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[Buster]

Barack Obama's Stealth Socialism

By INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY | Posted Monday, July 28, 2008 4:20 PM PT
Election '08: Before friendly audiences, Barack Obama speaks passionately about something called "economic justice." He uses the term obliquely, though, speaking in code — socialist code....

Straight enough?

http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=302137342405551

 

[alevin]

works for me. Something else to chew on...

New Tax Credits
A variety of new tax credits for self-employed and low- income workers, homeowners, and parents of college students would ensure that no families making under $250,000 would see a tax rise (who here would get hit, if this is the plan?), they said in the conference call. The average real tax burden for those earning $1.5 million a year would increase to about 25 percent from about 21 percent they pay now, Goolsbee said in the call.
Furman and Goolsbee said Obama's plan would result in a tax burden amounting to 18.2 percent of the economy. The Congressional Budget Office says the tax bite this year will be 18.7 percent of gross domestic product, rising to 19 percent in 2009.
Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, an Obama adviser, said Republicans were wrong when they warned of economic disaster in the 1990s because of the tax policies of then-President Bill Clinton. During that time, the U.S. experienced a period of sustained economic growth.
``The idea that a return to the tax policies of the 1990s would somehow damage the economy in some substantial way is supported by neither theory nor evidence nor the longer-term history,'' Summers said.

 

[luv2read]

Barack Obama's Stealth Socialism

By INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY | Posted Monday, July 28, 2008 4:20 PM PT
Election '08: Before friendly audiences, Barack Obama speaks passionately about something called "economic justice." He uses the term obliquely, though, speaking in code — socialist code....

Straight enough?

http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=302137342405551

Good article. Very accurate. Obama is telling each group what they want to hear, as all politicians do and have always done. "Different strokes for different folks" as the saying goes. One thing that catches my eye, though, is this phrase:

"...government must step in and redistribute pieces of the pie. That requires massive transfers of wealth through government taxing and spending..."

Isn't this is precisely what this administration has been doing - stealing from the middle class and giving to the rich? The biggest transfer of public money to private interests in history just took place with the BSC and Fannie/Freddie bailouts. The tax increases to pay for it haven't come yet...but they will, and the next two administrations will be blamed for it. Tax cuts for the rich (not middle class) and industry, wealth transfers to save the big boys butts, all at the expense of the middle class. Real income has declined for everyone except the truly wealthy, theirs has increased (google the stats). Reverse socialism? Take the money from the middle class and instead of redistributing to the masses, consolidate it in the hands of the few? IMO the consolidation of wealth and power and encroachments on personal liberties that have taken place during the past 8 years are alarming. It doesn't matter which party it is, they're all after our money for their own interests, and we get to keep less of it every year. "Shut up and pay up." It's time for the middle class to stand up and back up the Constitution, and call for a return to the principles our Founders taught us. Respect for the Constitution, the rule of law, individual liberty, sound money, and a noninterventionist foreign policy. I'll vote for whoever can provide them. Step forward, PLEASE!

 

[Buster]

Fodder..I didn't bother checking this out..frankly, it's just for amusement..

The two presidential candidates have given their top-10 lists of favorite songs to Blender magazine. Obama likes newer songs like "Touch the Sky" by Kanye West and "Ready or Not" by the Fugees, but he also goes for classics like Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" and Franklin's "Think."

McCain chose two ABBA songs: "Dancing Queen" and "Take A Chance On Me." He also likes "Good Vibrations" by the Beach Boys and "Blue Bayou" by Roy Orbison.

He chose "I've Got You Under My Skin" by Sinatra, while Obama chose Sinatra's "You'd Be So Easy to Love."

Obama also chose songs by Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, Nina Simone, U2, and "Yes We Can" by will.i.am, which mentions Obama.

McCain's top 10 also included songs by Merle Haggard, Dooley Wilson, Louis Armstrong, Neil Diamond and [The Platters. ]


The year I was born..

 

[luv2read]

One of my all-time favorite songs! Thanks so much for the wonderful vid, Buster!

 

[alevin]

I second L2R's motion. Platters are still one of my all-time favs too. thanks!

 

[Guest2]

"My Prayer" - One of my favorites !

 

[Buster]

Start your day off right....


1. Open a new file in your computer.
2. Name it 'Barack Obama'.
3. Send it to the Recycle Bin.
4. Empty the Recycle Bin.
5. Your PC will ask you: 'Do you really want to get rid of 'Barack Obama?'
6. Firmly Click 'Yes.'
7. Feel better?
GOOD! - Tomorrow we'll do Nancy Pelosi!

 

[nnuut]

GREAT idea, I feel much better, thanks Buster!!

 

[justbizness45]

Thanks Buster!! Made my day!! It works with Hillary too!!

 

[luv2read]

:cheesy: #2 - Name it "POLITICIANS."

 

[fabijo]

:cheesy: #2 - Name it "POLITICIANS."

Most definitely.

 

[2EASY]

I just tried it with John McCain. Felt good

 

[Aviator_Guy]

I will vote for whoever is best qualified to move the economy forward and maintain a strong national defense. Both candidates are pretty much qualified, and I won’t move to Canada if one or the other is elected. I just hope they stop those silly arguments about having air in their tires and start talking about bigger issues! I don’t like negative campaigns. I would prefer to hear a candidate who has a positive attitude and provide solutions with substance. McCain served on the same aircraft carrier (USS Forrestal) that I served on in 1991, so I might lean his way being an ex Navy man. I know the hardcore GOP folks don’t care much for John, but maybe that’s a good thing since he is more centered politically. But then Obama has those cool Obama Girl videos that are a plus too.

 

[Show-me]

Secret ballot here, you will never know.

 

[JTH]

Humm

Should I vote for GrandPa?

Or the skinny guy who can't throw a bowling ball?

 

[luv2read]

Start your day off right....


1. Open a new file in your computer.
2. Name it 'Barack Obama'.
3. Send it to the Recycle Bin.
4. Empty the Recycle Bin.
5. Your PC will ask you: 'Do you really want to get rid of 'Barack Obama?'
6. Firmly Click 'Yes.'
7. Feel better?
GOOD! - Tomorrow we'll do Nancy Pelosi!

#2 - NAME IT BUSH.

oooo I feel MUCH, MUCH BETTER!

 

[fabijo]

I named it 'death,' so now you all can relax because you'll live forever.

 

[luv2read]

Now THIS is funny! MOM! Make them stop!

Democrats, meanwhile, used the visit to return a snipe. After Obama suggested drivers inflate their tires to increase gas mileage, the Republican National Committee sent reporters tire gauges. The Democratic National Committee on Tuesday sent reporters stress balls in the shape of oil barrels and bumper stickers touting Exxon-McCain.

:laugh:

 

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