Comment

Comment by michael gable on October 7, 2011 at 9:49am

Tamara, there definitely is corruption between government and big corporations.  There is no such thing as corporate "greed", however.  Profit is good, not bad.

 

When people talk about "lobbyists", they always infer that big business is the bad guy who's at fault.  We should not forget that lobbyists also work for unions, environmenalists, "rights" groups of all sorts and on and on.  It's a bad system but business isn't the only villain.

Comment by tamara stephenson on October 7, 2011 at 9:40am

@Tim

I think it's funny that young people protesting corporate corruption and greed are considered communists and "useful idiots".  I distinctly remember tea party signs at rallies saying the following:  "government should keep its hands off my medicare".  now that is idiotic.  the point is this:  there are some doozies in every crowd.  the message is valid, and since the Tea Party started with TARP and the big bailout, this seems to be the extension of those original protests. 

 

Comment by michael gable on October 7, 2011 at 9:40am

Van Jones and George Soros being behind these protests raise a HUGE red flag, in my opinion.  That and the fact that there have been no solutions offered, nor even a hint of what they want.  It seem to be strictly about anarchy.  Voting is about all we can do.  Mob rule should not be rewarded.  As to H. Cain, I like him but may or may not vote for him in the primary race.  However, I'm measuring all the candidates against Barry Soetoro, alias Barack Obama, and will vote for absolutely anyone who runs against him.

Comment by William Korach on October 7, 2011 at 9:39am

Van Jones, a former Obama "czar" and self confessed communist, is an organizer of the Wall street turbulence. Many involved have said in interviews, that they support communist ideals like redistribution of wealth and class warfare. By all accounts, they are a hard left group of malcontents, and will soon be joined by big union reinforcements. Congressman Frank and Sen Dodd are largely responsible for the unholy alliance between government and the banks. real estate collapse because they ordered banks to make bad loans to people who could not repay those loans. The banks agreed provided the government would guaranty the loans. Barney Frank agreed and supported the bad loans through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buy ups. Here's the thing, the banks and the democrats partnered to do the deal. The Dems got votes, and the banks got guaranteed profits. But, after the collapse, the Obama administration tried to shift blame to the banks, and Wall St investors. A home loan has always been the most secure loan to make because home owners had a moral stake-usually 20% down payment. But with cheap money, home owners over borrowed, and the whole thing got mired in debt. If the government had stayed out, we would not be in this mess.

The kids are just pawns of the Obama administration and the unions promoting class warfare. None of this activity will create a single job.

Comment by Tim Clark on October 7, 2011 at 9:37am

Just study the Hegelian dialectic and false flag events and you will see how sheeple are maneuvered by malevolent men for their own "EVIL" purposes.

1) Create a crisis, 2) Mobilize opposition, 3)Propose a solution.  These guys make the problem and then propose the solution!

Comment by Tim Clark on October 7, 2011 at 9:32am

@Steve,

Yes, I agree look to the origins of the movement.  You will find Stephen Lerner and other communist friends, Obama, who have been planning this garbage for over a year.  Also take in the concept of "false flag event".  Yes, corrupt banking and the Fed are definitely part of the overall big picture problem.  The false flag proponents point out a problem mobilize some sheeple to say that hey your right man and then the creators of the problem propose a liberty stealing solution when the crowds start rioting.  Useful Idiots.  Just remember Barney Frank and Chris Dodd created the financial collapse in 2008 therefore progressives(Communists) created the problem.  These people including the Czar Obama want to suspend elections as Bev Purdue said or have Martial law so we lose our freedoms.  If you think standing with a bunch of sheeple "useful idiots" will save your freedoms your mistaken.

Comment by amanda choate on October 7, 2011 at 9:32am

Billie,

These people claim to represent the 99% of the who do not have lobbyists in Washington and state capitals who craft legislation that benefits no one but themselves. That is the issue and it won't be long before this evolves to a protest in the seats of political power against those who sold out ordinary Americans to benefit the corporations who fund PACS and SuperPacs that ensure re-election, to wit.

Senator Scott Brown, won in a liberal state with the support of the tea party, is the number one recipient of donations from Wall Street and hedge funds. Is that what he was elected to do, protect Wall Street and hedge fund operators? Is that what the tea party is about? To me, just a regular person, that should be what draws the ire of the tea party. But nothing.

If you expect me to carry the water for US corporations, when two of the last four quarters were their most profitable ever (3rd qtr. 2010, 1st qtr. 2011) then just say so. Banks have had record profits in the last two years, but how does that translate to main street. BoA is going to lay off 35,000 employees. Wells has already shed tens of thousands of jobs. Where is their participation in the recovery from a debacle they helped create?

These corporations have only their own interests at heart, which is good. That is their job. The US Chamber of Commerce supports US corporations shipping jobs overseas and lobbies to prevent tax breaks for companies that create jobs here. Why? Because they aren't concerned about the US, they lobby for huge multinationals, yet try to keep a politician from a chamber event.

The Koch brothers, a huge supporter of tea party ( they provided the busses to take tea party members to state capitals around the country) some would say a founding member, used offshore subsidiaries to sell their products to Iran. Any mention of that here???? No. Why not? If George Soros did such a thing would there not be a riot here?

I am no communist. I am a 99%er!

Comment by w. lee dungan jr. on October 7, 2011 at 9:32am

Billie J. for tea party press secretary. make no mistake  moles are liberal modis operendi 101, can't stop the meal then poison the food.

Comment by Steve Tikas on October 7, 2011 at 9:22am

So are you saying that communist are the reason for this country going into the toilet.  I think there is some credibility in that but if you don't also acknowledge the corruption in Washington between the financing industry and our politician is also in large part to blame you also need to be more well informed.  It is all a grand scheme to destroy American sovereignty as we are the last free society.  Everything from both of those two factions I have mentioned is geared towards lowering our sense of individualism and our national sovereignty.  They are all interrelated.

Comment by Patricia M. McBride on October 7, 2011 at 9:15am

Amanda, the only thing I agree with that you have said is I don't like 999.  You either remove the income tax provision from our constitution and put in the fair tax or you don't have a fair tax and only another means of taxing.  And anyone who thinks the tax rate would stay at 9% on any level needs their head examined!

• ‹ Previous
• 1
• …
• 28
• 29
• 30
• 31
• 32
• 33
• Next ›
• Page