Comments on: McCain releases taxes http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Johnny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914320 Johnny Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:49:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914320 Ahhh...everybody quit crying about his salary and his wife's inheritance! Don't feel sorry for yourself because you did not marry into money. How 'bout the Clinton's net worth? And for those not educated enough, you can be employed and earn social security income. Let's all quit worrying about everybody else and do something yourself!! Ahhh...everybody quit crying about his salary and his wife's inheritance!
Don't feel sorry for yourself because you did not marry into money. How 'bout the Clinton's net worth? And for those not educated enough, you can be employed and earn social security income. Let's all quit worrying about everybody else and do something yourself!!

]]> By: Tracey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914263 Tracey Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:42:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914263 Yes McCain donates to charities however its to his own charity. By the way what is the John Cindy Foundation and Miscelleous charity? Yes Obama made 4M off his book, but he just got finsh paying 200k worth of student loans and Michell sure hell ain't worth 100M!!! Some people will fall for anything!!! That's why he paid an accountant firm 24k to prepare this disclosure for you!!! Get wise people!!! McCain could sell many of you swamp land in Arizona!! Yes McCain donates to charities however its to his own charity. By the way what is the John Cindy Foundation and Miscelleous charity?

Yes Obama made 4M off his book, but he just got finsh paying 200k worth of student loans and Michell sure hell ain't worth 100M!!!

Some people will fall for anything!!! That's why he paid an accountant firm 24k to prepare this disclosure for you!!!

Get wise people!!! McCain could sell many of you swamp land in Arizona!!

]]> By: just 1 soldier http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914259 just 1 soldier Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:42:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914259 As a minority soldier who served twice in Iraq I want a president who will take care of the military. McCain can do that no matter if he does get Social Security and his wife is worth over 100 million. Look at the Clinton campain they make tons of money as well but they dont get much flak about it. You Americans have to look at who is doing what and not what party or anything else. This nation needs help and America needs to stop being so spoiled As a minority soldier who served twice in Iraq I want a president who will take care of the military. McCain can do that no matter if he does get Social Security and his wife is worth over 100 million. Look at the Clinton campain they make tons of money as well but they dont get much flak about it. You Americans have to look at who is doing what and not what party or anything else. This nation needs help and America needs to stop being so spoiled

]]> By: Jason http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914252 Jason Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:42:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914252 Chris McCain did release his wife's earnings in senate disclosure forms. Chris, McCain has grown children that have recieved money from his wife that is why she wanted to keep it private. Clinton is not releasing names of foreign donors to the Clinton library. There could be conflict of interest like with Dubai. Clinton is not releasing her 2007 tax returns. Clinton is not releasing her earmark requests. Clinton won't release her detailed tax returns for any years just summaries. Clinton won't release records on the pardoning process. Clinton won't release her travel schedule from 2000-2006 and there is a report that it would be politically bad. Obama won't release records on meetings from illinois senate involving rezko. Chris McCain did release his wife's earnings in senate disclosure forms.

Chris, McCain has grown children that have recieved money from his wife that is why she wanted to keep it private.

Clinton is not releasing names of foreign donors to the Clinton library. There could be conflict of interest like with Dubai.

Clinton is not releasing her 2007 tax returns.

Clinton is not releasing her earmark requests.

Clinton won't release her detailed tax returns for any years just summaries.

Clinton won't release records on the pardoning process.

Clinton won't release her travel schedule from 2000-2006 and there is a report that it would be politically bad.

Obama won't release records on meetings from illinois senate involving rezko.

]]> By: Janet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914224 Janet Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:39:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914224 1. John McCain has every right to collect social security. He paid into just like anyone else gainfully employed who reaches the age of 65. 2. His wife's income is irrelevant. 3. He does more to cut useless government spending than either Clinton or Obama have even thought about doing. Check the facts people! John McCain is an honorable man. Sure, he's made mistakes, but he owns up to them, admits them and even better rarely repeats them, which means he learns from them. One could only wish that Clinton could learn to quit lying because she always gets caught in them, and then good ole Bill goes out and opens his mouth and makes it even worse. 1. John McCain has every right to collect social security. He paid into just like anyone else gainfully employed who reaches the age of 65.

2. His wife's income is irrelevant.

3. He does more to cut useless government spending than either Clinton or Obama have even thought about doing.

Check the facts people! John McCain is an honorable man. Sure, he's made mistakes, but he owns up to them, admits them and even better rarely repeats them, which means he learns from them. One could only wish that Clinton could learn to quit lying because she always gets caught in them, and then good ole Bill goes out and opens his mouth and makes it even worse.

]]> By: kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914194 kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:37:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914194 What he makes is no concern to me because he will not make it to the presidency. What he makes is no concern to me because he will not make it to the presidency.

]]> By: Jan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914173 Jan Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:35:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914173 One of the things that we need to change in this country is drawing social security when you are working. Also, to continue to pay a U.S. Representative and Senator their salary after they leave Congress is one of the most stupid things I can think of. McCain's wife is an Anheuser Busch heiress. Why on God's earth is Senator MCCain drawing Social Security when his wife is worth $100,000,000. No wonder this country is going down the toilet. One of the things that we need to change in this country is drawing social security when you are working. Also, to continue to pay a U.S. Representative and Senator their salary after they leave Congress is one of the most stupid things I can think of.

McCain's wife is an Anheuser Busch heiress. Why on God's earth is Senator MCCain drawing Social Security when his wife is worth $100,000,000. No wonder this country is going down the toilet.

]]> By: kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914168 kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:34:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914168 CNN, your the best. I have one complaint. ABC ticker goes on all day. I am glad that yours is not that big. But I get tired of putting my thoughts in writing for you and It, to be honest, is time consuming. How would you like it, if you wrote a paragraph, carefully grafted and you finally pushed, "submit comment" and it went to "this page cannot be displayed." I am tired of it. I don't mind, Comments are being Moderated" because I know my job is finished. I do mind when it appears you have turned the session off for an hour. Please, stop it. CNN, your the best. I have one complaint. ABC ticker goes on
all day. I am glad that yours is not that big. But I get tired of
putting my thoughts in writing for you and It, to be honest,
is time consuming. How would you like it, if you wrote a paragraph,
carefully grafted and you finally pushed, "submit comment" and
it went to "this page cannot be displayed." I am tired of it.
I don't mind, Comments are being Moderated" because I
know my job is finished. I do mind when it appears you have
turned the session off for an hour. Please, stop it.

]]> By: bad idea http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914137 bad idea Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:31:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914137 I guess you people are dumb.Everyone is entitiled for SS just like you and me.Why should Mccain be different?Dont you guys realised that the SS money comes from our paychecks?Everytime when they deduct your paycheck for Federal taxes they also deducted for Social Security taxes that be used for Social Security.I believed Mccain are entitiled for it because he works for a living in a navy and he paid for that social security taxes.Its not for the rich its for everyone.The only reason it doesnt works is because governement is indebted so much that they own people on their social security benefit.So whoever you are,you should checks what social security benefit means,and please check your W2 where it listed your social security benefit.It shows how much you know ow the systems works I guess you people are dumb.Everyone is entitiled for SS just like you and me.Why should Mccain be different?Dont you guys realised that the SS money comes from our paychecks?Everytime when they deduct your paycheck for Federal taxes they also deducted for Social Security taxes that be used for Social Security.I believed Mccain are entitiled for it because he works for a living in a navy and he paid for that social security taxes.Its not for the rich its for everyone.The only reason it doesnt works is because governement is indebted so much that they own people on their social security benefit.So whoever you are,you should checks what social security benefit means,and please check your W2 where it listed your social security benefit.It shows how much you know ow the systems works

]]> By: Jason http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914142 Jason Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:31:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914142 McCain gets social security because of his time in the military. McCain unlike Obama and Clinton served in the military. McCain paid into social security for 22 years when he was in the military. That is where he gets that money from not because he is a senator. Nice of CNN not to point that out. The military gives you the checks for the money you paid into it. McCain gets social security because of his time in the military.

McCain unlike Obama and Clinton served in the military.

McCain paid into social security for 22 years when he was in the military.

That is where he gets that money from not because he is a senator.

Nice of CNN not to point that out. The military gives you the checks for the money you paid into it.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914125 John Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:30:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914125 To Nick: "You liberals don't understand these concepts though because you all majored in hippy subjects in school and don't know anything about economics and finance." Nice try knucklehead, but its your puppet, McDummy that does does not understand these comcepts ...by his own admission. He always wears his flag lapel pins, but then votes against any veteran bill that comes up such as the latest on the GI bill for education benefits. This after the jingoist flag-waving statement, "SUPPORT THE TROOPS" which doesn't mean much to most of the intelligence starved Rethugs. Also for someone who has been in a prison camp for 5 years and claimed to not have PTSD is a stretch by anyone's imagination. Combined with the time in captivity and his violent anger, this guy is a walking time bomb. Ever see the "Manchurian Candidate"? I think the Swift-Boaters in South Carolina in 2000 may have known something that they were not willing to share with the nation when Shrub and Evil Karl did a number on him. Doesn't say much about his intelligence when he jumps back in bed with them 7 years later. Have fun in your fog induced world!! To Nick: "You liberals don't understand these concepts though because you all majored in hippy subjects in school and don't know anything about economics and finance."
Nice try knucklehead, but its your puppet, McDummy that does does not understand these comcepts ...by his own admission. He always wears his flag lapel pins, but then votes against any veteran bill that comes up such as the latest on the GI bill for education benefits. This after the jingoist flag-waving statement, "SUPPORT THE TROOPS" which doesn't mean much to most of the intelligence starved Rethugs. Also for someone who has been in a prison camp for 5 years and claimed to not have PTSD is a stretch by anyone's imagination. Combined with the time in captivity and his violent
anger, this guy is a walking time bomb. Ever see the "Manchurian Candidate"? I think the Swift-Boaters in South Carolina in 2000 may have known something that they were not willing to share with the nation when Shrub and Evil Karl did a number on him. Doesn't say much about his intelligence when he jumps back in bed with them 7 years later. Have fun in your fog induced world!!

]]> By: Jason http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914113 Jason Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:29:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914113 To Msladyjames, Do you find it offensive that Clinton and Obama are taking senate salary increases while McCain refused to take one since 1991. McCain is getting paid 80,000 as a senator while Clinton and Obama are getting paid 162,000. Do you find it offensive that Clinton is charging interest for her 5 million loan. Do you find it offensive that Clinton and Obama made 25 million off their books while McCain donated all his 1.8 million royalties to charity. McCain has too much integrity to ever win the presidency. He is being smeared when he has far more integrity than Clinton or Obama. To Msladyjames, Do you find it offensive that Clinton and Obama are taking senate salary increases while McCain refused to take one since 1991.

McCain is getting paid 80,000 as a senator while Clinton and Obama are getting paid 162,000.

Do you find it offensive that Clinton is charging interest for her 5 million loan.

Do you find it offensive that Clinton and Obama made 25 million off their books while McCain donated all his 1.8 million royalties to charity.

McCain has too much integrity to ever win the presidency. He is being smeared when he has far more integrity than Clinton or Obama.

]]> By: Sketch http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914094 Sketch Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:25:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914094 Nobody seemed to have a problem with John Kerry being married to a woman in the billionaire club. Why is it a problem for McCain to be married to a measly millionaire? Re: Social Security. Those who pay in should receive back. Nobody seemed to have a problem with John Kerry being married to a woman in the billionaire club. Why is it a problem for McCain to be married to a measly millionaire?

Re: Social Security. Those who pay in should receive back.

]]> By: Jason http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914092 Jason Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:24:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914092 McCain paid into social security for 22 years in the military. McCain donated 1.8 million to charity from all his books. Clitnon and Obama profited the money. Clinton and Obama have profited 25 million off their books combined. McCain doesn't make 162,000 as a senator. Obama and Clinton make that. McCain makes 80,000 as a senator. McCain hasn't accepted a pay raise in the senate since 1991 because he voted against pay raises then. McCain has donated the 450,000 to charity from senate increases since 1991. I am so tired of McCain being smeared. McCain paid into social security for 22 years in the military.

McCain donated 1.8 million to charity from all his books.

Clitnon and Obama profited the money. Clinton and Obama have profited 25 million off their books combined.

McCain doesn't make 162,000 as a senator. Obama and Clinton make that.

McCain makes 80,000 as a senator. McCain hasn't accepted a pay raise in the senate since 1991 because he voted against pay raises then. McCain has donated the 450,000 to charity from senate increases since 1991.

I am so tired of McCain being smeared.

]]> By: Janet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914089 Janet Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:23:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914089 You democrats don't think a war hero deserves social security? He fought the enemy and was tortured so you disloyal people could have free speech and demean him? He is a better person than I ..I would wash your mouths out with lysol! You democrats don't think a war hero deserves social security? He fought the enemy and was tortured so you disloyal people could have free speech and demean him? He is a better person than I ..I would wash your mouths out with lysol!

]]> By: Peter Korsten http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914060 Peter Korsten Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:17:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914060 It astounds me when many folks who post comments, take cheap and myopic shots at the candidates, in both parties. Take for instance the fact that John McCain has his hands in the cookie jar because he collects social security. He made his contributions and that is how the system rewards every American down the road. I similar futile argument bwould be, since the liberal politians want to increase our taxes,and if so convicted, why don't they increase their tax payments and tax deductions in favor of uncle Sam, immediately! Needless to say, and what many folks fail to realize is: "God is in control and He sets up and removes people in government and rulership positions." So, the best advice is to pray that God's will be done in the 2008 Election also and to stop attacking and lambasting the candidates' and smear their intentions and characters. It astounds me when many folks who post comments, take cheap and myopic shots at the candidates, in both parties.
Take for instance the fact that John McCain has his hands in the cookie jar because he collects social security. He made his contributions and that is how the system rewards every American down the road. I similar futile argument bwould be, since the liberal politians want to increase our taxes,and if so convicted, why don't they increase their tax payments and tax deductions in favor of uncle Sam, immediately!
Needless to say, and what many folks fail to realize is: "God is in control and He sets up and removes people in government and rulership positions."
So, the best advice is to pray that God's will be done in the 2008 Election also and to stop attacking and lambasting the candidates' and smear their intentions and characters.

]]> By: Jason http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914053 Jason Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:16:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914053 McCain donated 1.8 million of all the royalties to his five books to charity. Clinton and Obama both profited the money. Since 1991 McCain has donated all the increases in his senate career to charity. McCain has taken 80,000 each year for his senate salary while the senate money has gone up to 165,000. Overall McCain has donated 450,000 of the increases in his senate pay to charity since 1991. I can't believe how mean people are to mccain. He donates all his money from his books and senate increases to charity and you are getting on him about social security. McCain paid into it when he was in the military for 22 years. That is not his decision that he gets the check. Clinton is paying herself interest on her 5 million dollar loan when she is worth 109 million. Clintons profited over 20 million from their books while McCain gave all to charity. Obama profited 4 million from his book. McCain doesn't accept senate salary increases while Clinton and Obama do. McCain donated 1.8 million of all the royalties to his five books to charity. Clinton and Obama both profited the money.

Since 1991 McCain has donated all the increases in his senate career to charity. McCain has taken 80,000 each year for his senate salary while the senate money has gone up to 165,000. Overall McCain has donated 450,000 of the increases in his senate pay to charity since 1991.

I can't believe how mean people are to mccain. He donates all his money from his books and senate increases to charity and you are getting on him about social security. McCain paid into it when he was in the military for 22 years. That is not his decision that he gets the check.

Clinton is paying herself interest on her 5 million dollar loan when she is worth 109 million.

Clintons profited over 20 million from their books while McCain gave all to charity.

Obama profited 4 million from his book.

McCain doesn't accept senate salary increases while Clinton and Obama do.

]]> By: Newman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914037 Newman Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:14:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914037 Wow, $23K in social security for 2007! Man, how do I get in on that? I would love to get 23K every year from social security. Show me how to do it, John! Do I have to be senator and have a rich heiress for a wife to qualify? Wow, $23K in social security for 2007! Man, how do I get in on that? I would love to get 23K every year from social security. Show me how to do it, John! Do I have to be senator and have a rich heiress for a wife to qualify?

]]> By: John Doner http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-914006 John Doner Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:09:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-914006 McCain receives $162,000 as a senator, $58,000 as a Navy retiree AND $23,000 from SOCIAL SECURITY??? Something is wrong with this picture!!! Sounds like some new legislation is needed! McCain receives $162,000 as a senator, $58,000 as a Navy retiree AND $23,000 from SOCIAL SECURITY??? Something is wrong with this picture!!! Sounds like some new legislation is needed!

]]> By: HP Boston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913986 HP Boston Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:05:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913986 McCain will be a good president, he has some good ideas and he won't be on the Medicare rolls. McCain will be a good president, he has some good ideas and he won't be on the Medicare rolls.

]]> By: Doug http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913974 Doug Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:04:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913974 Here's something I found interesting about old man McCain: In his 1992 Senate bid, McCain was joined on the campaign trail by his wife, Cindy, as well as campaign aide Doug Cole and consultant Wes Gullett. At one point, Cindy playfully twirled McCain's hair and said, "You're getting a little thin up there." McCain's face reddened, and he responded, "At least I don't plaster on the makeup like a trollop, you ." McCain's excuse was that it had been a long day. If elected president of the United States, McCain would have many long days. [The Real McCain, PoliPoint Press, 2008.] I can't wait until the debates between Obama and McCain start. He called his w Here's something I found interesting about old man McCain:

In his 1992 Senate bid, McCain was joined on the campaign trail by his wife, Cindy, as well as campaign aide Doug Cole and consultant Wes Gullett. At one point, Cindy playfully twirled McCain's hair and said, "You're getting a little thin up there." McCain's face reddened, and he responded, "At least I don't plaster on the makeup like a trollop, you ." McCain's excuse was that it had been a long day. If elected president of the United States, McCain would have many long days. [The Real McCain, PoliPoint Press, 2008.]

I can't wait until the debates between Obama and McCain start.

He called his w

]]> By: cgs http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913959 cgs Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:02:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913959 Let's check out McCain's tax return....talk about triple dipping. He receives a paycheck as Senator....our money. Social Security....our money and military retirement.....our money AND his wife is a millionaire many times over. And this country can't afford health coverage for Children. Does this make sense? One way we could help Social Security is not to allow Millionaires to take it and if someone is currently employed by the government they should not be allowed to draw both a military pension and Social security pension in addition to their salary.....THis is truely over kill and wasteful when we have seniors not being able to afford their medications. I thought McCain cared about PORK BARRELL SPENDING>>guess not really. Let's check out McCain's tax return....talk about triple dipping. He receives a paycheck as Senator....our money. Social Security....our money and military retirement.....our money AND his wife is a millionaire many times over. And this country can't afford health coverage for Children. Does this make sense? One way we could help Social Security is not to allow Millionaires to take it and if someone is currently employed by the government they should not be allowed to draw both a military pension and Social security pension in addition to their salary.....THis is truely over kill and wasteful when we have seniors not being able to afford their medications.
I thought McCain cared about PORK BARRELL SPENDING>>guess not really.

]]> By: Nikole http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913943 Nikole Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:59:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913943 FLORIDIAN---Are you kidding me? You think McCain doesn't live like a multimillionaire? Get real! FLORIDIAN-Are you kidding me? You think McCain doesn't live like a multimillionaire? Get real!

]]> By: abovepartypettiness http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913907 abovepartypettiness Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:57:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913907 this couple has been filing separately since they were married. there was a prenup from the very beginning (27 yrs ago?). would you people get a grip? this couple has been filing separately since they were married. there was a prenup from the very beginning (27 yrs ago?). would you people get a grip?

]]> By: demwit http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913891 demwit Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:55:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913891 Hey..... Obama should cut off Social Security benefits to those making over 97,000 too! We'll just chaulk it up to their fair share, the rich should pay more even though they will never recieve a social benefit. It's the progressive way!! Hey..... Obama should cut off Social Security benefits to those making over 97,000 too!

We'll just chaulk it up to their fair share, the rich should pay more even though they will never recieve a social benefit. It's the progressive way!!

]]> By: Jax http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913870 Jax Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:53:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913870 It's funny you all have commented on the same thing here.....the social security. (CNN's whole point of posting it). I'm going to play devils advocate here...... If you think that only the poor collect social security you are kidding yourself. Social Security was set up as a retirement plan.....so if McCain was contributed to it his entire life (not to mention his other sacrifies) then why can't he collect it? Why do liberals always have this idea that everything has to be "fair" Lets really tax the heck out of the wealthy, i mean they can afford it So if you are successful, make good choices and manage your money you should be screwed.......ridiculious! It's funny you all have commented on the same thing here.....the social security. (CNN's whole point of posting it). I'm going to play devils advocate here...... If you think that only the poor collect social security you are kidding yourself. Social Security was set up as a retirement plan.....so if McCain was contributed to it his entire life (not to mention his other sacrifies) then why can't he collect it?
Why do liberals always have this idea that everything has to be "fair" Lets really tax the heck out of the wealthy, i mean they can afford it So if you are successful, make good choices and manage your money you should be screwed.......ridiculious!

]]> By: Jon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913806 Jon Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:47:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913806 McCain's charitable contributions are a farce! He donates to his foundation, the John and Cindy McCain Foundation, which in turn, donates large sums to his kids' private schools. So, he basically gets a tax deduction to send his kids to private schools. Sneaky! As for the Social Security, he's entitled to what he put into the system, just like everyone else. McCain's charitable contributions are a farce! He donates to his foundation, the John and Cindy McCain Foundation, which in turn, donates large sums to his kids' private schools. So, he basically gets a tax deduction to send his kids to private schools. Sneaky!

As for the Social Security, he's entitled to what he put into the system, just like everyone else.

]]> By: Gobama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913700 Gobama Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:40:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913700 Never mind McCain's tax returns for now. MORE IMPORTANT! HOW ABOUT McCAIN'S HEALTH CERTIFICATE & HEALTH RECORD? Never mind McCain's tax returns for now.

MORE IMPORTANT!

HOW ABOUT McCAIN'S HEALTH CERTIFICATE & HEALTH RECORD?

]]> By: ***AMERICAN*** http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913573 ***AMERICAN*** Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:31:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913573 John 8:32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

]]> By: Msladyjames http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913446 Msladyjames Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:22:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913446 I don't have a problem with McCain's Senate salary or the book royalties or even the Navy pension but I do have a problem with the Social Security Benefits. Granted McCain paid into them while working and should be there if and when he should ever need them but really???? As someone who is struggling to make a third of any one of his income streams, I find it offensive. I don't have a problem with McCain's Senate salary or the book royalties or even the Navy pension but I do have a problem with the Social Security Benefits. Granted McCain paid into them while working and should be there if and when he should ever need them but really???? As someone who is struggling to make a third of any one of his income streams, I find it offensive.

]]> By: Hawaii Warriors http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913347 Hawaii Warriors Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:15:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913347 Great! A President that collects Social Security. Great!

A President that collects Social Security.

]]> By: Charity contributions http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913320 Charity contributions Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:13:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913320 Charity contributions - $105,467 Also in his filings, Statement A indicates that his wife's income was $432,991. They contributed a total of $210,933 to charity, which is about 25% of income. Charity contributions – $105,467

Also in his filings, Statement A indicates that his wife's income was $432,991. They contributed a total of $210,933 to charity, which is about 25% of income.

]]> By: Glen, RSA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913282 Glen, RSA Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:11:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913282 Say no... please read above. Just because you are snooping does not mean it is necessary to give out her details. She is not a public figure or a public object for you to judge. Cindy try again and read the comment -don't be a typical BO fan and jump to conclusions. Mary please help me to find the budget you are talking about. Perhaps you could just supply the breakdown - I must have missed it Say no... please read above. Just because you are snooping does not mean it is necessary to give out her details. She is not a public figure or a public object for you to judge. Cindy try again and read the comment -don't be a typical BO fan and jump to conclusions. Mary please help me to find the budget you are talking about. Perhaps you could just supply the breakdown – I must have missed it

]]> By: Kevin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913192 Kevin Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:05:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913192 Just under $105,500 to charities. Just under $105,500 to charities.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913190 Anonymous Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:05:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913190 People need to get up and get a job instead of waiting for the Government to give them some! People need to get up and get a job instead of waiting for the Government to give them some!

]]> By: ProofsinthePudding http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913121 ProofsinthePudding Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:01:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913121 $105,567 or 25% for contibutions. These are the kinds of values we need in a president... $105,567 or 25% for contibutions. These are the kinds of values we need in a president...

]]> By: Sarah kansas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913111 Sarah kansas Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:00:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913111 I agree if you are that rich to NOT take social security that is greedy. He is already making money from doing nothing working in the Senate . I agree if you are that rich to NOT take social security that is greedy. He is already making money from doing nothing working in the Senate .

]]> By: AZM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913106 AZM Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:00:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913106 Patricia... "Rich people don't need it anyway" But they should still pay in right... Nice entitlement attitude... The lazy self deserving attitude of our country is why it's so jacked up. Patricia...
"Rich people don't need it anyway"
But they should still pay in right... Nice entitlement attitude... The lazy self deserving attitude of our country is why it's so jacked up.

]]> By: Eric, Reno, NV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913087 Eric, Reno, NV Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:59:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913087 This is in part what is wrong with Social Security. Why are we paying John McCain a Social Security check? He doesn't NEED it. Social Security should be reserved for those retirees that need it so that some money can be left over for those people who may need it in 2040. This is in part what is wrong with Social Security. Why are we paying John McCain a Social Security check? He doesn't NEED it. Social Security should be reserved for those retirees that need it so that some money can be left over for those people who may need it in 2040.

]]> By: Erin in NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913073 Erin in NJ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:57:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913073 If John McCain earned $162,000 from the Senate and $176,000 in book royalties and $58,000 from his Navy pension - all of which he is entitled to - WHY is he collecting Social Security? That money should be reserved for people who are not earning nearly $400k per year. THAT should be the lead story on CNN and every other news site. If John McCain earned $162,000 from the Senate and $176,000 in book royalties and $58,000 from his Navy pension – all of which he is entitled to – WHY is he collecting Social Security? That money should be reserved for people who are not earning nearly $400k per year. THAT should be the lead story on CNN and every other news site.

]]> By: Bitter Woman in Carlisle Pennsylvania http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913071 Bitter Woman in Carlisle Pennsylvania Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:57:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913071 How much is Cindy's? How much is Cindy's?

]]> By: MP-Pennsylvania http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913041 MP-Pennsylvania Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:55:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913041 Just like clintons McCain's charity go to his family foundation John and Cindy Family Foundation -$ 105 467. It looks like we have McClintons in same ol' same ol' I am fed up with this...... Just like clintons McCain's charity go to his family foundation John and Cindy Family Foundation -$ 105 467.

It looks like we have McClintons in same ol' same ol'

I am fed up with this......

]]> By: TheLeftNut http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-913040 TheLeftNut Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:55:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-913040 <B>Who wears the pant's in that family? SHE DOES! John: Honey can I borrow some money, I wanna become President. Cindy: What! Not again! When will you ever learn? Who wears the pant's in that family?

SHE DOES!

John: Honey can I borrow some money, I wanna become President.

Cindy: What! Not again! When will you ever learn?

]]> By: Patricia Mosburg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-912979 Patricia Mosburg Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:52:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-912979 It seems to me as much money as he makes off of the government he could just forego his social security check if the program is going busted. Rich people don't need it anyway. It seems to me as much money as he makes off of the government he could just forego his social security check if the program is going busted. Rich people don't need it anyway.

]]> By: Mark,MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-912958 Mark,MI Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:50:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-912958 Cindy, relax... he made contributions to charity. Why don't you try finding out the facts before you grossly distort the facts... oh wait... you're an Obama supporter. Well now it all makes sense. Cindy, relax... he made contributions to charity. Why don't you try finding out the facts before you grossly distort the facts... oh wait... you're an Obama supporter. Well now it all makes sense.

]]> By: Pro-Democracy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-912943 Pro-Democracy Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:49:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-912943 Does he really collect Social Security? I don't get it. I understand his salary, veteran's compensation and book sale proceeds but if he's working, why the Social Security? Does he really collect Social Security? I don't get it. I understand his salary, veteran's compensation and book sale proceeds but if he's working, why the Social Security?

]]> By: What Really Happend http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-912926 What Really Happend Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:48:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-912926 Did he put everything in his wife's name Did he put everything in his wife's name

]]> By: mel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-912896 mel Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:46:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-912896 He makes that much and has vast shared wealth with his wife and still takes $23,000 in Social Security Benefits? Doesn't make much sense to me. He makes that much and has vast shared wealth with his wife and still takes $23,000 in Social Security Benefits? Doesn't make much sense to me.

]]> By: Mary - Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-912891 Mary - Independent Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:45:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-912891 If the McCains are that rich, it would appear that they do not manage their money very well. So how is McCain going to budget the country, should he be elected as President? If the McCains are that rich, it would appear that they do not manage their money very well. So how is McCain going to budget the country, should he be elected as President?

]]> By: Peter, Dallas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/18/mccain-releases-taxes/#comment-912879 Peter, Dallas Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:44:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=6532#comment-912879 I am undecided, both in party and vote, but being transparent to the people you would serve, is part of honesty. If Obama had not released ALL his and wife's taxes, both Clinton and McCain may have not, as evident with either HIllary's argument and McCain's late release. Hillary has not yet released her 2007 taxes, neither is Cindy (McCain's left hand woman). Whao! what a way to show transparency to the people; of course, charity contribution is father-fetched. I am undecided, both in party and vote, but being transparent to the people you would serve, is part of honesty. If Obama had not released ALL his and wife's taxes, both Clinton and McCain may have not, as evident with either HIllary's argument and McCain's late release.

Hillary has not yet released her 2007 taxes, neither is Cindy (McCain's left hand woman). Whao! what a way to show transparency to the people; of course, charity contribution is father-fetched.

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