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Another sign of why everyone hates President Bush.  On NPR today President Bush was reported as saying he would veto more bill if  congress doesn't follow his guidelines.  The "decision maker" just has to make sure he pisses everyone off before he leaves office.  Does egotistical, self-centered hypocrite remind you of anyone? 11/09/2007

Why we need to stop outsourcing:  With China becoming known as the world's largest producer of inferior, cheap products and Indian as a good place to go if you don't care about customer retention and/or  loyalty, this gives America an opportunity to take back what was once theirs: American Pride:  take pride in our work, be thorough, honest, fair, and speak good English!  10/03/2007

If most every country in the world hates the USA because of our medalling, financing opposition parties, and our constant demands for democratic and capitalistic changes, why don't we mind our own business? 

Alberto Gonzales steps down - yet another bull headed, Bush appointed, arrogant, self-serving leader bits the dust.  Will President Bush be the last arrogant leader standing in the US or are we getting ready for the next wave of power-hungry leaders? 08/27/2007

If President Bush's aids are jumping ship why doesn't he?  This is just another example of the lack of ethics Bush's aids really have for their country.  They can't even stay to the end, they have no country loyalty and that's probably part of the reason why this country is so messed up.  With no ethics, how could they run a country?

It's a shame that we (USA) have a President like George Bush, while he seems to have great communication skills when talking with the general public, he has little or none when he talks with the rest of the world. His advisors project Mr. Bush as the "know-it-all, answer-it-all, my-way" President. 

Personally he comes across as a genuinely nice guy with a major ego problem. 

Last week I was invited to meet with President Bush, to which I immediate replied "no thanks." When I look back at my response; it's a shame I felt/feel this way about my own President. President Bush, on the outside, seems to really care about others no matter what country they come from or live in, however his persistence coupled with his inability to be flexible causes more problems and issues then if he and his cronies would just keep quiet and let other countries take over the actual communication side of things.

So to the rest of the world, I'm sorry about President Bush, we're really not as bad of a country as he projects.

Exxon-Mobile boycott?!  It has been suggested that if the general public were to participate in a boycott of all Exxon-Mobile supplied gas stations it would have little or no effect on the price of gas. I fail to understand how a significant decrease in their sales volume would fail to get their attention. The public would need to know all the names under which their product is sold. I would willing play my part in such an action, would you? Someone should provide a state by state list of all retail points of sale for gasoline produced by Exxon-Mobile. 05/2007

Dymler Chrysler sells majority shares of corporation without notifying employees.  

Just another example of big business doing what it does best; selling out the little guy.  

Where does your future stand with the corporation you work for? 05/14/2007

Fuel prices in America are just another example of why big business should not be allowed to self regulate and monitor itself.  For the little guys government makes rules, regulations and laws backed by costly legal expenses and often jail time.  But for big business the government seems to think self regulations and the honor system works best.  So why would you think a petroleum company would lower their profits at a time when they're making records profits?  Do you really think BP, Shell and Chevron really care about the American economy?  Not unless it effects their pocket book and let's face it; American citizens aren't organized enough to team-up and do anything together.  After all when it comes to big business, it's these same large corporations that make the enormous contributions and offer all the perks to our politicians, not the little guy, and who's listening to the little guy anyways unless it's re-election time?  Yet it's the little guy that pays most of the taxes, sends their kids off to fight foreign wars, tries to pay for healthcare, education for their children, property taxes, federal, state, and sales tax and more, all on what's called middle income earnings.  So who's really watching out for whom?  When will enough be enough and when will America start watching out for Americans instead of big business and politicians?  Unfortunately, never.  05/15/2007

Tony Blair is stepping down after 10 years of service.  Blair's started off in office with a great reputation and a huge following, but when Tony took  sides with President Bush, his following and reputation went straight down hill with him.  So what's my point?  First of all, I'm  embarrassed to have President Bush represent the USA, secondly I think the world can bite the big one!  Yes our politicians have their head up their asses, and yes they don't have a clue when it comes to taking care of anyone other than themselves, their families and friends, yet whenever there are injustices in the world, it's the world that looks to the USA to take care things and pay for everything.  I agree Bush and the majority of politician are self-centered, self-service ego maniacs, but they don't speak for our country, they just paid more than the next guy to get in office.  America is, in spite of the political arena, a great place; we care about not only our own people, but we care about others no matter what country their in.  We send our money, support and our own children off to foreign countries to make things better, not for us but for you!  We go to these other countries not with our hands out, but with our hearts out.  Yes we have a few bad apples, but it's the US news that reports those bad apples and what they've done.  I bet, you can't think of another country that actually takes action when it comes to protecting other people and other countries, and no country has sacrifice as much as the US in both money and our own peoples lives.  So if the rest of the world wants to hate us, I'll say it again; they can bite the big one.  05/09/2007

America, world opinion: When people used to think of America they might have said a few bad things here and there, however eventually they would come back with something about how America reaches out to the poor, needy and helpless, but today America stands for greed, power and insincerity.

Much of the problem is we have a President that just thinks about how he feels, everyone else's opinion simply means almost nothing.  I guess he's just part of the "ME" generation.

It's time for a change.  04/28/2007

It's incredible to hear the Democrats and Republicans criticize President Bush for his actions in Iraq, yet both parties has been directly responsible for authorizing and acknowledging each step along the way.  I personally don't understand how they can keep criticizing yet they can't seem to come up with any better solutions other than asking the U.N. to get involved and for the U.S. to pullout.

First of all, the U.N. has already told the world they're not interested in getting involved, so stop talking like it's an option.  If you really want to stop the war in Iraq or elsewhere, give them electricity, jobs, food, shelter,  and a future.  You can't blame anyone for helping whichever special interest group that offers to pay, feed and shelter their families.

Why is it so important for the news media to broadcast every step our military plans to take before it happens?  If our enemies would do the same, we wouldn't have to worry where they're at or what their up to, we'd just do what our enemies do, what the news!  This reminds me of our original 13 colonies battling against the British.  The British did everything by the book while our colonies used every sneaky little trick in the book.  The British chivalry and ethics help give us our independence.  

This is a war we're in, and the rest of the world isn't in it with us, so stop justifying everything to the world!

43 year old astronaut Lisa Nowak allegedly planed out a long term plot to rid herself of one member of a three way love triangle (Nowak, Shipman and Oefelein).  If it's true or not; Nowak is just a person, so let's just send her to jail for a few years and let's move on!  I only hope this doesn't turn in to a military issue where they go through the motions (for show), then protect their own the the police departments do.

Government in America: Why is it that the President and our politician never seem to ask us little people what we think or what we're most concerned about in America until just before the elections, thereafter, nothing seems to change?

Joe Bidden opens his mouth about Obama without thinking.  Does this mean he's a resist?  Does this mean he shouldn't run for President, or does this mean he's only human?

Two US Federal agents (Ramos and Compean) have been sentenced to prison after they attempted to arrest a known drug smuggler possessing over $1,000,000.00 worth of drugs. 01/19/2007

Donald Trump and Rosie O'Donnell are at it again! Both act like little kids as they point figures and throw mud at each other and do the name calling thing, belittling each other's life, looks, behavior, TV shows, marriages/civil union and whatever, all while "The Donald" tells the world how rich he is, and didn't go bankrupt (just took advantage of the situation).  You'd think the news would zero in on these two adult's childish behavior but instead they talk about how each is actually promoting themselves "bad publicity is better than no publicity", which I totally disagree with.  These two, not to mention the news are setting a poor example to everyone on how to behave and act when you're a star.  If I owned stock in whatever business either one is associated with, I'd sell it!   12/28/2006

The "Do Nothing Congress" is trying its best to finally get something done, but it's to little to late for most and even at this late date, most still think they need to wheel and deal instead of just voting for what's right.  What a poor excuse of a government.  12/12/2006 

"Do politicians really think negative campaigning is really what their constituents want?  Are the barrage of annoying phone calls at all times of day and night including Sundays, also something politicians think will get people out to vote, let alone for them?  Hasn't the past 10 years of negative campaigning taught them anything?  

Not one ad or solicitation has offered a real proactive strategy.  And why is it if we have "no call" laws, only the people running for office and a few other exceptions are allowed to?  

I say, kick them all out of office and start over.  November 7th, SUCKS!"

PM WY 11/07/2006

John Kerry makes a statement he won't be honest about making and the Republicans act like a bunch of kids saying "All he has to do is apologies."  What a bunch of spoil little rich kids.  

Democrats and Republicans, grow up, each of you know neither party admits anything unless they get caught with their hands in the cookie jar. 11/01/2006

Politicians:  Why is it ok for each party to make faults accusation against the other party when they know what they're saying is a lie?  Recently I notice politicians running inexcusable ads against the other party only to say, we didn't authorize the ad and we're trying to get it off the air.  Is there any accountability, or do politicians just keep breaking laws because they know they won't be held accountable anyways? 10/28/2006

Do not call list cover just about every type of business other than politicians and I for one, think this is yet another bunch of bull from our legislators to protect their own interest while controlling ours.  When they get in trouble with the law like the Kennedy's, negligence homicide, drunken driving, rape charges, leaving the scene of an accident, careless driving, etc they simply manage to get the charges dropped and off they go to a luxurious rehab center for the week, where you and I would end up being fined beyond our imagination and forced to serve real jail time.   So why doesn't anyone do something about this type of one sided legislation?  Answer, because the public just sites back and complains and does noting!  So I guess we deserve it. 10/20/2006

Politicians and movie stars go to rehab, you and I go to jail!  How is this fair, and why do we keep letting both groups get away with everything? 10/09/2006

Is outsourcing good for business?  Well, you might say, it depends on where you live, but for many US businesses, outsourcing has brought on an entirely new problem; poor support has meant poor customer loyalty.  And many companies are losing customer base by the thousand mainly because their customers simply can't communicate or get help from their outsourced support teams. By the way, calling your help desk 'technical advisor', 'specialist', 'consultant' etc doesn't make much sense if they don't know that their doing.  10/08/2006

We're losing the war in Afghanistan and Iraq, not just because President Bush is nearsighted, self-righteous, arrogant and foolish, or because we have no real leadership in America, it's also not just that the news media has an agenda against everything in America.  We're losing the war because all of these things and our enemies love to hear it!  My advise would be a little more patriotic, freedom of expression is a nice privileges to have, but bashing everything about America isn't news, it's a simply a matter of a negative opinion controlled by people with money.  10/07/2006

GM and Renault, now there's a real great thought.  One's a company that discontinued selling their junk cars in the US and the other is a company that acts like their trying to stop selling cars in the US.   Just to consider the two as a team means the folks at GM are screwed up!   09/20/2006

Condoleezza Rice says we're only going to warn you 10 or 20 more times then we're going to take appropriate action.

Why is the Federal Reserve so interested in curbing inflation when jobs and complete businesses are moving out of the country and our economy is going down the tubs?  I personally don't care if bread is $10 a loaf as long as I'm working and can afford it,  I'd also rather pay high prices than I would having to worry about if I get another paycheck.  10/07/2006

Migrant workers seem to be, in general, nice people, but they be registered if they're working or living within US borders. 10/02/2006

US news is bent on stating there was no connections between Saddam and al-Qaida, therefore the war in Iraq was not necessary.  Who cares if there was or was not a connection?  We went in to Iraq because Saddam refused to let UN inspectors in to Iraq to inspect their nuclear capabilities and Saddam mocked and taunted the UN and in particular the US.  Many of the UN countries didn't support the attack/war but few took a strong stand either way. 09/10/2006

President Bush is back on the bandwagon looking for mid-election voters, watchout minorities here he comes!  07/20/2006

Supreme Courts protects government from whistleblowers.  Yet another example of the  government protecting it's lawmakers and  agencies while letting the American worker know he or she's just a pawn.  Do your job, the government will tell you what and when you can say anything!   Article 05/31/2006

The Feds monetary tightening and rising interests rates not only slow US economic growth they actually cause inflation.  If my business can't borrow money at an interest rate comparable to overseas rates, then how do you expect my business to compete without passing the higher cost of doing business on?  05/23/2006

Why do you think American investors are scurrying to invest money overseas?  Lower cost of labor, lower interest rates, fewer restrictions, national pride, patriotism and government assistance is impossible to compete with.  05/23/2006

Who really runs this country?  It's the news!  Despite the media's claims, the news slants political stories and certainly seems to have a hidden agenda against any political power that's in office.  It's almost as if the media automatically takes odds against whatever party that's in office and seems to relish any and all signs of negativity.  Our media has turned from a reporting agency in to an entertainment series capitalizing and theatrisizing each incident at the sake of the victims evolved.  If you ever wonder why anyone would want to run for office, become a police officer or hold a public office, you would have to contribute most of the criticism if not all to our media.  Mean, vicious, relentless, opinionated stories without a rebuttal.  Is this really what freedom of the press was suppose to offer? 05/23/2006

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro breaks right rear leg in numerous areas (Morning Call reported left ankle, can't tell right from left) and veterinarian claims Barbaro has a fifty/fifty chance.  My question, why is a broken or fractured leg life threatening to a horse or are they making this in to a more suspenseful situation than it is? 05/21/2006  Your comment

How much more can middle and lower class America take?  Republican controlled House passes $70,000,000,000.00 tax cut for the wealthy, the average working person receives approximately $45.00, the average wealthy person receives $45,000.00.  Is this really what America needs to spur economic growth?  Personally Ragonomic's trickle down theory didn't work then and it surely isn't working now.  America is losing thousands of jobs both overseas and over our boarders while large investors like Warren Buffett spend their investment money in foreign investments and stocks.  The only thing worse is the Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke raised interest rates again today effecting only the little guy and small businesses that can't afford to borrow money overseas at near zero percentage rates.  How much more can America middle and lower class take?  05/11/2006

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke upped the interest rates today one quarter point with profound words of wisdom, basically  if need be he will raise them again next quarter, if not, he won't.  Dah. 05/10/2006

	Immigrants: Is there something wrong with the way people think in  America?  How can anyone think it's ok to sneak in to any  country then demand representation and all the privileges and benefits that country has to offer without following that countries laws?  I for one am in
favor of legalizing migrants that apply for legal work permits and/or citizenship, but it simply makes no sense to allow people to sneak in to America then make demands. If they can't follow America's laws, we don't want them here anyways!  05/04/2006

Immigration, illegal aliens etc, it looks simple; have every illegal alien, migrant etc register as visiting, working or as citizens of America and arrest, fine and deport the

rest.  If an employer has an illegal alien working for them (without the legal identification) fine them!   America needs to know who is living within our borders and every person and business needs to be held accountable.  I wouldn't think about hiring an illegal alien in my small business because it's illegal!   Personally I love most people from Mexico and think most are hard working, polite, happy people that are also vastly underpaid and overworked, but then again, so are Asian immigrants.   So let's give them all a chance to live in America, as long as they're legal.  Viva la/le difference!  05/02/2006

President Bush has requested an investigation in to rising gas prices.  Who does he think he's kidding?  He's from Texas!  Bush knows how gas prices work and he knows there's always a few (10% or so) that take any advantage of whomever they can, whenever they think they can get away with it.  Bush also knows the only people that can get in trouble for price hicks is the individual gas station owners, not the corporations that are making billions on the higher cost of fuel.  I personally think President Bush thinks he'll look good to the public while not losing a dime of the larger corporate campaign contributors. 04/25/2006

Gas prices around the world have more than doubled, first because of OPEC, then the war in Iraq, next the hurricanes in the US and now because of Iran latest nuclear endeavors.  So how does each event impact the rise in oil prices yet the price of oil never seems to go back down after the latest catastrophe?  04/20/2006

Someone asked me the other day why I dislike the media, well here's a few of my complaints:  1.) The press has lead us all to believe we need to take prayers out of schools and public places, yet over 80% of all Americans are Christians.   So what's wrong with nondenominational prayer in the morning?  2.)  By listening to the press one would think America is full of racism and hatred and yet the vast majority of Americans have friends that are of another race, religion etc.  3.)  The press would have you believe "freedom of speech" means any person or organization can and should say anything they want anywhere no matter whom or how many people it offends.  Well, I think "freedom of speech" is great but still needs to be controlled just like anything else.  Protesting at funerals, blocking abortion centers, harassing religious and ethnic organizations and broadcasting where our troops are located and what their plans are, including the "imbedded reporters" need to be controlled.  4.)  I'm not a Republican nor a Democrat, so it really gets me when the press pushes everything off as American's being one or the other.  Sometimes Republicans win, sometimes Democrats and occasionally Independents win, why?  It's simply, most Americans vote for the person or organization they most believe in, not along partisan lines! 04/20/2006

Supreme Court Justice David Souter issues another blow to hamper the police investigations by stating, police can not enter a building if one of the occupants object without a search without a search warrant even if the others give authorization.  More on this store....  

Comment: It's just a shame to think judges can interpret the laws anyway they want, if a person asks the police to come in to a building, I would think the police have every right to search.  So basically if a person has something to hide, they can tell the police to leave while they get rid of the evidence.  What a shame! 03/22/2006

President Bush seems like a nice guy when it comes to talking on TV, however his methods of getting things done offend everyone.  Why doesn't he use the same attitude he uses on TV with other countries, congressman etc?  It's no wonder the rest of the world hates us.  But then again, they always do until they need help.  03/12/2006

Michael Brown past head of FEMA is heading up his own disaster control prevention organization, it's amazing what TV can do for a person's ego!   It would seem that after Katrina's devastation and loss of so many lives Michael would get in a business that didn't have to risk any more lives. 1/22/2006

Judge Cashman demonstrates yet another example of why I say; judges are just people, they just act like they're Gods and wing it thinking they can get away with anything.  They're a lot like politicians, celebrities, movie stars and the media.   More, click here!  1/10/2006

Judge Alito is really none of your/ my business, no one has ever asked what I think about a supreme court justice and probably never will.  The entire process seems to be just between the President and the congress cronies.  They approve or disapprove along party lines and decide who best fits their particular interest.  Have you ever met a judge that just seemed to be a normal citizen?  I haven't. 1/11/2006 

President Bush's approval rating is now near 30% and slipping.  So what can this guy do right?  First George could care about America and take care of the issues at home.  Low paying, unskilled jobs are taking over America while our technology companies are leaving as fast as possible.  George might want to stop rubbing shoulder with his VIP buddies for a while since he can't run for another term, and maybe he should start addressing the issue of industrial plight!  Let the companies and congress know it's not ok for the companies that have made their fortunes at home to simply pack up and take our jobs, skills and welfare elsewhere.  Be a friggen leader and a true American!  Make a stand for your country!  It's simply not right to profit in America then leave to China, Indian, Malaysia, Mexico etc.  And as far as the American people, stop doing business with companies that abandon you!   Wake the heck up!

Happy Christmas, oh sorry, I forgot you aren't suppose to say that any more.  Happy Holidays, here's hoping you get exactly what you all deserve; toys man in China, a new car from Japan or Mexico, close from India or maybe even some of the great French wire.    12/09/2005 

I was listing to the radio a couple of days ago when I heard a lady say that we have a government of one.  At first I didn't think much about it, but then when I listened to what she had to say, I believe she's right.  George Bush unfortunately does and says whatever he wants and he gets whatever it is that he wants and doesn't seem to care who it offends or hurts. What's wrong with our government and how can they continue to talk badly about Bush but yet support everything he wants?  10/22/2005

Article from USA Today-Monday, Oct 17,2005

"West Virginia: Charleston - Sexual abuse of students is the No. 1 reason public school teachers have lost their licenses in West Virginia during the past five years, officials said.  Since 2000, 118 of West Virginia's 24,000 teachers permanently or temporarily lost their licenses.  Of those, 41 lost their licenses for sexual assault or abuse of a student."       Surveillance cameras  as a 'Second Presence' could protect the innocent.  With cameras placed strategically, Film dated and stored could serve to establish the truth of claims made even many years after the fact in situations of , schools, churches, nursing homes, day care, street corners, police and more.  We live in a litigious society.  Innocence needs a Second Presence for protection!  (A grandmother.)

Not to impressed with politicians, however I heard a person speak on National Public Radio (NPR) the other day and thought, this guy sounds like he not only knew what he was saying, but I even liked the way he said it.  Thought your audience might be interested in him, Barack Obama. 09/23/2005

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Where was President Bush when hurricane Katrina hit?  Wasn't Louisiana and Mississippi important to him?  If you had been left on the rooftop of your home for 3 to 5 days without any assistance, wouldn't you wonder how important you really were to your country?  SHAME ON BUSH AND SHAME ON ALL OUR POLITICIANS!  09/04/2005

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So where was your congressman this week, still on vacation or back in Washington helping the victims of hurricane Katrina? 09/03/2005

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Isn't there anything that us Americans can do to help those hurt by hurricane Katrina in Mississippi and Louisiana?  Can't we take the homeless victims in to our home to supply shelter, food, clean water etc? 08/29/2005

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Gas prices getting you down?  It's not for the oil companies!  2005 will prove to be record profits for  the oil sector.  High demand, refinery accidents, and China's emerging economy are only a part of the picture.  BP, Shell, Exxon, Mobile and others are all in cahoots with each other protecting their production, shipping, refining and exorbitant profits at your expense( price fixing?)!  Oil could be sold for less than the $60.00 plus a barrel, but why should it?  They own the companies that buy their own products, then own the distribution end of things.  Many even own the gas stations, so from start to finish, they own it all!  So do something about it!  Contact your congressman and tell them to take action!  08/12/2005 ZL/CN

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I watched an interview with Bernard Goldberg author of "100 People Who Are Screwing Up America" last night on TV.  I was looking forward to buying this book until I listened to his sour and often adversarial comments but then again I was disappointed with all the guests including Donny Douche.  None of the guest would allow Bernard time to answer their questions and when they did, he was rude and extremely arrogant.  One of the biggest complains I have is that none of the guest including Douche even taken the time to prepare themselves by reading the book.  What a waste of TV time and paper.

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GM spokesman stated customers are not well informed when it comes to GM's styling changes.  No wonder GM keeps losing market share, they don't seem to know Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick look a lot a like! 06/17/2005

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Michael Jackson found "not guilty."  06/13/2005 6PM.

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Thomas Sneddon District Attorney seemed smug, vague and wanting to distance himself from the Michael Jackson case.   He display no interests in answering questions of the press.  Re. Michael Jackson found not guilty.  JT.  06/13/2005 6:00 PM

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Social Security suggestions: Contact your Congressmen

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Social Security Funding Idea

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Why is Ford and GM so focused on v8 power instead of economy?  Our cars, trucks and vans can only legally go 75mph on the highway anyways.  So focus on better fuel economy and lower gear ratios for low end torque.  After all, I'd like to purchase a new vehicle, but not if it can't get better than 15mpg.  04/27/2005 BT/IN

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Medicaid:  Is there an elderly person in your family?  If so, keep track of all Medicaid benefits received!  Medicaid will be tapping the deceased's estate, for full re-imbursement, when they die.  After all, the Red Cross also expects to reclaim much of what it gives. 04/27/2005 JL/MI

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President Bush meets with the Saudi Arabia Prince, stating the Prince knows there's a need for reasonable oil prices, he's doing everything he can.  Is this the best negotiating President Bush can do?  And how is it that we suddenly realize the US doesn't have enough oil refinery capacities to handle more oil? Don't go to far away Hilary Clinton, I think we're going to need you in a few short years!   04/25/2005 IN LJ

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Social Security needs a major overhaul, however allowing an individual or the government to control future finances is a lot like allowing Garfield to control his own lasagna. After all, the government runs a continuous deficit while over 90% of all American owe more than they earn.  So how in 'Toon-Land' do you expect either to  control retirement funds?  Maybe we should allow Goofy to do it?   02/03/2005

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Deans back, what in the heck are the Democrats thinking?

4 more years of 'Bush-authoritarianism', can America take it?  With Jimmy Carter we had a chance of world peace.  With Bill Clinton we had a wishy-washy storyteller that would say one thing then do whatever he thought the people/press wanted.  With George Bush we'll all have to like things his way or leave.  (MJ/02-04-2005) 

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Elections in Iraq, a great start!  To bad the press will need to find a way of making it look insignificant. JJ /MN02/04/2005

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Our hates are off to Brian Yates and their family.  We will never understand what you and your family must be going through in light of your sister's conviction.

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Athletes, actors and actresses, celebrities, and TV personalities seem to be America's most influential people.  So what does this say about the influence and impact of TV on our society? By the way, can you name more than one living  philosopher, scientist or chemist? (01/05/2005)

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What's the real reason why the press continually criticizes President Bush?  No matter what Bush does the press is quick to say it's wrong.   Has the press ever heard of patriotism? 12/21/2004

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I'm not really sure how things really work in America,  but it sure seems like we give an awfully lot of money to foreign aid and goodwill, while at the same time, millions of us live on very little.  I don't think the President, the Senate or the House of Representatives really know what it's like to live in America on a less than average household income.  I just keep hearing President Bush repeating how America sacrifice, yet all I see is how the middle to lower class families sacrifice.  I have been working for over 40 years and yet I drive around in a vehicle that's over 12 years old.  I'm also not willing to have my kids go fight battles on foreign soil while the upper class kids go off to college and move on with their couriers.  What am I missing besides money?

By the way, I just heard on NPR that some government employees are now being guaranteed to receive their average annual income once they complete 15 years of service.  How can they enact such a law when these are the same people that are cutting every other American's jobs, medical benefits and social security?   Who's representing the middle class, nobody?

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Detroit Piston's Basketball game erupts, so who cares?  American athletes think they're gods anyways, this is nothing new.  After all, once an athlete turns professional, the press and fans treat them like they're gods, what are they suppose to think?  After all they didn't get to where they are because of brain power. I personally think, all the attention, prays and glory and sometime reference to "heroes," goes way beyond what the athletes deserve and/or give back to the people.  There's dollars in athletics because of the entertainment value, nothing more.  Athletes are glorified entertainers, so don't expect more out of them then they can deliver.  As far as Detroit goes, I think we should seriously think about asking Canada if they might be interested in annexing.

These surely are days of greed and the me generation. Detroit get what it gives.  tt/MI 11/23/2004

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Bush wins re-election by a narrow margin!  Does this really mean as the press has been stating for the past year "America has been deeply divided?"  I think not!  As evident by the previous election, each state kept its Democratic and/or Republican majority vote.  So why does the press keep saying Kerry and Bush have this deep divide in beliefs? And what's this bunk about 60% of all Christians voted for Bush, while 70% of all non-believers voted for Kerry?  This is not reporting, it's more guess work.  How could the press really know who voted for what, they're all secret ballots, aren't they?  (11/03/2004)

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Late last night one of Bush's campaign managers contacted a spokesperson in Kerry's camp asking for Kerry to formally concede the election victory to President Bush.  Kerry's people stated they were waiting for all the votes to be counted, after all, the election count was not final.  Bush's people than lashed back by stating Kerry was holding on to foolish hopes and basically wasn't in touch with reality.  My quest is, why would the morons in Bush's camp feel it necessary to contact or riddle Kerry at that time, instead of waiting until the votes were officially counted?

Personally, I'm embarrassed to be called an American at this time.  Is  Bush and Kerry the best America has to offer?  I'm embarrassed whenever I think of how many times I've watched both parties dodge question and avoid the issues, then turn to the crowd holding their thumbs high in the air as to celebrate victory.

It's sad to think that most American's can'tt point out what either party really stands for, and it's more of a shame to have to wait until we get to the voting booths to know what the really issues are.  With all the unaccountable advertising, signs, phone calls and more, it would seem like at least someone would have addressed the facts and laid them on the table for all to see.

Who runs these campaigns anyway, a bunch of rich, intellectual idiots? (11/03/2004)

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Bush and Kerry met for staged debate #1, no surprise questions allowed.  I'm not a Kerry fan so it came as no surprise when I thought Bush looked and acted most like a knowledge,  home town President.  But when I watched the debates the second time, and yes I fell a sleep a few times, I began to believe the news panel; Kerry looked and sounded good especially  when he wasn't reiterating himself, which Kerry did over and over again.

I personally think we need to reunite our allies, however I also feel most of our allies are fair weather friends at best (France, Russia, Germany etc.)  Besides most countries hate us anyways unless they need aid or military support.  At the same time; I guess the U.S. does push its weight around a little too much.  In the past our political and military involvement was fairly secretively, but since Bush came to office; it's done like a bull in a China shop.  It might be that the silent method had proven to create less enemies, therefore Bush really should go back and speak with his dad about politics and public relations.  Other then this, Bush is an excellent military President, he's just out of touch with the common folks of America and the rest of the world.  Maybe we would be better off with a wishy-washy President like Kerry in office. (10/01/2004)

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Fox News coverage of the Republic Convention was great up until the end of convention, when Fox News announcers  started putting down President Bush's wife and daughters for their part; speaking about their lives with President Bush.

Prior to today, I had heard Fox News was anti-Republican, after listing tonight guess they were right.  It's time for Fox to replace their old bitter announcers with younger more optimistic more sensitive people. (08/31/2004)

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John Kerry and President George Bush are missing the point, the American people aren't interested in all the mud slinging, that's the press's job.  The American people want, and need to know what they have accomplished and what their plans are for our country, both abroad and here in the U.S. ZM/MS 08/25/2004

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I'm not Ralph Nader fan, however I do feel our country is not demonstrating our democratic beliefs by not allowing Nader to run for office in many US states.   08/29/2004

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Small telemarketers seem to have faded away, but we still have to deal with the local and long distance phone companies, health insurance, politicians, Firefighters and other imitation fund raisers from surrounding states.  Don't they get the message, no one likes telemarketers! 08/18/2004

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The 2004 Democratic Convention went as well as the final balloon mishap.  The balloons didn't fall when they were suppose to and Kerry didn't deliver anything  new, just the same old political jargon he used to be against.   I don't like Bush, but I sure don't want someone in office that doesn't have a clue what he's going to propose once in office.  08/04/2004

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Politics first before good old common sense and a little humor.  In a speech in Ontario California  Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger claimed Democrats were holding up budget proposals, however all the Democrats seemed to have heard were his comment about "girlie men."  Why can't the Democrats just laugh it off and get to work for their constituents?  Details regarding Schwarzenegger's speech are listed below.

LOS ANGELES (July 19 Saturday ) - Democrats are upset by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's claims Democrats are  delaying new budget proposals by catering to special interests. Democrats protested that the remark was sexist and homophobic.  Schwarzenegger also mocked Democratic law makers by calling them "girlie men''. 

Democrats said Schwarzenegger's remarks were insulting to women and gays and distracted from budget negotiations. State Sen. Sheila Kuehl said the governor had resorted to "blatant homophobia.''  Kuehl is one of five members of the Legislature's five-member Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus.

Assemblyman Mark Leno, a San Francisco Democrat who is chairman of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Caucus, said he was glad Schwarzenegger didn't repeat the "girlie men'' remark Sunday, saying it was "as misogynist as it is anti-gay.''

"To disparage a group of law abiding tax paying citizens is just wrong,'' Leno said.

Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez, a Democrat, said that while he wasn't upset by the remark, his 13-year-old daughter was.

"She's a young girl who knows the governor and really likes him a lot and didn't find the term to be a positive term, and finds it to be derogatory,'' Nunez said. "It was no question a very, very insensitive comment to make. I personally am not intimidated or threatened by it, but I think it really is beneath Gov. Schwarzenegger.''

A spokesman for the governor said no apology would be forthcoming.  Go Arnold! (07/19/2004)

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Don't vote this November, let the world know we know we don't have any real leaders and get it over with.  Maybe, if other countries knew we're not all that proud of our leaders they wouldn't hate us Americans.  It's hard to believe our country can't do better then John Kerry and/or President Bush.  Take Kerry for example, he's  accomplished virtually nothing while in the Senate, in fact I had never heard of this guy until he started running for President.  While Bush, on the other hand has managed to, at one time or another, pissed-off most of the rest of the world.  Yes, I know Bush was raised as a spoiled little rich kid that was used to getting things his own way without having to answer to anyone, well, his daddy isn't there to get him out of problems any more.  And let face it, Kerry has  been completely out of touch with the Senate and for that matter, the rest of the world.  So how can we allow either of these two to represent and shape our country for the next four years?  Stop backing either of these egotistical morons and let's find a couple of real  candidates, we must have at least two don't we?   (07/09/2004)

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"Nuradin Abdi of Somalia had been arrested, back in November of 2003, for plotting to blow up a mall in Columbus, Ohio.  June 16th, 2004, Nuradin appeared in court where his lawyer successfully requested Nuradin's psychiatric evaluation.  Nuradin's brother was quoted as saying "it was like he was another person."  Do you see any problem here?  I do!  For one, if I were Nuradin, I would acting crazy too, since I might be facing life in prison or the death penalty.  Besides, Nuradin is obviously being held in a country that he looks at as being the world's enemy.  If Nuradin had been picked up in one of many third world country, Nuradin could be tortured, then face a firing squad.  So, why would he be tortured there but not here?  Well, mainly we're a country of softies that turn the other cheek unless we're directly effected.  We're so used to hearing about death and destruction both here and around the world, we don't pay much attention to what it must be like for the victims surviving families.  We seem to be impervious to other's pain and suffering, yet we fight for other's protection and rights when their out to kill other innocent people.  Yes, I do believe in 'innocent until proven guilty' but I'm tired of watching us chastise our police departments, FBI, President Bush and many others who are merrily trying to protect us.  "War on terror" will never end unless we get tough, root out our enemies, press for answers and plan for the future.  I would like to ask you why are there more successful terrorist attacks in Iraq today then there were when Saddam was in power?  The answer is easy, Saddam, although crazy with power and guilty of using extreme inhuman torture against his opposition, took the offensive and routed out his enemies.  So for all of us here in the U.S., let's learn a lesson from those that have been fighting for thousands of years; take action against those that are trying to eliminate us, let's root out our enemies and where needed, do what's needed to protect all of us.  Who know, may be someday we will even take action against crime in America"  NR/FL (06/18/2004)

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With Allen Greenspan's needless, repeated warning the Federal reserve is ready to raise interest rates as needed, who would need more proof of Greenspan's incompetence.  It's obvious with gas and oil prices surging worldwide, companies will have to raise their cost of goods and services to compensate for the added fuel and energy costs, and yes; we might see a few signs of economic growth here and there, but growth isn't a  bad thing, it's exactly what the U.S. needs; to help offset Mexico and China's new found economic boom.   Greenspan needs a refresher course in economics, after that, boot him out in the street so Allen can see what the U.S. economy is really like.  By the way, hasn't Greenspan ever heard of 'retirement?'  LT/MI (06/15/2004)

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Kerry's new strategy to win more voters is jeopardizing national security by telling the world the US military is spread to thin to protect its interests both foreign and homeland.  Is this really a person you want for President? (06/04/2004)

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"Soaring gas prices and low supplies have once again shown American's greed for gas eating vehicles has no end.  We're a country of greedy self-centered bigots and we're blaming the middle east because they want more money.  Shame on us Americans."  VM/MN 05/26/2004

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Republicans and Democrats are spending millions on their personal campaigns while American schools, arts, road and education go on the financial cutting block.  Where do all the millions of campaign support dollars come from and why can't schools and the arts attract the same money?  What's wrong with this picture?  AN/FL 05/24/2004

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"Day-traders"  are no longer  impressed with large corporate profits or "buy and hold" strategies.  Recently, companies like AMD reported better then expected profits and their stocks,  symbol AMD have fallen with heavy trading.  Even AMD's run-up was week.  At the same time, small stocks like <NENG> which corrected their first quarter loses, have risen over 32% in a single day because of narrow profits.  I don't get it?"  ZK/Ill (04/22/2004)

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Regarding this report from AOL (04/22/2004) KARBALA, Iraq (April 24) - Radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr threatened to unleash suicide bombers if U.S. troops move against him in Iraq's holiest Shiite city, his militiamen reportedly attacked a Bulgarian convoy, killing one US soldier.  

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Radical Iraq leader claims to have the Iraq people's best interest in mind, while they send their own followers in to  suicide attacks and kill mostly their own people.  Are the Iraq people really that messed up to believe this guys? JJ/MI (04/23/2004)

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Related issue to Michael Newdow (below)

"To my pleasant surprise, Michael Newdow's personal vendetta against God has been stopped by the Supreme Court.  God Bless America!"  TR/TN (03/20/2004)

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Michael Newdow would like all reference to God removed from the Pledge of Allegiance.  Newdow also  believe all reference to God should be illuminated from governmental offices, including schools.  The nice thing is, his ex-wife disagrees.  Is Newdow just an educated man that's bitter against the world or does he have a right to demand God be removed from America?   What do you think? 03/25/2004.

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"I used to think America was a great country and probably the best country in the world to live in, but after reading AOL's chat and watching what people say to each other, the rude comments, belittling, swearing and denouncing of  God, Christianity and other beliefs, I'm just not to sure what America stands for.  I wonder what God thinks?"  (03/20/2004) JT/IO 

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Jobs and security for March of 2004:  Contrary to public opinion, I believe President Bush has been doing a great job fighting terrorism.   Also Bush was right on the money regarding war on countries like Afghanistan and Iraq.  If Bush would have stood by and listened to more of the rhetoric as many of you "turn the other cheek" do nothings would have, our country would have been infiltrated by more Arab sponsored terrorist then it has.  If America continues to just turn the other cheek,  you'll just make an easier target for the terrorist.  The terrorist aren't going to take the time to come over to your house, turn their bombs off, have a cup of coffee and discus things.  Keep in mind, "you are the enemy!"  

On the other side of things, President Bush has a complete disconnect from reality when it comes to foreign trade.  His new ads say he knows exactly where America is headed and he knows exactly how to get there.  The only thing he doesn't say is "America jobs will be sacrificed in order to get there!"

Sending jobs and technology over seas is close to the stupidest thing I can think of.  I don't care if Chinese made toasters will cost less for American's, not if we're all unemployed!  I can't eat a toaster!   And I definitely will care, if we have another war and all of our technologies has to come from Arab countries that don't like us anyways.  Even our Allies aren't really Allies, they're fair-weather friends.  As long as they need us, we're great, when they don't need us, we're power mongers.  

Then again, all of us Americans are exactly what's wrong with our own country.  We buy imported goods instead of American, we hirer non-citizens because they'll work for less and they're more dependable.  At least for a while.  They also do what their employers ask without calling the NAACP, Better Business Bureau or their attorneys.  Let's face it, we are a country of selfish nearsighted egotistical goofballs that think everyone owes us a living!

If we don't watch ourselves, America might just go down in history as the shortest lived world super power!

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"If Kerry couldn't pass legislation in his own state, how is he going to pass any as President?"  PP/FL 03/11/2004

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"What was Bush thinking when he says job loss in America is good for America in the long run?  Is this part of the great American sacrifice he keeps referring to?  If so, let him take his $150,000,000.00 that he's raised and distribute it back to the poor people of America.  After all, Bush claims that the money that goes back in circulation will spur the economy." PP/FL 03/11/2004

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"Dear Mr. Greenspan, if you'd really like to help the economy, quit!  If you can't do this, then retire.  If you're not willing to retire, at least wake up!  If you don't like the sounds of any of these great ideas, then how about a suggestion?  Why not add 1% to the Federal lending rate and use the 1% to supplement social security and lower the Federal deficit?" BM/US (02/25/2004)

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Ralph Nader enters the Presidential race and I'm behind him 100%! (02/22/2004) LR/OH

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"So the Democrats think Jim Kerry will make a great President?  How can anyone think a Senator who has been unsuccessful in creating legislation in his own state can create, improve or pass legislation for a country?"  (02/15/2004)  MM/CO

"Looks like another couple of prep school Yale grads are going to duke it out in November I can hardly wait. There hasn't been a pinch of poop between the two major parties as far as the blue collar workers are concerned. Bill (NAFTA) Clinton, Dick (Haliburton) Cheney (Oh, he's not the pres., sorry) Dubya (Let 'em all in. Americans don't want those jobs) Bush. We seem to be more concerned with making sure nobody messes with our guns than a government that is all to willing to give our jobs away. Oh well, I guess it comes down to priorities." TT/MI (02/08/2004)

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"I don't believe this nation is as split as the press keeps saying.  The press acts like as if it is speaking for the rest of us, yet none of the press has ever asked what we think.  Gosh, they're just like or government."  LV/CA (02/08/2004)

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