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seaRick1
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 Posted - 09/05/2008 : 5:32:10 PM
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I saw this on cnnmoney.com - pretty good comparison on McCain/Obama's tax policies, etc. What do you think?
http://money.cnn.com/2008/09/05/news/economy/mccain_claim_spending/index.htm?postversion=2008090514 |
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LoanPro71
4282 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 6:30:12 PM
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your link is not working for some reason
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toddblue
4296 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 6:39:36 PM
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Here's a problem with the thinking in this article. Tax cuts do not cost the government a single penny. Leaving money in my pocket that I have earned is not a government expense. Why don't people get this?
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LoanPro71
4282 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 6:50:09 PM
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Originally posted by toddblue
Here's a problem with the thinking in this article. Tax cuts do not cost the government a single penny. Leaving money in my pocket that I have earned is not a government expense. Why don't people get this?
Because they haven't spent much time thinking about it. And to be honest, most people don't care.
You're a Libertarian ... which means you're a THINKER.
Most people aren't Thinkers, and most people don't really care enough to invest the time required to understand the issues.
Sad but true.
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SoCalRay
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Posted - 09/05/2008 : 6:55:17 PM
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this article compares their economic plan side by side
Both are good and let you decide - No So called Liberal Bias
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/news/0806/gallery.election_issues/index.html
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toddblue
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Posted - 09/05/2008 : 7:12:14 PM
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I went through each item listed and confirmed what I already thought. McCain is a little more conservative and free market based in his solutions. Obama wants to control things through more government intervention. It's amazing when seen side-by-side how little they differ on the selected issues.
I did not see the 2nd Amendment, abortion, or other lightning rod issues compared.
Neither of the candidates have earned my vote. I see McCain as slightly being the lesser of the two evils. I am now more convinced to vote Libertarian after reading this article. The issues I am most concerned with are not addressed at any time by the Dem's, or the GOP.
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Originally posted by SoCalRay
this article compares their economic plan side by side
Both are good and let you decide - No So called Liberal Bias
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/news/0806/gallery.election_issues/index.html
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LoanPro71
4282 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 7:24:59 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by toddblue
The issues I am most concerned with are not addressed at any time by the Dem's, or the GOP.
I'm right there with you.
As you probably already know. 
Looks like Libertarian for me ... or maybe Constitution Party. Not sure yet.
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homebroker@sbcgl
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Posted - 09/05/2008 : 8:20:25 PM
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Exactly like cutting your YSP to 1/2% from 1% because of a negative change in pricing, this is not an expense!
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Originally posted by toddblue
Here's a problem with the thinking in this article. Tax cuts do not cost the government a single penny. Leaving money in my pocket that I have earned is not a government expense. Why don't people get this?
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TheFinancier
1437 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 8:21:43 PM
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toddblue
4296 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 8:31:35 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by LoanPro71
quote:
Originally posted by toddblue
The issues I am most concerned with are not addressed at any time by the Dem's, or the GOP.
I'm right there with you.
As you probably already know.
Looks like Libertarian for me ... or maybe Constitution Party. Not sure yet.
I like the Constitution Parties platform, except fot their specific inclusion of Jesus throughout. I am a believer, but the specific mention of Christianity as a basis of the party over other religions is too close to crossing the line.
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LoanPro71
4282 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 8:49:51 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by toddblue
quote:
Originally posted by LoanPro71
quote:
Originally posted by toddblue
The issues I am most concerned with are not addressed at any time by the Dem's, or the GOP.
I'm right there with you.
As you probably already know.
Looks like Libertarian for me ... or maybe Constitution Party. Not sure yet.
I like the Constitution Parties platform, except fot their specific inclusion of Jesus throughout. I am a believer, but the specific mention of Christianity as a basis of the party over other religions is too close to crossing the line.
We're completely on the same page. That's exactly the same reason I have my reservations with the Constitution Party. Way too much thumping going on, and not enough focus on the basics.
Libertarian it is ... I supppose.... even though I'm not too thrilled with Barr.
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toddblue
4296 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 8:54:56 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by LoanPro71
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Originally posted by toddblue
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Originally posted by LoanPro71
quote:
Originally posted by toddblue
The issues I am most concerned with are not addressed at any time by the Dem's, or the GOP.
I'm right there with you.
As you probably already know.
Looks like Libertarian for me ... or maybe Constitution Party. Not sure yet.
I like the Constitution Parties platform, except fot their specific inclusion of Jesus throughout. I am a believer, but the specific mention of Christianity as a basis of the party over other religions is too close to crossing the line.
We're completely on the same page. That's exactly the same reason I have my reservations with the Constitution Party. Way too much thumping going on, and not enough focus on the basics.
Libertarian it is ... I supppose.... even though I'm not too thrilled with Barr.
Only if we could get RP back into the fold. |
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SoCalRay
2698 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 8:56:51 PM
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Ron Paul with Jesse Ventura
Now that would be a ticket |
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LoanPro71
4282 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 8:58:16 PM
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I know.
Can you imagine RP in a two hour "Town Hall" setting with those other two knuckleheads with equal time allocated to the three of them?
I would pay big money to see that happen.
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LoanPro71
4282 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 9:01:59 PM
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Originally posted by SoCalRay
Ron Paul with Jesse Ventura
Now that would be a ticket
It's funny you say that ... because I just now received this message in my email ... check this out.
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Ron Paul to Make Major Announcement Next Week
Friends,
Dr. Paul just authorized me to send this press release to the national wire. Stay tuned!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jesse Benton
September 5, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – On the heels of his historic three-day rally in Minneapolis that drew over 12,000 attendees, Congressman Ron Paul will make a major announcement next week in Washington at the National Press Club.
More details will be announced Monday.
link.... http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog/?p=456
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SoCalRay
2698 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 9:08:31 PM
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LoanPro71
4282 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 9:09:16 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by SoCalRay
You know Jesse was at the RP Rally?
I know ... are you thinking what I'm thinking ????
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SoCalRay
2698 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 9:18:10 PM
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I am thinking the Fannie Freddie item is going to diminish Palin and politics on Monday
So it would be a good time to annouce something
It is 60 days left from today |
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LoanPro71
4282 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 9:19:40 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by SoCalRay
I am thinking the Fannie Freddie item is going to diminish Palin and politics on Monday
So it would be a good time to annouce something
It is 60 days left from today
Well, here's what I was thinking.
Paul / Ventura .... Independent.
And they would win the election if the press covered them.
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SoCalRay
2698 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 9:27:03 PM
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Originally posted by LoanPro71
quote:
Originally posted by SoCalRay
I am thinking the Fannie Freddie item is going to diminish Palin and politics on Monday
So it would be a good time to annouce something
It is 60 days left from today
Well, here's what I was thinking.
Paul / Ventura .... Independent.
And they would win the election if the press covered them.
The press is available because the GOP does not want them to interview Palin
That is a bad move
Jesse would go where no other candidate could go
MTV
ESPN
WWE - Imagine hime going to every monday night WWE even for 2 months - Vince McMahon is such a media Wh*re. HE would make it happen
Arnold would probably back
RP could possibly talk Blomberg and Trump to back him
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LoanPro71
4282 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 9:29:24 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by SoCalRay
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Originally posted by LoanPro71
quote:
Originally posted by SoCalRay
I am thinking the Fannie Freddie item is going to diminish Palin and politics on Monday
So it would be a good time to annouce something
It is 60 days left from today
Well, here's what I was thinking.
Paul / Ventura .... Independent.
And they would win the election if the press covered them.
The press is available because the GOP does not want them to interview Palin
That is a bad move
Jesse would go where no other candidate could go
MTV
ESPN
WWE - Imagine hime going to every monday night WWE even for 2 months - Vince McMahon is such a media Wh*re. HE would make it happen
Arnold would probably back
RP could possibly talk Blomberg and Trump to back him
Yeah ... they'd be unstoppable.
We can dream can't we ?
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SoCalRay
2698 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 9:32:21 PM
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Even if he were able to get into the debates would be great
He would be the one talking about issues that are not getting talked about
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SoCalRay
2698 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 9:57:44 PM
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And I do not think someone in a RP campaign would mistaken Walter Reed Middle School for Walter Reed Medical Center
Sixth-grader Joshua Popue offered the explanation most commonly being floated Friday both at the Irvine Avenue campus and in political circles: Somebody in the McCain campaign mistook Walter Reed Middle School for the military's troubled Walter Reed Army Medical Center when preparing the Republicans' high-tech video background wall.
"McCain messed up. He was talking about Walter Reed hospital, and he used our picture by mistake," said 11-year-old Joshua. Skyla Swafford, 12, took a more charitable view. "They picked us because our school is one of the nicer schools in the city. They keep it clean and sanitary," the seventh-grader suggested.
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LoanPro71
4282 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2008 : 05:18:54 AM
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Originally posted by SoCalRay
And I do not think someone in a RP campaign would mistaken Walter Reed Middle School for Walter Reed Medical Center
Sixth-grader Joshua Popue offered the explanation most commonly being floated Friday both at the Irvine Avenue campus and in political circles: Somebody in the McCain campaign mistook Walter Reed Middle School for the military's troubled Walter Reed Army Medical Center when preparing the Republicans' high-tech video background wall.
"McCain messed up. He was talking about Walter Reed hospital, and he used our picture by mistake," said 11-year-old Joshua. Skyla Swafford, 12, took a more charitable view. "They picked us because our school is one of the nicer schools in the city. They keep it clean and sanitary," the seventh-grader suggested.
No kidding? That's sad.
I haven't heard about that one yet.
Do you have a link?
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