Extending the Payroll Tax Cut

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

No the important point is that you cant get money out of politics or really anything for that matter.

That certainly could prove true.

But that assumption doesn't explain why those that are trying to get money out of politics are getting so thoroughly attacked and denigrated, not only by the established monied interests in politics (that's logical to defend their status quo), but by their fellow citizens.

Strange.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Riot

That certainly could prove true.

But that assumption doesn't explain why those that are trying to get money out of politics are getting so thoroughly attacked and denigrated, not only by the established monied interests in politics (that's logical to defend their status quo), but by their fellow citizens.

Strange.

Perhaps because the methods are getting tiresome. There is nothing worse than the guy at the game trying to get on tv with some clever sign or acting like a fool. That is basically what many people think of OWS. He might be an honor student that helps old ladies cross the street but his act is a turnoff. What they "stand for" (though it is still debatable that there are arent a lot of things that they support that aren't palatable in mainstream America) becomes secondary when America grows weary of them. In case you didnt notice our society has a short attention span and OWS is getting to be the same old story. You can blame the media all you want but to most there is nothing really tangible changing because of OWS.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Perhaps because the methods are getting tiresome. There is nothing worse than the guy at the game trying to get on tv with some clever sign or acting like a fool. That is basically what many people think of OWS.

Well, too bad most people pay so little attention, and think that's all Occupy is about. Low information voters and all that, I guess. But you seem to know all about it.

Getting 400,000 people to change their banks within a month was a pretty successful "movement" action.

He might be an honor student that helps old ladies cross the street but his act is a turnoff. What they "stand for" (though it is still debatable that there are arent a lot of things that they support that aren't palatable in mainstream America) becomes secondary when America grows weary of them. In case you didnt notice our society has a short attention span and OWS is getting to be the same old story. You can blame the media all you want but to most there is nothing really tangible changing because of OWS

No, what "they stand for" isn't debatable . Why don't you list the specific Occupy demands that you say are not palatable in mainstream America? Because the mainstream embracing seems to be increasing constantly - look at what Cleveland just did. What did the President discuss today? What happened in the halls of Congress today?

But basically, you are saying that the very people that could benefit from OWS actions are attacking them because ... they have low attention spans and don't like Occupy methods?

That's kind of insulting, don't you think?

Yes, peaceful legal public protest and wanting politicians to change laws to get money out of politics is so radical and offensive.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Riot

Well, too bad most people pay so little attention, and think that's all Occupy is about. Low information voters and all that, I guess. But you seem to know all about it.

Getting 400,000 people to change their banks within a month was a pretty successful "movement" action.



No, what "they stand for" isn't debatable . Why don't you list the specific Occupy demands that you say are not palatable in mainstream America? Because the mainstream embracing seems to be increasing constantly - look at what Cleveland just did. What did the President discuss today? What happened in the halls of Congress today?

But basically, you are saying that the very people that could benefit from OWS actions are attacking them because ... they have low attention spans and don't like Occupy methods?

That's kind of insulting, don't you think?

Yes, peaceful legal public protest and wanting politicians to change laws to get money out of politics is so radical and offensive.

You wanted an explanation and I gave one. Few people in this country even know who their congressman/woman is so acting like the common man has his finger on the pulse of daily political posturing is silly. If that is insulting...well turn on tv and see what Americans watch. I dont think that people are attacking OWS they are just kind of tired of it. Unlike you who sees all these great things happening, most people could care less what a bunch of stiffs in Cleveland think, what the president is speaking about now or banks losing customers. Now if Kim Kardashian joined the protests then it is a whole new ball game.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

You wanted an explanation and I gave one. Few people in this country even know who their congressman/woman is so acting like the common man has his finger on the pulse of daily political posturing is silly. If that is insulting...well turn on tv and see what Americans watch. I dont think that people are attacking OWS they are just kind of tired of it. Unlike you who sees all these great things happening, most people could care less what a bunch of stiffs in Cleveland think, what the president is speaking about now or banks losing customers. Now if Kim Kardashian joined the protests then it is a whole new ball game.

Yeah, that's pretty pathetic on the part of some, isn't it? Too bad. That's exactly how we got here - ignorance, laziness and lack of caring. But again, that begs the question: so why are the ignorant, lazy and those that don't care disparaging and denigrating those that do care about the mess this country is in?

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Republican Governors Association met this week in Florida to give GOP state executives a chance to rejuvenate, strategize and team-build. But during a plenary session on Wednesday, one question kept coming up: How can Republicans do a better job of talking about Occupy Wall Street?

"I'm so scared of this anti-Wall Street effort. I'm frightened to death," said Frank Luntz, a Republican strategist and one of the nation's foremost experts on crafting the perfect political message. "They're having an impact on what the American people think of capitalism."

Luntz offered tips on how Republicans could discuss the grievances of the Occupiers, and help the governors better handle all these new questions from constituents about "income inequality" and "paying your fair share."

Yahoo News sat in on the session, and counted 10 do's and don'ts from Luntz covering how Republicans should fight back by changing the way they discuss the movement.

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http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/r...133707949.html

[Honu]

Between last weeks storm and the Occupy L.A. people the city of L.A is out 72 mil. For a group of people who seem to be down with the man and up with the hard working folks they really dont give a crap how much us people who have been at work while they are protesting have to pay for their freedom to protest. If they really gave a crap they would come back and clean up their mess instead of us the tax payers having to pay city union workers overtime to clean up the mess that wasnt there until they made it.
The most confounding thing is that the local T.V station must have interviewed 30 people and only 1 girl who is a student had any clue or made any sense when asked what the reason for the protest was.

[dino]

I have a great idea. Why don't all the sucessfull millionaires move into tents and give their mansions to these bums.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by Riot

But that assumption doesn't explain why those that are trying to get money out of politics are getting so thoroughly attacked and denigrated, not only by the established monied interests in politics (that's logical to defend their status quo), but by their fellow citizens.

Strange.

Why don't you look back over the last two years and try and recall why you chided me for criticizing virtually EVERY bailout/loan/stimulus put forth.

You have been the head cheerleader for any government spending no matter what it was for and now you want to get money out of politics? How Sybil of you!

[Riot]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

Why don't you look back over the last two years and try and recall why you chided me for criticizing virtually EVERY bailout/loan/stimulus put forth.

You have been the head cheerleader for any government spending no matter what it was for and now you want to get money out of politics? How Sybil of you!

Please explain how the Koch brothers purchasing Herman Cain and trying to make him President is the same as Cash for Clunkers.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by Riot

Please explain how the Koch brothers purchasing Herman Cain and trying to make him President is the same as Cash for Clunkers.

It's not but it's pretty close to (insert name) union supporting Obama and then being thrown billions back under the guise of creating jobs.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

It's not but it's pretty close to (insert name) union supporting Obama and then being thrown billions back under the guise of creating jobs.

What unions were thrown "billions"? Do you mean the auto industries that were literally saved, are now thriving, have paid back their loans, and did indeed save hundreds of thousands of jobs in the industry and associated mfg and supply chains?

That resounding and unquestionable success?

And yes, all corporate money - including unions - should be out of electoral politics IMO.

And no, I am not in favor of "any government spending, no matter what it is for".

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by Riot

What unions were thrown "billions"? Do you mean the auto industries that were literally saved, are now thriving, have paid back their loans, and did indeed save hundreds of thousands of jobs in the industry and associated mfg and supply chains?

That resounding and unquestionable success?".

Huh? GM was loaned $49.5 billion, has paid back $23.2 and has a balance left of $26.3 billion and that's the catch. That supposed $26 billion and change (change being $300,000,000.00) is represented by a 23.2% stake in GM or 500 million shares. GM closed at $21.94 so our $26.3 billion stake is currently worth just under $11 billion.

Your idea of a resounding, unquestonable success is a $15.4 billion loss
A negative 31% on investment. And that new Volt they put out? It's Yugo like.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

Huh? GM was loaned $49.5 billion, has paid back $23.2 and has a balance left of $26.3 billion and that's the catch.

Why is that "a catch"? They are paying it back, Obama saved the auto industry, and it was a resounding success and everyone knows it. It saved hundreds of thousands of jobs.

You made the charge, and I quote, "It's not but it's pretty close to (insert name) union supporting Obama and then being thrown billions back under the guise of creating jobs."

So put up: Dell, what unions received money under the "guise", and what was the "guise" that didn't produce jobs? How much money did "the unions" receive?