Comments on: McCain calls out corporate greed

By: aliou salam, Jacksonville FL

aliou salam, Jacksonville FL — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:22:46 +0000

Obama O8!!!!
Sounds very good McCain. Keep it up.
Any more idiots in the republican party?
Ehmm. Let's see.... May be when you start counting your statch of loot in billions, you start getting stupid!!!
Ehmm.. no, it's when you join the club of profiteers ! or the gun and military industrial complex? ...

I don't know!!! May be it's when you are on board of too many corporations that loot and outsource this country.....

By: BERNICE

BERNICE — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:01:26 +0000

THE NERVE OF HIM!

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:57:44 +0000

Whatever happened to personal responsibility for one's actions? If YOU took out a house loan that you couldn't afford, it is YOUR fault. If the company that lent you the money KNEW or even THOUGHT that you were a risky investment, then it is THEIR fault as well.

America, lose the sense of entitlement. NOTHING should be a hand-out unless you TRULY NEED IT TO SURVIVE.

If you make a bad investment, there is noone to blame but yourself.

I have next to nothing and you don't hear me whining.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:40:49 +0000

This article illustrates one of McCain's problems, the economy. McCain knows there is a prolem but has no idea of how to address it. And then of course there is that other pesky problem. The never ending wastefull war in Iraq!

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:40:24 +0000

By: HarlockJC

HarlockJC — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:32:20 +0000

You have my vote McCain....That is at lease one for vote for the good guys

By: Funny

Funny — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:18:15 +0000

He is soooo funny. This coming from a 20 year congressman.

By: blkjazz

blkjazz — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:16:45 +0000

I can't stop laughing long enough to write what I want to say.

By: gary

gary — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:55:13 +0000

Well, I've worked for a "corporation" for about 15 years.... While the CEO's and Board Persons get most of the money, the employees only get a fraction of it, and we're the ones making the money in most cases.....

By: JC

JC — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:52:00 +0000

If the government will bail out these failing financial institutions, they don't have to sit down with the borrowers and settle on any new loan agreements to keep foreclosures at bay. They have made enough money on the mortgages. Why should they renegotiate for an easier agreement?

The price you have to pay for being independent is responsibility. Our government should let these companies take responsibility for their financial decisions.

What I like McCain the most is his push for taking responsibility. He emphasized personal or corporate responsibility in HealthCare Reform and again in Housing crisis.

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:47:57 +0000

John "100 year war" McCain is just doing this to score political points...

By: Fred, WA

Fred, WA — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:47:52 +0000

Won't work John, we know you are a one noter. Good try though, leave the economy to someone else. By the way, got any more wars you want us to fight?

Obama 08

By: Ed

Ed — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:44:46 +0000

McCain out of touch? How about HRC who earned $109 Million or BHO who never had anything other than a silver spoon in his mouth?

By: Jules, KY

Jules, KY — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:44:08 +0000

Don't believe it, he just wants to become president so he can start another war in Iran. Let's see Afghanistan, Iraq, and now Iran. Yep, that should make gas $8.00 a gallon.

Obama 08

By: Dale, AK

Dale, AK — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:42:41 +0000

He's still a one-noter, and we all know he couldn't care less about the economy. Not with his wife's money.

McCain: Let them cake, or in his MRE's (Military Meals Ready to Eat).

By: Midge, MA

Midge, MA — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:38:12 +0000

Hillary is a liar and a cryer. She lies and she cries...she lies and she cries...she lies and she cries.....

or runs from sniper fire.

By: J. Williams

J. Williams — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:38:06 +0000

John McCain is telling me about HIS outrage with CORPORATE GREED?

Amazing.

By: Think People

Think People — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:35:29 +0000

I'm an Obama supporter, but Hillary did have a good observation yesterday. Why should the Iraqi leaders decide when Americans can come home. They may be trying to kill us, too. If left up to the Iraqis we will never come home.

That decision should be left up to Americans.

As far as the generals. It's silly to ask them about diplomacy, they are there to fight, and fight only. We need and adult in the White House.

Obama 08

By: Realistic

Realistic — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:32:47 +0000

Corporate greed? That is purely a Republican invention. No way the Democrats would ever support greedy corporate interests or serve on the board of directors of such greedy corporations that suck the life-blood out of America by purchasing cheap products from sweatshops abroad and spend so much time and energy busting unions like Wal-M ....... oh, wait.

By: We Are Family

We Are Family — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:30:29 +0000

To Clinton supporters:

Don't hate, celebrate. Obama will be our next president.

We welcome any and all supporters, there's room for everybody.

Obama 08

By: gene

gene — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:30:14 +0000

Did not get in to just a few minutes ago and it was to late to get in on some of the other stories. Obama supporters are ranting and raving and howling just because Laney did an op-ed for the Wall street Journal. Just because he questions Obama's explanation about the Rev. Wright anti white and and America comments and Obama's lack of judgement by staying in the church and allowing his wife and children to be exposed this type of Hate. He could have asked Obama why one of his senior advisors is still on his staff, when he too, talked to a foriegn head of state about and issue. The Obama supporters and surrogates have not run off enough of us Clinton supporters yet, so they keep on trying. I am moving closer and closer to voting for McCain in fall. That is if Obama is the nominee.

By: DA

DA — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:28:58 +0000

Well folks, look like we got a "FLIP FLOPPER" here!!

By: tell the truth

tell the truth — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:28:48 +0000

McCain is with them. Vote for change.

Go Obama

By: JonRoss

JonRoss — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:28:48 +0000

In addition to this McCain could probably get some traction by highlighting the incredible wealth that the Clintons have accumulated over the last 7 years. The source of the wealth and where some of it has gone.

By: richard

richard — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:26:53 +0000

CNN, WHy are you not reporting on Obama campaign wanting more white people standing in the back of Michelle Obama campaign speech?

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:25:03 +0000

Yeah, John Millionaire-Wife McCain is calling out corporate greed? What a hypocrite.

By: California Voter

California Voter — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:24:35 +0000

A dream ticket for the Republicans . . .?? Interesting.

By: Stacey, MO

Stacey, MO — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:23:25 +0000

Poor Hillary supporters, all they do is whine and talk about Obama. Well, if they want to continue drinking the Klinton Kool-Aid, let them. Responsible voters will vote for Barack.

Obama 08

By: Donna

Donna — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:19:36 +0000

Sound good John, keep it up.

By: Denis, NYC

Denis, NYC — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:17:53 +0000

John McCain said " because after all, corporations in America were designed to benefit not only individuals, but to benefit every citizen of this country.” Um I'm sure if he'd check the history books he'd read that corporations were designed to make a profit. Think of how the Vanderbilts and Rockerfellas made their money, it wasn't about thinking how to help their fellow man.

By: marty from Indiana

marty from Indiana — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:05:19 +0000

Leo Tolstoy wrote the story "How Much Land Does a Person Need?" He answered: Just enough to be buried in.

Which is like saying: You can't take it with you.

Greed is a horrible sin. It is like the tail wagging the dog. We seek to own it and it ends up owning us.

I think it ironic that McCain, who is millionaire, points his finger at others who are greedy. Doesn't he have a mirror at his house? "Physician heal thyself."

By: Watching on the Sidelines from Texas

Watching on the Sidelines from Texas — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:05:17 +0000

I have been a life long Republican voter and have never been politically involved. This year I volunteered, worked long hours in support of and donated to Obama's campaign. Simply for this reason. The greed in big business is killing our country.

Our manufacturing base has evaporated and now the white collar industry and technological advancements are being sold out. There is so much stress on the average American worker there is no energy or time left for their families. If you have a professoinal position, you are expected to put in 50 to 60 hours a week without any extra pay...but just to get your work done. Business has cut jobs to the core and those left have to continue to pick up slack. We are fast reaching the point where all office jobs may seriously need to be union backed.

I believe Obama is against speical interests and lobbists and he will continue to have my support. I really think if all of us stand up we can prove America is not for sale this time. Should a Clinton be anywhere on the Democratic ticket, my choice is very easy and very clear. The very name CLINTON equates to nothing but greed, special interests and lobbists.

The Colombian free trade agreement and Bill's huge payouts on speaking engagements prove they are in the pockets of so many special interests I doubt they even know who to jump for first.

I'm sorry but Bill Clinton just isn't worth $800,000 for a speaking engagement without many, many strings attached. The Clinton ball of yarn is starting to unravel and I'm just loving it.

The small American voter just may have a shot at getting their country back once more. I sincerely hope America will rally behind Obama and absolutely destroy the Clintons.

By: jimmy velman

jimmy velman — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:59:03 +0000

CORPORATE GREED A'.K.A. ENRON, HALLIBURTON, WORLDCOM
HAS BEEN THERE FOR MORE THAN THE 7 YEARS OF THE PRESENT ADMINSTRATION AND ALL THROUGH MCCAINS TENURE IN THE U.S.CONGRESS.. I JUST WONDER IF IT WILL DEACREASE IF MCCAIN BY SOME CHANCE IS ELECTED PRESIDENT.

By: Black Man for Hillary

Black Man for Hillary — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:57:31 +0000

HEY. It's their money. They stole it fair and square.

By: Grif

Grif — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:48:15 +0000

When you need the business, and you do! You make the best deals you can.. Whatever Govenment, whatever Country. You have to try and keep the business Home.. Or lose it.

By: R

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:47:12 +0000

What about Cindy's millions?

By: Philadelphian trapped in Texas

Philadelphian trapped in Texas — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:46:20 +0000

"I want to get some ink on this issue today. I'll figure out what I should be saying later". John McCain

By: Gail

Gail — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:45:39 +0000

Unfornately, McCain is so boring no one really cares what he thinks.

Dems 08

By: Not Supporting Hillary

Not Supporting Hillary — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:43:55 +0000

Isn't his wife a CEO?

By: After further review,Texas

After further review,Texas — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:35:16 +0000

What happened to the Czar in 1917?

By: Franky

Franky — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:34:00 +0000

You see, now my dad wants to read the article now...LOL!!!

By: Zoinks

Zoinks — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:32:38 +0000

My god its even worse than I thought (i didnt read through the whole thing the first time):

"corporations in America were designed to benefit not only individuals, but to benefit every citizen of this country.”

because citizens are not individuals john? what is this guy talking about?

By: Franky

Franky — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:32:38 +0000

"Before the town hall, a McCain adviser previewed it as a “Sister Souljah moment” for the Republican candidate"

LOL!!!! Slow down tough guy, slow down......LOL!!!!!

By: Ralph

Ralph — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:28:56 +0000

There he goes again stepping way out on the edge with a radical comment. A very trite man. He will bore this country to tears when he faces Obama. It will be a sad defeat, because I hate to see old people mad to look like complete fools, but I will make an exception in this case, since it is a Repug.

By: Zoinks

Zoinks — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:28:31 +0000

Ok, this guy is totally clueless.

“They're angry when they see that the CEO of Bear Sterns decides to jump in the market and make a little extra money off the shares that he has accumulated over the years, instead of just taking the how-many-millions that he was going to get anyway,”

First, the CEO of Bear LOST hundreds of millions when the stock tanked. He did however get out of going to jail for almost creating a global financial collapse.

Second, there is nothing wrong with CEOs making money selling shares when they announce they are going to do so. That is common and nobody begrudges them that. Whats not ok is when they try to sell them using insider information, but that's not what clueless john is saying.

Third, the thing people didn't like about Bear was the company was seemingly "bailed out" through financing from the Federal Reserve. Note John vaguely is aware of the Federal Reserve, he thinks they support Al Quada in Norway.

this guy is moron.

By: Rich in oklahoma

Rich in oklahoma — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:27:04 +0000

McCain finance chairman Thomas G. Loeffler and Susan E. Nelson, who left Loeffler's lobbying firm to be McCain's finance director, both began lobbying for Airbus's parent company in 2007, Senate records show. William L. Ball III, a former secretary of the Navy and frequent McCain surrogate on the trail, also lobbied for Airbus, as did John Green, who recently took a leave from Ogilvy Public Relations to serve as McCain's legislative liaison." "McCain spokeswoman Jill Hazelbaker said the senator from Arizona and his advisers have done 'nothing improper' in the tanker deal. 'John McCain was never personally lobbied on this issue,' she said." 35 billion dollar military contract to airbus sold to highest contributor. This guy has nerve saying anything about greed!

By: Nick Mann

Nick Mann — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:25:26 +0000

Yeah at $109 MM of income in the last 8 years, Hillary is much more in touch with the country's economic woes. Good one.

By: kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:25:13 +0000

No matter what he does or who he chooses, it will not make any\
difference. We already voted one idiot in.

Obama 2008

By: Avowed Capitalist

Avowed Capitalist — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:24:06 +0000

McCain, McCain, Mcain, just go on vacation until the Democrats shoot themselves in the foot. Now Barak will come out and learn from your analysis. Don't educate the fool. Let Hillary educate him and you just bide your time. There is plenty of time to bash the money makers. Besides that's what Democrats do and not republicans. Oh, well, I had great hopes for you, but now I don't know.

By: kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:23:46 +0000

What does McCain have to say about corporate greed? He hung
around them. He has had cronie trips and cronie parties on taxpayers dime. I do not respect this man. He may have been
a soldier that fought for our country and I respect that but after
you get home, you better live the rest of you life on the right path
or your Military time will not warrant a Presidential give away. Corporation are the politicians friends. No matter what
idiotic idea this man has, is absolute nonsense. What about
Political Greed? Cheney-Haliburton-Iraq. And Iraqis Banks have
billions of dollars in the Bank and our Government pays for
this war. Wait! Wait! Is something direly wrong with our Country
Policies? MCCain talk about that!!!!!! And Condi Rice for V.P.
is going to make you look good. It won't.