“I applaud our President’s recess appointment of Mr. Cordray to direct the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau! It’s about time Mr. Obama confronts the Republicans who seek to block his every good move and keep our nation in such desperate straits. Clearly, Republicans — representing the upper 1 percent — want to keep the rest of us at an economic disadvantage while continuing to enrich themselves. Among Mr. Cordray’s responsibilities will be to oversee and regulate payday lenders, who suck the life out of desperate, struggling Americans. Too bad, Republicans, your lie of ‘Congress is in session’ has been finally challenged. If we cannot stop your rich buddies, we will at least slow them down.”
“No tax is temporary; once in place, always in place. You citizens who voted for the temporarty one-cent sales tax in the beginning are scumbags. You citizens who want it extended, well, there’s no discriptor for you. Let the tax expire. If you want funding for your supposed cause, go through the proper procedures.”
“What’s with Sen. McCain giving Mitt Romney his support? Please John, wake up!”
“What is wrong with the GOP’s that are running for the Oval Office? Not one of them has said how they will better this country. All they want to say is that they want Obama out in one term and from the way they are now handling their part in Congress, we will be worse off than we are now.”
“I have a suggestion for all the black and hispanic leaders who said Sheriff Joe should resign. Please, go to a state with a sheriff who will dance to your tune, because our sheriff will never do that. Plus, the majority of us voters stand with him. Just a little info. Goodbye.”
“Watch out, Mike Stauffer! In spite of overwhelming evidence of corruption, malfeasance, and racial prejudice openly exhibited over two decades, Sheriff Joe — our most costly sheriff ever — has a war chest of about $6 million to use against you and any challengers. He intends to do to you what he did to Dan Saban, who twice challenged him. He will try to character assassinate and defame you, too! So, Mr. Stauffer, where do I send my check?”
Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez, the DOJ goon charged with ‘taking out’ Arpaio, is a long time advocate for illegal aliens who served as president of Casa de Maryland, a radical open borders advocacy organization that encourages illegal aliens not to speak with the police and urges local governments not to enforce federal fugitive warrants against them. He also fought to mandate that Mexican identification be recognized as valid photo ID in the United States, even though the documents are so rife with fraud that twenty-two of Mexico’s thirty-two states and districts refused to recognize the documents.”
“Fraudulently taking taxpayer money, the Planned Parenthood received $487.4 million a year budget — subsidized by our tax dollars — up from $363 million the previous year. Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider, performed 329,455 abortions each year, and the Obama Justice Department has the vast resources of the federal government to defend the ‘abortion giant’ agenda. But, the U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide if pro-abortion ObamaCare is unconstitutional.”
“The phrase ‘In God We Trust’ was first seen on coins during the Civil War in 1854. It was adopted as the official motto of the United States in 1956 — and last year, by a vote of 396-9, the House of Representatives reaffirmed our national motto ‘In God We Trust’ that can be displayed in all public schools, Post Offices and government buildings. Religion should be part of public life, and ‘In God We Trust’ is our national motto. Christians are committed to living a life of trusting in the God. While others who practice different religions are free to commit themselves to trusting in their ideas of God. This is the practical significance of our national motto.”
Masterrogue666 posted at 10:36 pm on Wed, Jan 11, 2012.
truth: Both "worker" greed and corporate greed contribute, as well as many other factors. However, it's not just one thing.
truth posted at 3:16 pm on Wed, Jan 11, 2012.
Masterrogue666 the reason your job and mine went to India is because in India a computer programer makes $3.00 a hour and most jobs in India pay similar and their are no limits on pollution. You are not the only person to fight your way up, I had two jobs and went to night school, and retired at 48 and spent 20 years traveling the world. The only way the U.S. can be strong is for everone to make a good living. Our corporations have become greedy and will destroy this country if not stopped. Why did Rome fall? non productive, over extended, malaria and christianity.We have to have the jobs.
Masterrogue666 posted at 9:40 pm on Tue, Jan 10, 2012.
truth: I'm not sure what you think I'm "wrong" about. I was speaking about INDIVIDUALS, not corporations. Do I think outsourcing is wrong? No, that's the system America was built upon. I had a fantastic job until it was outsourced to India. Why, because the Union was unwilling to try and cut costs. The writing was on the wall, but Union Leaders failed to read it.
As a whole, Americans now seem to want maximum reward for minimum effort. It didn't use to be that way. You got ahead through hard work and perseverance. Now, those that don't have it want it given to them, ie "share the wealth".
Growing up, my family didn't have much. I decided I wanted more, and worked long and hard to get what I wanted, and I don't think it's fair that I should be forced to "share it" with anyone because the Federal government states I should. Funny thing, most conservatives feel the same way.
Now to answer your question: "but who is giving them the credit and who keeps bailing out these companies?" Well, you mentioned General Motors. Last I checked, Obama bailed them out. Sounds like share the wealth to me. My job was outsourced, no save by US Taxpayers. And, after investors and John Q Public ate the brunt of that loss, guess whom stepped in to make a profit:
http://www.debbieschlussel.com/29089/outrage-us-taxpayer-bailed-out-gm-soon-to-be-owned-by-kuwait/
You believe in "share the wealth"? Why don't you, and all like minded individuals get together WITH YOUR MONEY and create a "Share the Wealth" fund to take care of all those persons you wish to share the wealth with. I give you my word I won't ask for any funding. Why? I don't need it. I live within my means. Always have, always will.....
Masterrogue666 posted at 9:11 pm on Tue, Jan 10, 2012.
sdjtaz: I did try to get Grant aid. However, none was forthcoming, so I took out PHEAA loans. I paid those off, FYI. I attended a small State College that actually turned into a University while I was attending it. We both know that MY POINT was that I paid my way, in one form or another, and didn't sit back on my laurels expecting someone else to pay for it.
As for being a hypocrite (I'm guessing you made a typo with "hypocrit"), perhaps you should explain how. Here's the definition:
1: a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion
2: a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings
I am guilty of neither. I did put myself through college, and have lived within my means for years now. But, like most liberals, you just can resist trying to make it personal, can you? What are you going to to next, ask me for proof? All you comments (towards myself or anyone else) support my observation.
truth posted at 3:49 pm on Tue, Jan 10, 2012.
masterrouge666 you are wrong, look at Germany who did not outsource their jobs and have one of the strongest economies in the world, I spent a month in Germany on vacation in 2011, yes things cost more but everone is working because they did not out source their jobs, like the U.S. 8 MILLION JOBS so corporations could make greater profits. Look at the top 10 countries in the world, all in Europe by the way. Check your history most countries fail because of internal greed and corruption. Buy the way did you notice General Motors is the number one auto manufactors in the world. Don't let facts blur your judgement as usual. Yes Americans are spending more than they are earning and need to control their spending but who is giving them the credit and who keeps bailing out these companies?
Accuracy posted at 11:25 am on Tue, Jan 10, 2012.
sdjtaz posted: “Recess appointments have always been used by Presidents.”
President Harry Truman did make two recess appointments in the two days between congressional sessions, and President Theodore Roosevelt made recess appointments in the seconds between two sessions. Presidents have had the authority to make recess appointments, but those must occur when the Senate is in recess.
But this is clearly not the case here, when President Barack Obama made his declaration without the advice and consent of the Senate, and, by doing so, he clearly violated Article 2, Section 2 of the United States Constitution.
He decreed that Richard Cordray would be the head of his so-called Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, all because Senate Republicans have been holding “pro forma” sessions of the Senate every three days in an effort to block recess appointments.
His actions contradict centuries of precedent, as well as recent legal analysis by Obama's Justice Department, both the Clinton and Bush White House counsel's office, and President Obama's own statements as a U.S. Senator.
Once again creating a constitutional crisis, Obama has ignored the rule of law and declared himself de-facto dictator of the United States.
sdjtaz posted at 9:47 am on Tue, Jan 10, 2012.
@ Accuracy, I always find your posts interesting since they really have nothing to do with being accurate. Recess appointments have always been used by Presidents. Were you upset when George W. Bush used a recess appointment to place John Bolton in the UN? or do you only get upset when it's a Democrat doing it.
@Masterrogue, Quick question, I also put myself through college. However, I was able to use government grant and aid to do so. Also I went to a public college that received government funding to lower the cost. Did you forgo government grant and aid to help with college tuition and did was college you attended a private university that received absolutely no government grants? If the answer to either of these is no, then I would place you squarely in the hypocrit category!
Masterrogue666 posted at 7:52 pm on Mon, Jan 9, 2012.
"truth": I stated my solution. LIVE WITHIN YOUR MEANS. "Spreading" the wealth will only make those that have it LESS LIKELY to work hard and try and make a profit. It's called human nature.
If I'm wrong, then why isn't everyone working two jobs, and giving money to help rid the our country (and the world) of its many problems? Because people are concerned for themselves first. Some have the drive to work hard in order to improve their lives. Others are content to sit on their duffs and have the government nursemaid them. As long as that second group of individual exist, then it's not SHARING.
truth posted at 3:22 pm on Mon, Jan 9, 2012.
Reading the vent and letters to the editor, causes concern for the future of the UNITED STATES. All the writers can do is blame the other side and look at their side with a blind eye. What are your solutions? Check your history books India was a leading country before greed made them a third world country, as so many other countries have fallen by the same personal greed by some.
Accuracy posted at 10:24 am on Mon, Jan 9, 2012.
First Venter’s applause: “President’s recess appointment of Mr. Cordray”
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President Barack Obama bypassed Congress to appoint former Ohio Atty. Gen. Richard Cordray as the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a government consumer agency created by the Dodd-Frank financial reform law.
Just like Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Obama’s disdain for Congress and his high risk “Communist actions” are better suited for a “Banana Republic” than for the United States.
Masterrogue666 posted at 8:35 pm on Sun, Jan 8, 2012.
1st venter: I will be voting against your socialist President Obama and his desire to "share the wealth". I've worked very hard, for many years, PAYING MY OWN WAY to get a higher education, and better life for myself, and my family. That also meant LIVING WITHIN OUR MEANS, month to month, and year to year. Many Americans aren't use to that idea. With me, it's been a lifelong practice.
My plans for any savings I have after I die is to be given to my daughter, so she won't have to work as hard as I and my wife have, not to "share" it with those that aren't willing to live their lives like I have lived (and CONTINUE TO LIVE) mine.
By the way, are rich Democrats giving away their money hand over fist?