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Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:11:52 +0000

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By: Ed

Ed — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:07:53 +0000

Last night i saw tear gas used on protestors outside the Republican Convention and it caused me to wonder if our citizens will ever rise above such behavior. Then i read this article and got as far as the response by Fred at number three and just shake my head in disbelief at the hatred he could write. For someone to claim McCain (or anyone) is a bloodthirsty warmonger killer should be based upon more than a particular political view, it should be based upon facts. The facts are McCain withstood a lot for his country as a prisoner of war and would not abandon his fellow prisoners in spite of being tortured for his stance. What ever happened to respect for one another?

Such disrespect is further evidence that many of our fellow citizens are regressing into barbarianism rather than moving forward in a civilized fashion. Case in point is the violence on TV last night…

The violence on TV seems yet another act of insanity from the "left" as they resort to violent acts during their protest against violent acts (war).

It is like the newest Obama ad claiming McCain is trying to take away a womans' rights because he is pro-life. Are people really this deranged that they think it is ok to kill off innocent baby girls (call it a fetus if it eases your conscience) so they can spread their legs for whoever they wish without consequence? Pardon my bluntness but it is what it is.

My hope is that we move forward with tolerance and seek out what really is in the best interest of our country and world. Granted McCain isn't perfect but at least he tries to work across the aisles with Democrats. What has Obama done beside arive in Washington just in time to announce his campaign?

By: Ed

Ed — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:06:00 +0000

The violence on TV seems yet another act of insanity from the "left" as they resort to violent acts during their protest against violent acts (war).

By: Derek

Derek — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:41:00 +0000

Well, I didn't want either one of them. I wanted Ron Paul! Either way, I just buy stocks that pay high dividends and ride the storm out.

United we stand, divided we fall. Good luck everyone!!!!

By: ccerenz2

ccerenz2 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:12:09 +0000

The tax cuts contributed to one third of the deficit? Really?
Corporate tax revenues increased on average of 40% between 2004 and 2006. This was an incredible increase that more than made up for losses due to the cut, 9/11 or the poor economy. Individual tax revenues also increased significantly from 2004 to 2006 in the 7 to 10% per year range. This is higher than the period following the tax increases by Clinton!!!!!
No, the budget troubles stem 100% from the ridiculous spending going on in Washington. And with the Democrats now in control of Congress, spending is still out of control.
Clearly this author has a left agenda as I've read through several of his articles. Can't you find someone who can walk down the middle of the aisle?

By: Cory

Cory — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:00:27 +0000

Has the Fed "taken ownership" of a large % of the housing market? I understand China and Cuba owning all the land but America is the land of the free and home of the guy who owns his home….right?

And….has anyone ever known a "model" who doesn't have some naked pictures somewhere…even if they are a VP?

By: Fred, RTP, NC

Fred, RTP, NC — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:39:44 +0000

Guaranteed completion of Americas destruction if this bloodthirsty warmongering killer McCain is elected. He is a real loose cannon…he had to pick a pro life hottie to even have a chance of not being whitewashed in the general election.

He will continue maintaining the military empire we cant afford, continue to bait the Russians and Iranians, goal being to launch WW3 and make the Fed richer along with his buddies, giving tax breaks to the rich, continue to reward offshoring US jobs(you Repugs need to get a clue on global economics- a country can not endless consume more than it produces and survive), completely neglect alternative energy, etc.

He's a real nightmare. Obama isnt much better but certainly a cooler headed, more rational the lesser of two evils. Doubtful Obama will seek out WW3 even if he does raise taxes on the rich repugs. Here's a hanky for you to cry in.

By: lonestar78730

lonestar78730 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:17:06 +0000

Am I mistaken? Last I checked, Bill Clinton was a Democrat and he appointed 2 Fed Chairs in the 1990's. The fact that he chose to reappoint Greenspan doesn't change the fact that the D's made the appointment, the first of which, IIRC, went through a Democratic Senate.

By: lawrence mouskoph

lawrence mouskoph — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:55:53 +0000

I don't see how this sentence from your piece is operative "While Bush’s tax cuts have been highly beneficial both to the stock market …"

If you check I think you'll find that the S&P 500 a broad index of US stocks on 1/19/2001 the day before Bush took over was at 1342.54, today over 7 1/2 years later it is at 1277.57.

Its true some dividends were paid during that time so you have a positive total return, but as an investor I'm not particularly impressed with its performance during the Bush years tax cut or not.