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Thoughts on Obama's redistribution of wealth
Thursday, October 30, 2008 6:31 AM PDT
What would you think of a U.S. senator traveling to Kenya — at taxpayers' expense — to campaign for his Marxist cousin?
What would you think of this same senator orchestrating the entire campaign, including post-defeat violence against Christians? Think Barack Obama, Barack Hussien Obama or Barry Soetoro, depending on which birth certificate you believe.
Someone once said that the best place to hide is in broad daylight. His writings and speeches tell us that he wants to "redistribute the wealth." That is socialism.
He helped his (convicted felon) slum lord buddy build substandard housing for the poor and racial minorities in Chicago. That same crook helped him buy a $1 million-plus house. Guess what, this outrageous senator is still in his home, but thousands of poor racial minorities are out of their homes because the plumbing and wiring was faulty.
Think "Animal Farm" where the pigs (who led the revolution for all the farm animals) end up living in the farmer's house, smoking his cigars and walking around on their hind feet. Meanwhile, all of the other animals are worse off than they were before. Sound familiar?
Larry Gullicksen
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real facts wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:32 PM:
it SHOULD BE a legitimate fear.
if you were to ask the terrorists and all the other wahoo nations who love to see us wiped off the map ala israel, who THEY wanted for president knowing that they can take the most advantage of.......it would be barak obama
enuf said "
Lodian wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:00 PM:
voter wrote on Nov 5, 2008 4:10 PM:
Brian wrote on Nov 5, 2008 3:22 PM:
You libs just whined so much about my posts the LNS got tired of hearng from you that they gave in.
There is nothing racist about saying some races have their inferiorities.
For you to say that some races haven't advanced as fast as others reveals how ignorant you are. Give us all a break and at least have some acknowledgement, for example, that the early Prussian tribes were far more advanced in their ability to use tools and speak a language than Africans and other cultures without worrying if someone thinks you're not being PC.
And don't give me that crap that it was socio-economics that prevented Africans from advancing. They had more than enough time to develop their own system of socio-economics before the white man introduced theirs to them. "
Lodian wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:25 AM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 5, 2008 9:24 AM:
You said that the African American race is inferior. You can't really get any more racist than that, Brian. You then tried to explain it away by saying you meant the human race was inferior, which didn't make a whole lot of sense.
You continued to dance around your racism, as you were caught red handed in your racism, but you just backpedaled and slunk away for a spell.
So NOW you are spinning it to say that we all think you are racist for not voting for Obama??? No, Brian, you don't get a pass for lying and twisting to get out of it. You made many racist remarks. You are a racist, as many here have suspected for a very long time.
Since you are a racist I wouldn't expect you to vote wisely in this election as you have the intelligence and integrity of an Arizona invertebrate. "
Brian wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:01 AM:
If it makes you feel better that you can call me a racists because I don't like Obama, that's your choice.
And it's my choice to say you believe the White man is the root of all evil. "
Brian wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:55 AM:
Lodian, Are we to conclude that you'll always listen to Obama because he'll never be a racist. "
Brian wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:49 AM:
Just wondering. "
Brian wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:24 AM:
" SportsGuru: If there are any terrorist attacks they will come from inside the US from some crazy fringe wingnut like, Timothy McVeigh. "
McVeigh had associations with Al Qaeda.
Many people believe he was an Al Qaeda
operative.
Lodian, careful what you wish for. Al Qaeda and the likes of them have a much
stronger presence here than you realize. "
Brian wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:49 AM:
Frank, Your denial of Obama's questionabe associations and ideologies
worries me. "
Lodian wrote on Nov 4, 2008 4:45 PM:
SportsGuru wrote on Nov 4, 2008 11:52 AM:
My biggest fear is that the next "9/11" type of event will occur within MONTHS of Barak Hussein Obama's election as president.
And that is apparently Joe Biden's fear as well, given he said we would be "tested" and that Obama's response might "initially appear to be wrong" .. in other words, he will capitulate and try to "reason with the terrorists". "
Lodian wrote on Nov 4, 2008 10:01 AM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:59 AM:
You, as a racist, are not someone we should listen to, Brian. "
Frank wrote on Nov 4, 2008 8:29 AM:
" Sources have ALWAYS said that liberals tend to smear their opponents with untruths to make themselves feel good. "
That is an unbelievable comment coming from someone who has filled these blogs with racist lies and smears over the past months.
Did all your lies and smears make you feel better, little guy? "
Brian wrote on Nov 4, 2008 6:37 AM:
Lodian wrote on Nov 2, 2008 1:59 PM:
" Sources are now saying that Obama supporters believe once he wins the election he's going to walk on water. "
Sources are now saying that Brian is a drunken racist. "
Brian wrote on Nov 2, 2008 7:49 AM:
Brian wrote on Nov 2, 2008 5:59 AM:
Friday, October 31, 2008
Iraqis Join Georgians and Israelis In Supporting McCain
It's interesting how those countries threatened by radical regimes and unstable neighbors are backing John McCain over the Far Left Marxisant radical.
Georgians back McCain.
76% of US citizens in Israel are voting for John McCain over Obama.
Even the Iraqis are speaking out in support of McCain.
Likewise-- Cuban Americans and Russian Americans overwhelmingly support John McCain. "
DanielH wrote on Nov 1, 2008 10:59 PM:
DanielH wrote on Nov 1, 2008 6:10 PM:
DanielH wrote on Nov 1, 2008 10:54 AM:
DanielH wrote on Nov 1, 2008 12:41 AM:
DanielH wrote on Nov 1, 2008 12:33 AM:
...
This bill was actually re-introduced after it was originally assigned bill #1, I believe in the same year it passed. "
DanielH wrote on Nov 1, 2008 12:29 AM:
check out who sponsored it, in the following wikipedia extraction:
The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA, McCainFeingold Act, Pub.L. 107-155, 116 Stat. 81, enacted March 27, 2002) is United States federal law that ... [supposedly] address[ed] ... the increased role of soft money in campaign financing. "
Cogito wrote on Oct 31, 2008 11:30 PM:
DanielH wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:54 PM:
Cogito wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:54 PM:
Brian wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:47 PM:
Obama Claus "
DanielH wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:32 PM:
DanielH wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:28 PM:
DanielH wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:26 PM:
DanielH wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:23 PM:
as a result of the Ron Paul campaign, I can see that more people are starting to understand how the media manipulates public opinion, like herding sheep.
I do not call it public opinion. I call it public awakening.
All politicians know the importance of banking, whereas Ron Paul discusses banking openly in the public, and now I have heard of his introducing legislation to ban the Federal Reserve. "
DanielH wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:12 PM:
On account of my absence, I just missed him a couple of weeks ago. He came by pretty close-to-home, and the JBS area coordinator was using his name to make me wish I was there. "
Cogito wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:02 PM:
wtf wrote on Oct 31, 2008 8:22 PM:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2007/04/mccain_speech_on_energy_policy.html
And it looks doable...it also resembles Obama's...LOL! Which is why I've been saying that McBama are two sides of the same coin....still you met the criteria!
Thanks!
Sometimes we go 'round 'n 'round, but I enjoy discussing things with you; however, you are an exception amongst the McLame supporters. LOL! Sure you're not a closet Obamaite or secret Ron Paul supporter? LOL! "
Cogito wrote on Oct 31, 2008 8:18 PM:
Cogito wrote on Oct 31, 2008 8:15 PM:
Cogito wrote on Oct 31, 2008 8:09 PM:
Gator wrote on Oct 31, 2008 6:18 PM:
because he looks like me!!!! Sherri Shepherd of the View said those very wordsI find
it hard to believe that the public seems so enamored with someone with no track record
what so everJFK he is not, Couldnt be, never will beOne thing he is for sure is a bloody Socialist He has plans for spending 1 trillion dollars right off on entitlements, why? Because America is enamored with entitlements we want the Government to
baby sit us from cradle to grave, you know the drill blow your nose wipe your butt all your lifeIm not happy about either choice but I will not waste my vote on an Idiot
like Paul or Nader, a vote for them gives the one you cant stand a Positive vote, think
about it "
wtf wrote on Oct 31, 2008 5:58 PM:
My guess you zombies will either ignore this challenge or fail completely.
Come on.....just ONE thing McLame will do for Americans that is positive and can be backed up with proof. "
wtf wrote on Oct 31, 2008 5:55 PM:
Even those who allegedly "endorse" the Crypt Keeper, McLame, can't seem to find anything good to say about him. Why is that? You McLame supporters, why don't you list all the positive things your candidate supports.
I seriously doubt if you can because, in reality, there **isn't** anything that old fart supports...hence your blathering on with smear tactics against those who have an actual plan. "
wtf wrote on Oct 31, 2008 5:52 PM:
You must be a McLame supporter....it shows. "
Lodian wrote on Oct 31, 2008 5:04 PM:
Gator wrote on Oct 31, 2008 4:36 PM:
His merry band of fools into the wonderful world of Karl Marx. Soon you wont
have to worry about money as Dear Leader will have it all, how else will he
pay for the one trillion dollars worth of entitlements. Remember Children if you
dont vote for Dear Leader your Racist. "
steve wrote on Oct 31, 2008 2:03 PM:
steve wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:54 PM:
Lodian wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:51 PM:
YOU BETCHA!
Where's Joe the plumber? LOL!
Great post! "
Al da long wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:57 PM:
wtf wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:33 AM:
The Bush gang's parting gift: a final, frantic looting of public wealth
The US bail-out amounts to a strings-free, public-funded windfall for big business. Welcome to no-risk capitalism
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/oct/31/useconomy-banking "
wtf wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:29 AM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtREqAmLsoA
Couple that with the "windfall" profits of the oil companies yesterday - "breaking their own records" and with this on the $$$ from the 850 billion bailout:
"But reports surfaced that bankers might instead use the money to buy other banks, pay dividends, give employees a raise and executives a bonus, or just sit on it. Insurance companies now want a piece; maybe automakers, too, even though Congress has approved $25 billion in low-interest loans for them."
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gdxImPfgsyFSMH5OMxs6D-Bg4rGQD941J5780
And this from Britain:
Goldman Sachs ready to hand out 7bn salary and bonus package... after its 6bn bail-out
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1081624/Goldman-Sachs-ready-hand-7BILLION-salary-bonus-package--6bn-bail-out.html
Along with the fact that this bill of goods was sold to the American people as a way to help **them** during this time of crisis....well, what Obama says in his video just makes sense. "
wtf wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:23 AM:
I have to say that every time I've heard Obama speak, he's been articulate and it is **very** apparent that he has thought through what he plans to do. As for "redistributing" the wealth, I don't see it that way.
What I gleaned from the video, is that Obama plans on getting people's retirement and pension back - $$$ they paid that was stolen by the Bush types currently looting the treasury.
I've said the before, I've already cast my vote for Ron Paul; but of the two other candidates, Obama is the one with concrete solutions. Every time McLame opens his mouth, some type of gibberish spews forth and it just hurts my ears. LOL! "
sam wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:18 AM:
King McCain ???? You betcha ;-) (wink-wink) "
edumacation wrote on Oct 31, 2008 8:52 AM:
steve wrote on Oct 31, 2008 8:23 AM:
Mazie wrote on Oct 31, 2008 7:56 AM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4fe9GlWS8 "
t jefferson wrote on Oct 31, 2008 7:42 AM:
sam wrote on Oct 31, 2008 7:00 AM:
wtf, thank you. That is what i love about your blogs. You have made it clear that we have different views, but your responses are always respectful.
FYI, I have read everything you have put out there and I do appreciate your input.
Ahh, a rainy Friday. What a perfect beginning for a Friday. "
t jefferson wrote on Oct 31, 2008 6:12 AM:
t jefferson wrote on Oct 31, 2008 6:10 AM:
EY - talk to the hand moron, if you can't read and understand what I said and take it in context, maybe you should get a better education and think before engaging fingers.
I am always amazed and the responses I get on this small town blog when I state historical fact and bring up controversial topic. It's almost as if I am in a lab with a bunch of uneducated Pavlovian people. Push button A get liberal talking point C. Push button B get uneducated Myth F. It is amazing and horrifying at the same time. An uneducated electorate allows a small group of people to rule unconditionally. EY and Loblaw you are perfect examples. No thought just anecdotes and feelings (which have all be supplied by others) "
Election Year wrote on Oct 31, 2008 4:18 AM:
Rhodie wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:44 PM:
I would (and do) as well. But I believe we more than pay for any taxes the UN feels entitled to from us with the blood of our soilders in UN sanctioned actions.
It basically comes down to this for me in giving the UN money to feed the poor. How much money from every dollar shipped out of the US to them actually goes to the hungry in the streets? "
wtf wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:38 PM:
Great job!
I had to deal with these "usual suspects" when Ron Paul was in the primaries, and, I am VERY happy to say that RON PAUL is now a write-in candidate for president here in California!
Yeah!
You see, sam, you and I support different presidential contenders and can have a decent conversation; however, I've noticed that the McCrypt followers have trouble with common courtesy. You have to remember that most of their "news" comes from Faux, they don't provide any type of link to their goofball statements and they refuse to look at any link provided by rational individuals such as you and myself. LOL! "
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:41 PM:
If you do not like his policies by all means vote for who you want. "
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:39 PM:
Nothing I wrote here was a lie.
I am pro gun, anti abortion Republican who sees that McCain is not the answer. "
citizen wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:34 PM:
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:07 PM:
Oh, and Joe the Plumber is on the McCain payroll now to speak at the rallies... But oops... Joe forgot to show up. Poor McCain could not find him. "
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:05 PM:
I support feeding our hungry in our country, but I do think we, as a wealthy nation could feed more.
But hey, you do not want to, please don't bother. "
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:00 PM:
HA, seems that McCain forgot...
Oh yeah... McCain said 1960s radical Bill Ayers had attended the same party in 2003.
So now McCain is paling around with Ayers???
Karma is a bugger. "
t jefferson wrote on Oct 30, 2008 5:24 PM:
Lodian- don't know what the hell you are talking about, but blaming bush is pretty common these days, kind of like the witch hunts of olde. Whatca gonna do we the big bad bushie isn't around any more and BO is ruining the country? "
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 5:01 PM:
I do think we are our brother's keepers. "
Rhodie wrote on Oct 30, 2008 4:22 PM:
Lodian wrote on Oct 30, 2008 4:15 PM:
t jefferson wrote on Oct 30, 2008 2:30 PM:
Jeff wrote on Oct 30, 2008 2:09 PM:
Rhodie, this was the original construct of the electoral college. I believe it is time to change it back.
Your other idea can also be addressed through instant runoff voting. There are different methods, but most address the majorit vs. plurality problem. Many people (far left and far right and those in between) should appreciate IRV by enfranchising votes for other than the Dem or Rep candidate.
Google it, you may like it... "
Rhodie wrote on Oct 30, 2008 1:17 PM:
If I had the power one change I would make to the political prcess is that canidates must recieve more than half the registered voter's votes to gain office. If less than half is achieved from the "winner" then all parties involoved would have to field a new canidate in a month or two for a special election until a canidate is found that at least half of America believes in.
The alternative I would enact is there is no more vice Pres on the card. The winner gets the office, the second place gets the Vice president office. "
Rhodie wrote on Oct 30, 2008 1:13 PM:
Are you saying old people have nothing to offer society after years of learning, experiences both good and bad, and wisdom? "
Rhodie wrote on Oct 30, 2008 1:09 PM:
http://www.aim.org/aim-column/obamas-global-tax-proposal-up-for-senate-vote/
I have a hard time believing him in referance to his tax plan when paying the UN 65Billion$ from our taxes makes sense to him.
I could be biased here though, I think we should pull out of the UN completly. (just so you know hwere I stand) "
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:23 PM:
Mazie wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:07 PM:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/29/eveningnews/realitycheck/main4557520.shtml?tag=topHome;topStories "
MARZO2008 wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:59 AM:
lodisafeway wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:44 AM:
lodisafeway wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:42 AM:
lodisafeway wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:39 AM:
lodisafeway wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:38 AM:
So, what are we to believe? What is it - $200,000, $250,000 or $150,000 - or maybe $50,000? We have no way of knowing do we; that then leads us (those with a working brain at least) to ask just what else has Obama been fudging about ("lying" is such a harsh word; I really don't wish to offend him or his minions) as he continues in his attempt to dupe his way into the White House. "
Bob Loblaw wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:32 AM:
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:24 AM:
Remember that increase tax is an added tax. Neither are making any more money. "
dogs4you wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:21 AM:
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:17 AM:
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:15 AM:
Under$250,000 No tax increase
Under$200,000 (careful this is what is too hard for McCain to understand) an income tax reduction.
You are taking Biden's speech out of context. I saw that speech too. Actually it was not a speech. He was talking to a small group of people.
He said giving a tax break to a millionaire CEO does not help the middle class worker. However giving a tax break to a working man making $150,000 does make sense.
You have a nice day now. "
Lodian wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:27 AM:
sam: We have excellent health insurance through my husband's employer. McCain's health insurance idea scares me as it will cost us quite a bit of money when taxed on that insurance as income. On top of that I know we wouldn't be able to buy that same insurance with a mere $5K a year. Either way we will be paying out the nose with the McCain plan. "
wtf wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:13 AM:
7. Extention of factories and instruments of production owned by the State, the bringing into cultivation of waste lands, and the improvement of the soil generally in accordance with a common plan.
8. Equal liablity of all to labor. Establishment of Industrial armies, especially for agriculture.
9. Combination of agriculture with manufacturing industries; gradual abolition of the distinction between town and country by a more equable distribution of the population over the country.
10. Free education for all children in government schools. Abolition of children's factory labor in its present form. Combination of education with industrial production, etc. etc.
The site below goes into more detail on this.
http://www.uhuh.com/nwo/communism/10planks.htm "
wtf wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:12 AM:
Look at the Ten Planks of Communism
1. Abolition of private property and the application of all rent to public purpose.
2. A heavy progressive or graduated income tax.
3. Abolition of all rights of inheritance.
4. Confiscation of the property of all emigrants and rebels.
5. Centralization of credit in the hands of the State, by means of a national bank with state capital and an exclusive monopoly. "
lodisafeway wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:52 AM:
Again, just research what all of these guys have written, said and done during their lifetimes. Look at their choice of "friends" and associates. Look at their success and failure rate in their chosen professions. Look at EVERYTHING - and then choose wisely.
Clearly (in my humblest of opinions) Obama is bad for America. He DOES want to take Americans' hard-earned money and redistribute it to those who have less - it is that simple. And this is NOT what America is all about. This is a definition of socialism - and this is something that we cannot permit to happen, even IF Obama becomes the next President of the United States. "
wtf wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:51 AM:
"However he is going to STOP charging income tax on people receiving social security who make less than $50,000 a year. I love that idea. Our seniors need all the help they can get, In this economy, it must be so hard for them to live off of their social security."
This, to me, is an excellent idea since an "income" tax on social security with social security being paid from their paychecks throughout these seniors working years, seems like a tax on a tax. Last time I checked, the social security deduction on paycheck stubs was under the "tax" heading. Good for Obama for wanting to remove this second tax.... "
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:26 AM:
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:21 AM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ilwk_wmsQk "
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:17 AM:
He is not giving money to people who do not work. That is just another "scare tactic lie" out there.
However he is going to STOP charging income tax on people receiving recieving social security who make less than $50,000 a year. I love that idea. Our seniors need all the help they can get, In this economy, it must be so hard for them to live off of their social security. "
Cogito wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:13 AM:
lodisafeway wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:00 AM:
As for the presidential contest in California it doesn't matter much - it is a foregone conclusion that the Democrats will take our electoral votes. The election will not be decided by California. Although with each day startling new information is emerging about Obama nothing is impossible. Regardless of what you read here and who it is you decide to support, please just vote. Relinquishing that responsibility is never the correct thing to do. "
Mazie wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:29 AM:
stella wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:20 AM:
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:18 AM:
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:17 AM:
Mazie, both my husband and myself are small business owners. I am not afraid of Obama's tax plans.
But I am afraid of McCain's tax on healthcare. "
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:15 AM:
tax rate they paid before Bush. If you make under$250,000, your taxes will NOT go up. If you make less than $200,000 your taxes will decrease.
We cannot keep borrowing money from China. We have to pay off our debt. This is NOT socialism. On Larry King last night McCain said that
Obama was NOT a socialist. "
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:11 AM:
McCain wants to give you a $2500 tax credit for your insurance but he is planning on taxing the health insurance you have as income. "
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:08 AM:
Our government does not need to be in the housing business.
Obama wants to use $10 billion as incentives for financial institutes to renegotiate these housing loans. I prefer this plan. "
sam wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:05 AM:
McCain wants to cut their taxes and tax our health insurance. CHECK IT OUT. "
Cogito wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:53 AM:
Cogito wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:51 AM:
t jefferson wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:44 AM:
lodisafeway wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:18 AM:
His sitting in that pew for all that time listening (and at least tacitly agreeing) with what was being screamed from that pulpit represents a man who really doesn't like America or Americans at all.
And this is a person that too many people desire to be our President? Where has the sanity gone?!? "
Mazie wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:16 AM:
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:34 AM:
DeltaEnglish wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:12 AM:
T jefferson wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:04 AM:
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