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U.S. Government
If the General Election were held today, who would you vote for?
Barack Obama, with the now famous Obama Fist Bump, or Jon McCain, with his let's Gas Tax Holiday for the summer.
Barack Obama, with the now famous Obama Fist Bump, or Jon McCain, with his let's Gas Tax Holiday for the summer.
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McCain’s Economic Agenda Attacks Education Funding: Harmful to Children and Public Education
April 17, 2008; WASHINGTON (NEA press release) -- U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) recently outlined his plans to address an ailing economy, and proposed a yearlong moratorium on increases in discretionary federal spending, including education. However, Sen. McCain did not address how his plans will negatively affect children and education. -
McCain Called 63,000 Jobs Lost in a Month ‘Not Terrible.’ When 63,000 jobs were slashed from payrolls in February, McCain said the “unemployment figures are…not terrible.” According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the United States lost 260,000 jobs in 2008 as of April. (McCain Town Hall, Atlanta, 3/7/08; The Employment Situation: April 2008, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5/2/08)
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Barackopolis
August 29th, 2008 SP Editor Posted in Column, Political Analysis
Yesterday we were treated to quite a show. We had a Greek Temple-like Stage Set, which was supposed to resemble the White House and Lincoln Memorial, and which was built by Britney Spears set designer Bobby Allen. After filling up ‘his stadium’ by handing out FREE TICKETS, FREE AMERICAN FLAGS and FREE OBAMA BANNERS, they were then herded in to listen to a litany of brain washing events that included countless Hollywood stars, from the still famous all the way to the washed-up variety.
Reminiscent of the Nuremberg Rallies, which Adolf Hitler invented to emulate the Roman Triumphs, thousands of people were naturally obliged by the atmosphere to mindlessly chant “Obama, Obama” and “Yes We Can” in an irrational and ridiculous frenzy. But: What were they truly celebrating last night?
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Barackopolis
August 29th, 2008 SP Editor Posted in Column, Political Analysis
Yesterday we were treated to quite a show. We had a Greek Temple-like Stage Set, which was supposed to resemble the White House and Lincoln Memorial, and which was built by Britney Spears set designer Bobby Allen. After filling up ‘his stadium’ by handing out FREE TICKETS, FREE AMERICAN FLAGS and FREE OBAMA BANNERS, they were then herded in to listen to a litany of brain washing events that included countless Hollywood stars, from the still famous all the way to the washed-up variety.
Reminiscent of the Nuremberg Rallies, which Adolf Hitler invented to emulate the Roman Triumphs, thousands of people were naturally obliged by the atmosphere to mindlessly chant “Obama, Obama” and “Yes We Can” in an irrational and ridiculous frenzy. But: What were they truly celebrating last night?
http://savagepolitics.com/?p=...
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Walks of Shame
August 27th, 2008 SP Editor Posted in American News, Column, International News, Political Analysis, Reminiscing |
Did anyone really expect Hillary Clinton to HONESTLY advocate for Barack Hussein Obama? Do people really know the story behind her speech?
Here is an interesting detail; her remarks were PREPARED for her and SCREENED by Obama’s campaign before her delivery (something that Bill Clinton has resisted!). Nonetheless, she NEVER ONCE stated that Obama was “ready,” “experienced,” or qualified to be “commander in chief”. You can read her entire PREPARED remarks by CLICKING HERE.
http://thepage.time.com/prepa...
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Dirty Barack Obama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?...
The Democrats and Obama are WORSE Than The Republicans and Bush!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?...
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Barackopolis
August 29th, 2008 SP Editor Posted in Column, Political Analysis
Yesterday we were treated to quite a show. We had a Greek Temple-like Stage Set, which was supposed to resemble the White House and Lincoln Memorial, and which was built by Britney Spears set designer Bobby Allen. After filling up ‘his stadium’ by handing out FREE TICKETS, FREE AMERICAN FLAGS and FREE OBAMA BANNERS, they were then herded in to listen to a litany of brain washing events that included countless Hollywood stars, from the still famous all the way to the washed-up variety.
Reminiscent of the Nuremberg Rallies, which Adolf Hitler invented to emulate the Roman Triumphs, thousands of people were naturally obliged by the atmosphere to mindlessly chant “Obama, Obama” and “Yes We Can” in an irrational and ridiculous frenzy. But: What were they truly celebrating last night?
http://savagepolitics.com/?p=...
Barackopolis
August 29th, 2008 SP Editor Posted in Column, Political Analysis
Yesterday we were treated to quite a show. We had a Greek Temple-like Stage Set, which was supposed to resemble the White House and Lincoln Memorial, and which was built by Britney Spears set designer Bobby Allen. After filling up ‘his stadium’ by handing out FREE TICKETS, FREE AMERICAN FLAGS and FREE OBAMA BANNERS, they were then herded in to listen to a litany of brain washing events that included countless Hollywood stars, from the still famous all the way to the washed-up variety.
Reminiscent of the Nuremberg Rallies, which Adolf Hitler invented to emulate the Roman Triumphs, thousands of people were naturally obliged by the atmosphere to mindlessly chant “Obama, Obama” and “Yes We Can” in an irrational and ridiculous frenzy. But: What were they truly celebrating last night?
http://savagepolitics.com/?p=...
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Obama suggested in his Fabalous Speech that John McCain would follow Osama binladen to hell, but would not follow him to his cave. Maybe not in the same words but the meaning is the exact same.
More Words that require Actions. But when did Obama think we could just envade another country without thier assistance or say so.
Maybe Obama is running for a third Bush term. BushObama, BarryBush? Point is, when did we decide to put Boots on the Ground in the pakistan Mountains. Or do he think that we could possibly send the Special Forces in without a Fight. Just walk on in there and get BinLadin out. No problem, No Bloodshed. Not one american soldier Lost. Obama is dangerous. Not capable of being the Commander in Chief. -
JOBS & FREE TRADE
McCain Voted NO to protect workers’ overtime rights. [S. 1637, Vote #79, 5/4/04; Source: aflcio.org]
Voted NO to protect against unfair privatization rules favoring contractors. Bill would create a level playing field between private contractors seeking government work and the agencies and workers performing the work. The amendment would have blocked implementation of the new pro-contractor privatization process. [H.R. 2989, Vote 408, 9/23/03; Source: aflcio.org]
Voted NO to protect overseas outsourcing of government contracts. Bill would prohibit the overseas outsourcing of government contracts. [S. 1637, Vote 32, 3/4/04; Source: aflcio.org]
Voted NO to prevent outsourcing veterans affairs jobs. Amendment would prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs from outsourcing jobs, many held by blue-collar veterans, without first giving the workers a chance to compete. [S.Amdt. 2673 to H.R. 2642, Vote 315, 9/6/07; Source: aflcio.org]
Voted YES to bill waiving "Buy American” laws. Bill allowed the Secretary of Defense to waive Buy American laws for defense systems and place our defense manufacturing industry in jeopardy. Additional bill exempted defense goods from six European countries from Buy American requirements that traditionally have required most military equipment and defense systems to be manufactured in the United States. [S. 2400, Vote #135, 6/22/04; S. 1050, Vote #191, 5/21/03; Source: aflcio.org]
Voted NO on protectin...JOBS & FREE TRADE
McCain Voted NO to protect workers’ overtime rights. [S. 1637, Vote #79, 5/4/04; Source: aflcio.org]
Voted NO to protect against unfair privatization rules favoring contractors. Bill would create a level playing field between private contractors seeking government work and the agencies and workers performing the work. The amendment would have blocked implementation of the new pro-contractor privatization process. [H.R. 2989, Vote 408, 9/23/03; Source: aflcio.org]
Voted NO to protect overseas outsourcing of government contracts. Bill would prohibit the overseas outsourcing of government contracts. [S. 1637, Vote 32, 3/4/04; Source: aflcio.org]
Voted NO to prevent outsourcing veterans affairs jobs. Amendment would prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs from outsourcing jobs, many held by blue-collar veterans, without first giving the workers a chance to compete. [S.Amdt. 2673 to H.R. 2642, Vote 315, 9/6/07; Source: aflcio.org]
Voted YES to bill waiving "Buy American” laws. Bill allowed the Secretary of Defense to waive Buy American laws for defense systems and place our defense manufacturing industry in jeopardy. Additional bill exempted defense goods from six European countries from Buy American requirements that traditionally have required most military equipment and defense systems to be manufactured in the United States. [S. 2400, Vote #135, 6/22/04; S. 1050, Vote #191, 5/21/03; Source: aflcio.org]
Voted NO on protecting U.S. roads from unsafe foreign trucks. Amendment would prohibit Mexican trucks from operating beyond a limited border zone because they are not held to the same safety standards as U.S. trucks. [H.R. 2299, Vote #252, 7/26/01; Source: aflcio.org](less) -
In the United States, the percentage of women diagnosed with AIDS has quadrupled over the last twenty years. Today, women account for more than one quarter of all new HIV/AIDS diagnoses. Women of color are especially hard hit: In 2004, HIV infection was the leading cause of death for African-American women between the ages of 25 and 34. Around the world, 7,000 women are infected with HIV every day. Barack Obama has been a leader in the global fight against AIDS. He introduced the Microbicide Development Act, which will accelerate the development of products that empower women in the battle against AIDS. Microbicides are a class of products currently under development that women apply topically to prevent transmission of HIV and other infections.
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ENERGY & OIL
McCain Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). Amendment to improve the energy security of the United States and reduce United States dependence on foreign oil imports by 40% by 2025. The amendment seeks to reduce usage by 7.6 million barrels of oil a day, out of a total usage of 20 million barrels of oil a day. [Energy Policy Act of 2005; Bill S.Amdt. 784 to H.R. 6 ; vote number 2005-140 on Jun 16, 2005; Source: ontheissues.org]
MISSED vote repealing tax breaks for oil companies. In 2007, McCain was the ONLY senator to miss a vote on the energy bill repealing tax subsidies for oil companies. [H.R. 6, Vote #425, 12/13/07; Source: aflcio.org]
Voted NO to impose a windfall profits tax for oil companies and a tax rebate for working families. Amendment would impose a temporary windfall profits tax on oil companies and use the proceeds to provide nonrefundable tax credits to working families. [S.Amdt. 2635, Vote# 341, 11/17/05; S.Amdt. 2587, Vote #331, 11/17/05; Source: aflcio.org]
Voted NO to elminate tax breaks for oil and natural gas companies. Amendment would eliminate tax breaks for oil and natural gas companies related to depletion and drilling costs. [S.Amdt. 2782/HR. 776, Vote #159, 7/29/92; Source: aflcio.org] -
An email I just received from Mike Huckabee:
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If you watched Barack Obama last evening, you know, now is the time to elect Republicans nationwide.
If 10% of what he promised comes to pass, our treasury will be bankrupt and our future mortgaged on the biggest expansion of the federal government since World War II.
But instead of talking about Senator Obama I am going to share with you the ideas I believe in and the ideas Republicans we are campaigning for believe in...
We believe in less government not more.
We believe in cutting taxes.
We believe in a constitutional amendment to protect the right to life.
We believe marriage needs to be defended from activist judges and a Democrat Congressional Majority.
We believe in drilling today, tomorrow and thereafter. We believe in alternative sources of energy.
We believe that education is a key to America's future security and competitiveness.
We believe in secure borders.
Clearly the fight before us is great. Our ideas have been challenged and the path is difficult. But we do not walk alone, we walk together. We have risen to the challenge time after time so let us not stop now.
We will make the difference.
Fighting For Our Values,
Mike Huckabee
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McCain Opposed Reauthorizing SCHIP And Providing Insurance For Millions Of Uninsured Children. In August 2007, McCain voted against passage of H.R. 976, which would have reauthorized the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). According to Knight Ridder, “The Senate proposal would provide coverage to 3.2 million” uninsured children and renew coverage for the 6 million children already covered by the program. The legislation passed 68-31. [H.R. 976, Vote #307, 8/2/07; Knight Ridder, 8/2/07]
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Barack Obama is a strong advocate for issues important to women. From health to equal opportunity, he has been a champion of our causes throughout his career. Compare John McCain's position on women's issues with the depth and diversity of Barack Obama's support for women. McCain has spent the last 25 years amassing one of the worst voting records on women's issues while Obama has established clear leadership.
Learn more about Obama's positions on women's issues and help share the news that Barack Obama stands up for us. -
McCain Voted Against Allowing Uninsured Parents To Enroll In The Same Plans As Their Children. In 2000, McCain voted against an amendment would allow states to expand coverage under the Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Programs (S-CHIP) to the parents of the children enrolled in the program. The amendment failed 51-47. [HR 4810, Vote #204, 7/17/00]
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EDUCATION
McCain Voted NO on $52M for 21st century community learning centers. The 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program was established by Congress for school-based centers to plan, implement, or expand projects that benefit the educational, health, social services, cultural and recreational needs of the community. [Amendment to Agencies Appropriations Act; Bill S Amdt 2287 to HR 3010 ; vote number 2005-279 on Oct 27, 2005]
Voted NO on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. Bill to provide an additional $5 billion for title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Voting YES would provide $2.5 billion for targeting grants to local educational agencies and $2.5 billion for education finance incentive grants. [Elementary and Secondary Education Amendment; Bill S Amdt 2275 to HR 3010 ; vote number 2005-269 on Oct 26, 2005]
Voted NO on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. Vote to adopt an amendment to the Senate's 2006 Fiscal Year Budget Resolution that would adjust education funding while still reducing the deficit by $5.4 billion. A YES vote would:
Restore education program cuts slated for vocational education, adult education, GEAR UP, and TRIO.
Increase the maximum Pell Grant scholarship to $4,500 immediately.
Increases future math and science teacher student loan forgiveness to $23,000.
Pay for the education funding by closing $10.8 billion in corporate tax loopholes. [Kennedy amendment relative to ...EDUCATION
McCain Voted NO on $52M for 21st century community learning centers. The 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program was established by Congress for school-based centers to plan, implement, or expand projects that benefit the educational, health, social services, cultural and recreational needs of the community. [Amendment to Agencies Appropriations Act; Bill S Amdt 2287 to HR 3010 ; vote number 2005-279 on Oct 27, 2005]
Voted NO on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. Bill to provide an additional $5 billion for title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Voting YES would provide $2.5 billion for targeting grants to local educational agencies and $2.5 billion for education finance incentive grants. [Elementary and Secondary Education Amendment; Bill S Amdt 2275 to HR 3010 ; vote number 2005-269 on Oct 26, 2005]
Voted NO on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. Vote to adopt an amendment to the Senate's 2006 Fiscal Year Budget Resolution that would adjust education funding while still reducin
Answered John McCain
McCain for President.Just consider the Alernative.