You are so right. Same-old, same-old.....

What on earth do you think the Republicans have done for this country since Ronald Reagan? He increased taxes numerous times; he grew big government (and became the problem he photo-opped about); Newt Gingrich would have bankrupted us years ago had it not been for a diligent Democratic President Clinton, who kept the GOP Congress' feet to the fire and balanced the budget and made the economy boom; Bush 2 - in one fell swoop - before 9-11 - gave away trillions in tax cuts to the wealthiest of the wealthy, then started 2 wars (one of which was totally illegal "Iraq"), brought in prescription drug program - all of which are not paid for and broke the economy, when at the eleventh hour had Paulsen and himself show up on live television - in all their sweaty glory - begging congress to bail out the banks, the mortgage companies, and the auto industry! Remember that?

Now all you "righties" out there, are cynical enough to think that the American public has forgotten all of that history, and are willing to place all the blame for the mess we - and indeed the entire world - are in on President Obama?

What kind of idiots do you take us for?

You guys all, and I mean ALL better brush up on your own history! Get into some real discussion about fixing this wonderful nation...and learn that the Social Security and Mediacre that your parents and grandparents are receiving is due to - and only to - the Democrats over the last 70 years! Get with it and start building a decent legacy for yourselves!

The Republicans are not going to do anything with tax increases because they expect to control Congress and the White House after 2012. They expect Obama to be the one to make the cuts now because that would end his reelection chances. I see a standoff.

AMEN brother! Deep line in the sand!

Warren Buffet also doesn't think he needs another tax break. Neither do several thousand millionaires who signed onto "Millionaires for Fiscal Sanity"

What speech were you watching?

"Take away his monitors and I'm sure it would be worse." Way to go out on a limb like that 3314147. But wouldn't taking away the monitors from someone giving a speech pretty much make things worse for any person giving a speech? Also, I'd sure love to see some of your expertise on economics, banking, private enterprise, taxation and American history. You know . . . any jackass can burn down a barn.

“There’s class warfare, all right but it’s my class, the rich class, that’s making war, and we’re winning.” Buffett.

You must be a truly ignorant, greedy and selfish one. I think what he said was quite clear to any rational person who is not selfish and greedy.

I am in the dying middle class and trying to start a business and I am considering donating a lot more this year to re-elect him.

I want him to cut the military. Cut out the outside contractors doing the cooking, cleaning and maintaining the general stores. The military did that before and they can do it again much cheaper than the contractors. We know who the big contractors are and how they are connected with the politicians. I am sure that would be many billions right there.

As far as the big Bush tax cuts...Look, for me, when the Bush tax cuts came I made about $60 per month more...oh how that helped me(sarcasm). I would gladly give that up if the rich would give up theirs too.

Just go back to the tax structure before Bush..the Clinton tax structure.

Beth, did you say anything of substance in your post? You complained, but really didn't give any detail about what you were complaining about. THAT has been a large part of the issue in this budget... ppl complain and complain, but when it comes down to specifics they become strangely silent or vague.

Another ridiculous Bagger rant that goes nowhere.

"amnottheman" you are backwards...not a good thing in reality, might want to get that checked out. You understand preventive care? Of course, you dont! It's probably too late for preventive, but you do make a good prime example! Still not a good thing though...but, there's always Dr. Phill! Yay for Dr's! I mean boo! Its hard to explain to a backwards person! Its easy...UGGHH! How do the GOP's do it!?!??

annno,

who is "Operas"?

did you mean O-p-r-a-h?

Warren Buffet said in effect that taxes weren't fair when he paid less income tax percentage wise, than his secretary. If tax breaks were the answer to creating jobs we would have seen a trend in job growth during the Bush years. Instead, tax incentives were given to companies to off-shore jobs and those incentives are still in place. The economic theory of "trickle down economics" being trotted out again has never worked. We have flat-lined wages to prove it. I think it's worth noting that the wealthy did not get where they are without the support American labor making and buying their products. Fair taxation relative to one's income is not out of line.

arthur8

Independent?? LOL I dont think you even know what you are!

i don't think a teleprompter could help you, annno.

Somebody needs to get around to you! This is America, the nation that helps, that's all we are trying to do...help you so you can help yourself, you seem brainwashed into thinking that America's positive is negative and negative is positive.

you wrote-"your mearly a thief and to stupid..."

correction-"YOU'RE m-e-r-e-l-y a thief and TOO stupid..."

did your mother, who you said homeschooled you if i remember correctly, not concentrate on English, grammar and spelling?

Annottheman, The "pimp hand" of God needs to come down and B***H slap some sense into you! 4real! (I will pray for you) You must love preying on the needy. Bcause if your pockets were really as empty as you say they are, you wouldn't have anything to worry about concerning your money i.e no more tax cuts, since it ONLY applies to the rich who CAN afford it! And if you do have to pay out a little bit more from your check for taxes, boo-hoo, suck it up like a real American does! Atleast you know your "donating" for a good cause and you can thank Bush for the deficate (on purpose) he slung on America, the deficit stinks of the biggest terrorist that I have seen, throught my 28 years on earth! Now call me a lame hag again! Atleast you spelled it right, thanks to your ma, you know that term inside and out! BTW, I'm more hip to society and trend than you think, but don't take my word for it, you can call me what you want, I'm not that easily influenced by $$, but you on the other hand, sound like you would bend over for a pork-chop! How are you going to turn your back on your own fellow Americans, who just so happen to be needy, due to the facts that exist?? In reality, there are people in Ameica, that has fought for this country, SHOUT OUT TO ALL VETERANS! Many people in need and this is the thanks they come "home" to? "Let them lamea$$ stupid Americans die", is your favorite comeback?? Please, go take a look in the mirror, you cold-hearted maggot! HOOAH!!

I would buy American if I could but practically everything has been outsourced. When was the last time you found a Nike product manufactured in the USA? North Face? Nope! Levi? Nope! Carhart? Mostly nope! Even many food products are imported.

Yes, margaret that is true! But what about the families that turn their backs on each other? Just bcz they dont bow down to their religious beliefs, for example. A rebellious run away teen, most of us has been one before...who should they turn to, when there's nobody else, due to so much division within the homes across America, it starts with the American people. Ive needed help and I have opened my home to these situations before, some I wish I hadn't, (God has blessed me in the long run) but I learned a lot through the good and the bad, not recommending taking risks of these sorts, just letting people know that it does not hurt all the time to help, but Margaret I do believe you are correct, it should begin at home. In most cases it doesn't though, unfortunately, it then sets on the shoulders of America, in so many ways. That's what makes America great! I do believe God has and will continue to bless this nation. Some people call it karma or "what goes around comes around"....Good will come back to you so you can give it to somebody that needs it and the bad will come back and bite you in the a**.

a hit dog will bark!

I'd prefer NOT to sell the truth! FYI...bark, bite and voice....same difference! You would be just one of the few, that doesn't get the hint, wink wink.

yes. who is REALLY behind the "death panels"?

Back to reality, there's hope and OMG! We found common ground! You have empty pockets too?! We both must do something about this! Any suggestions? I know! I know! Vote Democrat!

u say that like its a bad thing...???

Hey Annno, if that is the case, then why was the Clinton tax structure so successful? As soon as we cut taxes to those wealthy individuals and companies by BUSH, we spiraled down in our economy. This is clear as day, why can't the GOP see this? We really do not NEED to be the police of the world. The bullcrap war BUSH got us into has hurt us more than anything any president has done. We had the real culprit of 9/11 in our sights and let him go because of BUSH.

We have all seen the figures on how much we spend on military compared to the rest of the world, the world needs to work together. We have to stop thinking we can change everyone. Let's pull back, re-group and watch them for a while as we fix our own problems. Do not do any business with those countries that oppress people, do not let their dignitaries or people in general come to the US from those countries. We need to put pressure on them if we want them to change their ways. There are more creative ways to solve these problems. Stop walking on eggshells around these scumbag dictators and terrorists or terrorist countries. We do not need them, but they need us.

We need to tax imports from these low wage countries, this way they are forced to raise the wages so we allow the goods back in with less restrictions.

There are really a lot of ways to solve our economic crisis, people just need to work together and suck it up, especially the rich. Just because someone is rich, it does not mean they are smart.

Believe me, I will not be voting for those that hide in a corner in our government. The next election will be very interesting because people in general are very upset with our current congress and that includes the tea party and GOP. No more lifetime politicians, if you can't make things better in a couple terms, then you do not deserve to be there.

I do agree with you on the loan issues, but it was a pretty large group of people who did this and I do not think one party was responsible. There was a plan that would be backed by the government to the wall street and bank execs. I think both sides made a lot of money. The 97% of Americans that pay taxes got screwed by all the damn politicians and wall street. People in general borrowed more than they should have, but they were also led like cows being led to slaughter to do this through advertising. It was a big scheme to end up ripping off the taxpayers and assuming NO accountability. Yes, I see in many colors, not just black and white.

I do believe that we should get what we pay for and everyone should do something in our society and not just leech off of us. Disabled and elderly should be taken care of, do we really want people living on our streets or in gutters, what kind of people would we be if we did that?

Start acting like adults and realize that life is short, put in your fair share to society, do not be totally selfish and treat others as you wish to be treated....! If you want the roads, police, fire dept, and other services that come with an advanced country, then we all have to pay for it.