2nd Stimulus Package

Charles · #1 07-14-2009, 08:19 PM

This place is getting like a morgue, so...

Another stimulus package, need it or not?

Any thoughts,

Chas

Twodogs · #2 07-15-2009, 04:08 PM

I didn't see a minutes work or a dime from the first one, so I'd say no. I don't really think it matters what the working middle class thinks though. We can melt the phone lines on capitol hill, but senators still vote however "they" want to. I'm not talking about my senator, just senators in general. I think we're in so deep now that even a swing back in 2010 won't do much to help. I've resolved to just go along for the ride and observe. I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused.

noonereal · #3 07-15-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Twodogs

I think we're in so deep now that even a swing back in 2010 won't do much to help. .

Expecting the neocons to make a move in 2010?

Twodogs · #4 07-15-2009, 06:00 PM

What's a neocon?

noonereal · #5 07-15-2009, 06:05 PM

Neoconservative – A "neocon" is more inclined than other conservatives toward vigorous government in the service of the goals of traditional morality and pro-business policies. Tends to favor a very strong foreign policy of America as well.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/neoconservative

Charles · #6 07-15-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Twodogs

What's a neocon?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neoconservative

An in depth look at the term "Neoconservative". Apparently liberals and socialists who joined the Republican party.

Personally, I think the term "Neocon" is now just a slur used to describe the political right. Many Republicans refer to them as "RHINO's". Personally, I don't put much stock in terms of this nature.

Chas

merrylander · #7 07-16-2009, 07:14 AM

Personally an independent conservative but thanks to the screwed-up electoral system one must register as either Democrat or Republican to get a say in the primraries.

Sandy G · #8 07-16-2009, 09:02 AM

I just saw where the top tax rate in Noo Yawk could easily be as high as 60%...I don't care how rich you are, & I'll NEVER be that rich, but that is just too much...Something is seriously outta whack here...

Charles · #9 07-16-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by merrylander

Personally an independent conservative but thanks to the screwed-up electoral system one must register as either Democrat or Republican to get a say in the primraries.

In Missouri, during the primaries you can tell them which ballot (Rep or Dem) you want. At least they let me do it.

I always pick the party I'm the most pissed off at the time, that way I can vote against the bastards twice.

Chas

Charles · #10 07-16-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandy G

I just saw where the top tax rate in Noo Yawk could easily be as high as 60%...I don't care how rich you are, & I'll NEVER be that rich, but that is just too much...Something is seriously outta whack here...

If you figger in income tax, state tax, sales tax, the "hidden" tax, tax on tax, inflation, etc., etc....even the poorest SOB in America is probably paying around 40% in taxes. Easy.

Sad thing is, even if the Feds taxed everyone at 100% they still couldn't cover their bets. Ain't enough tea in China.

As someone who is debt free, with money in the bank, a few assets, and modest investments...I'm beginning to get a case of the ass. No doubt who they're going to get to pay for their extravagance...cain't get blood outta a turnip...and they can bleed me.

At least the rich can move their money offshore. And don't think they won't, big help for the economy...huh.

Chas