How would you fix the economy ?

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

You just described most of his voters..

Uh, there are some middle aged, working, or retired white males right here in this forum that might tell you otherwise.

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by hillbilly

I enjoy this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2wch...eature=related

So, did he actullay DO anything to help that town and it's people? Or did he just make a music video, then leave telling them to stop bitching and get off of their lazy asses on the way out?

Sorry, but back when I was a Republican, I loved this guy too. Went to several of his concerts, had a big time. But after I grew up, I realized that good ole' Bocephus is a phony mo**er fu**er riding his Daddys coat-tails just like the rest of them.

Have a Great Day!

Dave

[noonereal]

Originally Posted by hillbilly

I enjoy this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2wch...eature=related

What stupidity.








Why is the GOP so anti eduction/pro greed?

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by noonereal

Gotta disagree. Obama received the "educated suburban" vote.

just sayin'

He did but IMO he won due to the inner city which far outnumbers the suburbanite vote.

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

Uh, there are some middle aged, working, or retired white males right here in this forum that might tell you otherwise.

I said most, not all.

[noonereal]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

He did but IMO he won due to the inner city which far outnumbers the suburbanite vote.

But that vote is always Dem. It is the suburban vote that generally decides elections.

[Charles]

Originally Posted by d-ray657

Of course some of us expected improved international standing, which we got; healthcare reform, which the GOP is doing everything they can to prevent; an economic stimulus plan that included repairs to the national infrastructure, which is underway; and a president who was not beholden to corporate America, which appears to be the case, but we still have a congress who is.

Now what did the Bush voters expect???

Regards,

D-Ray

It appears to me that he has insulted the Brits, the French, and now the Germans. Not to mention pulling the rug out from under our friends in the Balkans.

To his credit, he is addressing health care, but there may be better ways to skin this particular cat. I'll pin this one on the Congress's ass.

I have no problem with repairing the infrastructure, but I do have concerns about the stimulus packages. I realize that deficit spending is considered the proper response for for a recession, but it appears that deficit spending keeps rising, and recessions keep coming closer together. Perhaps Ludwig von Mises has a point on deficit spending.

And when I look at Cap and Trade, with all it's sponsors from the banks, Wall Street, and the likes of GE...it doesn't look as though he has completely thrown off the corporate shackles.

And as a Bush voter (less of two evils IMHO), what did I expect. Pretty much what I'm seeing.

Chas

[elwood127]

To answer the original question, I would put a two year freeze on all congressional spending (with the exception of obvious needs), cop wages, unemployment and such. Eliminate income taxes for the same period. Breakup any company who's collapse could affect the global economy. Set term limits to two years and kill all the lawyers.

[merrylander]

Well there were a couple of victories for common sense in the recent elections. Seems this anti tax group called TABOR tried referendums in Maine and Washington State to cap taxes (think California's Prop 13) and both were defeated. Left poor old Grover* Norquist gnashing his teeth. Apparently the voters decided their schools and infrastructure were more important.

* Just now realized how appropriate his name is though I like the one from Sesame Street better.

[piece-itpete]

Originally Posted by Charles

And as a Bush voter (less of two evils IMHO), what did I expect. Pretty much what I'm seeing.
Chas

Indeed.

Pete