Comments on: Obama Sends Romney Back Into the Fetal Position With Video on the Ryan Budget

By: aj

aj — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 03:50:31 +0000

In response to Nickin5, I am more than happy to debate with those of varying opinions of my own. That is one of the things that makes our country so great and diverse. However, I wrote that I believe that “Obama” is brainwashing the American people. Allow me to define the term “brainwash;” 1.impose beliefs on somebody: to impose a set of usually political or religious beliefs on somebody by the use of various coercive methods of indoctrination, including destruction of the victim’s prior beliefs
2. condition somebody to behave differently: to induce somebody to believe or do something, e.g. to buy a new product, especially by means of constant repetition or advertising
My trasitive verb describing Obama’s methods the past 4 years is accurate by definition. Obama is conditioning an entitlement country. In the last four years, education has not improved, home ownership is at all time lows, the unemployment rate is still at all time highs, and our economic recovery (if one can even write recovery) is laughable. Never does he speak about hard work, outreach and or educational programs or opportunities available to Americans. His solution is just tax the wealthy more. Where’s the money leaving my paycheck biweekly going now? You mention changes in tax code, but what about changes in tax code regarding business in general? Why are so many companies outsourcing oversees? It’s the tax code and red tape that one must muddle through to have a business. Why doesn’t Obama talk about that? Find a way to keep American business in America; therefore keeping American jobs. For all of those who believe in Obama’s reelection to another 4 years all I ask is one question, are you in a better economic situation than you were 4 years ago? If no, then maybe Obama doesn’t deserve another term in office and someone else deserves a shot. So Nickin5, is that too much to ask?

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By: KatzKids

KatzKids — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:09:12 +0000

Exactly right majii, especially when Romney himself has publicly praised the Ryan Budget so many times – on video. Now he’s “retroactively” trying to take it back. And Ryan promises to get rid of tax shelters. RFLMAO! What a perfect pair of tools.

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By: KatzKids

KatzKids — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:38:06 +0000

Ryan is not an atheist. He’s a devout RW Catholic pushing all their social extremist views. Although the RCC recently castigated him for his “non-Catholic” budget that goes against all their teachings to aid the poor, needy, sick, etc.

It’s remarkable how these GOPTP religious extremists loudly preach their “morals” from the rooftops when their real Gods are Ayn Rand & the worship of money & power. Without exception.

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By: nickin5

nickin5 — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:51:01 +0000

Calling someone brainwashed makes it sound like nobody is entitled to an opinion unless it agrees with your own. If you cannot debate without acknowledging other people’s right to their own opinion, how do you expect anyone to take yours seriously? What is at issue is that the wealthy control the political system, and have made the tax code favorable to themselves, at the expense of greater society. Look at the tax rates of the 50′s and 60′s, and then watch income for the middle class stagnate as the tax rates on the rich decline. There’s something trickling down … and it smells. We want those at the top to put enough back into the system so we can maintain a healthy and educated society. Is it too much to ask?

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By: aj

aj — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:46:33 +0000

In response to Sharon’s reply, apparently reading comprehension failed to be an academic strength. I did not write that the wealthy shouldn’t pay taxes. I wrote that the wealthy paying more is not the solution. You write that I have no social conscience? Well, I contribute to United Way on every paycheck (automatic deduction), volunteer at my local food bank, donate to the SPCA, and still give to those who beg on the street or those organizations that call me for phone donations. I am fully aware of the needs of our country. However, what has Obama done in the last four years to improve these social needs you have mentioned? Nothing; nor did you include any data to support your claim. I wrote that wealth is in the eye of the beholder. I did not write that I believe $15 dollars is wealthy (which is only considered the poverty line if you are supporting a family of 7 or more; not just one’s self; according to the US department of Health & Human Services 2012 HHS Poverty Guidelines yes, Sharon, I in fact do my research). You mention that I took every advantage and opportunity available to me, you’re DAMN right I DID! And guess what, all of these opportunities are available to EVERYONE who wants to take them. Last time I checked, students can get student loans, people can apply/get internships to learn and build skills in their field, people can network and build rapport for potential future opportunities, and one can do the basics which is excel at your place of employment to promote from within or to build your resume to get something better. Did I execute all this hard work on my own, you bet I did. I did not rely on anyone to do it for me. According to you, my success was made by luck, inheritance, or other employees. I did not inherite my job, it was not acquired by luck, and I did not expect my coworkers to do my job. Sharon, you bet I took advantage of all that America offers to me. Why do you think so many people have imigrated to our country over the past 200+ years? For opportunity!!! It’s there, take it. Obama even took these same opportunities, and from the sound of it, it seems that you’re probably fully aware of his background and his climb to success. Is HE also grouped into your stereotype of achievers? What it resonates through your response Sharon is that you failed to take advantage of these opportunities when you had the chance. And because of your lack of success and or shortcomings, all Americans who did right, ought to pay. As I said, I pay my own bills. I refuse to pay yours.

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