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Thu

2

Feb

2012

Should Mitt Romney Pay More Taxes?

Posted by Andrew S. Mitt Romney capital gains tax private equity firms leveraged buy-outs Politics
The recent release of Mitt Romney’s tax returns revealed that not only does he not work for his current income but that he makes a cool $20 million a year. Furthermore, the news of his “effective tax rate” being 13.9% brought some pundits to their knees and rendered many people speechless.How is it possible that Romney made $43 million dollars in the two previous years but paid around the same tax rate that a household earning $80,000 a year paid? It turns out Romney was paying what he legally had to in taxes, but perhaps not what was fair.

Tue

24

Jan

2012

Is There Any Difference Between The Republican Front-Runners?

Posted by Andrew S. republican candidates Republican Party Mitt Romney newt gingrich buddy roemer Politics
Does it really matter who ends up being the Republican presidential nominee? Aren’t these men essentially all the same: White, conservative, wealthy and opposed to anything President Obama does or says. Did I forget to include “irrational” as one of the their common traits, because I would be remiss if I didn’t add that to the list of similarities.

Fri

20

Jan

2012

Hidden Hero

Posted by Charles politics Politics Poem
Tired of being tired I grabbed my sleeping bag roll Went from hired to fired From whole to hole I'm so far from home. Searching for handouts But no one's lendin' a hand 'Neath the stars I camp out So much for the promise land Broken promises from the man. Tonight, my breath shows And my life's compass Goes where no one knows For time is a thing of the past When hindsight hold its grasp. American flag patch Sits faded and torn On this dirty hat

Thu

19

Jan

2012

Would You Respect Mitt Romney More If He Embraced His Wealth?

Posted by Andrew S. Politics Mitt Romney financial engineering Bain Capital
There are numerous bones to potentially pick with Mitt Romney, including his religious beliefs, consistent flip flopping on issues and his fervent opposition to the 2010 Affordable Care Act. However, his inability to publicly embrace his immense wealth is one that really gets my goat.

Mon

16

Jan

2012

My Son: In his own words

Posted by Charles Politics Congress politics
    Typically I'm the one in front of the computer writing my feelings and points of view on politics.  Sometimes my son sits and watches me, seemingly interested in what I'm writing.  Last night he finally asked if he could write down his feelings, in his own words; his own way.  Exicted, I eagerly said yes.  So, the debut of my son, Henry.   Truth and lies, from suits and ties Who's in disguise? Views demand more than eyes But who's eyes are open to compromise?

Thu

5

Jan

2012

Iowa's Crystal Ball

Posted by Charles politics iowa caucus Obama Politics
     Be honest.  Were you surprised that Mitt Romney was the Iowa Caucus?

Thu

5

Jan

2012

Iowa's Crystal Ball

Posted by Charles politics iowa caucus Obama Politics
     Be honest.  Were you surprised that Mitt Romney was the Iowa Caucus?

Sun

13

Nov

2011

FACE IT: YOU WOULDN'T INVEST IN JOBS EITHER!

Posted by NealR Politics The Independent Perspective ron paul presidential candidates politics Opinion Nuzcom Neal
Opportunistic politicians, rabble-rousers, and protesters keep expressing tremendous anger that banks and companies are “sitting on” over a trillion dollars rather than investing it in small businesses. But all these people are angry at the wrong entity, for under the rules the republicans and democrats have set up you wouldn’t invest in jobs either!

Fri

28

Oct

2011

WE MUST SAVE THE ENDANGERED SPOTTED OWS

Posted by NealR Politics The Independent Perspective ron paul republican candidates politics Opinion Nuzcom Neal BIll Buster
As big government forces in league with Obama attempt to take over (and thereby destroy) the original Occupy Wall Street movement, equally dark forces associated with the likes of Romney, Perry, and Cain attempt to destroy it through the use of force (police) and ridicule.  And the complicit mass media assists all of them by constantly misrepresenting what the movement stands for. 

Thu

27

Oct

2011

Republicans: Is the High Cost of a Border Fence Worth It?

Posted by Andrew S. Politics immigration Border Patrol U.S. Mexico border border fence
The issue of illegal immigration has brought up the contentious topic of the United States border fence and whether or not it should be extended, reinforced or even electrified. Representative Michele Bachmann signed a pledge, which she seems to frequently do, to construct a 2,000-mile long border fence between the U.S. and Mexico. Not to be outdone, Herman Cain announced his intention to build a 20-foot high electrified border fence that also has barbed wire on it for good measure.