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Are we on the verge of an unprecedented shift of power?


Monday, November 3, 2008 5:54 AM PST

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There's no doubt about it ... Americans are ready for change.

With the seemingly endless attempt at nation-building in Iraq, home foreclosures at record levels, an economy seemingly teetering on the verge of collapse, many pensions and 401,000's now worth fractions of there previous worth, there is little wonder why.

All of this makes many political prognosticators predict significant gains this year for the Democratic Party in Congress. The Democratic Party this year has about as good a chance that has come to pass this century to acquire a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate, as well as a veto-proof majority in the House. If this is accompanied by a Barack Obama victory in the presidential election this Tuesday, Nov. 4th, a shift of power of virtually unprecedented proportions, at least in our lifetime, may become a reality.

Americans have, for good reason, become sick and tired of the status quo. "Change," any change, seemingly the bigger change the better, appears to be the rallying cry of many, many patriotic Americans who are sick and tired of the G.W. Bush administration.

At this time in American history it is extremely difficult to argue with that train of thought.

Republican Party nominee John McCain, energetic and passionate though he may be at the ripe old age of 72, is unfortunately saddled with the baggage of having to defend, or at least say how his positions differ from those of the last 8 years. While his many years of service and dedication to this country are very much admirable if not heroic, others say that his many years in government make him part of the dysfunction in Washington.

Democratic Party nominee, the charismatic and well spoken Barack Obama, while playing to the political center, has without a doubt, one of THE most liberal voting records in the U.S. Senate. His relatively young 47 years of age as well as his having served only four short years in the U.S. Senate make some think he is "not ready" to take up residence in the White House. Others say new, fresh ideas are exactly what this country needs. An Obama presidency would definitely constitute "change."

There is nothing inherently wrong with "change." It is, along with death and taxes, one of life's certainties. Most people, however, crave structure and being creatures of habit, tend to be averse to "change." The evil or adversity we know or are used to, tends to be preferable to the evil we don't know.

However, making a radical "change" just for the sake of change can have unintended consequences. With San Francisco liberal Nancy Pelosi the Speaker of the House, and the uber-liberal Harry Reid the Senate majority leader, the direction of the country could very well do a "180" if Obama is indeed elected. The U.S. government undergoing a radical, if not unprecedented and monumental, shift is not only possible, but I dare say, likely.

These three Democratic leaders on a regular basis argue for higher taxes on the so-called "rich."

While I personally don't miss many meals, I have never been called "rich." In this time of economic tribulation however, it is my humble opinion that higher taxes on anybody but maybe oil corporations is the wrong manner of stopping the ship from listing. Hate the rich as you may, the reality is that they are the ones who pay the salaries of the average worker. You just don't see many of the poor or even middle class creating jobs.

While "change" may be the rallying cry for many, my fear is that "change" may be all that's left in my bank account if things don't work out the way the winning candidate promises. This is regardless of who wins what appears to the unenviable yet hallowed job of being the next President of these United States of America.

The prosperity and future of America is simply worth much more than just chump "change."

J. Kurt Roberts can be reached at jkurtroberts@sbcglobal.net

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Lodian wrote on Nov 13, 2008 2:37 PM:

" SportsGuru: I've been worried for this country for a long time. It is only now that there seems to be hope. "

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SportsGuru wrote on Nov 13, 2008 12:05 PM:

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America has entered a phase never before seen in our history. We have an ultra-liberal president and congress, the government is buying "stakes" in banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies - and our President Elect has openly stated he intends to "re-distribute wealth" from the wealthy to the not-so-wealthy.

How much longer can we as a people continue to shoulder the current tax burden (much less a higher tax burden)? How can we pour money into the sector where the majority of "non-doers" in our society exist, by taking money from the "doers" and giving it to them?

I am afraid for this country. "

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DanielH wrote on Nov 11, 2008 6:55 PM:

" GFlossmann: Error: "Revolted" should be: "Repulsed" "

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DanielH wrote on Nov 11, 2008 6:52 PM:

" GFlossmann: I tried to telephone T&C at the time, and he used his wife as a secretary to relay the message of his refusal to come to the telephone.

All this after having made derogatory, not to mention extremeely racist remarks.

His remarks about the Democrats are pretty clean in comparison to his true capability. "

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DanielH wrote on Nov 11, 2008 6:50 PM:

" GFlossmann: Do you remember in Stockton how prejudice T&C was toward the Samoans?

He made remarks about how they have sex, with who, and at what age.

You probably revolted at those those remarks, but you didn't associate his UserID with this one here. "

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Lodian wrote on Nov 10, 2008 9:29 AM:

" He drinks. "

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GFlossmann wrote on Nov 9, 2008 11:53 AM:

" and why do you have this need to keep double posting? Trust me, posting your garbage once is enough. "

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GFlossmann wrote on Nov 9, 2008 11:52 AM:

" T&C, I am a Republican and I think your comments are idiotic. Just because you sound ignorant to me does not make me a Democrat. "

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OTH wrote on Nov 9, 2008 10:04 AM:

" T & C

How do you know I'm a Demo? Beceause I diagree with you so I must be a Demo "

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T & C wrote on Nov 9, 2008 8:36 AM:

" " Don't ya just love Demo's who state what they want, but feel that repubs don't have a right to disagree?" "

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T & C wrote on Nov 9, 2008 8:35 AM:

" Don't ya just love Demo's who state what they want, but fell that repubs don't have a right to disagree? "

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OTH wrote on Nov 9, 2008 8:15 AM:

" Lodian

Did I miss Y2K? Geez where was I? LOL "

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Lodian wrote on Nov 9, 2008 1:03 AM:

" T & C: You are really freaking out. Did you also get this into the whole Y2K thing? LOL! "

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Lodian wrote on Nov 9, 2008 12:54 AM:

" Nancy Reagan is known for checking with astrologers etc. Mary Todd Lincoln went the seance route. The reporter asked Obama if he had recently contacted all the living presidents. Whatever the case, Obama called Nancy Reagan and apologized as he meant no disrespect. It's reported that a warm and friendly conversation followed. "

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OTH wrote on Nov 8, 2008 6:34 PM:

" T & C

This is the third blog you have posted the Reagan blod on give it up or at least get the whole quote instead of you hate filled invective. "

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T & C wrote on Nov 8, 2008 3:11 PM:

" "President-elect Barack Obama said during his news conference this afternoon that he has consulted with all the living ex-presidents, but added that "I didn't want to get into a Nancy Reagan thing about doing any seances" with those who have passed away"!

http://blogs.usatoday.com/onpolitics/2008/11/was-reagan-quip.html

This type of "Casual Rudeness" by the person who will soon be in the Whitehouse, if "Pulled on other Countries leaders"...is sure NOT to improve our relations with those countries or the world! " "

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T & C wrote on Nov 8, 2008 12:11 PM:

" "Because "Demo's represent "SOCIAL PROGRAMS"... it's not hard to see why they have "Abandoned" the the foundation of America, "Best explained" by President John F. Kennedy!

"Ask not what your country can do for you... but rather, "What you can do for your country!" "

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T & C wrote on Nov 8, 2008 7:48 AM:

" " Prsident Elect Obama supported the most radical gun control agenda that's ever been imagined. He voted to ban single shot and double-barrel shotguns. He's voted to ban almost all hunting ammunition. He supported a 500 percent tax increase on guns and ammunition. So this guy is bad news when it comes to the Second Amendment Right to gun ownership. Up until now, The right to bear arms was a fundamental right of "We the people"! Time will tell if President Obama, will leave gun ownership laws alone, or if he will ensure only criminals, the military and the poilce can own guns! Saying he will not change The Second Amendment "Before he is elected, and then changing the Second Amendment thru the help of a more liberal Demo Senate, House and Supreme Court though are clearly two different things! " "

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OTH wrote on Nov 7, 2008 7:51 PM:

" T & C Forgot his mornng is just a little manic today forgot his morning meds. "

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sam wrote on Nov 7, 2008 9:56 AM:

" T&C, I know you do. I do too. "

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T & C wrote on Nov 6, 2008 7:08 PM:

" sam, I love my country! "

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sam wrote on Nov 6, 2008 4:20 PM:

" T&C, I love your last post. God Bless OUR America. "

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T & C wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:21 PM:

" Political party beliefs set aside, I want to thank my nation for what turned out to be the largest vote for America's future in history! God Bless America! "

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Scrutiny wrote on Nov 6, 2008 11:55 AM:

" Boy! T&C is on a ROLL to day! type till your fingers hurt my brotha`! "

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T C wrote on Nov 6, 2008 11:01 AM:

" "Regardless of our Political Party Beliefs, it is agreed that "there is an unprecedented shift of power"! Constitutional rights of Terrorists are deemed more precious than Our Constitutional rights to rely on a country's leader to protect us from Attack!" "

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T & C wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:53 AM:

" "Regardless of our Political Party Beliefs, it is agreed that "there is an unprecedented shift of power"! Constitutional rights of Terrorists are deemed more precious than Our Constitutional rights to rely on a country's leader to protect us from Attack!" "

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T & C wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:51 AM:

" Regardless of our Part Beliefs, it is agreed that "there is an unprecedented shift of power"! Constitutional rights of Terrorists are deemed more precious then Our Constitutional rights to rely on a country's leader to protect us from Attack! "

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T & C wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:47 AM:

" It is priced right now on Amazon for less than $17.00! You know and I know Obama's royalties will be very small and with 50 million purchases just in America, well, you can see he will feel that he has written a good book! Your friends will be delighted that you shared this gift, and heck, if you don't own a copy it may be a gift given to you! There is something IRONIC about the book's title though! I feel (personal opinion inserted) that someone had a lot of audacity playing on a nation's hopes for a better America! It is however just my opinion, but until this country is transformed liberally into a communist country it is my Constitutional belief! Regardless, all political parties aside, please buy his book!
http://www.amazon.com/Audacity-Hope-Thoughts-Reclaiming-American/dp/0307237699 "

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T & C wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:47 AM:

" Christmas is fast approaching folks, and with that huge stimulus check program preparing to be mailed out to the middle class mortgage owners and 401 K investors you may be wondering what type of "Special Gift" you could share with a loved one, a friend, a co-worker, a neighbor, a new immigrant? Heck... that's not a hard decision to make. It isn't any harder decision then it was for you to invest in the WRONG 401 K Fund! It wasn't any harder a decision then choosing to not pay your mortgage payment placing you in foreclosure! What home owner has his home go into FORECLOSURE if he is "NOT BEHIND IN MAKING HIS LOAN PAYMENT"! Not one! But back to Christmas Gift ideas! I have the perfect gift to share and a gift that celebrates the decision of 50 million people in America who have hope filled dreams! Best of all, this gift will not hurt your 401 K fund and it will not risk your mortgage payments! What is it you ask? "It is an incredible book called The Audacity of Hope"! Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream Best of all it comes in (Hardcover) "

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T & C wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:46 AM:

" Demo methodology is: "If we are nice to the world, even our enemies will like us and they will leave us alone! We will always be safe in our middle class houses and 401 K funds will prosper!" Those who wish to harm us, despise our country, way of life, our quality of life! I foresee Obama pulling us out of Iraq which is fine, pulling us out of Afghanistan, letting the drug countries flourish. I See Obama doing Nothing to prevent IRAN and N. Korea from using Nuclear weapons. I see Obama not standing up to Russia or China! The Democratic Party is a "Pacifist" Party and we saw that in the 60's era!
No Obama will ensure we NEVER use our military and most likely will reduce our military spending to acquire the "FUNDS" to EXPAND the Social programs he promised! It is a very sad turning point in America! Saving your middle class homes, your 401 K funds, and to grant illegals ONLY from Mexico total Amnesty was Not the reason to vote for your "Messiah"! "

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T & C wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:44 AM:

" Here is ONE HUGE difference between the Terrorists viewpoint between the Republican Party and The democratic (Socialist) Party: Had the Patriot Act been in place before 9-11 "It is possible that America could have discovered the attack plans against America! Maybe yes, Maybe no, will always be up for debate, just as there can be a debate as the Patriot Act would not have! We can only pray that the safeguards we have in place work well enough that another 9-11 attack does not occur against us!
But the Democratic Party believes that "TERRORISTS have fundamental Constitutional rights and that we can't just go around spying and infiltrating groups, individuals to confirm and expose possible attacks against us! To the demo's, Constitutional rights extend to terrorists who wish to harm us! It is NO secret that Obama will dissect major section provisions of the Patriot Act!
This very act places America at a heightened risk level of attack, which is the very thing terrorists want from the Demo's NEW MESSIAH"! A heightened risk of attack is not what America should look forward too or endure! "

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T & C wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:44 AM:

" Nov. 5, 2008
CHICAGO - After eight years of Republican rule, Barack Obama turned Wednesday to the task of building a Democratic administration to lead the country out of war and into the financial recovery that he promised. James Steinberg, a former Clinton adviser, remained a top contender for National Security Adviser. Obama issued a written statement announcing that his transition team would be headed by John Podesta, who served as chief of staff under Clinton.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27554337/?GT1=43001
News Flash: Hillary and "Slick Willie" Bill Clinton will both play a role in Obama's Cabinet, to inflict more damage on America's Constitution. But remember demo's, before you begin to whine... "You voted him in"! Forrest Gump said it best... "Liberal's are as Liberal's do"! "

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T & C wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:43 AM:

" You counted on Obama and now he is counting on your book purchase! Please order today! http://www.amazon.com/Audacity-Hope-Thoughts-Reclaiming-American/dp/0307237699 This will make the perfect Christmas gift, don't you agree? So heck, buy two copies! 50 million voters can't be wrong! "

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T & C wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:43 AM:

" It is a FACT not a racist comment to state that if you have 50,000 illegals in this county who have ninos, and are NOT EMPLOYED, that by Obama granting illegals Total Amnesty within (12) months of being president, that those 50,000 illegals who are NOW U.S. Citizens are now eligible for Welfare, Food Stamps and free Medical for years! That is an fact, not an assumption. Now multiply that number to 12 million people! Obtaining benefits without EVER putting into the system is terrible for America. But those 78% of Hispanics voted for your "Messiah" because he promised he would grant them total Amnesty! The damage has only just begun! Many of the middle class BOUGHT over priced houses they couldn't afford, or STOPPED making mortgage payments on! If I pay my mortgage, no one forecloses on my home that is a FACT! Many of the rich middle class, out of greed, made 401 K investments in speculative, high risk funds that promised huge profit returns! Greed has always suckered investors into buying when we should have invested in a fund that was SAFER! Now, they have a president who will send rich middle class, huge stimulus checks! "

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T & C wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:42 AM:

" That is some energy policy promise he made to you demo voters! So much for promises! He got what he wanted: More book sales and your vote.
Let me see if I have this down right! You demo's whined and whined and whined because Republicans were giving Billions to Corporations! Now Obama is about to hand out Billions to middle class home owners who could not maintain their mortgages and properly invest their 401 k plans! I see absolutely no difference except the money will soon no longer grease the corporations pockets but the middle class home owners who screwed up the economy for everyone thru foreclosures and bad investments! I guess when the money is going into your pockets; it is NOT a bad thing! Sounds very double standard to me! "Give me money and I will not whine type of mentality. I am glad I did not vote your way! Financial irresponsibility does not deserve those huge stimulus checks! If I make a bad investment, I learn to be financially more responsible! "

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T & C wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:40 AM:

" Defeat? You have been smoking again! We have no choice but to leave. They never wanted us there in the first place and they will kill each other when we are gone! If you demo's had your way we would have no military at all, so no one would ever wear a uniform! I served in the Marines 1972-1974, and you liberals can spit on me all you want. I love my country, was willing to die for my country and I would die on the streets of Stockton to save your life regardless of your vote! 4) Protect our country against further terrorist attacks! That is a joke right? Obama will dismantle the Patriot Act to protect the Constitutional rights of the terrorists! Those who died on 9-11 had rights too! Lowering of defenses, "Invites another 9-11!" 5) Build up the economy 6) Energy independence! Ahhhh the last promise! Obama hates Coal Plants, Nuclear Plants, Dams, Oil, gas pipelines! He hates everything that "If done right and safely, could help our ENERGY needs immensely! Obama won't even help the low income and elderly in the east and mid west as home fuel costs skyrocket! That is some energy policy. "

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T & C wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:40 AM:

" Obama made a lot of campaign promises. 1) Tax reduction on 95% 2) Nationalized Health Care 3) End of the Iraq War 4)Protect our country against further terrorist attacks 5) Build up the economy 6) Energy independence 7)Change. Now HIS promises need to be demonstrated in deeds. We will see if his actions are as sharp as his tongue:

Lets break down those promises you were so easily fooled into voting for your "Messiah", one by 1! Promise 1) Tax reduction on 95%! How financially helpful that is for Everyone who is able to work! For those who are retired or disabled or on a very limited income, the POOR get Nothing! Absolutely NOTHING! You rich middle class benefit though don't you? Hmmmm! Sounds like a great deal for you rich people! Fatten your wallets! Promise 2) Nationalized Health Care! Oh this is a "Socialist" plan if I ever heard of one! This program will be financed off the backs of the low income while you rich demo's get every tax deduction you can squeeze out of your 1040's! I know you all have wonderfully "Creative" tax accountants! 3) End of the Iraq War without defeat! Continued... "

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T & C wrote on Nov 6, 2008 9:38 AM:

" To misguided Lodian:
The "Obama-Biden campaign deliberately has solicited and received hundreds of thousands of credit card transactions of $250 or less, whose details the campaign won't make available for outside review even though in the aggregate they amount to hundreds of millions of dollars via a fraud-friendly credit card system (a) which accepts transfers from untraceable pre-paid credit cards, and (b) whose basic anti-fraud measures have been deliberately crippled. The Obama-Biden campaign might just as well have set up dumpsters all over the world into which illegal donors could dump shopping bags full of cash donations made in unmarked small bills.

Money talks! "

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Neo wrote on Nov 6, 2008 8:06 AM:

" I`ve just intercepted and deciphered secret, encrypted messages meant for T & C from the planet Uranus! I now see and understand the Truth! T&C was a victim of alien abduction complete with a full body cavity search! "

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Robb wrote on Nov 6, 2008 7:59 AM:

" I wish I remember were I got that quote, I saw it several months ago, and liked it... anyone know where the credit is due? "

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Lodian wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:50 PM:

" T & C: It's simple. Obama's campaign was organized. McCain had a hard time with technology in his campaign. Using technology was an asset to Obama's campaign. He is a great organizer ya know. :-) If one is going to be the leader of the free world he had better know how to use, and understand, today's technology. "

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Lodian wrote on Nov 5, 2008 11:45 PM:

" Robb wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:43 PM:

" Modern liberalism's irrationality can only be understood as the product of psychopathology. So extravagant are the patterns of thinking, emoting, behaving and relating that characterize the liberal mind that its relentless protests and demands become understandable only as disorders of the psyche. The Liberal Mind reveals the madness of the modern liberal for what it is: a massive transference neurosis acted out in the worlds political arenas, with devastating effects on the institutions of liberty. "

Robb: Please cite your source. "

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sam wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:29 PM:

" T&C, place the tin foil hat on your head, sit on a piano stool and spin away dude. "

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sam wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:28 PM:

" Ah T&C, you got me. I gave Obama a credit card number and allowed a monthly withdrawal to support his campaign. In return, now that he is THE MAN he has promised to deposit $100,000 a month into my account.

That black guy GOTCHA. Sorry you missed the deal. "

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voter wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:37 PM:

" T & C, you are heading toward tin foil hat status. Enough. We hear your disappointment. Now move on. "

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T & C wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:31 PM:

" the "Obama-Biden campaign deliberately has solicited and received hundreds of thousands of credit card transactions of $250 or less, whose details the campaign won't make available for outside review even though in the aggregate they amount to hundreds of millions of dollars via a fraud-friendly credit card system (a) which accepts transfers from untraceable pre-paid credit cards, and (b) whose basic anti-fraud measures have been deliberately crippled. The Obama-Biden campaign might just as well have set up dumpsters all over the world into which illegal donors could dump shopping bags full of cash donations made in unmarked small bills. "Who Said it wasn't a fair election?" You voters are very silent now! Your happy because very shortly those stimulus checks will arrive in your expensive mailboxes to save your precious middle class homes and 401 k plans! "

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voter wrote on Nov 5, 2008 5:12 PM:

" If you agree with it, great. Give credit where it is due--this is just common courtesy. It's copyright infringement to use others words as your own. You seem like an intelligent person. I'd rather hear your original thoughts rather than something recycled anyway. "

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Robb wrote on Nov 5, 2008 4:56 PM:

" And you point is??

I agree with the quote, who cares who wrote it?? "

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voter wrote on Nov 5, 2008 4:28 PM:

" Your 2:43 post is plagiarized, Robb. I googled it. This is Brian's forte. I had expected better from you. "

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T & C wrote on Nov 5, 2008 3:03 PM:

" "As a lawmaker, Obama has displayed a knack for working with Republicans on a handful of favorite issues. But he has devoted most of his time in the Senate to running for president. Unlike the past seven presidents, he was NEVER a governor or vice president. And unlike John F. Kennedy, the last senator to move directly to the presidency, Obama has NEVER commanded troops in wartime".
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081105/ap_on_el_pr/obama_great_expectations

With the greatest of challenges facing our country and abroad, you Demo's chose this guy to be your "Saviour"! So much is at stake and all you want to do is go out and buy his book and get your HUGE stimulus check in the mail to save your precious middle class house and 401 k funds! "

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Robb wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:43 PM:

" Modern liberalism's irrationality can only be understood as the product of psychopathology. So extravagant are the patterns of thinking, emoting, behaving and relating that characterize the liberal mind that its relentless protests and demands become understandable only as disorders of the psyche. The Liberal Mind reveals the madness of the modern liberal for what it is: a massive transference neurosis acted out in the worlds political arenas, with devastating effects on the institutions of liberty. "

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OTH wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:19 PM:

" cgixken "

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T & C wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:14 PM:

" The new president coming into office has "ABSOLUTELY NO EXPERIENCE to run our country, beyond beinf a "First term Senator", Good Lord! But he will be a wonderful president, expanding social programs! Social programs do NOTHING to create jobs, reduce dependency on oil, stabilize the mortgage crisis, protect us from terrorist attack, nor strengthen our military! It is truly a sad day for Americans! But please, buy his book anyways! He is counting on your purchase! "

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T & C wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:10 PM:

" Obama will grant total amnesty to 12 million illegals so the only illegals left will be from the rest of the world and he will make them follow the U.S. Immigration laws! Less paperwork that way, and more time to print out Massive Stimulus checks to Middle class home owners with 401 k plans! "

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T & C wrote on Nov 5, 2008 2:08 PM:

" So this is what we can expect from our new president? A huge stimulus check to all the middle class homeowners with 401 k plans!
http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/article/106822/President-Obama's-First-Step-Reset-Expectations?tickers=%5Edji,%5Egspc,%5Eixic

Plus, an offer to buy a copy of his book; "The Audicity of Hope"!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15327124/

Please go to your nearest bookstore or on-line source and buy a copy, "no, 2 copies" of this book and share it as a gift with someone you know"! It's the Democratic liberal thing to do! "

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OTH wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:58 AM:

" Sorry I forgot to add you speak for many of us. "

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OTH wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:57 AM:

" Sam well said. "

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sam wrote on Nov 5, 2008 7:45 AM:

" I am a PROUD Republican who did NOT vote for Jesus, my Messiah, for president.

I voted for Barack Obama, our new president. No, he will not walk on water nor will he part the seas.
He is an intelligent, articulate, educated man who inspires many.

And for the record, T&C, I have never had kool-aid in my life and I am white.

Maybe instead of all your hateful posts about illegals, you should volunteer and help solve our illegal problem. President Obama is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference.

You have a nice day and Peace Out. "

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T & C wrote on Nov 5, 2008 6:30 AM:

" Obama promised thre hispanics he would Grant Total Amnesty to 12 million illegals if the DEMO's would vote him into office! It is now the law of the land that no mexican has to learn to read, write or speak English! Last night was the first step towards another 9-11 attack, because Obama is not for border control, a strong defense, he is anti-military. All he is for are SOCIAL Programs! The stupid demo voters were worried about their precious Mortgages and 401 k's! Gay marriages will be the norm as will private drug use! You demo's have NOTHING to be proud of! YOu voted out of hate, not common sense! Obama is a "First Term" wet behind the ears senator who listened to Racist speeches against white people and America for 20 years and doesn't deny it! And YOU voted your "Messiah" into office! Social programs will NOT stabilize America and they will NOT prevent another 9-11! Shame on every one of you demo voters! Without the hispanic vote Obama would have lost! Now the rest of the world must apply for Citizenship and wait in line! No lines for Mexico! "

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T & C wrote on Nov 4, 2008 6:26 PM:

" What Millions of Americans, both Demo and Republicans want is Change! A better tomorrow! The problem is, as you DEMO's will find out BEFORE 2012, is that OBAMA has no intention of "Changing America for the good! He will HARM America! You have a right to your opinion, and I have a right to my opinion! He is just a first time senator in charge of our entire countries future! Such a waste of your vote today Demo's such a waste! "

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T & C wrote on Nov 4, 2008 7:49 AM:

" " The Reason 78% of hispanics will vote today for Obama is because he has promised to grant total Amnesty to 12 million illegal immigrants! That looks to me nothing but bribery for a vote! It shouldn't be a reason to elect someone to run our country when he is only a First Term Senator, with a "Bag of promises he won't fulfill"! You Demo voters will have 4 years to ponder as to why you followed his words of hope so foolishly!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081104/pl_nm/us_usa_politics_poll_hispanics_2 " "

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OTH wrote on Nov 3, 2008 7:15 PM:

" T&C

Whens the last time you paid taxes? And yet you want a nice fat refund check. The one you get get for nothing every month isnn't enough? waaaaaaaaaaa "

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Cogito wrote on Nov 3, 2008 7:03 PM:

" Sam, don't believe everything a politician tells you. They're all liars. All of them! "

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Neo wrote on Nov 3, 2008 5:22 PM:

" What`s the national debt now? 8-9-10 $trillion? What`s Obama`s plan exactly to fix that? We ain`t got the money folks. "

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T & C wrote on Nov 3, 2008 5:12 PM:

" Obama is promising EVERY Hope we voters have! He Needs the Black vote for massive "Affirmative Action", He needs the Hispanic vote to give Amnesty to 12 million illegals, "Sounds like bribery to me"! He will have the votes of all of us who want our service men and women out of Iraq! God help America after tomorrow! America doesn't need social programs or tax cuts for the rich! "

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T & C wrote on Nov 3, 2008 5:09 PM:

" Sam, "that's wonderful news for RICH people INDEED! For those NOT rich Obama offers to expand welfare programs, so I guess the poor aren't left out! Vote Obama tomorrow folks! NOTTTTTT!!!!!! "

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oldguy wrote on Nov 3, 2008 4:38 PM:

" Yes sam there is a Santa Claus and also an Easter Bunny. Up until now I thought you had half a brain, but now I do not know. I am saving your blogs and will send them back to you in two years and then you tell me how your taxes have been reduced and your kids will get a $4000 credit for college and miracles of miracles we will have a reduced deficit. God help us if he is elected. If he is I predict you will be paying more taxes than now, that our deficit will be higher and utility rates will have greatly increased. "

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sam wrote on Nov 3, 2008 3:06 PM:

" Cog, those figures are from the Obama website. The figures have not changed since the site has been up. "

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sam wrote on Nov 3, 2008 3:05 PM:

" Wow, his plan even offers a 50% tax credit on retirement savings.

He also wants to stop taxing social security for retired people making less than $50,000. "

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sam wrote on Nov 3, 2008 3:03 PM:

" go here

http://taxcut.barackobama.com/

to use the calculator to find what YOU will be paying. "

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sam wrote on Nov 3, 2008 3:01 PM:

" go read it for yourself

http://www.barackobama.com/pdf/taxes/Factsheet_Tax_Plan_FINAL.pdf "

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sam wrote on Nov 3, 2008 3:01 PM:

" 70-Year Old Widow Making $35,000 gets a tax cut of $1,900.

Source: Calculations based on IRS Statistics of Income. Tax savings is conservative; does not account for up to $500 in savings from expanded Savers Credit and the $2,500 in savings per family from the Obama healthcare plan "

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sam wrote on Nov 3, 2008 3:00 PM:

" Married Couple making $90,000 gets a tax cut of $1,000


Single Parent making $40,000 with two young children and childcare expenses will get a tax cut of $2,100
[includes $500 making work pay; $500 universal mortgage credit, and $1,100 from Obama expansion of the child care tax credit] "

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sam wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:59 PM:

" Married Couple Making $75,000 with two children, one of whom is in college

will receive a tax cut of
$3,700
[includes $1,000 Making Work Pay; $500 universal mortgage credit; and $4,000 college credit net of current college credits] "

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sam wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:58 PM:

" Obamas plan will cut taxes overall, reducing revenues to below the levels that prevailed under Ronald Reagan (less than 18.2 percent of GDP). The Obama tax plan is a net tax cut his tax relief for middle class families is larger than the revenue raised by his tax changes for families over $250,000. Coupled with his commitment to cut unnecessary spending, Obama will pay for this tax relief while bringing down the budget deficit. "

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sam wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:58 PM:

" Families making more than $250,000 will pay either the same or lower tax rates than they paid in the 1990s. Obama will ask the wealthiest 2% of families to give back a portion of the tax cuts they have received over the past eight years to ensure we are restoring fairness and returning to fiscal responsibility. But no family will pay higher tax rates than they would have paid in the 1990s. In fact, dividend rates would be 39 percent lower than what President Bush proposed in his 2001 tax cut. "

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sam wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:57 PM:

" Under the Obama Plan:
Middle class families will see their taxes cut and no family making less than $250,000 will see their taxes increase. The typical middle class family will receive well over $1,000 in tax relief under the Obama plan, and will pay tax rates that are 20% lower than they faced under President Reagan. According to the Tax Policy Center, the Obama plan provides three times as much tax relief for middle class families as the McCain plan. "

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marzo2008 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 12:32 PM:

" obama!!!! obama!!! your moma!!!!! come on!!! let's roll.... we need change and change we shall have on tuesday. out with the old and in with the new. Vote until you drop. Get those old boys out of the white house. They are no long in touch with what is going on. Time to focus on America. Bring a better tomorrow for our children. Let's get going to the polls early. Get you sample ready to vote and vote correctly. Then at 8:00 p.m. we will wine and dine. "

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Scrutiny wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:16 AM:

" Did he call B.O. a chump? "

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T & C wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:31 AM:

" You got that right Cogito ! "Say EXACTLY what the voters want to hear, "That's the way to being President"! Then do a 360 degree turn, with the Demo Senate & House majority, and Obama can "Shove down our throat Anything he wants", and you Demo voters who "Blindedly followed him can have 4 years to ponder "Why the HE$$ You voted for Obama"!

Social programs and "OUTSOURCING more jobs overseas or across the border is NOT what America needs right now"! "

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Cogito wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:26 AM:

" Stella, you need to keep up, the 250K figure has been continually revised down, to 150K if you believe Biden. But Biden does lie a LOT! Obama has plans that include balancing the budget, if the revenue falls short, he says he will find new sources of revenue. That means taxes for you and me and everyone else. "

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Stella wrote on Nov 3, 2008 7:54 AM:

" Don't worry Roberts -- unless you earn more than $250K a year, your taxes are going down. And if you earn more than that, your tax rate only climbs to the rate you paid in 2000, before Bush's tax cuts to the "middle class" (you know, that middle class that earns $250K a year.) "

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