Debt Ceiling Crisis Looms: Economic Outlook Grim If No Deficit Deal Reached

Commented Jul 16, 2011 at 13:08:00 in Politics

“I agree it would be a disaster, but the Social Security bit is just dead wrong. The government­, allegedly, holds the Social Security Fund in trust and - unless someone stole the money - there is plenty in that trust to pay all SS obligation­s in 2011 and 2012

ALL government paychecks, including military, and ALL contractor bills should be stopped and all government facilities closed before stopping SS - otherwise it is simply condoning theft.k

Drilling Down on the Meaning of "Shared Sacrifice" 

Commented Jul 16, 2011 at 12:50:36 in Politics

People are opposed to big government except when it pays me and mine.  Don't believe me: ask your congress person which programs that send over $1 million into their district they want to see cut.

Progressive Change Campaign Committee Threatens To Pull Obama Support Ahead Of 2012

Commented Jul 16, 2011 at 04:28:00 in Politics

“Yeah, they're going to vote republican­, right?

SEC Budget Cuts: Wall-Street Watchdog Starved By House Appropriations

Commented Jul 16, 2011 at 04:24:25 in Business

“Nice to see that congress people look after their mates and masters. I don't imagine there was a lot of loud opposition voiced by the dems.k

White House Emails Show Staffer Calling Fox News' Bret Baier A 'Lunatic'

Commented Jul 15, 2011 at 06:48:42 in Media

“Don't White House staff know that the greatest political crime this century is to ever tell the truth?
What was he thinking?

Minimum Wage, Overtime Laws Due For Reform: Republicans

Commented Jul 14, 2011 at 18:01:58 in Politics

“Yes! Bring back slavery! Great way to reduce unemployme­nt.

Will Politicians Listen to Pastors?

Commented Jul 14, 2011 at 17:59:18 in Politics

“I certainly hope not. I'd rather they listen to rational people.

Missouri Abortion Bill To Become Law

Commented Jul 14, 2011 at 17:55:48 in Politics"it will allow such abortions ... when the pregnancy poses a serious risk of permanent physical harm to a major bodily function. The effect could be to eliminate a woman's mental health as a justifiabl­e reason for a late-term abortion"

     Because we all know that what goes on in the brain is not a major bodily function. It okay though, if forced to bring the baby to term the mother can sue the state for causing PTSD.

Fred Karger: Michele Bachmann A Liar, 'Hypocrite And Bigot'

Commented Jul 14, 2011 at 05:40:42 in Politics

“"Michele Bachmann A Liar, 'Hypocrite And Bigot'"

So, pretty much like most politician­s then?

The President's Jobs Plan (Not)

Commented Jul 13, 2011 at 09:51:05 in Politics

“I don't know about the republican­s, but I was screaming blue murder as Bush borrowed and spent us into the biggest recession since the 30s. What you, gusundheit­, need to realise is that it is irrelevant whether democrats or republican­s are in charge, they are all addicted to spending our grandkids' money. You cannot sustain borrowing 40 cents of every dollar you spend, whether you are an individual­, a company or a country. Any politician who says you can is a liar, which is why mostly only liars get elected 

Lori Klein, Arizona State Senator, Pointed Loaded Gun At Reporter Richard Ruelas's Chest

Commented Jul 12, 2011 at 04:45:46 in Politics

“well, it's a start.

Westboro Baptist Church To Picket Betty Ford's Funeral

Commented Jul 12, 2011 at 04:44:36 in Religion

“I do believe in freedom of speech, but I also believe in horse whips for excrable manners.

Obama Holds Debt Ceiling Press Conference (VIDEO)

Commented Jul 11, 2011 at 13:48:35 in Politics

“Oh, Barack, you just don't get it. They don't want to cut the deficit, they want to win an election. They could care less that happens to America, as long as they win. (PS: you own party is not much better on this.)