Shirley had too much meth today.
Shirley had too much meth today.
Shirleyishere - Sarah Palin is Hitler???? Hmmmm - and who are you?
Don't get too concerned about this article; This is Newsweek, part of the "In the Tank for Obama Media". It is biased, and on weak financial footing.
Very few people read the magazine, much less the writer Michael Hirsh - he fabricates things..
tiredoflies you need to stop telling them yourself. De-regulation began under Carter and reached the pinnacle under Clinton. The democrats specifically Dodd, Kerry, Frank and Obama blocked all attempts to address Fannie and Freddie. There is enough blame to go around t both parties however.. But there is also no significant evidence that re-regulation would have prevented any of this after all Europe has much more strigent regulation and they are in the same boat. The is a world wide recession likely spurred on by the sudden spike in gas prices at the same time the housing bubble was bursting. Recessions are cyclical. Of late, recessions have been occurring on an almost eight year cycle. Reagan, Clinton and GW Bush all had recessions flare up at the end of their 2nd terms. We will see a recovery within a year or so as long as the govt. doesn't overdue their attempt to "fix" the economy and prolong the recession.
Can Obama save Capitalism? That's a laugh! He's trying to destroy capitalism with his "spread the wealth around" Marxism!!!
Can Obama save Capitalism? That's a laugh! He's trying to destroy capitalism with his "spread the wealth around" Marxism!!!
Liberal Whack Jobs.............
Right now the Bush Administration is pillaging America transferring as much wealth as possible to Wall Street.
I hope you ignorant republicans who elected Bush for his second term are happy because you share direct responsibility in the current financial meltdown.
I' am certain however you will try to pass the blame elsewhere.
Sorry, it wont wash. Bushes second term and the republicans are what got us here. Period.
Wrong, oh ignorant one................
yeah, yeah, bush says in a recent speech that only conspiracy theorists
think that capitalism is fundamentally exploitive. heh, heh.
do you suppose the reason our economy is so screwed up right now has
to do with over $1T for WAR,WAR,WAR?
the emperor has no clothes. no clue either.
if anyone wants to open their eyes, read something truly radical..
"fractional reserve banking as economic
parasitism"
http://econpapers.repec.org/paper/wpawuwpma/0203005.htm
endorsed by two phd economists. printed in nexus
magazine, 60k world circulation. #1 top downloaded
economics paper. used by economics
teacher in australia as standard classroom material.
recent supporting material:
Web of Debt-- How Banks and the Federal Reserve are Bankrupting the Planet, by Ellen Brown
http://www.webofdebt.com/
The Shock Doctrine: Naomi Klein on the Rise of Disaster Capitalism
http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07/09/17/1411235
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man: How the U.S. Uses Globalization to Cheat Poor Countries Out of Trillions
http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=04/11/09/1526251
John Perkins on "The Secret History of the American Empire: Economic Hit Men, Jackals, and the Truth about Global Corruption"
http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07/06/05/149254
Behind the falsification of US economic data
Peter Daniels
http://www.infowars.com/?p=2525
Money as Debt, video by Grignon
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9050474362583451279
You conveniently leave out the fact that GOVT. OVER REGULATION of relaxing the lending standards to the point where anyone with a pulse can get a mortgage had a lot to do with this problem. If Obama over reaches with his huge spending plans along with tax increases on the wealthy and corporations at the worst time possible it will have dissasterous effects on our economy. Oh well, then the pendulum will swing back to the right.
ps
DON'T EVEN BEND YOUR FINGERS TO TRY AND TYPE A RETORT...
:)
WHERE IS YOUR:
SHARENEWS...
ARMYRANGER...
CONCERNEDCANADIAN (who really care about that chic)...
(probably the 1st time they've seen their names in ALL CAPs:)
WHERE ARE THOSE FALSE PROPHETS...............
... do you know???
I do...
... they ALL got: shut DOWN (some of the usual suspects have changed their screen names but you can tell by their typical uninformed CORNINESS (is that a word) that, "I SHUT'UM DOWN, SHUT'UM, SHUT'UM DOWN" (insert FLAVA-FLAV on the harmony: shut'um DOWN'BOYEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
:)
It is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo funny to see the Talking Heads @ FAUX SnooZe, double back on ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL........................... LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL of that garbage they USE TO TALK...
... at least those folks have sense... and I am sure that some of them, would like to continue getting a pay check.
ALL HAIL THE CHIEF
congratulations to: (insert drum roll here...... dadadadadadadadad dada dadadadadadah)
PRESIDENT-ELECT
BARACK H. OBAMA
I would also like to thank NEWSWEEK FOR THAT ARTICLE TITLED:
"THE 'O' TEAM"... Yeah, yeah, yeah... it wasn't a secret... THEY GOT THAT ARTICLE FROM MY SCREEN NAME AND HOW I, AS THAT GREAT AMERICAN PHILOSOPHER, CHUCK D. PUT IT:
"I, SHUT'UM DOWN, SHUT'UM, SHUT'UM DOWN!!!" (for the HipHop impaired; I am basically saying that, my prose usually will leave your, attempted idealistic ramblings, MOOT...)
... shut'um DOWN!!!
I've only been with this blog since February 08'...
I CAME IN, ISSUING OUT, ADEQUATE-INTELLECTUAL-AZZ-WHUPPIN'S and for you fortunate, true believers...............
I will continue to do so, throughout, PRESIDENT-ELECT Obama's tenure (8 years), to serve and protect his administration, America and even some of you mis-guided souls (from yourselves, of course)...
JESUS SAVES... (see JOHN 3:16 and Believe)
... at the end of the day: We wrestle not against FLESH and BLOOD but against PRINCIPALITIES and SPIRITUAL WICKEDNESS................... in high places:)
So we don't slide down that, razor-banister known as "Partisan Politics"; I am not a Dem nor Republican, Catholic nor Protestant, no not a MASON .: nor an ELK... ...that's: MALCOLM
I AM A BLACKMAN (actually, suede-brown with a plethora of various ethnicities, all rolled into one:)
... Who is well compensated for his work:)
Priceless
I REFUSE TO BE A PARTISAN SUCKER... but I will vote for the guy with the most promising FUTURE...
SO WHY DO YOU THINK M.C. G-DUB, SO VIGOROUSLY PUSHED THE
"PATRIOT ACT"???
IT'S THE NEW AND IMPROVED "SEDITION LAWS"... and just like a gun, it's a very impressive weapon......................... AS LONG AS YOU AREN'T THE ONE, ON THE BUSINESS END.
BE WELL CITIZEN'S (forgive my Orwellian humor:)
I actually find it rather amusing that REPUB's are now giving the "BIG BROTHER" rhetoric...
For all of the sour-grape WACKO's, a'flippin' their JIBBs:
"Sedition is a term of law which refers to covert conduct, such as speech and organization, that is deemed by the legal authority as tending toward insurrection against the established order. Sedition often includes subversion of a constitution and incitement of discontent (or resistance) to lawful authority. Sedition may include any commotion, though not aimed at direct and open violence against the laws. Seditious words in writing are seditious libel. A seditionist is one who engages in or promotes the interests of sedition.
Because sedition is typically considered a subversive act, the overt acts that may be prosecutable under sedition laws vary from one legal code to another. Where those legal codes have a traceable history, there is also a record of the change of definition for what constituted sedition at certain points in history. This overview has served to develop a sociological definition of sedition as well, within study of persecution.
The difference between sedition and treason consists primarily in the subjective ultimate object of the violation to the public peace. Sedition does not consist of levying war against a government nor of adhering to its enemies, giving enemies aid, and giving enemies comfort. Nor does it consist, in most representative democracies, of peaceful protest against a government, nor of attempting to change the government by democratic means (such as direct democracy or constitutional convention).
Put simply, sedition is the stirring up of rebellion against the government in power. Treason is the violation of allegiance to one's sovereign or state and has to do with giving aid to enemies or levying war. Sedition is more about encouraging the people to rebel, where treason is actually betraying the country. Sedition laws somewhat equate to Terrorism and Public Order laws."
... as quoted by: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedition
This article displays a spectacular ignorance of both economics and economic history. It is now well-documented that Roosevelt, whatever the psychological boost he gave to the country, neither "saved" capitalism nor cured the Great Depression. In fact, most of his measures worsened and prolonged the latter, just as government monetary policy had helped cause it in the first place...not so different than the current scheme. If President Obama learns anything from this, is that we have had too much politics in the economy (from both parties) and that a healthier, and more truly capitalist, relationship between the state and the economy would be that between church and state.
Please explain what you mean when you say: "that a healthier, and more truly capitalist, relationship between the state and the economy would be that between church and state."
I am not sure what most of you think that socialism is, but things like universal health care, job training, a decent minimum wage, and a better distribution of income would really improve society for everyone. EVERYONE. What billionaire wants to live in a country filled with stupid, sick, insecure people with no job and no hope? This is just common sense to step up and help others with your resources. Do you believe that they would not do the same for you?.
GM CEOs making thousands of times what the average worker makes... that is not a job, that is winning the lottery. They must share social responsibility and duty. Are these concepts just alien to modern Americans? If you want to spend time tagging it as socialism or communism, or whatever, you miss the point. I suggest that you be reasonable. Outcomes of the American system have been bad for a long time. Why are things better in many other countries now? Would it be wise to look at what other countries are doing right and try to adopt some of those good ideas?
Would love to hear your wisdom on other countries..please name some and what their ideas are? The ones you are tallking about have adopted free market capitalism, which is what we seem to be trying now to get away from which is a big mistake.
I have not talked about any, have I? Some countries that have excellent health and job programs have not adopted market capitalism. Many have. I can leave it to others, or to you, to get educated on the many countries that have less unemployment than that which prevails in the US, better growth, better health care, less crime, less of a drug problem, healthier people, lower infant mortality, lower illiteracy. On none of these indices is the US number one.
Time for a change America? Probably . Time for an honest look around the world at what Canada, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Sweden have managed to do with VERY LIMITED resources in the last few decades? Definitely.
wow, good choices. Can you honestly tell me that you would rather have their structures or live on those countries over the U.S.? You say people should educate themselves about these countries,, have you ever been to any of them and talked with the people that live there? Sweden doesn't have resources? Ever heard of Oil? Canada has a better health care system? Have you ever talked to anyone that lives there about what they think of it? I am guessing not after reading your comments. Look, people here can make a choice whether to try and create something for themselves like all these rich people you talk about did or people like myself who started from nothing and climbed the ladder finally to a comfortabe lifestyle or like noneyas above said, sit and complain and wait for the government to help you.
Oh you are surprised that people have things to complain about all over the world? Well, just to borrow a phrase, some Americans would rather complain while eating from a dumpster. I reject your claim that things are worse everywhere else. They are not. Up until now, people living in other countries have tried to be polite about it and not criticize Captain America and all that, but if you believe in tough love, it is time to tell it like it is.
I have travelled quite a bit. Almost assuredly I have travelled more and over a longer period of time than anyone posting here. Sure there are worse places than the US, but... well, let's put it this way. What social problem has America been able to solve since, say the 70s? Just one? Other countries have had to weather worse storms with less help and fewer resources. They have achieved better outcomes. I think fear has changed America and introduced this culture of division and recrimination. Obama COULD be the answer, but I am beginning to think that many people will not be able to accept his sense of brotherhood and good intentions. Other countries have done far more with far less after all. What is holding America back?
I am suspecting that they are a very few people who benefit from dividing others.
The most patriotic thing for Limbaugh fans and others might be to immediately reject divisive thoughts and actions and start working to build a better America. Work constructively to improve your communities. Find ways immediately to help your country's people, as your grandparents did. You can find more honor in your own family and history than you can in a talk show host or demagogue.
McLovin - one word would solve all your problems: MOVE. Just Move. The USA is soooo much worse than places that will rape your daughters then punish her for sleeping around. Move to a country where you stand in line just like at the DOT only you are waiting in line to get a number to see a receptionist who will put you in another line to see a nurse who will put you in another line to see a specialist who will refer you on to another hospital to take care of your chest pains.
You have not a single patriotic cell in your body. I agree, for somebody like you the best thing to do is move. We both agree, pack up. I hear Priceline can get you a one-way ticket to a number of socialist countries for like dirt cheap.
Hey McLovinB - Of course it's good to look at what is succeeding elsewhere but I have yet to see a successful healthcare program anywhere that had the government's greedy hands in it. Of course any smart society will not have swelled heads and assume they can't do better. I am just saying the USA is top notch. We have faced a lot of criticism over the last several years but I have to say I'd rather eat from the bottom of a dumpster in the USA than live in a castle elsewhere. We need to take pride in the USA again no matter who is elected (and I voted McCain).
What other country really has it better? I have yet to see government health care work. It is a recipe for disaster. Capitalism works for based on the basic human desire to better ones self. People are born competitive. If we give an equal amount to everybody regardless of personal performance, we take away the desire to do anything exceptional. However, if you have a choice to do bad and eat ramen noodles daily or do good and eat t-bones, you will be more likely to try a bit harder to succeed. Its really quite simple, and no, I don't know of a better country than the USA even today.
"What other country really has it better? I have yet to see government health care work."
Then you aren't looking. The entire industrialized world uses socialized medicine, except for the USA.
Yep, you are right and they all are pretty crappy. Thanks for clarifying that socialists don't make good doctors. You may get your wish under Osam... Obama but you have to remember, careful what you wish for because you may just get it.
Oh, yes, I almost forgot.....
He eliminates free speech with the fairness doctrine, first talk radio, then broadcast media, and finally print media. As soon as he plans his bots onto the Supreme Court, he can do anything he wants. And don't worry about your man or the dumb-ocrats losing office, in the Obamanation there is only one party - the master will make sure of that.
You should be thanking Mr. Obama... Now, hopefully, we won't have to listen to the LUNATIC-RANTINGS of that DOPE-FIEND, RUSH LIMBO... and that's all that RUSH IS... A DOPE FIEND... Like most of the Republican-HYPOCRITES (at least, the ones who's mouths are always'a FLAPPIN')...
Read: "Trance: Formation of America"... by Cathy O'Brien and Mark Phillips (see AMAZON). Read this book sometime ago... very fringe (as mainstream would call it) but the characterization of BUSH I, CLINTONS, CHENEY and W, ARE SPOT ON... Book was written before G-DUB even got into the White house...
:)
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