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	<title>Comments on: Fact Check: Obama wants to raise taxes?</title>
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		<title>By: a real person</title>
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		<dc:creator>a real person</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:32:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>A NATION divided against itself CANNOT STAND ...
A HOUSE divided against itself CANNOT STAND ...
A PARTY divided against itself CANNOT STAND ...
A MIND divided against itself CANNOT STAND ...

What&#039;s with the INDEPENDENTS and OTHERS who can&#039;t seem to make up thier own minds?  Unfortunately it is they who will make the final decision as to who the next leader of the free world will be, and that is scary because they can&#039;t even make up their own minds ... They should just have the election this weekend, and all those who cannot make up their minds will be left out.  Come on people it really isn&#039;t that hard to choose one or the other ... remember ... A DOUBLE MINDED MAN IS UNSTABLE IN ALL HIS WAYS!!!!</description>
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A HOUSE divided against itself CANNOT STAND ...<br />
A PARTY divided against itself CANNOT STAND ...<br />
A MIND divided against itself CANNOT STAND ...</p>
<p>What's with the INDEPENDENTS and OTHERS who can't seem to make up thier own minds?  Unfortunately it is they who will make the final decision as to who the next leader of the free world will be, and that is scary because they can't even make up their own minds ... They should just have the election this weekend, and all those who cannot make up their minds will be left out.  Come on people it really isn't that hard to choose one or the other ... remember ... A DOUBLE MINDED MAN IS UNSTABLE IN ALL HIS WAYS!!!!</p>
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		<title>By: Becky</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744969</link>
		<dc:creator>Becky</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:32:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>McCain is a jerk.  Trying to jerk us Americans around as if we&#039;re fools.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>McCain is a jerk.  Trying to jerk us Americans around as if we're fools.</p>
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		<title>By: NoMccain</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744968</link>
		<dc:creator>NoMccain</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:32:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Since Mccain thinks that 5 million dollars is the barrier of a wealthy family, there&#039;s no wonder why his twisted logic slides into the thinking that taxing the wealthiest 20 percent of households is considered to be &quot;raising ALL of our taxes.&quot; Mccain is dillusional, and his senility is showing. He is out of touch with American families, and will not be a good President, at all.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since Mccain thinks that 5 million dollars is the barrier of a wealthy family, there's no wonder why his twisted logic slides into the thinking that taxing the wealthiest 20 percent of households is considered to be "raising ALL of our taxes." Mccain is dillusional, and his senility is showing. He is out of touch with American families, and will not be a good President, at all.</p>
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		<title>By: Shaking My Head</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744963</link>
		<dc:creator>Shaking My Head</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:31:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hey Dave, how&#039;s that free market working for your 401K and your house value lately? Moron!!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey Dave, how's that free market working for your 401K and your house value lately? Moron!!!</p>
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		<title>By: Capablanca</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744957</link>
		<dc:creator>Capablanca</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:31:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The wealthiest 20% of the country are business owners and corporations. They will either go out of business in this type of economy or go else where. The lower 80% can get all the tax cut they want, but there are going to be fewer jobs for them. That&#039;s something FactCheck does not verify because they set to verify words and claims but not what could happen.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The wealthiest 20% of the country are business owners and corporations. They will either go out of business in this type of economy or go else where. The lower 80% can get all the tax cut they want, but there are going to be fewer jobs for them. That's something FactCheck does not verify because they set to verify words and claims but not what could happen.</p>
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		<title>By: Yaya</title>
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		<dc:creator>Yaya</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>McCain and Palin are playing the politics of fear and ignorance, same as Bush did. 8 years of Bush and people have still not learned. Well if the GOP wins again, the &quot;majority&quot; who elect them should not complain when they are jobless and homeless. Oh by the way, they can still keep their guns, continue to execute whoever they want while preaching a culture of life.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>McCain and Palin are playing the politics of fear and ignorance, same as Bush did. 8 years of Bush and people have still not learned. Well if the GOP wins again, the "majority" who elect them should not complain when they are jobless and homeless. Oh by the way, they can still keep their guns, continue to execute whoever they want while preaching a culture of life.</p>
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		<title>By: Bill                    Charlotte,NC</title>
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		<dc:creator>Bill                    Charlotte,NC</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:31:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&quot;Obama will raise taxes.&quot;

Just more of McDoesn&#039;t-understand-it lies and he knows it.
They have been putting out this crap since the beginning of the campaign.  They have no thoughts of their own.... just lies.
They even co-opted Obama&#039;s campaign slogan of change.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>"Obama will raise taxes."</p>
<p>Just more of McDoesn't-understand-it lies and he knows it.<br />
They have been putting out this crap since the beginning of the campaign.  They have no thoughts of their own.... just lies.<br />
They even co-opted Obama's campaign slogan of change.</p>
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		<title>By: Kristen</title>
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		<dc:creator>Kristen</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:31:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>McCain has been called out on so many lies but nonetheless perpetuates them.  I have never seen this kind of brazen risregard of the truth, and the media needs to start making this a headlining issue rather than a sidenote.  Many people still think Palin nixed the bridge, Obama will raise their taxes, and Obama is a radical Muslim.  Media--do your job and set the record straight so we don&#039;t end up with another 4 years of sleazy GOP politics.  Obama/Biden 08</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>McCain has been called out on so many lies but nonetheless perpetuates them.  I have never seen this kind of brazen risregard of the truth, and the media needs to start making this a headlining issue rather than a sidenote.  Many people still think Palin nixed the bridge, Obama will raise their taxes, and Obama is a radical Muslim.  Media&#8211;do your job and set the record straight so we don't end up with another 4 years of sleazy GOP politics.  Obama/Biden 08</p>
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		<title>By: Al</title>
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		<dc:creator>Al</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:31:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Bravo!  Another &quot;issue oriented&quot; story!  Keep &#039;em coming.  THIS is what the election is all about.  The more legitimate news and issues we can get out there to the undecideds, the sooner we can put McCain to bed for his nap.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bravo!  Another "issue oriented" story!  Keep 'em coming.  THIS is what the election is all about.  The more legitimate news and issues we can get out there to the undecideds, the sooner we can put McCain to bed for his nap.</p>
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		<title>By: RealityKing</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744950</link>
		<dc:creator>RealityKing</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:31:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Of course 50% of Americans don&#039;t pay any taxes at all. So why does Obama continue to call his tax handout to those 50% of Americans a tax cut!?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Of course 50% of Americans don't pay any taxes at all. So why does Obama continue to call his tax handout to those 50% of Americans a tax cut!?</p>
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		<title>By: Linda</title>
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		<dc:creator>Linda</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>20 percent of the population is 17,500,000 families.  That is alot of people Senator Obama.  They worked hard for what they have and why should they bear the brunt of paying for health care, education, etc. for millions of illegals. 

Ask Obama does he plan to send those home?  No, he plans on giving them free health care etc. even though they don&#039;t pay one dime in taxes payroll or otherwise.

Linda, Salem, Ma</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>20 percent of the population is 17,500,000 families.  That is alot of people Senator Obama.  They worked hard for what they have and why should they bear the brunt of paying for health care, education, etc. for millions of illegals. </p>
<p>Ask Obama does he plan to send those home?  No, he plans on giving them free health care etc. even though they don't pay one dime in taxes payroll or otherwise.</p>
<p>Linda, Salem, Ma</p>
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		<title>By: College Student in VA</title>
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		<dc:creator>College Student in VA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thank you Dave. 

I also agree with Teri. We may be promised the moon and the stars by both candidates, but we will see what actually happens once one of them gets into office. 


*McCain/Palin 2008*</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you Dave. </p>
<p>I also agree with Teri. We may be promised the moon and the stars by both candidates, but we will see what actually happens once one of them gets into office. </p>
<p>*McCain/Palin 2008*</p>
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		<title>By: Jennifer</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jennifer</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thank you CNN! Finally a major news outlet is calling McCain out on this BLATANT LIE. Thank you for doing your job CNN! The American people should never have to wonder what is the truth and what is not.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you CNN! Finally a major news outlet is calling McCain out on this BLATANT LIE. Thank you for doing your job CNN! The American people should never have to wonder what is the truth and what is not.</p>
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		<title>By: Anita from Arizona</title>
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		<dc:creator>Anita from Arizona</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hey Dave???

Don&#039;t we need jobs to WORK FOR IT???  This myth that Dems don&#039;t work for what they get is ridiculous and totally a lie, which fits right in with Republicans thinking.  DRILL BABY DRILL = LIE BABY LIE.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey Dave???</p>
<p>Don't we need jobs to WORK FOR IT???  This myth that Dems don't work for what they get is ridiculous and totally a lie, which fits right in with Republicans thinking.  DRILL BABY DRILL = LIE BABY LIE.</p>
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		<title>By: Terry</title>
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		<dc:creator>Terry</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Obama is going to raise taxes big time on everyone.</description>
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		<title>By: ibjg</title>
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		<dc:creator>ibjg</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:29:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dave -
my incapacitated grandmother, who raised me, recieved &quot;handouts&quot; of approximately $350/mo. which allowed her to keep a roof over my head and allow me to go to school. I currently pay approximately 50k per year in income/sales/property taxes, will probably pay ~2million+ in taxes over my lifetime. Not a bad payback for those meager  &quot;handouts&quot;, eh? 
I guess she could have been denied those handouts, and I would have been forced to steal and wound up in jail, then you could pay thousands every year to keep me there.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dave -<br />
my incapacitated grandmother, who raised me, recieved "handouts" of approximately $350/mo. which allowed her to keep a roof over my head and allow me to go to school. I currently pay approximately 50k per year in income/sales/property taxes, will probably pay ~2million+ in taxes over my lifetime. Not a bad payback for those meager  "handouts", eh?<br />
I guess she could have been denied those handouts, and I would have been forced to steal and wound up in jail, then you could pay thousands every year to keep me there.</p>
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		<title>By: Dee Okla.</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dee Okla.</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:29:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This is a black man trying to help America, he could be giving every tax payer  a million dollars and paying America’s debt off with his own money and still would not be elected president.  Racism is still here just as strong as ever, it&#039;s only difference now is, how well it&#039;s hidden.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a black man trying to help America, he could be giving every tax payer  a million dollars and paying America’s debt off with his own money and still would not be elected president.  Racism is still here just as strong as ever, it's only difference now is, how well it's hidden.</p>
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		<title>By: Dee from NC</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dee from NC</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:29:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dave:

Actually, Obama is offering tax breaks for companies that invest creating new jobs in the US and taking them away from companies that outsource. so A. is wrong.

Also, because of the increase of income from the bottom, it will increase the consumer incoming thereby creating a trickle up effect. In economy, the best way to stimulate it is give the majority if people more income. This will also create new jobs, improve moral, and strengthen the economy.

This will in effect create a new market were businesses have to be more competitive to sell and produce their products. It worked well for the Clinton Era, and will once again during the Obama era.

Which means, more money to the poor means more money for everyone.

More money to the rich, means no one wins.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dave:</p>
<p>Actually, Obama is offering tax breaks for companies that invest creating new jobs in the US and taking them away from companies that outsource. so A. is wrong.</p>
<p>Also, because of the increase of income from the bottom, it will increase the consumer incoming thereby creating a trickle up effect. In economy, the best way to stimulate it is give the majority if people more income. This will also create new jobs, improve moral, and strengthen the economy.</p>
<p>This will in effect create a new market were businesses have to be more competitive to sell and produce their products. It worked well for the Clinton Era, and will once again during the Obama era.</p>
<p>Which means, more money to the poor means more money for everyone.</p>
<p>More money to the rich, means no one wins.</p>
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		<title>By: Curtis - Marietta, GA</title>
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		<dc:creator>Curtis - Marietta, GA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:29:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hey Mel,

I would love to go to school to make more money.  But, I can&#039;t join the Army to go to school.   The money&#039;s not there or it might be 6 years beore I get back.

I would love to go to school if I could get the money to go.  But, my parents and myself are to busy trying to afford groceries, gas and basic life necessaties.

So, the next time I come to your rich neighborhood to fix your plumbing, lights or fancy porch, don&#039;t be alarmed when I say &quot;you need to fix it yourself! You choose to live this way!&quot;.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey Mel,</p>
<p>I would love to go to school to make more money.  But, I can't join the Army to go to school.   The money's not there or it might be 6 years beore I get back.</p>
<p>I would love to go to school if I could get the money to go.  But, my parents and myself are to busy trying to afford groceries, gas and basic life necessaties.</p>
<p>So, the next time I come to your rich neighborhood to fix your plumbing, lights or fancy porch, don't be alarmed when I say "you need to fix it yourself! You choose to live this way!".</p>
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		<title>By: John G</title>
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		<dc:creator>John G</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:28:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Can someone please explain to me in no uncertain terms why the wealthiest 20% of tax payers should be held responsible for the laziness, ineptitude, shortcomings etc of the lower 80%?

I agree that sometimes conditions beyond anyone&#039;s control are responsible for peoples hardships (layoffs, companies filing bankruptcy, disease etc) but for the most part I have observed people in bad financial situations doing absolutely nothing to get into better situations or worse actively pursuing behavior to keep themselves down so as to keep collecting a check from the local government office.

So if I make more than $250,000 per year, why should I pay higher taxes to help cover a mortgage payment for someone who makes $28,000 per year and could never have afforded the house to begin with but got it through a bad loan program he/she didn&#039;t really understand at the time? Why should I foot the bill for someone who doesn&#039;t have a job because he/she is on long term disability when the only disability they have is an inability to put down the twinkies and therefore they weigh 350lbs and can&#039;t get out of the house to work? Why should I have to work my tail end off to send my kids (or myself) to college while my taxes are being raised to make college more accessible to people who have very little interest in college and will not do well if they go? Why should I be forced to work hard for every penny that is deposited into my bank account while I watch people line up month after month to collect a check from the government for doing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING?!?!?!

If someone can answer that question without saying anything as ridiculous as &quot;because it&#039;s the right thing to do&quot; then I will happily cast my vote for Barack Obama-until then McCain/Palin 08,12 and Palin/Whomever 16,20

CNN for the love of God for once please remove yourself from Obama&#039;s backside and post this.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can someone please explain to me in no uncertain terms why the wealthiest 20% of tax payers should be held responsible for the laziness, ineptitude, shortcomings etc of the lower 80%?</p>
<p>I agree that sometimes conditions beyond anyone's control are responsible for peoples hardships (layoffs, companies filing bankruptcy, disease etc) but for the most part I have observed people in bad financial situations doing absolutely nothing to get into better situations or worse actively pursuing behavior to keep themselves down so as to keep collecting a check from the local government office.</p>
<p>So if I make more than $250,000 per year, why should I pay higher taxes to help cover a mortgage payment for someone who makes $28,000 per year and could never have afforded the house to begin with but got it through a bad loan program he/she didn't really understand at the time? Why should I foot the bill for someone who doesn't have a job because he/she is on long term disability when the only disability they have is an inability to put down the twinkies and therefore they weigh 350lbs and can't get out of the house to work? Why should I have to work my tail end off to send my kids (or myself) to college while my taxes are being raised to make college more accessible to people who have very little interest in college and will not do well if they go? Why should I be forced to work hard for every penny that is deposited into my bank account while I watch people line up month after month to collect a check from the government for doing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING?!?!?!</p>
<p>If someone can answer that question without saying anything as ridiculous as "because it's the right thing to do" then I will happily cast my vote for Barack Obama-until then McCain/Palin 08,12 and Palin/Whomever 16,20</p>
<p>CNN for the love of God for once please remove yourself from Obama's backside and post this.</p>
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		<title>By: THE SLOGAN "COUNTRY FIRST" BY THE RNC MEANS RURAL AMERICA</title>
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		<dc:creator>THE SLOGAN "COUNTRY FIRST" BY THE RNC MEANS RURAL AMERICA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:28:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>DEAR FELLOW CITIZENS IN RURAL AMERICA----

REVIEW MC-CANE&#039;S POLICY AGENDA BEFORE YOU VOTE.  THINK ABOUT HOW MOST RURAL AREAS ARE STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY AND HAVE BEEN FOR DECADES.  

VOTE YOUR CHILDRENS&#039; FUTURE AND POCKETBOOKS.  HAVE A BEER WITH MCCAIN AT ONE OF HIS 9 HOUSES.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DEAR FELLOW CITIZENS IN RURAL AMERICA--</p>
<p>REVIEW MC-CANE'S POLICY AGENDA BEFORE YOU VOTE.  THINK ABOUT HOW MOST RURAL AREAS ARE STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY AND HAVE BEEN FOR DECADES.  </p>
<p>VOTE YOUR CHILDRENS' FUTURE AND POCKETBOOKS.  HAVE A BEER WITH MCCAIN AT ONE OF HIS 9 HOUSES.</p>
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		<title>By: angela</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744901</link>
		<dc:creator>angela</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:28:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>If the Bush system of cutting tax for the rich was working well and the economy was going great , I would definatly have voted for McCain but seeing as alot of people are loosing their jos,homes and most companies are moving to other countries i think it is pathetic that McCain is still thinking about using those SAME OLD FAILED politics.  There is no way in hell i will vote for him.  Fool me once same on you, fool me twice.......</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If the Bush system of cutting tax for the rich was working well and the economy was going great , I would definatly have voted for McCain but seeing as alot of people are loosing their jos,homes and most companies are moving to other countries i think it is pathetic that McCain is still thinking about using those SAME OLD FAILED politics.  There is no way in hell i will vote for him.  Fool me once same on you, fool me twice.......</p>
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		<title>By: Ron , West Coast</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ron , West Coast</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:27:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Everybody should stop beating around the bush, ( no pun intended )
everyone who`s honest can read between the lines and discern the Code Words......
  Taxes, Smaxxes ,.... two words , &quot; OBAMA`S BLACK &quot;.......</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everybody should stop beating around the bush, ( no pun intended )<br />
everyone who`s honest can read between the lines and discern the Code Words......<br />
  Taxes, Smaxxes ,.... two words , " OBAMA`S BLACK ".......</p>
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		<title>By: Anita from Arizona</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744892</link>
		<dc:creator>Anita from Arizona</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:27:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Ask yourself, can you afford four more years of this??  I know I can&#039;t.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ask yourself, can you afford four more years of this??  I know I can't.</p>
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		<title>By: not so</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744891</link>
		<dc:creator>not so</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:27:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>There has been plenty of name calling on both sides of the isle.  I find it all rather distasteful.  If the best you can do is &quot;rant&quot; while calling someone names, it just makes you sound the fool.  Stick to the issues with meaningful dialog.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There has been plenty of name calling on both sides of the isle.  I find it all rather distasteful.  If the best you can do is "rant" while calling someone names, it just makes you sound the fool.  Stick to the issues with meaningful dialog.</p>
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		<title>By: George in Indianapolis</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744884</link>
		<dc:creator>George in Indianapolis</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:26:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>To Mel


Evidence of Absurdity  and Proof of Stupidity:

&quot;People that need tax breaks the most need to go to school. They choose to live that way. &quot;

You ever notice that people that don&#039;t know what they are talking about are the ones who are most fervent and outspoken of their ignnorance?
                        
OH! I forgot! Absurdity and Stupidity are the conerstones of the McCain/Palin ticket.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To Mel</p>
<p>Evidence of Absurdity  and Proof of Stupidity:</p>
<p>"People that need tax breaks the most need to go to school. They choose to live that way. "</p>
<p>You ever notice that people that don't know what they are talking about are the ones who are most fervent and outspoken of their ignnorance?</p>
<p>OH! I forgot! Absurdity and Stupidity are the conerstones of the McCain/Palin ticket.</p>
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		<title>By: Darryl</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744879</link>
		<dc:creator>Darryl</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hello Jack why is that?

Republican legislators sue to stop Palin investigation
Five Republican legislators filed suit Tuesday in state Superior Court in an attempt to halt an investigation into abuse of power allegations against Gov. Sarah Palin, now Republican presidential candidate John McCain&#039;s running mate.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello Jack why is that?</p>
<p>Republican legislators sue to stop Palin investigation<br />
Five Republican legislators filed suit Tuesday in state Superior Court in an attempt to halt an investigation into abuse of power allegations against Gov. Sarah Palin, now Republican presidential candidate John McCain's running mate.</p>
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		<title>By: john</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744873</link>
		<dc:creator>john</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:26:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>its a help that Obama offers and most of us will get tax cuts and it will be like CLINTON admin we will live happy as ever</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>its a help that Obama offers and most of us will get tax cuts and it will be like CLINTON admin we will live happy as ever</p>
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		<title>By: fixthebroken</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744867</link>
		<dc:creator>fixthebroken</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:26:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Rick,

Do you research before you say anyone is lying please!

Check the table that Voter posted. That&#039;s a good start for your research.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rick,</p>
<p>Do you research before you say anyone is lying please!</p>
<p>Check the table that Voter posted. That's a good start for your research.</p>
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		<title>By: Pepou</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744866</link>
		<dc:creator>Pepou</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>And this why I am voting for Obama.</description>
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		<title>By: Michelle, St. Louis, MO</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744859</link>
		<dc:creator>Michelle, St. Louis, MO</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:25:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Even Alan Greenspan said the country can&#039;t affor McCain&#039;s tax plan.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Even Alan Greenspan said the country can't affor McCain's tax plan.</p>
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		<title>By: Nurse Ratchet</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744850</link>
		<dc:creator>Nurse Ratchet</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:25:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dave that&#039;s more BS.  Why is it that the Blue states pay the majority of the taxes (and seem ok with that) and the Red states use more Welfare.  Answer that.  While you&#039;re at it, why is it that Red states tend to have more high school drop outs and a heck of a lot higher divorce rate?

Hmmmmm? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dave that's more BS.  Why is it that the Blue states pay the majority of the taxes (and seem ok with that) and the Red states use more Welfare.  Answer that.  While you're at it, why is it that Red states tend to have more high school drop outs and a heck of a lot higher divorce rate?</p>
<p>Hmmmmm? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?</p>
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		<title>By: Sarah Bush</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744846</link>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Bush</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>That&#039;s a fact Jack!</description>
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		<title>By: former puma</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744839</link>
		<dc:creator>former puma</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:24:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dave........... Obama will give tax break to people that have there company here while mccain we give tax break to company that shift there job oversea. so make sure u read someone policy before concluding who to give your free vote for.
obama&#039;08.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dave........... Obama will give tax break to people that have there company here while mccain we give tax break to company that shift there job oversea. so make sure u read someone policy before concluding who to give your free vote for.<br />
obama'08.</p>
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		<title>By: Ovitshio Branco From Arizona</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744834</link>
		<dc:creator>Ovitshio Branco From Arizona</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:23:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>It&#039;s been years, and the man who murdered so many at the World Trade Center,is still free.

Years later, many of the katrina victims still have not been able to return home. Instead they spend their 
nights in FEMA trailers that are making them sick.

Years later, we are still in a war where our men and women are loosing their lives for a war that never should 
have taken place.

We now live in an economy where the American dollar is fallen fast, people are loosing their homes, gas and 
food prices are on the rise when we have no extra money to give.

Its time for people to be able to breath again, and not have to go to sleep every night knowing that they might not be able to pay their bills.

It&#039;s time to capture the man who coldly celebrated his success while thousands of Americans cried for their 
loved ones. 

Its time to reach out to the katrina victims who where held captive in a hell with no way out, and help them 
get back home.

Its time for our troops to be brought home to their familys.

It&#039; time for a change, and we made this video because we believe with all our hearts that Barack Obama will 
bring that change</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's been years, and the man who murdered so many at the World Trade Center,is still free.</p>
<p>Years later, many of the katrina victims still have not been able to return home. Instead they spend their<br />
nights in FEMA trailers that are making them sick.</p>
<p>Years later, we are still in a war where our men and women are loosing their lives for a war that never should<br />
have taken place.</p>
<p>We now live in an economy where the American dollar is fallen fast, people are loosing their homes, gas and<br />
food prices are on the rise when we have no extra money to give.</p>
<p>Its time for people to be able to breath again, and not have to go to sleep every night knowing that they might not be able to pay their bills.</p>
<p>It's time to capture the man who coldly celebrated his success while thousands of Americans cried for their<br />
loved ones. </p>
<p>Its time to reach out to the katrina victims who where held captive in a hell with no way out, and help them<br />
get back home.</p>
<p>Its time for our troops to be brought home to their familys.</p>
<p>It' time for a change, and we made this video because we believe with all our hearts that Barack Obama will<br />
bring that change</p>
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		<title>By: DMD, New York</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744833</link>
		<dc:creator>DMD, New York</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:23:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Doesn&#039;t FactCheck have an affiliation with Annenberg who has an affiliation with Ayers who has an affiliation with Obama?   Would not then, if that is true, anything that FactCheck says is biased towards Obama?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Doesn't FactCheck have an affiliation with Annenberg who has an affiliation with Ayers who has an affiliation with Obama?   Would not then, if that is true, anything that FactCheck says is biased towards Obama?</p>
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		<title>By: jo</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744832</link>
		<dc:creator>jo</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:23:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>raise or not I had better life on Clinton time than John Bush</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>raise or not I had better life on Clinton time than John Bush</p>
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		<title>By: Pat Riot</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744828</link>
		<dc:creator>Pat Riot</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:23:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Here is the way I read this.  Obama will increase federal income taxes for some people.  McCain will not increase federal income taxes for anyone.

I&#039;ve also heard that Barack intends to reinstate the death tax, increase the capital gains tax, increase taxes on energy consumption, increase taxes on cell phones, and pretty much any federal service.  Is that correct?  Can CNN confirm that?  My second question is why are we increasing taxes for any reason?  The government is already too big and wasteful.  My understanding is that our spending and borrowing practices as a nation are what got us into this mess in the first place.  What does Obama need to pay for with increased taxes?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is the way I read this.  Obama will increase federal income taxes for some people.  McCain will not increase federal income taxes for anyone.</p>
<p>I've also heard that Barack intends to reinstate the death tax, increase the capital gains tax, increase taxes on energy consumption, increase taxes on cell phones, and pretty much any federal service.  Is that correct?  Can CNN confirm that?  My second question is why are we increasing taxes for any reason?  The government is already too big and wasteful.  My understanding is that our spending and borrowing practices as a nation are what got us into this mess in the first place.  What does Obama need to pay for with increased taxes?</p>
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		<title>By: Independent for Obama</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744826</link>
		<dc:creator>Independent for Obama</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:23:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dave, conservatives lie</description>
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		<title>By: Vincent</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744822</link>
		<dc:creator>Vincent</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>What hasn&#039;t been mentioned is, if those income figures are after the deductions and exemptions.  If they are for what I just wrote, it would stand to reason that most of us would be better off with Obama&#039;s tax plan.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What hasn't been mentioned is, if those income figures are after the deductions and exemptions.  If they are for what I just wrote, it would stand to reason that most of us would be better off with Obama's tax plan.</p>
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		<title>By: Sarah Bell</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744821</link>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Bell</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Facts? Screw your facts. If you repeat facts over and over they become lies. Just like if you repeat lies over and over they become facts. Ask John McCain.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Facts? Screw your facts. If you repeat facts over and over they become lies. Just like if you repeat lies over and over they become facts. Ask John McCain.</p>
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		<title>By: Independent from GA</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744819</link>
		<dc:creator>Independent from GA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Taking from the RICH and giving to the POOR.. Does that sound familiar?  Robin Hood.  No wonder the McCain camp is upset.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Taking from the RICH and giving to the POOR.. Does that sound familiar?  Robin Hood.  No wonder the McCain camp is upset.</p>
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		<title>By: Gail</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744817</link>
		<dc:creator>Gail</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:22:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>the key point missing here is fact Obama wants to stick it to corporations, who will in fact do the following:

A) take their business elsewhere, lost jobs
B) eliminate jobs to cut costs
C) increase prices on products to cover tax increases

Obama = socialist redistribution of wealth

Hey Dave, I see YOU&#039;VE missed the Key Point in Obama&#039;s plan.
Corporations will get a tax credit for keeping jobs in the USA
Corporations will get a tax increase if they move jobs overseas
Creation of 5million new Green jobs that can&#039;t be shipped overseas
Helps economy, prevents and discourages jobs being sent overseas.

What is wrong with a hard working middle income and lower income (all hard working people) getting a piece of the pie?  I imagine you&#039;d like that too, wouldn&#039;t you Dave. 

Don&#039;t be fooled by the smoke and mirrors of the GOP.  Obama is the better choice, in fact the ONLY choice this country can afford.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>the key point missing here is fact Obama wants to stick it to corporations, who will in fact do the following:</p>
<p>A) take their business elsewhere, lost jobs<br />
B) eliminate jobs to cut costs<br />
C) increase prices on products to cover tax increases</p>
<p>Obama = socialist redistribution of wealth</p>
<p>Hey Dave, I see YOU'VE missed the Key Point in Obama's plan.<br />
Corporations will get a tax credit for keeping jobs in the USA<br />
Corporations will get a tax increase if they move jobs overseas<br />
Creation of 5million new Green jobs that can't be shipped overseas<br />
Helps economy, prevents and discourages jobs being sent overseas.</p>
<p>What is wrong with a hard working middle income and lower income (all hard working people) getting a piece of the pie?  I imagine you'd like that too, wouldn't you Dave. </p>
<p>Don't be fooled by the smoke and mirrors of the GOP.  Obama is the better choice, in fact the ONLY choice this country can afford.</p>
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		<title>By: Phil-Texas</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744813</link>
		<dc:creator>Phil-Texas</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:22:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Here we go the headline reads Obama is going to raise taxes. Did you know that over half of americans will only see the headlines and believe that Obama will raise everyones taxes. The news organizations know this and why they mislead readers is beyond my comprehension.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here we go the headline reads Obama is going to raise taxes. Did you know that over half of americans will only see the headlines and believe that Obama will raise everyones taxes. The news organizations know this and why they mislead readers is beyond my comprehension.</p>
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		<title>By: right turn</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744810</link>
		<dc:creator>right turn</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:22:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Obama will raise other taxes including cigarette taxes.  How else could he pay for his big govt health care?!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Obama will raise other taxes including cigarette taxes.  How else could he pay for his big govt health care?!</p>
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		<title>By: Truman</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744799</link>
		<dc:creator>Truman</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:21:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>To &quot;Voter&quot;, your numbers posted above, can you link to where you got those? I think, to be fair, CNN needs to spell it out like your post did. The $38k - $66k range comprises A LOT more of the country than the top 3 slots do, which means a lot more people benefit. This is why the GOP is against it, because THEY are the top 3 slots. PLEASE somebody at CNN research and post these comparitive numbers for all to see. This is what should be a front page story, not what Sarah Palin had for lunch.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To "Voter", your numbers posted above, can you link to where you got those? I think, to be fair, CNN needs to spell it out like your post did. The $38k &#8211; $66k range comprises A LOT more of the country than the top 3 slots do, which means a lot more people benefit. This is why the GOP is against it, because THEY are the top 3 slots. PLEASE somebody at CNN research and post these comparitive numbers for all to see. This is what should be a front page story, not what Sarah Palin had for lunch.</p>
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		<title>By: cecil</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744786</link>
		<dc:creator>cecil</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:20:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>McCain = capitalist, let people make their own future, this country has more opportunity than any other in the world, key thing is you have to want to WORK FOR IT!

I Quess Your Not Keeping Up With The Current News Dave!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>McCain = capitalist, let people make their own future, this country has more opportunity than any other in the world, key thing is you have to want to WORK FOR IT!</p>
<p>I Quess Your Not Keeping Up With The Current News Dave!</p>
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		<title>By: Count VA 2008 ... were making it Officially BLUE</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744782</link>
		<dc:creator>Count VA 2008 ... were making it Officially BLUE</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:20:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thank CNN for finally getting to the issues.. FACT CHECK MCCAIN YOU LOST</description>
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		<title>By: Tony</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744780</link>
		<dc:creator>Tony</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>People like the McCain&#039;s and the Bush&#039;s who have tons of money should be taxed higher than anyone else.

I know common sense in the republican party is non-existent, but this is a no-brainer.

McCain wants to keep giving tax breaks to those like himself, his rich Stepford wife, and all the other rich elitists.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People like the McCain's and the Bush's who have tons of money should be taxed higher than anyone else.</p>
<p>I know common sense in the republican party is non-existent, but this is a no-brainer.</p>
<p>McCain wants to keep giving tax breaks to those like himself, his rich Stepford wife, and all the other rich elitists.</p>
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		<title>By: super independent</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/fact-check-obama-wants-to-raise-taxes/#comment-1744777</link>
		<dc:creator>super independent</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>So how exactly is Jonn McCain going to give everyone a tax cut but still increase spending without making the US&#039;s economy worst?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So how exactly is Jonn McCain going to give everyone a tax cut but still increase spending without making the US's economy worst?</p>
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