Political & Elections

pima · pima

Anybody catch the interview this morning on CNN? It was odd, here is the anchor saying the Tea Party are racists, Herman Cain saying they aren't, and than cutting to a commercial for the debate labeled Tea Party Republican Debate, which will include all Republican candidates. I am still not sure how c...

hope · hope

Eggheads and BlockheadsBy MAUREEN DOWD Readers’ CommentsReaders shared their thoughts on this article.Read All Comments (330) » THERE are two American archetypes that were sometimes played against each other in old Westerns. The egghead Eastern lawyer who lacks the skills or stomach for a gunf...

romanigypsyeyes · romanigypsyeyes

So I know I've made my opinion known about this subject... not sure if on this board or elsewhere, but I'm still trying to wrap my head around why people would be against it. So, story time. As some of you know, I am an intern for a state senator in michigan. Today, there was a protest on the capitol building...

SamuraiLandshark · SamuraiLandshark

http://news.yahoo.com/obama-admin-reworked-solyndra-loan-favor-donor-215352608.html

SamuraiLandshark · SamuraiLandshark

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-09-17-campaign-fraud-20110917,0,1375060.story?track=rssDemocrats

longprime · longprime

I'm all for reforming the tax code as partially proposed by the R/TP-D's. Boehner/Ryan/& others, proposes that the the code be revised to eliminate the loopholes, lower the tax brackets, which will supposedly raise more taxes and broaden the tax base by having more people pay taxes. what are t...

hope · hope

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/04/technology/technology-in-schools-faces-questions-on-value.html?pagewanted=all

pima · pima

http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/09/16/ford-tv-ad-slams-obama-auto-bailoutsIn its most political ad in the so-called "Drive One" ads where real drivers are thrust before cameras to explain why they picked Ford, a real Ford F-150 pick...

SamuraiLandshark · SamuraiLandshark

http://www.ktvu.com/news/29207815/detail.html By Ed Hornick, CNNPosted: 11:20 am PDT September 16, 2011Updated: 4:25 pm PDT September 16, 2011Washington (CNN) -- Should members of Congress cut their salaries or raise the age at which they can draw a congressional pension when many Americ...

longprime · longprime

I'm watching "What Happens In Vegas" with A.Kutchner and C.Diaz. Please note, Diaz, needs to be a bit fuller to look good in a stapless gown.

longprime · longprime

The Perry, Romney, Gingrich,(possibly others) I believe said that they are for getting out of foreign wars and because we need to protect US economy, can not afford it and we need to protect the borders. Where were they 10 years ago? or is it that we taught our enemies a lesson?

Razorsharp · Razorsharp

With the outcome of his own reelection effort 14 difficult months away, President Obama suffered a sharp rebuke Tuesday when voters in New York elected a conservative Republican to represent a Democratic district that has not been in GOP hands since the 1920s. Bob Turner, the winner, cast the elect...

hope · hope

Pretty interesting in some spots! My takeaway: Perry is not dummy (okay, I saw his college transcript and thought maybe he was). His retort to Romney's poker reference was pretty good! On the other hand, he looks like a sleazy used car salesman; and what's up with the blinking eyes and vacant, robotic...

Razorsharp · Razorsharp

No I don't mean showing your glorious bottom as you leap out of the shower to grab the phone. I mean going to nudist restorts or beaches. I have a female friend of mine who has told me great stories of how liberating and free she feels in the buff in a safe and secure nudist resort. She says it is not sexual...

soccerguy315 · soccerguy315

... wow. Did anyone read his wonderful piece today? Decided to mark 9/11 by bashing "the right" unbelievable. And he turned comments off on his column, so he doesn't have to read the hate he deserves to get.

pima · pima

Just when I thought the R's got it, they prove to me they don't. Fact is it is disrespectful to not attend. I don't care if Obama sings Yankee DOodle Dandy, you go and give him the respect owed to the office. If I was a Presidential candidate I would get on the phone and tell them unless you want to lose the...

pima · pima

Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa had some profane, combative words for Republicans while warming up the crowd for President Obama in Detroit, Michigan on Monday. "We got to keep an eye on the battle that we face: The war on workers. And you see it everywhere, it is the Tea Party. And you kn...

pima · pima

http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/obama-trump-gop-debate

longprime · longprime

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903895904576546942653510886.html?mod=WSJ_myyahoo_module-- Edited by longprime on...

Razorsharp · Razorsharp

Rebel forces and armed civilians are rounding up thousands of black Libyans and migrants from sub-Sahara Africa, accusing them of fighting for ousted strongman Moammar Gadhafi and holding them in makeshift jails across the capital.Virtually all of the detainees say they are innocent migrant wo...

romanigypsyeyes · romanigypsyeyes

http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/1047431--unmarried-living-together-you-re-breaking-the-law-in-florida?bn=1 " “Cohabitation” of unmarried people is currently a second-degree misdemeanor in the U.S. state, punishable by $500 or up to 60 days in jail. The same pen...

pima · pima

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/8715823/Martin-Luther-King-memorial-made-in-China.html

soccerguy315 · soccerguy315

didn't this guy just get some big press a few weeks ago for saying rich people should pay higher taxes? If he thinks he should pay higher taxes, why is he refusing to pay the IRS what the IRS says Berkshire Hathaway owes in taxes?

pima · pima

I was listening to John Gibson today and he played the audio of this. This was totally frightening of his attitude about taking tax payer dollars meant to pay rent, and using it on himself. His classic line was I paid her rent by letting her ta...

romanigypsyeyes · romanigypsyeyes

I'm really just curious. I know the Republicans are not (for the most part it seems) for raising taxes on anyone, but why can't we raise it on people with incomes that are ~$500k+. Realistically, what does spending at that income do for the economy? How much money can one family really spend? If it goes i...

soccerguy315 · soccerguy315

Haven't really been following this closely... I assume it is safe to say that this will eventually make its way to the Supreme Court. I read one of the judges that ruled it was unconstitutional was a Clinton appointee

pima · pima

Last night Gabby Giffords comes back to the floor to vote. Bless her. However, at the same time I watched this I recall Obama asked for political rhetoric to be tempered. Yet, there was Biden and Reid out today amping it up. Biden saying the Tea Party acted like Terrorists. Reid and finding them disc...

catahoula · catahoula

... on the issues of deficit reduction and Obama's re-election chances? Things are looking pretty grim at the moment: Gasoline prices are hitting the "I ain't responsible for it" level, while the EPA - in a move sure to make only the greenies happy - nixes a permit for Shell to proceed on a pr...

longprime · longprime

55 Million seniors (AARP). Card carrying too what's this about cutting the US Gov Budget to 2005? "Unique opportunity" ? We have heard this before. Why is it that the R's say this; Achieve a balance budget in 2000 and then proceed to destroy their achievement thereafter. Pres Obama is goin...

longprime · longprime

DS shared house decided to use one of their bedrooms for shortterm rental. Near Udub. Great concept: http://www.airbnb.com/ Not as fancy as a bed and breakfast. Not as private as a Hotel. Not as cheap as a hostel.

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	CNN and Herman Cain (Preview) Anybody catch the interview this morning on CNN? It was odd, here is the anchor saying the Tea Party are racists, Herman Cain saying they aren't, and than cutting to a commercial for the debate labeled Tea Party Republican Debate, which will include all Republican candidates. I am still not sure how c...	pima	23	360	Sep 22, 2011 by Razorsharp
	Republicans are the Stupid Party (Preview) Eggheads and BlockheadsBy MAUREEN DOWD Readers’ CommentsReaders shared their thoughts on this article.Read All Comments (330) » THERE are two American archetypes that were sometimes played against each other in old Westerns. The egghead Eastern lawyer who lacks the skills or stomach for a gunf...	hope	10	327	Sep 22, 2011 by Poetsheart
	medical marijuana... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) So I know I've made my opinion known about this subject... not sure if on this board or elsewhere, but I'm still trying to wrap my head around why people would be against it. So, story time. As some of you know, I am an intern for a state senator in michigan. Today, there was a protest on the capitol building...	romanigypsyeyes	59	1503	Sep 22, 2011 by SamuraiLandshark
	Solyndria (Preview) http://news.yahoo.com/obama-admin-reworked-solyndra-loan-favor-donor-215352608.html	SamuraiLandshark	8	440	Sep 20, 2011 by longprime
	Kinde Durkee - Democratic finance manager indicted on fraud (Preview) http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-09-17-campaign-fraud-20110917,0,1375060.story?track=rssDemocrats	SamuraiLandshark	2	264	Sep 19, 2011 by longprime
	Reform Tax Code (Preview) I'm all for reforming the tax code as partially proposed by the R/TP-D's. Boehner/Ryan/& others, proposes that the the code be revised to eliminate the loopholes, lower the tax brackets, which will supposedly raise more taxes and broaden the tax base by having more people pay taxes. what are t...	longprime	5	218	Sep 18, 2011 by longprime
	Helping kids...or companies? (Preview) http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/04/technology/technology-in-schools-faces-questions-on-value.html?pagewanted=all	hope	2	193	Sep 18, 2011 by Tom1944
	Ford ad attacks bailouts (Preview) http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/09/16/ford-tv-ad-slams-obama-auto-bailoutsIn its most political ad in the so-called "Drive One" ads where real drivers are thrust before cameras to explain why they picked Ford, a real Ford F-150 pick...	pima	4	213	Sep 17, 2011 by Poetsheart
	Shared sacrifice - Should members of Congress take a pay cut? (Preview) http://www.ktvu.com/news/29207815/detail.html By Ed Hornick, CNNPosted: 11:20 am PDT September 16, 2011Updated: 4:25 pm PDT September 16, 2011Washington (CNN) -- Should members of Congress cut their salaries or raise the age at which they can draw a congressional pension when many Americ...	SamuraiLandshark	14	523	Sep 17, 2011 by Cartera
	while staying at mom's house (Preview) I'm watching "What Happens In Vegas" with A.Kutchner and C.Diaz. Please note, Diaz, needs to be a bit fuller to look good in a stapless gown.	longprime	0	166	Sep 15, 2011 by longprime
	CNN Debate-Afghan War (Preview) The Perry, Romney, Gingrich,(possibly others) I believe said that they are for getting out of foreign wars and because we need to protect US economy, can not afford it and we need to protect the borders. Where were they 10 years ago? or is it that we taught our enemies a lesson?	longprime	4	215	Sep 14, 2011 by longprime
	Weiner Goes Elephant (Preview) With the outcome of his own reelection effort 14 difficult months away, President Obama suffered a sharp rebuke Tuesday when voters in New York elected a conservative Republican to represent a Democratic district that has not been in GOP hands since the 1920s. Bob Turner, the winner, cast the elect...	Razorsharp	7	219	Sep 14, 2011 by catahoula
	CNN Republican Debate (Preview) Pretty interesting in some spots! My takeaway: Perry is not dummy (okay, I saw his college transcript and thought maybe he was). His retort to Romney's poker reference was pretty good! On the other hand, he looks like a sleazy used car salesman; and what's up with the blinking eyes and vacant, robotic...	hope	25	661	Sep 14, 2011 by hope
	Any Nudists Out There? (Preview) No I don't mean showing your glorious bottom as you leap out of the shower to grab the phone. I mean going to nudist restorts or beaches. I have a female friend of mine who has told me great stories of how liberating and free she feels in the buff in a safe and secure nudist resort. She says it is not sexual...	Razorsharp	5	343	Sep 13, 2011 by hope
	Paul Krugman (Preview) ... wow. Did anyone read his wonderful piece today? Decided to mark 9/11 by bashing "the right" unbelievable. And he turned comments off on his column, so he doesn't have to read the hate he deserves to get.	soccerguy315	4	258	Sep 12, 2011 by Razorsharp
	R's skipping Obama's speech (Preview) Just when I thought the R's got it, they prove to me they don't. Fact is it is disrespectful to not attend. I don't care if Obama sings Yankee DOodle Dandy, you go and give him the respect owed to the office. If I was a Presidential candidate I would get on the phone and tell them unless you want to lose the...	pima	15	303	Sep 9, 2011 by zoosermom
	Hoffa to Obama (Preview) Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa had some profane, combative words for Republicans while warming up the crowd for President Obama in Detroit, Michigan on Monday. "We got to keep an eye on the battle that we face: The war on workers. And you see it everywhere, it is the Tea Party. And you kn...	pima	17	509	Sep 7, 2011 by catahoula
	Obama has scheduled his job speech..night of Republican Debate (Preview) http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/obama-trump-gop-debate	pima	18	625	Sep 7, 2011 by pima
	jobs creation (Preview) http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903895904576546942653510886.html?mod=WSJ_myyahoo_module-- Edited by longprime on...	longprime	8	395	Sep 5, 2011 by longprime
	Libyan Rebels Are Racists? (Preview) Rebel forces and armed civilians are rounding up thousands of black Libyans and migrants from sub-Sahara Africa, accusing them of fighting for ousted strongman Moammar Gadhafi and holding them in makeshift jails across the capital.Virtually all of the detainees say they are innocent migrant wo...	Razorsharp	2	189	Sep 5, 2011 by Canuckguy
	Cohabitation still illegal in Florida - repeal or not to repeal? (Preview) http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/1047431--unmarried-living-together-you-re-breaking-the-law-in-florida?bn=1 " “Cohabitation” of unmarried people is currently a second-degree misdemeanor in the U.S. state, punishable by $500 or up to 60 days in jail. The same pen...	romanigypsyeyes	2	243	Sep 2, 2011 by Razorsharp
	King monument outsourced (Preview) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/8715823/Martin-Luther-King-memorial-made-in-China.html	pima	18	482	Aug 29, 2011 by Poetsheart
	Warren Buffet (Preview) didn't this guy just get some big press a few weeks ago for saying rich people should pay higher taxes? If he thinks he should pay higher taxes, why is he refusing to pay the IRS what the IRS says Berkshire Hathaway owes in taxes?	soccerguy315	3	284	Aug 28, 2011 by longprime
	Judge Judy sending this to congress (Preview) I was listening to John Gibson today and he played the audio of this. This was totally frightening of his attitude about taking tax payer dollars meant to pay rent, and using it on himself. His classic line was I paid her rent by letting her ta...	pima	39	888	Aug 25, 2011 by SamuraiLandshark
	Here's what I don't understand: what do millionaires DO with their money that stimulates the economy? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I'm really just curious. I know the Republicans are not (for the most part it seems) for raising taxes on anyone, but why can't we raise it on people with incomes that are ~$500k+. Realistically, what does spending at that income do for the economy? How much money can one family really spend? If it goes i...	romanigypsyeyes	70	1710	Aug 18, 2011 by winchester
	Individual Mandate ruled unconstitutional (Preview) Haven't really been following this closely... I assume it is safe to say that this will eventually make its way to the Supreme Court. I read one of the judges that ruled it was unconstitutional was a Clinton appointee	soccerguy315	2	165	Aug 14, 2011 by Billy
	Obama asked for rhetoric to be tempered (Preview) Last night Gabby Giffords comes back to the floor to vote. Bless her. However, at the same time I watched this I recall Obama asked for political rhetoric to be tempered. Yet, there was Biden and Reid out today amping it up. Biden saying the Tea Party acted like Terrorists. Reid and finding them disc...	pima	13	357	Aug 8, 2011 by Billy
	Bets on which way things are going to fall... (Preview) ... on the issues of deficit reduction and Obama's re-election chances? Things are looking pretty grim at the moment: Gasoline prices are hitting the "I ain't responsible for it" level, while the EPA - in a move sure to make only the greenies happy - nixes a permit for Shell to proceed on a pr...	catahoula	48	948	Aug 4, 2011 by catahoula
	cut, cap and balance ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 55 Million seniors (AARP). Card carrying too what's this about cutting the US Gov Budget to 2005? "Unique opportunity" ? We have heard this before. Why is it that the R's say this; Achieve a balance budget in 2000 and then proceed to destroy their achievement thereafter. Pres Obama is goin...	longprime	55	1749	Aug 3, 2011 by longprime
	Airbnd (Preview) DS shared house decided to use one of their bedrooms for shortterm rental. Near Udub. Great concept: http://www.airbnb.com/ Not as fancy as a bed and breakfast. Not as private as a Hotel. Not as cheap as a hostel.	longprime	4	447	Jul 29, 2011 by Artemis
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