Comments on: Obama jabs McCain for 'rich' definition http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Former Republican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1491003 Former Republican Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:15:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1491003 How sad of what the Republican party has become. Republicans are now the immoral ones who's idea of a President is an unfaithful slimeball connected to Keating five, agreed with all of Bushes big Government spending and is now willing to have a p ro-abortion VP. Now a four years after insulting us Christians, he needs us and has found religion? Just because McCain has an R after his name, doesn't mean he embodies the Republican philosophy. McCain is a disgrace to the Republican Party! How sad of what the Republican party has become. Republicans are now the immoral ones who's idea of a President is an unfaithful slimeball connected to Keating five, agreed with all of Bushes big Government spending and is now willing to have a p ro-abortion VP.

Now a four years after insulting us Christians, he needs us and has found religion?

Just because McCain has an R after his name, doesn't mean he embodies the Republican philosophy.

McCain is a disgrace to the Republican Party!

]]> By: Barry Soetoro http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1491001 Barry Soetoro Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:15:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1491001 Obama makes ten times what McCain makes... Michelle asked "what can Americans do with a 600 dollar tax incentive.... buy a pair of ear rings".... yea... might want to stick to the teleprompter there Barry... didn't you learn anything from the other night! Obama makes ten times what McCain makes... Michelle asked "what can Americans do with a 600 dollar tax incentive.... buy a pair of ear rings".... yea... might want to stick to the teleprompter there Barry... didn't you learn anything from the other night!

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490982 Matt Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:13:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490982 You know you're winning on issues when your opponent has to sell your Joke as a position of attack you on! You know you're winning on issues when your opponent has to sell your Joke as a position of attack you on!

]]> By: nitro http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490972 nitro Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:11:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490972 Rick Warren's fat greasy behind will have to answer to no one but God. And believe me lying and cheating for God is nowhere in the bible. Make me beleive that Mcliar did not listen to the forum while he was on his way to the building. This was planed to score points with a group of people that was truely tired of the lies the republicans to include John McCain are putting out. This has been planned for weeks, so explain how you end up being 30 minutes late for a nation wide broadcast. Rick Warren's fat greasy behind will have to answer to no one but God. And believe me lying and cheating for God is nowhere in the bible. Make me beleive that Mcliar did not listen to the forum while he was on his way to the building. This was planed to score points with a group of people that was truely tired of the lies the republicans to include John McCain are putting out. This has been planned for weeks, so explain how you end up being 30 minutes late for a nation wide broadcast.

]]> By: Allen in Hartwell GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490955 Allen in Hartwell GA Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:09:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490955 To all those living the high life, try living on less than $55K a year like my wife and I do. Yet we still pay taxes and give the church 10%. There is no reason but gluttony to spend more than you make, and to think that $250K a year isn't rich is to make a mockery of the millions who get by on one fifth of that without complaining. To all those living the high life, try living on less than $55K a year like my wife and I do. Yet we still pay taxes and give the church 10%. There is no reason but gluttony to spend more than you make, and to think that $250K a year isn't rich is to make a mockery of the millions who get by on one fifth of that without complaining.

]]> By: Sal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490950 Sal Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:08:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490950 "Remember when Obama said he was tired of distortion and name calling", yea i also remember when McLame said he would run a clean campaign without negative attacks, he's a liar and another GOP puppet, having Karl Rove's people take over his campaign. Obama in '08, easily "Remember when Obama said he was tired of distortion and name calling", yea i also remember when McLame said he would run a clean campaign without negative attacks, he's a liar and another GOP puppet, having Karl Rove's people take over his campaign.

Obama in '08, easily

]]> By: non black nonwhite http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490941 non black nonwhite Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:06:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490941 To the"Obama is the dumbest candidate ever": You sound like the dumbest person ever, you probably are a PUMA or a rich GOP. You have no basis for your allegation, u do realize that McCain is richer than Hillary and Obama put together. I guess you like McCain's policy of " america is bunch of whiners". To the"Obama is the dumbest candidate ever": You sound like the dumbest person ever, you probably are a PUMA or a rich GOP. You have no basis for your allegation, u do realize that McCain is richer than Hillary and Obama put together. I guess you like McCain's policy of " america is bunch of whiners".

]]> By: Jack Mehoff, Orlando http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490935 Jack Mehoff, Orlando Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:06:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490935 No prayer rugs in the Oval office. McCain 08' No prayer rugs in the Oval office.

McCain 08'

]]> By: Joseph From Dallas, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490929 Joseph From Dallas, Texas Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:04:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490929 It's real simple people....the only way we are going to get our country out of this whole the Republicans put us in is to RAISE TAXES! Good thing I'm not making $250,000 a year! It's real simple people....the only way we are going to get our country out of this whole the Republicans put us in is to RAISE TAXES! Good thing I'm not making $250,000 a year!

]]> By: LT for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490918 LT for Obama Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:03:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490918 Obama is the dumbest candidate ever and jabbing obama - You are two of the most ill informed people I have seen on these blogs. Maybe you should actually learn about the candidate before you speak. When was the last time you heard Obama say that 55k+ was rich? He said that those over $250,000 he considers rich. As for his home, he paid for it. Do the research and stop listening to the liars who will tell you anything and you believe it. As for text messages, what Obama is doing will not cost me a thing because I have a plan that allows free text messages. Maybe you need to change your cell phone plan. Obama is the dumbest candidate ever and jabbing obama –

You are two of the most ill informed people I have seen on these blogs. Maybe you should actually learn about the candidate before you speak.

When was the last time you heard Obama say that 55k+ was rich? He said that those over $250,000 he considers rich.

As for his home, he paid for it. Do the research and stop listening to the liars who will tell you anything and you believe it.

As for text messages, what Obama is doing will not cost me a thing because I have a plan that allows free text messages. Maybe you need to change your cell phone plan.

]]> By: Rose http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490902 Rose Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:00:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490902 Lighten up Obama, don't you know that McCain was not serious when he said five Million, if that is the best you can do you had better do some more homework with your advisers. Talk about making a mountain out of a mole hill!!!! Lighten up Obama, don't you know that McCain was not serious when he said five Million, if that is the best you can do you had better do some more homework with your advisers. Talk about making a mountain out of a mole hill!!!!

]]> By: Nina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490899 Nina Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:00:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490899 What ever happened to helping yourself. Why do people in this country think that the gov owes it to give you a hand out when you are having trouble. Everyone wants something for nothing. If you can't afford the things in your life then let some of it go or get another job. CHANGE comes from within. I grew up poor, my parents had a hard time with 5 kids but they did it and raised us without expecting a hand out. We didn't grow up with alot of extra but we were feed and clothed and had shelter. Cable is not a requirement for life people. I grew up poor but happy and independent. I have made my own change with hard work and sweat. That is what america is all about. The goverment doesn't owe us nothing nor do I as a tax payer. Make a change this year. In yourself. If something issn't working change it!!! What ever happened to helping yourself. Why do people in this country think that the gov owes it to give you a hand out when you are having trouble. Everyone wants something for nothing. If you can't afford the things in your life then let some of it go or get another job. CHANGE comes from within. I grew up poor, my parents had a hard time with 5 kids but they did it and raised us without expecting a hand out. We didn't grow up with alot of extra but we were feed and clothed and had shelter. Cable is not a requirement for life people. I grew up poor but happy and independent. I have made my own change with hard work and sweat. That is what america is all about. The goverment doesn't owe us nothing nor do I as a tax payer. Make a change this year. In yourself. If something issn't working change it!!!

]]> By: steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490898 steve Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:00:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490898 pitiful when so many people want to take from other people for the crime of having more than you do. the government collects 2.6 TRILLION dollars a year from us. that should be more than enough. it doesn't matter how much money they take in, they will always find a way to spend it, and spend more. giving them more money just gives them a higher ceiling to reach beyond. the FACT is that the richest people already pay the overwhelming majority of income tax. they buy your schools, your roads, your old-people-payments, and your free healthcare. bleeding them out more won't solve the problem of excessive spending in the govt let's quit looking at "who else can we take more stuff from" and start questioning what the heck our government is doing with this absurd fortune every year pitiful when so many people want to take from other people for the crime of having more than you do.

the government collects 2.6 TRILLION dollars a year from us. that should be more than enough. it doesn't matter how much money they take in, they will always find a way to spend it, and spend more. giving them more money just gives them a higher ceiling to reach beyond.

the FACT is that the richest people already pay the overwhelming majority of income tax. they buy your schools, your roads, your old-people-payments, and your free healthcare.
bleeding them out more won't solve the problem of excessive spending in the govt

let's quit looking at "who else can we take more stuff from" and start questioning what the heck our government is doing with this absurd fortune every year

]]> By: Kody http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490896 Kody Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:00:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490896 Please tell me why is it that Republicans get tied in a knot about paying taxes. How else are we going to pay for George Bushes War? I have one thing to say to the guy that miss quoted Mr Obama. If you can't hear don't talk. 250.000 is what he said not 55K. Oh I'm sorry,you haven't been able to hear in 7 years, because if you could have you would have long ago got off the Bush wagon. Please tell me why is it that Republicans get tied in a knot about paying taxes. How else are we going to pay for George Bushes War?

I have one thing to say to the guy that miss quoted Mr Obama. If you can't hear don't talk. 250.000 is what he said not 55K.

Oh I'm sorry,you haven't been able to hear in 7 years, because if you could have you would have long ago got off the Bush wagon.

]]> By: Chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490891 Chris Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:59:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490891 I am saddened by all of this. During these presidential campaings the realization that the overwhelming majority of my fellow Americans, both Democrat and Republican, are incredibly dumb, is reinforced over and over again. When you live in a land populated by mental midgets, you get presidents like GWB. Now, thanks to primary season where the mental midgets (lets call them, the smal brain brigade or SSB for short), have given us two fantastic choices. One who is about to enter a nursing home, and the other who is barely out of diapers. Way to go team USA. To all the simpletons from sea to shining sea..... please stop having babies. The only way to make the US a better place is for the dumb people to stop making more dumb people. Vote for none of the above. I am saddened by all of this. During these presidential campaings the realization that the overwhelming majority of my fellow Americans, both Democrat and Republican, are incredibly dumb, is reinforced over and over again.

When you live in a land populated by mental midgets, you get presidents like GWB. Now, thanks to primary season where the mental midgets (lets call them, the smal brain brigade or SSB for short), have given us two fantastic choices. One who is about to enter a nursing home, and the other who is barely out of diapers. Way to go team USA.

To all the simpletons from sea to shining sea..... please stop having babies. The only way to make the US a better place is for the dumb people to stop making more dumb people.

Vote for none of the above.

]]> By: robert http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490881 robert Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:58:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490881 WE DONT NEED ANY MORE TAXES.........PERIOD........ JUST STOP SPENDING!!!! WE DONT NEED ANY MORE TAXES.........PERIOD........ JUST STOP SPENDING!!!!

]]> By: Chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490878 Chuck Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:58:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490878 McCain articulate. What forum were you watching on Saturday night. All I saw was a 5 year old robot providing one word responses, some of which he tried to joke his way out of, or attempted to get a sympathy vote by leaning on his years as a POW. There was no articulation of the issues facing this country today. McCain articulate. What forum were you watching on Saturday night. All I saw was a 5 year old robot providing one word responses, some of which he tried to joke his way out of, or attempted to get a sympathy vote by leaning on his years as a POW. There was no articulation of the issues facing this country today.

]]> By: jo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490876 jo Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:57:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490876 puma 4 hill We need smart person in the whitehouse. I don't care where he was born, I don't care what legislature he has sponsored. I know that he is smart that is why I voted for Bill Clinton and that is why I am voting for Obama. puma 4 hill
We need smart person in the whitehouse. I don't care where he was born, I don't care what legislature he has sponsored. I know that he is smart that is why I voted for Bill Clinton and that is why I am voting for Obama.

]]> By: Dan J http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490873 Dan J Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:57:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490873 Same old Washington politics, from Obama Same old Washington politics, from Obama

]]> By: steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490849 steve Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:54:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490849 to the 3 or 4 people who couldn't understand the quote in the article, try rereading it... you'll figure it out. "Remember when Barack Obama said he was ‘tired of distortion, name-calling, and sound bite solutions to complicated problems?’ Neither do we," wrote Bounds. "Neither do we" is an answer to the rhetorical question preceeding it. duhh to the 3 or 4 people who couldn't understand the quote in the article, try rereading it... you'll figure it out.

"Remember when Barack Obama said he was ‘tired of distortion, name-calling, and sound bite solutions to complicated problems?’ Neither do we," wrote Bounds.

"Neither do we" is an answer to the rhetorical question preceeding it. duhh

]]> By: OBAMA SUPPORTER IN IOWA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490848 OBAMA SUPPORTER IN IOWA Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:54:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490848 TO THE RICH PEOPLE - HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH??? SERIOUSLY, WILL YOU EVER SAY "I'VE GOT ENOUGH MONEY AND I DON'T NEED ANY MORE". SOUNDS LIKE GREED IS A BIGGER ADDICTION THAN METH TO THE RICH PEOPLE –

HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH??? SERIOUSLY, WILL YOU EVER SAY "I'VE GOT ENOUGH MONEY AND I DON'T NEED ANY MORE". SOUNDS LIKE GREED IS A BIGGER ADDICTION THAN METH

]]> By: R http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490840 R Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:52:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490840 Obama, i'm a democrat, and no waiy would i vote for McCain, but MCCAIN WAS JOKING!!! Stop it before it starts hurting you :( Obama, i'm a democrat, and no waiy would i vote for McCain, but MCCAIN WAS JOKING!!! Stop it before it starts hurting you :(

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490837 John Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:52:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490837 Why is CNN not pulling McCain for listening in to the question that warren was going to ask he cheated not very Christian yes Why is CNN not pulling McCain for listening in to the question that warren was going to ask he cheated not very Christian yes

]]> By: Cynthia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490836 Cynthia Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:52:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490836 Senator McCain was making a joke about $5million being rich - what he has to realize we all know just how rich he is or his sugar mamma is. I do agree with Senator Obama that someone making over a certain amount that you should pay more in taxes. Senator McCain is just trying to make sure that people making over $250,000 doesn't pay in more in taxes by saying no new taxes. Senator McCain was making a joke about $5million being rich – what he has to realize we all know just how rich he is or his sugar mamma is. I do agree with Senator Obama that someone making over a certain amount that you should pay more in taxes. Senator McCain is just trying to make sure that people making over $250,000 doesn't pay in more in taxes by saying no new taxes.

]]> By: Angelo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490834 Angelo Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:52:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490834 when everybody laughed at his $5 million, he realized he made a BIG GAFF! It looks like poor McCain has yet to find a competent senior advisor to take his former "American are whiners" senior advisor when everybody laughed at his $5 million, he realized he made a BIG GAFF!

It looks like poor McCain has yet to find a competent senior advisor to take his former "American are whiners" senior advisor

]]> By: jo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490829 jo Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:51:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490829 Mr. Mccain 1 dollar is important when you don't have any Please give the money for the people who works hard and lives pay check to pay check. Mr. Mccain 1 dollar is important when you don't have any Please give the money for the people who works hard and lives pay check to pay check.

]]> By: T.O, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490828 T.O, New York, NY Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:51:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490828 To "Fella from Chicago": He had always said that his tax policy means himself and the likes of McCain, Bush, rich oilmen etc would have to pay more in taxes while those making less than $250K would get a tax relief of about $1K. So please do us all some justice by having some facts before posting on these blogs. To "the first poster": His plan clearly stated >$250K. I do not know where your imaginary $55K figure is coming from. To "Fella from Chicago":
He had always said that his tax policy means himself and the likes of McCain, Bush, rich oilmen etc would have to pay more in taxes while those making less than $250K would get a tax relief of about $1K. So please do us all some justice by having some facts before posting on these blogs.

To "the first poster":
His plan clearly stated >$250K. I do not know where your imaginary $55K figure is coming from.

]]> By: Obama is the dumbest candidate ever http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490825 Obama is the dumbest candidate ever Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:50:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490825 To poster who said $250+, you are as naive as Obama, fi you think $250K is the cut off. That's what I mean about the non-education and leminglike quality of Obama supporters. To poster who said $250+, you are as naive as Obama, fi you think $250K is the cut off.

That's what I mean about the non-education and leminglike quality of Obama supporters.

]]> By: Collins- Riverview, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490822 Collins- Riverview, FL Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:49:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490822 I think it's cool Obama is all nice and gentle...but after the Republican convention I think its time to get hard (but legal) as a Chicago gangster. I think it's cool Obama is all nice and gentle...but after the Republican convention I think its time to get hard (but legal) as a Chicago gangster.

]]> By: gt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490818 gt Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:49:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490818 NICE TRY OBAMA ,,,LETS NOT DISTORT OUR RECORDS ,,, CHEAP SHOT <<< NICE TRY OBAMA ,,,LETS NOT DISTORT OUR RECORDS ,,, CHEAP SHOT <<<

]]> By: EDW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490809 EDW Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:48:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490809 I don't want my president kidding about my income or the economy at all. I don't want a man that is worth $40 million to think that rich starts at $5 million. Down with McCain!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't want my president kidding about my income or the economy at all. I don't want a man that is worth $40 million to think that rich starts at $5 million.

Down with McCain!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Who Is John Galt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490804 Who Is John Galt Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:47:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490804 As unpopular as taxes are, given the sorry state of this country's infrastructure, not to mention the looming crisis in health care costs, it seems inevitable that the government will have to get the money from somewhere. Maybe we need to have a major effort to sell government bonds, like what was done during the Second World War. Neither candidate has shown the kind of urgency on the need to re-invest in the United States. There is a lot talk about alternative sources of energy, but we need to start putting our money to work on America's basic needs (health, transportation system) NOW! Remember...the Sign of the Dollar... As unpopular as taxes are, given the sorry state of this country's infrastructure, not to mention the looming crisis in health care costs, it seems inevitable that the government will have to get the money from somewhere. Maybe we need to have a major effort to sell government bonds, like what was done during the Second World War.

Neither candidate has shown the kind of urgency on the need to re-invest in the United States. There is a lot talk about alternative sources of energy, but we need to start putting our money to work on America's basic needs (health, transportation system) NOW!

Remember...the Sign of the Dollar...

]]> By: Jeff in Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490801 Jeff in Illinois Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:46:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490801 I would consider myself wealthy at $250k/year, rich at $500,000 a year. I would consider myself wealthy at $250k/year, rich at $500,000 a year.

]]> By: NotFallingInLine.org http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490799 NotFallingInLine.org Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:46:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490799 Everyone keeps saying they want to hear from Senator Obama and what he plans to offer. He was serious last Saturday. He spoke from the heart, openly and honestly. John McCain joked around constantly. He gave some of his answers befor he received the questions (huum). Folks don't you see the set-up? McCain laughs at Americans and you are ready to vote for him. Everyone keeps saying they want to hear from Senator Obama and what he plans to offer. He was serious last Saturday. He spoke from the heart, openly and honestly.

John McCain joked around constantly. He gave some of his answers befor he received the questions (huum). Folks don't you see the set-up? McCain laughs at Americans and you are ready to vote for him.

]]> By: Shannon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490798 Shannon Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:46:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490798 LOL!! It is always fun to read some of the comments here. I swear do we live in the same America? McCain is the one that couldn't even come up with a serious number. Maybe under 5 million isn't rich to a guy that lives off his wife's 100 million. As far as the tax conversation, I say you all need to read the details it sounds like you are buying some swamp land in Texas from McCain without seeing the property. LOL!! It is always fun to read some of the comments here. I swear do we live in the same America? McCain is the one that couldn't even come up with a serious number. Maybe under 5 million isn't rich to a guy that lives off his wife's 100 million. As far as the tax conversation, I say you all need to read the details it sounds like you are buying some swamp land in Texas from McCain without seeing the property.

]]> By: pam Eugene OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490795 pam Eugene OR Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:45:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490795 To those of you who say, only Obama will raise taxes you are just uninformed. McCain will also raise taxes. Our country is so far in debt to China that our great-great grandchildren will not be able to pay it all back. Compliments of the Republicans thank you very much. I think people who make over 1/4 of a million dollars a year are rich and can afford to help others out. They sure don't need tax breaks for Gods sake. My family makes over 100K and we live a very good life. We also pay our fair share of taxes. McCain will increase your taxes to support and finance his wars. Obama will increase taxes to give all of us health care. The choice is clear. Obama 08 To those of you who say, only Obama will raise taxes you are just uninformed. McCain will also raise taxes. Our country is so far in debt to China that our great-great grandchildren will not be able to pay it all back. Compliments of the Republicans thank you very much.
I think people who make over 1/4 of a million dollars a year are rich and can afford to help others out. They sure don't need tax breaks for Gods sake.
My family makes over 100K and we live a very good life. We also pay our fair share of taxes.
McCain will increase your taxes to support and finance his wars. Obama will increase taxes to give all of us health care.
The choice is clear.
Obama 08

]]> By: ShirleyY - Seattle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490793 ShirleyY - Seattle Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:45:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490793 MCCAIN WIFE IS WORTH 100 MILLION PLUS, I AM SURE THAT WAS AN UNCOMFORTABLE QUESTION AND HE WAS VERY SLICK ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE, HE DIDNT STATE THE REASON WHY HIS MARRIAGE WAS DISSOLVED, DUE TO HIS ADULTERY AND CHEATING. NOW I KNOW WHY HE ANSWERED QUESTIONS SO QUICKLY, HE WAS LISTENING IN. SHAME ON RICK WARREN BEING A PASTOR AND HELPING MCCAIN PLAY DIRTY POLITICS. THIS IS WHY PASTORS SHOULD NOT GET INVOLVED WITH POLITICS. HEY RICK WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE, HELPING MCCAIN CHEAT. DONT LET MCCAIN PLAY MIND GAMES, HE ALWAYS BRING UP HIS WAR TIME, FOR SYMPATHY, HE'S NOT THE ONLY ONE TORTURED MCCAIN MADE THE STATEMENT DEFEAT THEM, THAT TELLS THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WE WILL BE AT WAR FOREVER. MCCAIN WIFE IS WORTH 100 MILLION PLUS, I AM SURE THAT WAS AN UNCOMFORTABLE QUESTION AND HE WAS VERY SLICK ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE, HE DIDNT STATE THE REASON WHY HIS MARRIAGE WAS DISSOLVED, DUE TO HIS ADULTERY AND CHEATING.

NOW I KNOW WHY HE ANSWERED QUESTIONS SO QUICKLY, HE WAS LISTENING IN.

SHAME ON RICK WARREN BEING A PASTOR AND HELPING MCCAIN PLAY DIRTY POLITICS. THIS IS WHY PASTORS SHOULD NOT GET INVOLVED WITH POLITICS.

HEY RICK WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE, HELPING MCCAIN CHEAT.

DONT LET MCCAIN PLAY MIND GAMES, HE ALWAYS BRING UP HIS WAR TIME, FOR SYMPATHY, HE'S NOT THE ONLY ONE TORTURED

MCCAIN MADE THE STATEMENT DEFEAT THEM, THAT TELLS THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WE WILL BE AT WAR FOREVER.

]]> By: PUMA 4 HILL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490789 PUMA 4 HILL Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:44:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490789 It is time to put down the kool-aid and ask yourselves these questions: - Who is this man? Really, he has more than one name and too many questions as to where he was born and what his faith is. - What has this man accomplished for America? For you? For anyone other than himself. - How is he going to bring the kind of change he promises to bring - and his promised are too vague? - Again, what legislature has he sponsored, introduced and gotten praise? Empy arrogant suit. I don't blame it all on him. He was manufactured beginning in 2003 - READ and learn. It is time to put down the kool-aid and ask yourselves these questions:

- Who is this man? Really, he has more than one name and too many questions as to where he was born and what his faith is.
- What has this man accomplished for America? For you? For anyone other than himself.
- How is he going to bring the kind of change he promises to bring – and his promised are too vague?
- Again, what legislature has he sponsored, introduced and gotten praise?

Empy arrogant suit. I don't blame it all on him. He was manufactured beginning in 2003 – READ and learn.

]]> By: karen-phoenix http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490786 karen-phoenix Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:42:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490786 McCain is sooooo out of touch with reality and the American people thats why he said that. McCain really believed it and that is what is sooo soooo sad!!!!! McCain also said a lot more at Saddleback that was soooo out of touch with America. How can a man who buys $600 dollar shoes and lives in 8 houses and flys around in his private jet understand us. Also, in AZ he owns just about the most expensive piece of realestate in Sedona! And that is reality! Go Obama!!! McCain is sooooo out of touch with reality and the American people thats why he said that. McCain really believed it and that is what is sooo soooo sad!!!!! McCain also said a lot more at Saddleback that was soooo out of touch with America. How can a man who buys $600 dollar shoes and lives in 8 houses and flys around in his private jet understand us. Also, in AZ he owns just about the most expensive piece of realestate in Sedona! And that is reality! Go Obama!!!

]]> By: Derek C. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490782 Derek C. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:41:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490782 You guys are arguing in the comments over half truths here. What McCain said was that being "rich" should be measured by if you can afford your home and provide for your children. The $5 million comment was a joke in saying that he wanted to lower taxes for all people and then used an absurd number as an example of a bracket that might be worthy of being taxed higher. I'm a registered Democrat, but pushing this argument of the $5 million mark is a losing argument and makes the Democrats look like they're playing politics. I wish people commenting here would pay attention and not just take the bait constantly. I feel like people are reporting and responding to reports based on snippets without going deeper into the story. There is now a lot of room to make those making this argument look incredibly foolish. You guys are arguing in the comments over half truths here. What McCain said was that being "rich" should be measured by if you can afford your home and provide for your children. The $5 million comment was a joke in saying that he wanted to lower taxes for all people and then used an absurd number as an example of a bracket that might be worthy of being taxed higher. I'm a registered Democrat, but pushing this argument of the $5 million mark is a losing argument and makes the Democrats look like they're playing politics. I wish people commenting here would pay attention and not just take the bait constantly. I feel like people are reporting and responding to reports based on snippets without going deeper into the story. There is now a lot of room to make those making this argument look incredibly foolish.

]]> By: I OWN MY BODY, THE CHOICE IS MINE, NOT THE REPUBLICANS! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490781 I OWN MY BODY, THE CHOICE IS MINE, NOT THE REPUBLICANS! Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:41:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490781 HIT HIM HARD OBAMA--HOME STRETCH BABY!!! OBAMA08. HIT HIM HARD OBAMA–HOME STRETCH BABY!!! OBAMA08.

]]> By: Floris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490780 Floris Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:41:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490780 how you want te finance the healtcare, school etc. without race tax. You better except tax because the US have to pay china a lot of money. how you want te finance the healtcare, school etc. without race tax.
You better except tax because the US have to pay china a lot of money.

]]> By: DarylD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490779 DarylD Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:40:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490779 Most of those bad-mouthing Obama's plan to add some taxes to the rich are either among the wealthy themselves, or they have fantasies of becoming so. I guess they care not about the other 80% of us. Most of those bad-mouthing Obama's plan to add some taxes to the
rich are either among the wealthy themselves, or they have fantasies
of becoming so. I guess they care not about the other 80% of us.

]]> By: Pam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490778 Pam Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:40:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490778 fella from Chicago August 18th, 2008 5:04 pm ET Well Barack, I guess that makes you and the good Senator from Arizona rich. So what's your point? ___________________________ Obama has said several times that he knows his tax plan would increase his personal taxes, and the taxes of everyone who ran for president in the primaries. So what's your point? fella from Chicago August 18th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Well Barack, I guess that makes you and the good Senator from Arizona rich. So what's your point?
___________________________

Obama has said several times that he knows his tax plan would increase his personal taxes, and the taxes of everyone who ran for president in the primaries. So what's your point?

]]> By: Obamalism http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490775 Obamalism Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:40:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490775 Why work harder if you have to pay more for someone who doesn't? This is why socialism and communism fail. It's called motivation and incentives. Cut the govt umbilical cord and the earmark spending and this country would go along way economically and socially. Why work harder if you have to pay more for someone who doesn't? This is why socialism and communism fail. It's called motivation and incentives.

Cut the govt umbilical cord and the earmark spending and this country would go along way economically and socially.

]]> By: get real http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490774 get real Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:39:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490774 jabbing Obama -- you idiot, you think Obama is anywhere close to as rich as the McRich's? stop drinking cool aid, Cindy spends $750k on her Amex in a month. you have no leg to stand on on this discussion. jabbing Obama - you idiot, you think Obama is anywhere close to as rich as the McRich's? stop drinking cool aid, Cindy spends $750k on her Amex in a month. you have no leg to stand on on this discussion.

]]> By: Kim J http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490773 Kim J Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:39:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490773 The main problem is that most Americans don't understand the tax brackets and probably don't even know how much they actually pay in federal income tax. If you ask someone, they just use bad math to calculate what their gross pay was vs what their actual check is - forgetting all of the other deductions (state withholding, 401K, health insurance, etc.) You might pay 30% out of your check but it sure isn't going to federal income tax. Most small businesses make over $250,000, which does not mean that the owner of that business is rich, it means he has some operating capital in the bank to meet payroll and other expenses. Why one of Obama's economic advisors has not explained that to him yet is a mystery. The main problem is that most Americans don't understand the tax brackets and probably don't even know how much they actually pay in federal income tax. If you ask someone, they just use bad math to calculate what their gross pay was vs what their actual check is – forgetting all of the other deductions (state withholding, 401K, health insurance, etc.) You might pay 30% out of your check but it sure isn't going to federal income tax. Most small businesses make over $250,000, which does not mean that the owner of that business is rich, it means he has some operating capital in the bank to meet payroll and other expenses. Why one of Obama's economic advisors has not explained that to him yet is a mystery.

]]> By: Ex-Republican for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490772 Ex-Republican for Obama Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:39:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490772 Obama is not asking them to be taxed more, he advocates 'fair taxation'. As it stands, these rich people do not pay proportianately the same amount in taxes as the rest of america. We should all pay the same amount of taxes per dollar earned, and that is not what is happening. Taxes need to be raised on the rich so that they will finally be doing their fair share for this country. It truely is getting to the point of the revolutionary days of 'taxation with out representation". All of the benefits are being bestowed upon these rich people, while the peasants, earning less then $250k a year are forced to pay more taxes to give MORE goods to the already enchanted royals. Same per dollar, and atleast Obama's plan moves toward it, while McCain's plan further burdens all those that earn under $250k Obama is not asking them to be taxed more, he advocates 'fair taxation'.

As it stands, these rich people do not pay proportianately the same amount in taxes as the rest of america. We should all pay the same amount of taxes per dollar earned, and that is not what is happening.

Taxes need to be raised on the rich so that they will finally be doing their fair share for this country. It truely is getting to the point of the revolutionary days of 'taxation with out representation". All of the benefits are being bestowed upon these rich people, while the peasants, earning less then $250k a year are forced to pay more taxes to give MORE goods to the already enchanted royals.

Same per dollar, and atleast Obama's plan moves toward it, while McCain's plan further burdens all those that earn under $250k

]]> By: biffington, biff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490771 biffington, biff Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:39:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490771 (THIS JUST CANT BE POINTED OUT ENOUGH..... Please remember... There are only two kinds of Republicans.... Millionaires... and SUCKERS. (THIS JUST CANT BE POINTED OUT ENOUGH.....
Please remember...

There are only two kinds of Republicans....

Millionaires...

and

SUCKERS.

]]> By: concern http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/18/obama-jabs-mccain-for-rich-definition/#comment-1490770 concern Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:39:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13091#comment-1490770 For all you people out there who think that we can fix the USA by brorrowing endless money from CHINA shouldn't have to pay tax! For all you people out there who think that we can fix the USA by brorrowing endless money from CHINA shouldn't have to pay tax!

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