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Reply to A Tax Everyone Can Stomach in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]their time has come and gone.[/quote] I' fear you are right. I'd much rather Congress legislating an iron-clad Labor Bill of Rights.

Reply to A Tax Everyone Can Stomach in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]If you're a day trader who buys at 1 PM with the intent of selling at 2 PM, this will take a bigger chunk out of your pocket and discourage such practices.[/quote] Most investors are sleeping; this process is called churning and should be outlawed.

Shortchanging Values in Politics JoeUser Forums

Economist bean-counter Robert Samuelson is panicky over healthcare for millions more running up the national debt.[The uninsured] "already receive substantial medical care." Apparenly it is not worth putting in jeopardy other enterprises such as the war machine, outsourcing and Wall Street bonuses.

Reply to Prove that you can run nationalized healthcare, fix Medicare and Medicaid in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Medicare (health) 9% 23%[/quote] If we went back to the '74 rate, I'd be dead.

Reply to 63 million Americans will soon pay no net income taxes in Politics JoeUser Forums

Has anyone considered each according to his/her needs?

Reply to 63 million Americans will soon pay no net income taxes in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]I see no reason aiming to be a doctor right now.[/quote] C'mon, now, the rest of us can only dream of your good fortune.

Half True in Politics JoeUser Forums

According to Robert Reich "both sides of the Pacific is that both America and China are capable of producing far more than their own consumers are capable of buying." Only true, particularly in this country that is under an industrial famine and no longer capable of real productivity and wages. China, would have its hands full keeping up with domestic demand if it ever developed a substantial social safety net and nearly a billion middle class population.

Reply to Godspeed in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]How do you think a rational Republican or Blue Dog should act?[/quote] as they have done in the past Inaction or negative reaction.

Reply to Godspeed in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]That won't help get anyone re-elected... [/quote] let the chips fall where they may.

Reply to We’re increasingly living in two Americas: The producers and the takers in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]"In 1945, 41.9 workers supported each (Social Security recipient), while todayonly 3.3 workers support each retiree." [/quote] Clearly, this must be addressed. Yet the stats are melodramatic because of longevity in the thirties and that retirement was a luxury. I think a better approach might be in a national sales tax. [quote]"In 1985, just 16.5% of filers paid no income tax." Today, "roughly 120 million Americans – 40 percent of the U.S. population

Reply to Promises, promises, promises. A Dream Team of Losers in Politics JoeUser Forums

"Why are the Democrats having so much trouble passing a Universal Healthcare Bill they claim the majority of Americans want?" I have to admit I'm stumped, too. And I also ask: Why do you still believe in them? There's no other choice that's committed.

Reply to So many reasons to be against government controlled health care… in Politics JoeUser Forums

[e digicons]:'([/e] How sad indeed that healthcare has become a commodity.

Reply to Dithering in Politics JoeUser Forums

Thanks, guys, but you don't have to go easy on me.

Godspeed in Politics JoeUser Forums

Grayson is old McCarthyism in reverse. True, the republican party deserves a kick in the ass for its obnoxious obstruction tactics, yet Democrats should not fall to their level. If Republicans can't see the enormous compromise the Democrats have made in not demanding single payer healthcare, then an up or down vote on tbe public option should be done immediately; nor should congress delay an effective date but activate the healthcare bill by January.

Reply to Mac or PC? in Off-Topic JoeUser Forums

Mac exists on snob appeal. Comparing the great unwashed 100s of millions who use Pcs to a few million Mac users is nothing but the mouse that roars. The high customer satisfaction Mac taunts in the face of the poor souls merely reflects that the thousand bucks more it costs Mac users surely aren't going to admit disappointment that there are no miracles in their little box.[e digicons]:cylon:[/e]

Reply to The nature of good will in Politics JoeUser Forums

Corporate good will is usually built up by phony testimonials and sleazy advertising, rather than actually proving a company's true worthiness.

Reply to Dithering in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Just take it easy.[/quote] About all I can do. Thanks again.[e digicons]:star:[/e]

Reply to Dithering in Politics JoeUser Forums

As an old marine, I understand. But we have to end this craziness of tentatively engaged in wars--all or nothing.[e digicons]:no:[/e]

Reply to BS Testimonials in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[ quote]nice to see you're still alive[/quote] Barely. But it's still gratifying to be remembered.

Reply to BS Testimonials in Blogging JoeUser Forums

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Las Vegas: Small Potatoes in World Trade Issues JoeUser Forums

Wall Street has always been a large scale Casino, dwarfing Las Vegas. Once these thugs lose sight of trading and lending on the quality of collateral assets, and legitimate good will, the wheel never stops. As a matter of fact, everything in life is at risk, but that doesn't stop us from striving for low level risk. Read more at: <span style="color: #058b7

Reply to Czars and legality of creating policy in Politics JoeUser Forums

I agree it is symbolic of too much delegating and too many cooks. [e digicons]:annoyed:[/e]

Reply to White House Tries To Bar Fox News in Politics JoeUser Forums

Obama screwed up; unproductive not to face up to your "enemies."[e digicons]:cylon:[/e]

Reply to Liberalism is Immoral in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]No apostrophe in "typos." [/quote] Inspiring that you didn't spell it like potatoes.

Reply to Dithering in Politics JoeUser Forums

Thank you, Nitro. On the way to the hospital I had this thing called open heart surgery.[e digicons]:beer:[/e]