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Wall Street is feasting off Main Street’s pain
"These diplomatic efforts have also strengthened our hand in dealing with those nations that insist on violating international agreements in pursuit of these weapons. That is why North Korea now faces increased isolation, and stronger sanctions – sanctions that are being vigorously enforced. That is why the international community is more united, and the Islamic Republic of Iran is more isolated. And as Iran’s leaders continue to ignore their obligations, there should be no doubt: they, too, will face growing consequences." I'll bet their shaking in their Birkenstocks too... :-/ "Unfortunately, too many of our citizens have lost faith that our biggest institutions – our corporations, our media, and yes, our government – still reflect these same values. Each of these institutions are full of honorable men and women doing important work that helps our country prosper. But each time a CEO rewards himself for failure, or a banker puts the rest of us at risk for his own selfish gain, people’s doubts grow. Each time lobbyists game the system or politicians tear each other down instead of lifting this country up, we lose faith. The more that TV pundits reduce serious debates into silly arguments, and big issues into sound bites, our citizens turn away." Would that be like a certain someone who likes to talk a good game but can't deliver? Just curious....— January 28, 2010 12:47 a.m.
Wall Street is feasting off Main Street’s pain
"But what frustrates the American people is a Washington where every day is Election Day. We cannot wage a perpetual campaign where the only goal is to see who can get the most embarrassing headlines about their opponent – a belief that if you lose, I win. Neither party should delay or obstruct every single bill just because they can. The confirmation of well-qualified public servants should not be held hostage to the pet projects or grudges of a few individual Senators. Washington may think that saying anything about the other side, no matter how false, is just part of the game. But it is precisely such politics that has stopped either party from helping the American people. Worse yet, it is sowing further division among our citizens and further distrust in our government." As an American, the only frustrating thing from this speech is that it sounded like Obama hadn't realized that he'd f***in' won! This is the EXACT reason why the Independent voters like me will clean house later this year and usher in a new set of pompous windbags to take your places. "Throughout our history, no issue has united this country more than our security. Sadly, some of the unity we felt after 9/11 has dissipated. We can argue all we want about who’s to blame for this, but I am not interested in re-litigating the past. I know that all of us love this country. All of us are committed to its defense. So let’s put aside the schoolyard taunts about who is tough. Let’s reject the false choice between protecting our people and upholding our values. Let’s leave behind the fear and division, and do what it takes to defend our nation and forge a more hopeful future – for America and the world." Translation:Let's take away freedom for the safety of security. Isn't worrying about what the rest of the world does, gotten us into this mess? When will we stop offering to be the World's Babysitter and mind our own affairs? "As we take the fight to al Qaeda, we are responsibly leaving Iraq to its people. As a candidate, I promised that I would end this war, and that is what I am doing as President. We will have all of our combat troops out of Iraq by the end of this August. We will support the Iraqi government as they hold elections, and continue to partner with the Iraqi people to promote regional peace and prosperity. But make no mistake: this war is ending, and all of our troops are coming home." Yeah right! This motherf***er said he'd have our troops out of that s***hole by now. Why should we believe him this time?— January 28, 2010 12:41 a.m.
Wall Street is feasting off Main Street’s pain
"But I also know this problem is not going away. By the time I’m finished speaking tonight, more Americans will have lost their health insurance. Millions will lose it this year. Our deficit will grow. Premiums will go up. Patients will be denied the care they need. Small business owners will continue to drop coverage altogether. I will not walk away from these Americans, and neither should the people in this chamber." Hey messiah? There's clearly a difference between Health Care REFORM and Obamacare. "We will continue to go through the budget line by line to eliminate programs that we can’t afford and don’t work. We’ve already identified $20 billion in savings for next year. To help working families, we will extend our middle-class tax cuts. But at a time of record deficits, we will not continue tax cuts for oil companies, investment fund managers, and those making over $250,000 a year. We just can’t afford it." MY GOD, I'M SHOCKED! :-O Shocked I tell ya! A Democrat who says he doesn't want to spend other people's money to further his sick, twisted political agenda? I'll believe it when I see it. "But we can’t stop there. It’s time to require lobbyists to disclose each contact they make on behalf of a client with my Administration or Congress. And it’s time to put strict limits on the contributions that lobbyists give to candidates for federal office. Last week, the Supreme Court reversed a century of law to open the floodgates for special interests – including foreign corporations – to spend without limit in our elections. Well I don’t think American elections should be bankrolled by America’s most powerful interests, or worse, by foreign entities. They should be decided by the American people, and that’s why I’m urging Democrats and Republicans to pass a bill that helps to right this wrong." Hey a**hole! If you Democrats were too busy spendin' other people's money, you might have enough to equal the Republicans spending on campaigns and re-elections! It's called free speech and it's the Democratic way. OH! I forgot. Democrats are elitist little pricks who only want the world to work in their way. My mistake.— January 28, 2010 12:31 a.m.
Wall Street is feasting off Main Street’s pain
"After nearly a century of trying, we are closer than ever to bringing more security to the lives of so many Americans. The approach we’ve taken would protect every American from the worst practices of the insurance industry. It would give small businesses and uninsured Americans a chance to choose an affordable health care plan in a competitive market. It would require every insurance plan to cover preventive care. And by the way, I want to acknowledge our First Lady, Michelle Obama, who this year is creating a national movement to tackle the epidemic of childhood obesity and make our kids healthier." Translation: Every president should have his wife stick their nose into national issues. Democrats are good for one thing and one thing only-"fixing" things that aren't broke! "Still, this is a complex issue, and the longer it was debated, the more skeptical people became. I take my share of the blame for not explaining it more clearly to the American people. And I know that with all the lobbying and horse-trading, this process left most Americans wondering what’s in it for them." What's there to explain Barry? You want socialized medicine!— January 28, 2010 12:22 a.m.
Wall Street is feasting off Main Street’s pain
"Tomorrow, I’ll visit Tampa, Florida, where workers will soon break ground on a new high-speed railroad funded by the Recovery Act. There are projects like that all across this country that will create jobs and help our nation move goods, services, and information. We should put more Americans to work building clean energy facilities, and give rebates to Americans who make their homes more energy efficient, which supports clean energy jobs. And to encourage these and other businesses to stay within our borders, it’s time to finally slash the tax breaks for companies that ship our jobs overseas and give those tax breaks to companies that create jobs in the United States of America." Translation: Al Gore is going to get even wealthier off YOUR tax money!!! LIAR!!!!!! "Now, the price of college tuition is just one of the burdens facing the middle-class. That’s why last year I asked Vice President Biden to chair a task force on Middle-Class Families. That’s why we’re nearly doubling the child care tax credit, and making it easier to save for retirement by giving every worker access to a retirement account and expanding the tax credit for those who start a nest egg. That’s why we’re working to lift the value of a family’s single largest investment – their home. The steps we took last year to shore up the housing market have allowed millions of Americans to take out new loans and save an average of $1,500 on mortgage payments. This year, we will step up re-financing so that homeowners can move into more affordable mortgages. And it is precisely to relieve the burden on middle-class families that we still need health insurance reform." Yeah right! If this moron had included a provision in his housing bill that investors had to take a back seat on purchasing homes just put on the market, the economy and the housing market in general would be looking better. Instead, banks who own foreclosed homes wait until there are a s***load of first-time home buyers out there and the investors come along and jack the price so high that most working stiffs couldn't possibly compete. F***in' jerk off!!!!! "I took on health care because of the stories I’ve heard from Americans with pre-existing conditions whose lives depend on getting coverage; patients who’ve been denied coverage; and families – even those with insurance – who are just one illness away from financial ruin" This one made me laugh the hardest. The Great Messiah Obama wanted to be the Brett Favre of politics-a hero. "Look at what I've acomplished!!!! Critics be damned!!!" He wanted to beat his chest so f***in' bad he could taste it. Look what the black man has done that whitey couldn't do in 233 years!— January 28, 2010 12:18 a.m.
Wall Street is feasting off Main Street’s pain
So who is going to pay for all this "free" socialist health care? "One year ago, I took office amid two wars, an economy rocked by severe recession, a financial system on the verge of collapse, and a government deeply in debt. Experts from across the political spectrum warned that if we did not act, we might face a second depression. So we acted – immediately and aggressively. And one year later, the worst of the storm has passed." Oh really? The worst of the storm has passed? LIAR!!!!! "So I know the anxieties that are out there right now. They’re not new. These struggles are the reason I ran for President. These struggles are what I’ve witnessed for years in places like Elkhart, Indiana and Galesburg, Illinois. I hear about them in the letters that I read each night. The toughest to read are those written by children – asking why they have to move from their home, or when their mom or dad will be able to go back to work." LMAO! Like this guy really reads the letters the school children send him. LIAR!!!! "For these Americans and so many others, change has not come fast enough. Some are frustrated; some are angry. They don’t understand why it seems like bad behavior on Wall Street is rewarded but hard work on Main Street isn’t; or why Washington has been unable or unwilling to solve any of our problems. They are tired of the partisanship and the shouting and the pettiness. They know we can’t afford it. Not now." Maybe Wall Street wouldn't be so quick to be greedy if stupid Americans would pay their bills instead of rushing out to buy useless s*** they don't need. "Our most urgent task upon taking office was to shore up the same banks that helped cause this crisis. It was not easy to do. And if there’s one thing that has unified Democrats and Republicans, it’s that we all hated the bank bailout. I hated it. You hated it. It was about as popular as a root canal." As if Democrats REALLY hated spending other peoples money.....LMAO! LIAR!!!! "As we stabilized the financial system, we also took steps to get our economy growing again, save as many jobs as possible, and help Americans who had become unemployed." The ONLY jobs this swindler and con man has saved are government jobs!!! LIAR!!!!!— January 28, 2010 12:18 a.m.
Cox Cable Touting Free HD In Radio Ads
I have Cox now that I've moved to Escondildo. I call it Sux a Cox but it's not much worse than TWC or AT&T. All 3 of these are a hell of alot better than Comcrap though. Don't get me started on Dish...— January 27, 2010 11:22 p.m.
Body, Heal Thyself
Glad to hear you're feelin' better refried. You're very correct. The human body is a remarkable healing machine. I've broke two bones in 34 years. The first was the joint under the fingernail of my right middle finger. My mother and I were having an argument about going to school and I tend to smash things rather than people so I grabbed a 12" desk fan by the cage. The second bone I broke last year. I was drunk and in the pool. On my way out to go home, I kicked the hand rail and broke my left pinky toe. I didn't feel it till the next day. Oral pain is the worst for me.— January 27, 2010 11:17 p.m.
Chula Vista's R.A.P.P. on Urban Blight
Hmmmmm....a rather unconstitutional amendment that has no teeth is touted as being "...one of the most “innovative government programs in the nation.”"— January 27, 2010 6:49 p.m.
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You want satire? Watch a repeat of the State of the Union Address... Obama started out tonight by lying.— January 27, 2010 6:44 p.m.