If a corperation donates to a candidate, then that should be taxed 200%. Super pacs should also pay 200%. When the MSM receives the monies for ads they should be taxed 50% of the fees. It is sickening that campaigning is all about raising money. That money goes to the MSM and does nothing for society. Candidates can raise all this money but when they get elected they forget about who has the real power in the US. The people have the power.

All you Obamanation supporters, You proved that you are not rascist, now use your votes this time to prove your not IDIOTS.

RON PAUL is a vote for freedom.

Mittens is a vote for status quo.

Obama is a vote for slavery. ANYBODY BUT OBAMA 2012

Auto1rn: "RODHAM-CLINTON/WASSERMAN-SCHULTZ 2016"

Love the ticket.....but I think I'm gonna need a car with bigger bumpers to fit the sticker..... :)

"As far as I can see it, there should be a 'limit' on how much any one candidate can spend on an election. When that threshold is it, that's all you get, period. Then run on their merits and let the American people decide."

Sort of like the public financing route...that Obama agreed to be a part of in 2008? Until it became clear that he didn't need it, could raise way more on his own, and he did?

Or sort of like his and the democratice leadership's vow to raise a billion dollars for this presidential campaign?

You can hardly criticize one candidate without criticizing the other at the same time. And the argument that one candidate gets all his money from "rich" people while the other candidate only gets his from the working class is lame. Obama took a million dollars alone from Bill Maher...he makes more than 10 million dollars every time he goes to a Hollywood fundraiser. He goes to campaign dinners with hedgefund managers on Wall Street just like Romney does. He isn't turning down money no matter where it comes from.

I happen to agree with you regarding campaign spending limits. I think all presidential candidates should have to go the public finance route for their campaigns (through their parties) with preset limits for both. When that is spent, they don't get more. End of story...but I don't think it'll happen now since citizens united happened.

It'll take a constitutional amendment, and would require extensive bi-partisanship not only at the federal level, but in every state legislature as well to get it passed. Based on the hyper-partisanship that exists right now in all levels of government? A constitution amendment on campaign finance reform will never happen.

Obama Tax Plan:

Current Income Tax Rate : 35% - Obama Plan: 39.6%

Current Income / Payroll : 37.4% - Obama Plan: 52.2%

Current Capital Gains Tax : 15% - Obama Plan: 28%

Current Dividends Tax : 15% - Obama Plan: 39.6%

Current Estate Tax Rate : 0 % - Obama Plan: 55%

All that plus no jobs is why he has already lost.

Source: Wall Street Journal

Wasserman Schultz! Really? She's a lousy political hack, but I guess in liberal fantasyland, that's what would qualify for leadership. OMG Obama Must Go!

Money has always had the potential of being dirty. What we are witnessing is a new and higher degree, as throughout history, the republicans are bringing. Simple math. Honor has not resided, obviously, within the party since Obama's election. Simple math.

Public Union workers pay a portion of there own wages because they pay tax as well. Next there Pensions most of the time comes from raises they put toward pension instead of there check. If you get a paycheck other people pay for your wage as well so just tell your boss to cut your pay because you know people can't afford to pay the price for the goods-services your company provides.

Taxes are at an all time low for big business and the so called 1% and has been for 12 years. The reason you don't have money in your pocket has nothing to do with public unions the size of the government. Your wages just like the rest of us do not keep up with the cost of living. Your income moves up the tax laws don't adjust to the cost of living so you pay more actual tax and make less and less money in the end and prices rise. Yet the top wage earners and the owners income continue to grow at a record pace. The only way to recover isto have a bigger middle class that pays most of the tax anyway. Jobs are coming no matter who is in office next election. The only question is will they pay what they should or will they not.

@ think about it

Are you really trying to argue that since public union workers pay taxes that they shouldn't be expected to contribute to their pensions out of their salary? I'm assuming that you're not a hypocrite and that you've actually thought about this, so please tell me, how much does the public union worker pay of their own salary from the taxes that they pay? The public union pensions, which the unions negotiated with the politicians that they endorsed and contributed to, are crushing the state and city budgets (see San Diego and San Jose who just voted to reform public union pensions because 20-27% of their budget was going to pensions which is simply unsustainable).

When are the moderators here going to look at the IP addresses of the posters. There are people here with 7 or 8 accounts or more. You can tell from their posts, or their avatars. It's really ridiculous and completely skews the comments and voting.

@think about it ~ That is correct and the facts of the matter -- Some people seem to think that union workers don't pay taxes! The middle-class and working American still pay the vast majority of taxes in this country. Howeve the middle -class and the the working poor are being hit the hardest while the richest are seeing their incomes and investments making record increases -- and have been enjoting over a decade of tax breaks (to create jobs --where are they?) -- If 100,00 middle class working Americans were making real incomes -- they would revive the econmy a lot more and a lot faster then a small number of the richest making $ 25 millions a year and not paying a free share of taxes. -- Are tthese richest 1% gong to buy 100K worth if cars, TVs, other products and serives and colth, feed, house and educate the childlren of 100k familes? N0 -- it is simply math; But if you are making $32 million ayear and paying a lower tax rate than a person making $40K -- you would like it better the way it is now and has been for 12 years -- and would look forward of more of the same under Mitt (R.Money) --is that liberal? No -- it is plain logic!The private sector privide the vast majority of jobs -- they have failed to do so (at least within this country) --they have enjoyed records profits and recird low tax rates -- but have not paid their fair share. The middle class are not hording the money -- the richest 1% are.

Right now the republicans are riding high on the dubious drunk affected by the failed recall of Wisconsin's, Scott Walker. Now, Romney announces raising 77 million for his war chest in May. Question now arises; how much of that will be given to those lawyers defending Scott Walker? Things, as things of this type always do, have a way of leaking out to the public. The 160 thousand Walker set aside from His campaign fund for criminal defense purposes is likely to prove illegal. Additionally, that amount probably isn't enough to cover costs associated with a parallel federal investigation. The sh^t should hit Walkers and Wisconsin's fan along about October. Course Ryan, Rove, and the rest of the republican reprobates are hysterically trying to pressure the Judge and Prosecution. Probably can't do it though. Even if they do, what will they do about the federal investigation? I think, with or without the money pile, they are all screwed.

Rob, your post makes a lot of sense. As they say, 100,000 Americans with jobs will outspend one rich American on stuff that will fuel the economy. After all, how many TVs, fridges, washers and dryers, or even cars, will one person buy? Whereas 100,000 families would buy thousands of everything needed for their homes and kids.......so let's put more money in the hands of the working middle class, which can be spent, which creates many more jobs which leads to more spending, more workers needed, and bottom line, more tax revenue without raising taxes.

go KOCH! go citizens united!!!

and you all WHINED AND CRIED that obama "bought" the election last time, but now youre proud. you know what that makes you.. h-y-p-o-c-r-i-t-e-s.

but thats never bothered you...

arguing with a republican is is like playing a game of chess with a pigeon. they'll knock the pieces over, crap all over the board, and strut around like they're victorious when its over.

@Jorge-2541621 #1.49: How the hell would you know that? Don't believe I'd ah told that Jorge.

Why must we be subjected to the 'first in' comments of the Feisty Dumb Fux witch, with a capital "B"... She has nothing constructive to contribute, yet she has endeared herself to the a-wholes at MSNBC and Newsvine who continue to allow her first in posting. That is pure bull@!$%#, and so is this fcked up discussion site.

John-2032532

People aren't giving to Obama like last time...wonder why?

Perhaps because they cant afford it with the dire economy Obama gave them. Also, people on welfare and unemployment cant afford anything, remember....

Shhhh....hide the iphone!

One lesson that can be taken from what happened in WI is that you can't just bash the other guy and not have a platform to run on and expect to win. This is exactly what Barrett and his supporters did and fortunately the people of WI didn't fall for it. I see the same thing occurring in the Presidential race. All I've seen Romney do is criticize what Obama has done yet, he has yet to spell out exactly what it is that he will try to do to fix the problems in this nation. This is exactly the problem with the National Health Care Plan. Congress didn't even know what was in it but, their answer was, let's pass it and worry about that later. So, it should be no surprise that it was full of a bunch of BS that did more harm than good. Romney is wanting to run our country yet, he refuses to show the people of this nation his tax returns as all other candidates have done for decades. Then,to top it off, he asks for an extension this year (till October) to put off having to answer any questions or has time to look into before the election, about what they contain. He wants to run this country and talk about budgets and deficits and he can't even get his own taxes done on time like 95% of the nation does? Seems to me that he's not up to the job as we can't wait till 6 months after his budget is due to see one with any hope of influencing what Congress decides.

Finally, Romney is a leech that is out for one person and one person only, himself. He has shown this time and again from his work at Bain Capital through expressing his opinion that he would have let GM and Chrysler go bankrupt. Here is the very industry and the very companies that provided the basis of his family's wealth form the time his father worked for them. But, they got everything out of them that they could so, he had no further use for them thus, they can fail; never mind all the jobs that would have been lost, never mind the affects on those who gave their lives to the companies and would be out their pensions, never mind that it would have raised our unemployment numbers by more than a million workers. His work at Bain was the same. He got out of the companies what he could and once they were bleed dry of what he could get out of them, they would go bankrupt and you have lost jobs, lost pensions, and lost money for the stock holders. As you can see, this is nothing new to Mitt, it is who he is, and what he's concerned about first and foremost. If he does by chance consider anyone else it'll be those who can benefit Mitt.

The bottom line is our nation IS BROKE and our elected officials aren't doing anything substantial to fix the situation and until they do, both the Republican and Democratic Parties can kiss my, been unemployed for 3 years ____! I hope everyone sees that yes , it is true, we do have a proble in the White House but, if Romney gets elected, we will have even bigger problems but, we have even bigger problems in Congress and that is where most of the problems that we have, have come from. Yes, that's why they only have a 9% approval rating, they are lucky that the American people are being so generous and giving them that much. I just hope and pray that come November people will look past the R and D next to a persons name and they select the one they believe will stand up for the people they represent and the one who will work selflessly to help this nation to get back on it's feet.

That is pure bull@!$%#, and so is this fcked up discussion site.

My goodness... aren't you a whiny little bitch?

Yet, you keep coming back for more... lol

You're free to leave anytime, no one is holding you hostage to come here TinyD... lo)

Bring on the debates where Mutts personality will come out. You know the one, the cold wet wash rag personality that he has.

Ruken, you do know that Ron Paul wouldn't just switch to the gold standard over night? He has said that he would begin to transition away federal Reserve system. Also, I would like to know if you support NDAA, SOPA and never ending foreign wars? Ron Paul believes those things are bad. I do too.

The non-partisan group U.S. Budget Watch has stated that Ron Paul's budget plan is the only plan that doesn't increase the size of the national debt. It is the national debt that is our biggest problem. Former CIA Chief Michael Scheuer agrees with Ron Paul that the biggest threat to national security is our debt. Just Google his name and check it out.

Ron Paul is the the choice for sane people. A lunatic would be a guy with a secret "Americans to be executed by drone" list. A lunatic is somebody that would start yet another un-winnable war in the Middle East. A lunatic would be somebody that thinks the Federal Reserve can spend the nation out of recession. A lunatic is somebody that thinks the government has a role in an individual's bedroom. A lunatic would be somebody that straps a dog to the roof of a car.

Ron Paul: The Choice of the Freedom Generation

Dear Sister and Brother American; Our Country is MISSING A LOT OF MONEY From OUR US Treasury and You KNOW who has it?? Right!!! the 1-8%ers aka Rommels pals and the Corporations who do not pay any decent taxes. Now about Try THIS ONE on for size!!!!!!!about the willard, like The Donald, Like The Gangrene: In 1966 during the Viet Nam war, Romney/aka Rommel, attended Stanford University in California and while hundreds-of-thousands of young Americans across the nation were protesting the war and the ever-expanding military draft, Willard was PARTICIPATING in A PRO DRAFT Demonstration to SUPPORT YOUNG AMERICANS TO FIGHT AND DIE in South East Asia. While Romney’s classmates were protesting a test designed to help authorities decide who was eligible for the draft, he joined 150 other conservatives to show their support for expanding the draft. And Rommel HAS PLANS For THE INVASION OF IRAN!!!!!!! Anbody, ANYBODY, ANYBODY!!! Considering putting The Rommel in the Tank Commander's seat had better seek help with a Competent Psychiatrist.

Now PhantomBeast KNOWS There are many many Planted RepublicanCrimeCartelShills and Moles here so it will not surprise PB if one of these miscreants blasts away. BUT! The truth is the truth about your master Count Dracula and he is gonna' hook up with Christy!!!! EGADZ!!!!Straight Out Of a Hollywood Horror Movie!!!! Dracula and Goring controlling America!!!!

As far as Prez O goes for right now?? LOW Profile is best as he has ticked off A LOT of Americans lately with No action about $4.00+ gas and oil, Created, compliments of the republicanCrimeCartel, and hand shaking with karzaii eeeccchhhh... what a Sleazy hook up. Listen Prez O SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF HIMSELF for his MisActions BUT BUT!! BUT!!! Any idea what Rommels got in the tea leaves for US? HowAbout the invasion of Iran, More Super tax exclusions for the EVIL Rich and the Corporations, NO UniversalHealthCare System, hell!! No medicare!!: RepublicanCrimeCartel Fixit for an ill person who CANNOT Afford $1300 p/M "healthInsurance Policy"....Awwww..Sick??..Well, Die Quick!!!

And SOME of you want Rommel in the Tank Commander's Seat???? Seen a competent therapist lately?

As far as Prez O goes??? Definitely The Lesser Of The Two Evils.............

.............WELL...............

Fiesty (Post 1.68)

My goodness... aren't you a whiny little bitch? Yet, you keep coming back for more... lol You're free to leave anytime, no one is holding you hostage to come here TinyD... lo)

My goodness, what a class act you ARE! Didn't your recent week long suspension teach you anything?

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Never have such obscene amts of money been spent to buy America. As a proud member of the hoi polloi it makes me want to leave the country. I was looking at the best countries for retirement and found several where living was reasonable and with excellent medical...and they speak English as a main language. Read where 3 million people a year are leaving the United States. Is it any wonder? What use to be the best country in world just isn't anymore...very sad.

Wonder if I left if I would still have to read every day about some new crappy thing that the government is or isn't doing? Quite frankly I'm sick of my tax dollar going to support the wealthy by either paying the taxes they aren't or by paying them subsidies to run their businesses. I'm just sick of the entire thing.

The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.....and the middle class doesn't stand a chance.

Damn Ursula, it's almost like you cannot turn your TEEVEE off?

See, if you could just find a way to do that, you could make it all go away.

Come on Ursula, take control of your own life. Don't let the TEEVEE own you.

Me, I'm a huge House Wives of Orange County fan. Loves me some Vicky and especially Alexis. No political ads on Bravo. :)

Well, Ursula, Maine IS "Vactionland," at least it says so on our license plates, and we are not in play (only 4 electoral votes, and 3 are sewn up for Obama.) But, we still get those relentless political ads! I don't think you can escape them on the moon!

Amy, I'm headed to Belfast in July - can't wait!

I'll ask it again - why are you libbies so afraid of ads?

Did you all succumb and buy Dentine because 4 out of 5 dentists recommend it for their patients that chew gum?

Did you find the beef?

Are Frosted Flakes in fact GREEEEAAAAATTTT!?

Maybe I don't watch enough TV, or maybe its because I live in California, and there is know need to run political ads. Either way I guess I am lucky, or maybe not.

Who's afraid of ads? Frankly I don't give a S**T! Mob Wives is much better though than the Orange county Housewives. Hitler channel is best though! And don't forget TCM.

Don't forget about Duck Dynasty! Now that's a stellar program.

Ursula, we might be dried out by then - we've had weeks of heavy rain so far this "summer." Looking forward to your visit! Belfast is lovely!

Spanky, what in my comment gave you the idea I was AFRAID of ads? I was just suggesting an alternative tourism advertising approach for non-swing states. NY doesn't get much political advertising but plenty of southern tourism.

I love those BP ads about how great it is to go to Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Lousyanna. Makes up for the oil spill.

Ursula---whenever we visit our family in Maine we go to Belfast---a charming town with neat shops, restaurants, etc. Enjoy!

I love your advertising idea---a politics free zone for vacation!

MUGTECH -

I love those ads too. Every single state claiming tourism is up to record levels and they've had to hire more people to keep up with the beach chair and boat rentals. Hotels and restaurants and shops are all overflowing. Best year ever. Hey, good for them, they certainly deserve it after what they went through.

But doesn't it make you wonder where people are coming up with all this money for frivolous vacations when the economy's supposed to be so gloomy and doomy?

JoAnne, remember how the Gulf states were trying to quantify their losses after the BP oil spill? Not to defend BP, but we were in a serious financial crisis and a lot of people weren't going on vacation at all - kind of a double whammy to the tourism industry, but not 100% BP's fault.

Ursula - You're right, it was a double whammy - that was the point I was trying to make. And before anyone points it out, I'm well aware that BP is sponsoring those ads - but the governors and state tourism officials seem to be willing participants. And I don't think BP is paying for all those beach chair and boat rentals.

The travel and leisure industries in general seem to be doing pretty well in this supposedly awful economy, and I remember all too well what it was like in 2008, when so many of my favorite stores and restaurants seemed to be closing almost every other day. We've had three or four new restaurants open in the town where I work just in the last several weeks. The sports teams are all doing great - the Phillies and Flyers have been actually OVER 100% of capacity somehow - and this despite the outrageous prices for tickets, parking and concessions, not to mention that 99% of the fans in attendance are sporting the expensive officially licensed jerseys and hats and jackets. The local shopping mall that was dead in the water a couple years ago is expanding as of my trip there last night. I can choose between about a dozen different routes to drive to work each day, and every single one of them has had some kind of construction going on in the last couple weeks. Heck, there are even four new houses going up in the crowded little suburban borough where I live, and I wouldn't have thought there was room left for anyone to put up so much as a new tool shed.

And I've yet to hear from anyone where all this extra spending money is coming from. People can find statistics to support or decry anything. I've always relied on what I can actually see. And in this neck of the woods - just like in the Gulf - things are looking pretty darn good.

Here in San Antonio Texas there is growth as well, but where I come from many places are closing. Some areas are able to infuse money through their own state deals (i.e. Texas - energy), but Texas was growing much more before Obama took office. He has treated Texas rather bad because it is a RED STATE and that is sad. I have seen with my own eyes the effects Obama's policies have had on Texas - he even denied Texas emergency status when fires were blazing throughout much of the state because the Governor had been critical of him... Obama punished the "people" of Texas because of politics.

Also, I know many people who have been out of work for several years now, so while I agree with you that we can only judge based on what we can actually see, we shouldn't dismiss the struggles others are facing due to poor leadership.

BP money for all of those who " suffered" from the disaster?

Ursula, Dont expect Belfast to be the liberal bastion that the City of Portland is. You see most of Maine outside of Portland consider Portland to be part of Massachusetts. I lived in whats considered "down east" Maine for 10 years and people tend to be real conservative outside the "tourist areas" of Maine. Ask them what it takes to be considered a Mainer. They will be happy to explain the entire "From Away" concept to you. If you listen to a little Tim Samples you may get the drift.

http://www.downeast.com/tim-sample/2009/september/passing-revisiting-venues

I lived in whats considered "down east" Maine for 10 years and people tend to be real conservative outside the "tourist areas" of Maine.

Was that before or after you came home from Viet Nam? lmao

Sorry buddy your credibility is shot...

You have NO ONE to blame but yourself!

Ive explained that what you think you know is not what you know. You know my name...... I was born in Hartford Ct. You can look it up now. In 1976 I was in Bahrain. People on here have been sent the real info and none of them has told you. I consider that a success. Do a little homework and see for your self. Ive already given you too much info and you have gotten bad info from some where. It doesnt make any difference because I dont really care what you or your band of misfits conjure up. P.S Brunswick HS in IN Brunswick Maine. My Exwife went there and graduated in 1976 , that would be number 2 and the other correction is Im on Wife #4 (the last one) you can continue or do some real homework and realize you dont know everything.

Your post is complete and utter BS DJ. I too live in Texas. The difference between you and me, I actually go look to see if what Perry is saying is BS. Which it is Texas got a ton of aid. And is still getting it. You clearly swallow it all with a smile on your face. The information is out there. But you'd have to actually get off your duf f and go get it.

and realize you dont know everything.

Blah... blah... blah...

Bottom line is - YOU claimed to have served in Viet Nam which is complete bull@!$%#!

Your word salad changes nothing Harry, your a convicted serial liar!

Once you're busted for lying - there is no turning back the clock!

If you would lie about something like that, makes readers wonder what else you're fabricating!

Fiesty,

Your losing your touch. You have not one but two posts that haven't been collapsed yet!!!

You have not one but two posts that haven't been collapsed yet!!!

Give it time Tex - it's still early! ;o)

I'll ask it again - why are you libbies so afraid of ads?

Critical thinking is their kryptonite. They much prefer falling into line, following one voice and receiving their hand outs.

Nancy - OMG that's the Republican way to a tee! Just fall in step with the other ignorant little right wingers - to h**l with the US! And, the stupidity about the handouts - that says it all. My guess is all of you talking about handouts are receiving them. I know my friends and I work. You - you just work at being stupid but I'll say this for you. You do a great job in that department!

Just goes to show - there is no sanity to be found in the GOP!

Obama/Biden 2012

Give it time Tex - it's still early! ;o)

Tex,

In case you're keeping score - 2 more down! lol

The Mega Rich are pouring Millions on Mitt the toilet paper king, pulling strings on your puppet is not cheap !!!!!!!!!!

Fiesty,

Always keeping score........!!! Did find a sign the other day that read, "Been There, Done That, Don't Remember Most of It!!"

So sometimes I lose count!! Gotta love it!!

Txhorseman great texas red neck.

Spanky-

I'll ask it again - why are you libbies so afraid of ads?

Spanky,

Eloquently, you referred to progressives as "libbies."

Voters who want to move America forward are not afraid of ads.

When the TV is turned on, the "libbies" are nauseated by the plethora of right-wing lies.

The right cannot run on its Failed economic record.

Thus, these reactionaries must resort to lies to hoodwink Americans into voting for their ilk.

I think it is just great that Mitt & Anne Romney donated THREE DAYS' INCOME to Mitt's campaign in May. I'll bet that helped the fat cat donors loosen up their wallets to know that!

Adler wasnt that a little mis leading? What about past donations collected by the unions who purchased the liberal votes?

Adler, while I agree with some of what you are saying, I do believe your ultimate frustration is misguided. "We the people" have the power to make true change, but the politicians and the media keep us from doing so by keeping us divided. Everyone always wants to go after big business, but companies are created to do one thing and that is make money. That is how we all have jobs and stuff to buy.

It is the politicians and the media that are at the root of our countries issues.

Can you prove that? Or, hopefully it is just your opinion...

Feisty Airhead, IL never makes any sense; no wonder she's mostly collapsed or deflated.

TheReal - no Feisty is collapsed so often because the little far righties are afraid of her!

TheReal - no Feisty is collapsed so often because the little far righties are afraid of her!

Ain't that the truth!

Who would of thought a little redhead from Roselle could cause them so much distress? lmao!

I ain't skeered!!

I ain't skeered!!

LOL - you should be! ;o)

Corporations are people, my friend

Obama raised 60 million during the same time period....so I think there must be some Democrat corporations out there too. Or did you think "Occupy" has ponied up the cash. Sad is right: Corporations are made up of people. Just as valid people as those in any organization you think is pure.

So Barry raised 60 mill and Mitt raised 77 mil. all that proves is that Romney is better at THAT, too. When he gets elected, he better be good at financing...so we can dig ourselves out of Obama's hole.

By "voters" the Odumber campaign obviously means Solyndra and "corporations" still waiting for their free flow of government backed loans, illegal aliens and the clinically dead. Is George Soros a voter too?

@Steve the dog man, I don't think so. Either a lot of people are kissing Mitts butt or he has kissed a lot of butt. Why Obama has a little less is because he kisses no ones butt.

Yes Odumber has 300 million worth of 'kissing no ones butt' compared to Romneys 100.Seems like Solyndra and OweMyDonors were kissing each other's butt with my money and my money lost.

Corporations can't be people. You can own corporations. You cannot own people. Therefore, corporations cannot be people. People work for corporations, true, but that still doesn't equate.

I will believe that corporations are individuals the day that Texas executes one.

I've said it a number of times......Tell the family of dead soldiers that corporations are people. Tell the wounded and dying soldiers and their families corporations are people. Soldiers bleed red Blod, when Romney kills a corporation, it bleeds red ink.

Sadmoron.......show us the birth certificate of any corporation. A Live birth certificate and its school grades....Make em public..........birthers should jump behind this one ya think? It's the birther mantra.

Corporations do NOT represent people...I bet many of the corporations giving big bucks to the Republican PAC's are full of employees who aren't Republican!! It seems to me that corporations, if they want to donate cash to politicians should donate cash to the one that is most supported by the employees that work for them and make money for them! Apparently, they forget that and only think of themselves as a whole. They donate for their OWN good and NOT for the good of their employees. I'm glad that my company, which is an extremely large company, does not use our hard-earned money to elect our president!! And, it's unfortunate that the "little people" can't donate millions of dollars to a candidate...we can only donate the small amount that we can afford, but it'll never be enough to let our voices be heard!!

ROD FATHER your are a texas red neck. They kill a blackman.

Didi...can you imagine how great the economy would be if all that Corp super pac money went to their employees in healthcare and raises instead of to politicians and the media? The 1% own the media so the money goes right back to themselves.

I can understand asking Governor Romney to go, but you didn't have to call him a rock..... :)

JoAnne in PA - I believe "rock" is a step up from what he's usually called! Just sayin...

@mike777usa, Yeh, go Mitt and don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out!!

Yeshua is The Rock

He won't get there...Has no background for the presidency or viable plans for America

Tell us about Obama's fabulous military record. Who had no background for the presidency? Obama. Who was big on talk, and even bigger on spending with nothing to show for it? Obama again.

But, gee Explor please tell us about Obama's military record. Or Clinton's. I though you commies didn't like a military record.

Obama should just step aside and let Billary run, dems MIGHT have a chance then.

@gejoebidin, I watched walker on the news this morning, he said Wis was for him Governor wise but Obama presidenial wise. Careful to get jubuliant to soon. I'm not a biased person about loosers and you are invited to my house on election night to celebrate with the winners.

Steve, you are aptly named. Woof Woof. Now tell us how dodging the draft makes a person fit to command the US military? There was no draft when Obama came of age, and Clinton was never drafted so took no deferments. Mitt took 4 deferments.........his number came up and he said no way!

There has never been a success recall in history. However by the amount of votes, I have never seen so many people against Walker, that should show you that there is something wrong with the way he is running.

What is the big deal with Wisconsin anyway? I am kind of lost why people make a big deal out of this.

The draft was on during Romneys youth and he chose to dodge the draft by going to France and used 4 draft deferments. He moans that he wished to have joined the service...well why didn't he? He could have picked up a gun and run anytime. He chose to run. I had a very rich friend back then who did the same thing, took off and used the same religion excuse. Soon as war ended he dropped the whole charade.

Obama was in period of no draft. He did not dodge the drafe like Romney did.

Ask Bin Laden and all the dead terrorists...."how you doing" since PRESIDENT Obama became commander in chief, number one, Topper, The old Man.

@starsailing

I did the same thing here, but it was back in Vietnam. I dodge the draft once since I have less than 2 years before my father finished all the papers to get me into the US.

I however am not a liar, when people ask if I would dodge the draft again, I would say yes. I live in middle to high society half my live in Vietnam, so when I see a liar, I would know about it.

Fat Cat you say? Or it could be in part to the fact that Obama had the most small money contributions of any candidate in history.

$20=fat cat. Look out Walmart I am a high roller

If you had looked at the election committee website, any fool could see all the "small money" contributors that donated over and over and over, just by changing an initial for their middle name. Chicago corruption at it's finest.

It's a belief right now that if you out spend the next guy you win the election. This might be true in some cases. Than again truly imformed people can blow that assumption out of the water.

Look at all the money the Unions put up in Wisc. and the people beat them done. How much money loyal paying workers loose that was the unions responability to handle for them. I know of a union and a company that work hand in hand and breg about it. the union understands the companies problems and thay have a good partnership not built on greed.

6dogs, the dems were outspent 10 to 1 in Wisconsin by Walker and his backers. Walker spent 29.9 million, while Barrett only spent 2.9 million. So Walker bought the election, and the union dollars barely counted.

And, most of Walker's money came from out-of-state backers.....how can that possibly be fair?

...a fool and his money...

Oh come on Amy - surely you contribute money to team O?

Or do you pay them in hot coals?

...a fool and his computer...

...a fool and his computer...

Makes me wonder how they can afford it.

| .a fool and his computer...

Makes me wonder how they can afford it.

Amy's boss paid for her's. It supposed to be used for printing off files and ordering lunch for the workers, but Amy finds time to roam the internet.

Ruken, we'll just assume you're using the one at the public library.

Ruken, we'll just assume you're using the one at the public library.

Yea, because my office is totally the library.

Go back to spending your husband's money. God have mercy on his soul.

P.S.: Nobody sexy (after 1970) was even named JoAnna.

Yea, because my office is totally the library.

If that's what you call it.

Remember, the library closes at 9pm, so be sure to hit the vending machine before then for dinner, and get a New York Times out of the trash to cover yourself on the park bench for the night. And don't let those squirrels steal your nuts again.

Aren't you supposed to be cleaning the house and cooking dinner and being pregnant like a good Republican woman drone?

Keep in mind, you're nothing but a financial drain. Thankfully once your face gets wrinkly enough your hubby will cheat on you, leave you, and you too can go on the government gravy train.

JoAnna, they are just turning into name-calling obots at this point, invested too much "hope and change" to admit their little obasm is ending.

.you go girl!

Girl? LMFAO.

Let's eliminate the middle man here. The PACS, TV networks, magazines... all the campaign money is going to THEM in order to buy MY VOTE (and yours). That's crazy boys and girls. If they want to buy my vote just make me an offer. None of the promises these a-holes make are worth a damn but according the numbers I'm hearing being spent on these elections... each registered voters vote is worth about $15. Holy carumba! They can have my vote for $15 no problem. That's about $14.99 more than its worth. Whoa Fookin' Nellie... billions are being spent to buy the election and the voters don't get a dime of it. Okay, 15 bucks too much? How about this... when you go to cast your vote you get a LOTTO ticket as a reward. It's just a buck.

Match all 6 numbers = millions, 5 out of 6 = thousands, 4 out of 6= hundreds and 3 out of six = $5. It would increase the turnout and lots of Americans would actually "get something" out of an election. For most of us, that would be a FIRST!

So you want to start this now that a democrat is the president? You are unfair and thusly ignored.

No John, I want to start this now, because I'm younger and just now thinking about this. Also, we look at defecits.... and bringing down the deficit, but yet someone is spending all the tax payer dollars to get re-elected. Plus they do this on the job.... is that part of their job description? So not only are we paying for everything, but we are paying them to do it.... Sounds odd to me.

Plus.... I said, "THESE TWO GUYS."!!!!!!!!!! READ BEFORE YOU POST!!! I did list airforce one because it costs more, and I don't know what Romeny flies... One probably spends more than the other, but still, they both cost us a lot. Both guys shoudl have to pay back tax dollars before they collect the raised monies. Better yet, fundraising should be done on their own time and own dollars.

AM I STILL UNFAIR?

"AM I STILL UNFAIR?"

Not unfair, I guess, but not realistic, either. Explain how a sitting president runs for re-election when they need to do so "on their own time" as you say? In fact, how does any incumbent do that? When does it take place?

I'll give you that Sad, I got a little carried away. Since the job is pretty much 24/7. I just didn't appreciate being called unfair by someone who obviously didn't read my post and has his own agenda and can't look past that.

Reminds me of 7 year olds yelling unfair on the play groud. Grow up!

On their own time no, but they should probably foot the bill. I would like to see the costs that are payed for by our tax dollars for running for re-election, as well as govenors etc., that then run for election. That should not be paid for by tax dollars, and could go to reduce the defecit, or to stop costly cuts to education, health care, etc...

Karen: "Better yet, fundraising should be done on their own time and own dollars."

A noble sentiment, but as sadmoronsvote2 just indicated, totally unrealistic. Are you saying that only "unemployed" candidates like Romney and Gingrich and Santorum should be allowed to campaign? You're not only ruling out incumbents, but also any sitting Senator, Congressperson, Governor, or pretty much anyone else with anything remotely resembling a real job. Should running for office be reserved for the idle rich and those with nothing else to do with their time and money?

And by the way, the $77 million mentioned in the article above didn't come out of your taxes or mine - it came from willing (and apparently extremely able) donors. You can thank the Supreme Court for that.

JoAnne, no... that's what I tried to say in my follow up. It should not be done on their own time. It would be impossible to be re-elected. That's what I said, when I wrote the job is 24/7, it wouldnt be possible....

My gripe is tax dollars being spent to do the fundraisers. I dont think my tax dollars should be spent for that. And I am in no way saying its only being spent on the incumbent. Because any govenor, or senator, or fill in the blank, is using tax dollars for travel, security etc. I think that person should spend their own money.

If you or I wanted to run, we don't have tax dollars flying us around, paying for security etc.... If we want that, we need to pay, and it should be the same across the board!

That's all.

Missed your last sentance. Yes the $77M, didnt come from our tax dollars, but the means to obtain it.... the security, the flights, local police, etc.... that is what I am getting at.

Like I said, I got a little carried away in my response, I went a little over the top.... great.... lets look past that, and some little crap, and the big picture. Should our tax dollars go to pay for the fundraisers? The travel, security, police, road closures, meals, etc.... there has to be huge costs here....

Lets look at that. And I'm not taking political sides like John seems to think....

We have a mess in Washington and nothing is getting done because the upcoming election. Meanwhile, we the American people are forced to sit on the sidelines and witness this debacle. President Obama has every right to campaign, just like all the presidents before him. Having said that, I can understand the frustration people are feeling watching President Obama breaking records traveling to one fundraiser after another trying to achieve his goal of $1 billion dollars.

You can argue that past presidents where able to campaign and travel to fundraisers, but that was the past. Unfortunately President Obama does not have that luxury. We need to get this country moving again now, not after the election.

Karen, if you'd take the time to think about what you are saying you might just see how unrealistic it is.

Leave it to MSNBC to excude the reality of the situation as usual.

"Mitt Romney outraised President Barack Obama by nearly $17 million in May, the
first time the Republican nominee has bested his Democratic opponent in 2012
fundraising.... May's total marks Romney's best fundraising month to date—assisted by the fact
that it was his first full month to raise funds jointly with the RNC. While
Obama has been raising money for both his campaign and the DNC for months, the
presumptive Republican nominee merged fundraising operations with the RNC only
in mid-April."

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/romney-bests-obama-may-fundraising-raising-nearly-77-152825223.html

Karen, I read and reread your post and I see it as an attack on the setting president. You are being unfair to him if you do not expect him to try and keep an office which he deserves to do. Air Force One is used by every president so up yours and bite me.

John, you are an A$$!

I'm not attacking the current president. I am attacking the long standing tradition that currently affects this president. If I were lookin at politics 4 years ago, I'd say the same thing.

Unfair to him, boo hoo! The world is not fair!!!

I know every president uses air force 1, and thats how it goes... but to use it to track all over the nation to get re-elected.... I dont believe is good use of tax payer dollars. I think he should fund some or all of that. Plus the added security everywhere he or she goes, plus the local police, plus everything.... And that's the way it should be going forward (since I cant change the past) regardless of the political tires the future presidents have. If it is not for duties that are needed to run the nation.... you should pay.

I expect the current president to re-run and try to get re-elected. He should have every right to do so. But again.... not on tax payers dollars... it doesnt make sense. Some have said, yes, but unrealistic.... perhaps it is, but we should figure a way to fix it.

So in conclusion.... no I wont, yes I will stoop to your level... up yours and bite me A$$HOLE!

Karen: Being President is a 24/7 job...so, when do you expect President Obama to campaign? Do you think he should sit in his office and do nothing and let Romney run circles around him because Romney isn't employed (or so he says)? You need to think before you make statements like that....ALL sitting 1st term presidents go out and campaign. That's how it's done. As a note, Romney also has Secret Service agents assigned to him now that he's a viable candidate....and we pay for this ourselves. I do agree with you that each candidate should pay the taxpayers back for these services once the elections are over. Great idea!

Karen: I believe campaign funds ARE used to pay for Air Force 1, security forces, etc. Otherwise, what would they need campaign contributions for (except for TV ads, etc.). I may be wrong, and I need to research this, but I feel pretty sure that some campaign funds are used for this type of expenditure. I don't think you're being unfair at all....I understand your frustration.

Liar, please provide examples and Faux news is not a referance.

I don't understand this leech accusation. Republicans right now are talking about high unemployment but come back again and say that people on unemployment and welfare are leeches and refuse to work.

Ignore Dietrich... Obviously a low IQ, low information type of troll that watches Faux Entertainment..

"I'm not a leech and I'm sick of paying for those who are." So you are a big fan of the individual mandate, then?

Sad Moron,

What are your feelings about our insurance mandate? Do you have home owners AND car insurance? I suspect you do and so you have caved to this mandate (which is really just a gift to insurance companies). Don't you think it makes sense that if we require people to insure their homes and cars, we should have them insure their health? Makes sense to me (even though this is even a BIGGER gift to insurance companies), but I guess since Rush and Glen don't like it, neither do you. Sheep sheep.

DietrichtheKaiser - what an ignorant post. Everyone I know who is voting for President Obama works and contributes to our country. And, 90% of those out of work would work if there were jobs. Try thinking before you post - it would actually make something you write worth reading!

Obama/Biden 2012

I must have been too subtle for you, readbetween. I think the individual mandate is in perfect keeping with the notion that everyone should pay their own way. I think it is the height of hypocrisy for Republicans to insist on one and demonize the other. My comment was to point out that hypocrisy.

Go back, re-read, digest, try to understand before you make vicious attacks from your perceived place of anonymity. I think you will find that you owe me an apology.

Really a dumb a@s republican red neck.

Yea, having jobs and futures not crushed by insurmountable debt should be just awful. (sarcasm)

But you ignor history in this statement pjam, it is the republicans and specifically George W. Bush that ran up the debt to record levels and Obama is simply paying Bush's bills. He has too. You actually suck. No jobs is another Bush legacy, two wars, Bush, a unfunded drug benefit for seniors, Bush. and you still suck.

John in Battle Creek,

First, you need a lesson in basics civics because you obviously don't have a real clue as to how our Democratic Republic operates. Congress controls the purse strings. You are blaming G.W. Bush. I am sorry for disagreeing with you, but you are wrong because the Democrats had control over the Congress during Bush's last two years in office. See below.

January 3rd 2007 was the day Democrats took over the House of Representatives and the Senate, at the very start of the 110th Congress.

The Democrat Party controlled a majority in both chambers for the first time since the end of the 103rd Congress in 1995.

For those who are listening to the liberals propagating the fallacy that everything is "Bush's Fault", think about this:
January 3rd, 2007 was the day the Democrats took over the Senate and the Congress. At the time:

The DOW Jones closed at 12,621.77
The GDP for the previous quarter was 3.5%
The Unemployment rate was 4.6%

George Bush's Economic policies SET A RECORD of 52 STRAIGHT MONTHS of JOB GROWTH
Remember the day...

January 3rd, 2007 was the day that Barney Frank took over the House Financial Services Committee and Chris Dodd took over the Senate Banking Committee.

The economic meltdown that happened 15 months later was in what part of the economy?
BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES!

Unemployment... to this CRISIS by (among MANY other things) dumping 5-6 TRILLION Dollars of toxic loans on the economy from YOUR Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac FIASCOES!

Bush asked Congress 17 TIMES to stop Fannie & Freddie - starting in 2001 because it was financially risky for the US economy.

And who took the THIRD highest pay-off from Fannie Mae AND Freddie Mac? OBAMA
And who fought against reform of Fannie and Freddie?
OBAMA and the Democrat Congress
So when someone tries to blame Bush...

REMEMBER JANUARY 3rd, 2007.... THE DAY THE DEMOCRATS TOOK OVER!"
Budgets do not come from the White House. They come from Congress and the party that controlled Congress since January 2007 is the Democrat Party.

Furthermore, the Democrats controlled the budget process for 2008 & 2009 as well as 2010 &2011.
In that first year, they had to contend with George Bush, which caused them to compromise on spending, when Bush somewhat belatedly got tough on spending increases.

For 2009 though, Nancy Pelosi & Harry Reid bypassed George Bush entirely, passing continuing resolutions to keep government running until Barack Obama could take office. At that time, they passed a massive omnibus spending bill to complete the 2009 budgets.

And where was Barack Obama during this time? He was a member of that very Congress that passed all of these massive spending bills, and he signed the omnibus bill as President to complete 2009.

If the Democrats inherited any deficit, it was the 2007 deficit, the last of the Republican budgets. That deficit was the lowest in five years, and the fourth straight decline in deficit spending. After that, Democrats in Congress took control of spending, and that includes Barack Obama, who voted for the budgets.

If Obama inherited anything, he inherited it from himself. In a nutshell, what Obama is saying is I inherited a deficit that I voted for and then I voted to expand that deficit four-fold since January 20th.

There were two things that you left off on the banks, as well as, Freddie and Fannie. One was that GWB communicated possible lending problems with the banking committees back around 2005. At the time as the senior Democrat on the House Banking Committee BF said that there was no problem even though his life partner was a top executive with Fannie earning millions in bonuses off of the sub-prime lending. The second was that Tim Geithner (Mr. Tax Evader) was in charge of the New York Fed Branch. This is where all the investment banks and conventional banks that melted down were located. Geithner is now the Treasury Secretary. Why would BHO reward the one who oversaw the headquarters of the banks that melted down?

a lie a minute, you suck

John,

So sorry that's all you got??

OK Ms. ALVAREZ, we'll "oust the DEMOCRATS from the US!" ... right after we "oust the HISPANICS from the US!" White Protestants only please, BIGOT.

Jamie, cool down.

The President was inauguated after the economy tanked. We lost 4.4 million jobs during the last year of George W.'s presidency. The steps President Obama took brought us back from the brink of a Depression.

We've been gaining jobs every month for the last two years. The American auto company is profitable again for the first time since 2006. The Fortune 500 companies are experiencing record high profits.

Romney wants to reduce the deficit on the backs of the middleclass, President Obama wants the rich and the corporations to share the sacrifice, after all, the 1% are the only part of the population that saw their profits rise during the Recession.

i'm jamie! constitution constitution everything democrats want is unconstitutional lets banish them!

you do realize that is unconstitutional right?

Is John battle dick a retard?

BtownRats - that word isn't acceptable for any ADULT to use - no matter what the party. Are you totally illiterate? Are you 6?

Jamie,

Obama was never a Constitutional professor but a lecturer on the Constitution. There is a big difference, check it out.

J.Sh. - wrong again. President Obama taught Constitutional law. Totally different than being a lecturer.

Yes he can, as a matter of fact. He wants me to be all I can be, make all I can make (and keep it), and most of all be as successful as I can be. Obama doesn't want successful minions, otherwise his policies don't work. Obama thinks he is Robin Hood, when in fact he is a big spender from the hood.

Yeah HRDawg. Obama wants the economy in the dumps so he can easily win re-election

HR Dawg

A lot of my brothers in arms are Democrats. Your stereotype of a republican is not what most intelligent and respectful democrats believe. Most republicans and democrats are respectful and intelligent. I would respect your opinion more if you would not stereotype.

No he can not. He is for the rich and has said it over and over. All he talks about is jobs. What about the rest of the president jobs. He has no clue.

Obama/Biden 2012

I call B.S. President Obama has tried repeatedly to work with Republicans on a host of issues (Including Healthcare) that confront this country only to be smacked down because the republicans decided early on to make him a one term president.. Just remember what goes around comes around.. If the republicans win then I expect the Senate to play the same games as the Republicans and set a new record of filibusters in their effort to make Willard a one term president!

Yeah, he started out all smug "I guess they can ride on the bus, but it has to be the back of the bus" comments when he had both houses of Congress and the presidency all Democrat. His cooperation level was non existent. Then after the landslide election of 2010 when the Republicans cleaned out the house of representatives....It was "why won't you cooperate with me???"

You are right Ninja Dope....what went around has now come around, and our muslim communist president is on the short end of what he was dishing out. Good luck with the filibusting with the majority the Republicans will have. Remember who put all those Republicans in office: Obama.

Why are repubicans and the ring wing so bad @ history and facts?

Steve the dog - your stupidity is front and center when you post the stupidity "muslim communist president." It says everything about you - none of it good.

Obama/Biden 2012

Sounds like someone is "evious" that the President has support from "Hollywoid types" (not that it would be the first time that a politicl officier had "friend' in show business (Ronald Regan?) -- but it seems that is OK -- but this is not. Anyways..I am not surprise Mitt has raised some much monry -- He has nothing to do all day but ask for donations. Not like he has a "real" job or anything!yes, o wish I was part of the !% -- but i have to work for a living --(by yhe way, it has been over a decade now of tax breaks for the rich -- where are all the jobs??? Hello? "Job creators??? -- $75k checks are nothing fore the folks in the 1% -- they are make that kind of money (nearly tax free) every week! --(at the expense of the working people of this nation) Clearly, the 1 % see a good investment -- It's a "no-brainer" -- support a fellower 1%er -- and never worry about paying income taxes on any of your money ever again -- If I had that kind of "ready cash' sitting around I too would be more than happy to write a check for $75k --I would know I would be making that 10 times $$$ that over in "free -money" : from the government "bail outs" and tax-free income from off-source investment and extra profits from "out-sourced" jobs in 3rd world countries @ extemly low wages. -- That is assuming I actually had a buinsess that created a product or service and was not just enjoying large capital gains (untaxed). Mitt Romney or as his friends call him "R-Money" is working for them -- and no one But them, He already said he does not worry about the working poor! -- the poor don't have any money -- why be concerned about them? There is no "profit" in it!!! Any services and public projects don't make money for the richest 1 % -- are unnessary -- besides if i am part of that 1 % I don't need roads and bridges I can fly in my private jet!

John, Romney doesn't smoke cigars.....or anything else. What are you smokin?

Romney doesn't smoke cigars.....or anything else

Well then, can you tell us what it is Willard is blowing up our ass?

Fiesty. I can think of more discriptive words to describe you. I am glad that I dont know you personally...You would have one less friend if I did....One more person who would be avoiding you.

Well then, can you tell us what it is Willard is blowing up our ass?

Good Lord I just got a slew of horrible mental images.

Well...what he will be blowing up your chafed and calloused rectums won't be "hope and change".

Feisty - whew! Lucky for you J.A. won't be your friend!

Feisty - whew! Lucky for you J.A. won't be your friend!

Can I borrow a Lunesta GF?

How evuh will I be able to sleep tonight! lol

Smoke is exactly right feisty, I used to be respectful of republicans no matter how wrong they are, especially a middle class republican is wrong as they get the shaft every time they get one of theirs elected to anything. Paul Ryan is a perfect example of a person that takes away from the majority and gives to the minorty. I have got no use for the size two three cornered hat wearing tea baggers that post their stupidtiy here every single day. But thank you for telling the truth.

I used to be respectful of republicans no matter how wrong they are,

Oh, I hear you John!

Same here, but, that was before they mainstreamed bat @!$%# crazy!

Not to mention, they have taken the art of pathological lying to a level never before seen...

*shakes head*

Implacable,

So sorry you are so envious.

So sorry you're not a 1%er. But, I bet you wish you were one!.....Like everyone else does.

Oh my your single brain cell is wrong again.

@Bernie - I'm not envious in the least. Love of money (greed) is the root of all evil.

Clark, please enlighten us as to why the above statement is incorrect? Did patriot use too many big words??

Au contraire, Implacable Patriot.

Lack of Money IS the root of ALL evil.

Funny how when Obama raises money he is "campaigning all of the time." But when Romney raises money it's "just the way things are, no biggie."

You conservatives are hypocritical.

Interesting.. this article did not put a "moral judgement" on the amount of money riased by either camps. Simply reported the numbers. Their was no statement that could be taken as a "lib" attack on Mitt -- Sounds more like the right-wing here have a gulity-consious. By the way, there is nothing "evil" in earning a lot of money n itself -- the "evil' comes in on how you got the money , who you might have harmed in the processand what you do with ALL THE MONEYt. Are you helping your fellow man, society and mankind, WHILE OF COURSE GIVING A GOOD LIFE TO YOUE SELF AND YOUR FAMILY --or hording IT IN "OFF-SHORE ACCOUNTS" and buying mainsions and gold-plated toilet seats. And hiding your vast wealth from taxes. There is a differece.

this article did not put a "moral judgement" on the amount of money riased by either camps. Simply reported the numbers. Their was no statement that could be taken as a "lib" attack on Mitt

Hmmm, of course both sides are run by big money, but only an unpatriotic Republican keeps keeps 150 million in off shore accounts. Your type wants the benefits of everything american, but never wants to pay their fair share. Then you have people like Gate and Buffet who KNOW they are paying far too little for all that American has done for them. Money has carved out any inkling of dignity for conservatives. Its all about me................

Nothing stops those Greedy billionaires , Gates and Buffet, for paying more of their taxes to benefit the Democrats.

If Gates and Buffet are so greedy -- why are they willing to pay their fair share of taxes on their vast fortunes -- but "ring-wing' lending rich folks take their money off source and don't want to pay for the benefits they have come to enjoy in this country?

Rob: Buffet owes 8 billion dollars in back taxes. He has been fighting the government for years about paying it. Not sure why Obama used him as an example of rich people paying their taxes. lol.

JL,

Maybe the sensible "working stiff" has dreams of becoming a 1%er. What's wrong with that?

wet dreams maybe. The fact is unless you come up with a better idea you will never work your way into the 1%. There are to many safeguards put in place by republicans to stop you. Get over yourself. Be smart and vote for those that lift from the bottom not the top by doing so it leaves the 99% behind.

John in BC:

The obsticles come from government requlations not the Republicans.

I will add that someone has little chance getting off welfare because of the "safeguards" put in place by the Democrats.

Example: I had one of my part time employees call me on Monday saying she can no longer work for me because she would lose the insurance for her kids and food stamps. 12 hours per week at $10.50 and she loses help from the government. That's $6552 per year and she's cut off.

She was trying to be independent, but as soon as she made a little money, they threaten her by cutting her off.

The obsticles come

Oh those pesky obsticles; always such a horrible burden to overcome.

12 hours per week at $10.50 and she loses help from the government. That's $6552 per year and she's cut off.

That is some funny stuff. Pays an employee 6 1/2 grand per year, then complains about Obama because the poor women can't afford health insurance, food, rent, transportation, utilities, child care expenses on that paltry low wage.

What's next, complain that the woman is part of the 51% who doesn't pay income tax and therefore, isn't contributing to society.

It said she worked ONLY 12 HOURs per week!

So offer her a full time job with benefits, won't happen will it. You expect people to what, die and kill their kids instead of getting helf from you and me. How sick is that. In your case it is sick as hell.

That is a boat load of cash to be burned like candle how much is enough to get elected? I am having trouble paying my bills and they are flaunting how much they raise in the name of democracy. BullSheit At this point forward they should keep the money raised to themselves as the regular folks struggling every day might give a crap whose elected.

Sports,

First you tell us "BOTH parties are influenced......." Then you ask "why doesn't Romney move........"? Why didn't you also mention Kerry or Pelosi?

George SOROS gave the Democrats in the Pres election cycle 5 BILLION. Now thats what I call BUYING THE WH. And he got rewarded in Billions in TARP MONEY. Along with Bank Robber Warren Buffett. I guess you lefties don't want to talk about that?

Warren Buffet is a Bank Robber? Why, because he think his taxes are too low? man, you people get more delusional each day. Soros gave 5 billion to Obama?? Where do you get this stuff? Keep it coming though, it amusing as h3ll.

While I know that all conservative hate Soros for many reason, but i must say that at least George does not illegally sell oil technology and equipment to the Iranians. Your Koch boys are willing to make a buck at all costs, even if it helps a country like Iran. Man, they sure are patriots we are so lucky to have them as Americans!!!!!!

Did you forget, readbetween, that buffet's corporation owes over six bill in back taxes? Or, that the only reason his tax rate is low is because he only pays himself one dollar salery each year?? Just a tiny bit of research may help you make an informed comment next time.

If you are referring to those 2 guys outside the polls in 2008 that apparently scare the sh*& out of you, contact George Bush since it was his people who didn't prosecute. I boggles the mind and makes one wonder how people such as yourself manage day to day when you can't even manage to keep up with who's in office when.

Maybe Obama should have been in DC to welcome the D-Day survivors and treating them with respect instead of blowing them off to fund raise in CA on our tax $$$$$. These are the guys that saved our nation from being invaded. Obama has no respect for anyone but himself and how can he?

Obama is against voter ID because it is racist but you have to have a photo ID to get into a Michelle Obama book signing! HUH?????