At a time the country needs a steady hand, the leader in charge just can't say anything to help matters at all.
Bush has truly failed.
At a time the country needs a steady hand, the leader in charge just can't say anything to help matters at all.
Bush has truly failed.
For all the talk, last nights Town Hall Debate was more like a school yard confrontation between rival foes. The young punks (Obama) and the popular rebels (McCain).
But it was the format that sucked, not the back and forth between the candidates. The questions were dull, Tom Brokaw looked over-matched and the format was so controlled that there was no way anything could have been done to break the dullness.
Boo, debate commission.
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I've only read about the Great Depression, I've only lived through a few recessions but all this financial news and the fact that it's now hitting the global markets is really freaking me out.
When all the people in the know are acting on impulse, that scares me the most.
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For Republicans it was a night of relief. Palin didn't fall on her face and held her own while embellishing her 'folksy' persona which people seem to like.
For Democrats, Biden delivered strength and understanding. And since he held his temper in check and showed some compassion, they too breathe a sigh of relief.
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Believing he is the only choice to save New York from the current financial downturn, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has decided he will seek to overturn the voters will and run for a third term.
Sorry Mike but you're not the only chosen one. Term limits are there for a reason. What you're attempting is the political version of the 700 Billion dollar bailout. Ignore the people and think only of yourself and the fat cats you serve.
Time to move on Bloomy.
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The first debate between the 2 candidates wasn't groundbreaking.
It was clear McCain knows foreign policy and Obama only has opinions on it.
But it was also clear that McCain got little thoughts on the economy. After his wild week to fall so short in the economy part of the debate might be the death nail. He just seems desperate for headlines and that's about it.
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Is McCain's move to suspend his campaign suicide or another great surprise that swings the news back to him. Given his bad press over the past week on the economy and the timing of new polls it reeks of desperation. We shall see...
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Our Government okayed deregulation and then a few years later has to ride to the rescue for a bailout. Now I can understand why the stock boys love government.
No matter what they do, someone will clean up their mess.
Wall St. Bailout 700 Billion Scale
PS - this is our 1000 entry. Not bad after 3 years of observationing.
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Those assholes may be tearing down Yankee Stadium to make room for a martini bar plus luxury boxes next door, but the real gem, the original Yankee Stadium will always remain in my heart.
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Regulation beget deregulation. Now with all the current scandals and economic woes, it's suddenly back en vogue.
Even the GOP is coming out for it. Reagan must be turning over in his grave.
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With the financial status of so many financial institutions seemingly on the edge of ruin, Americans await a glimmer of positive news amid a deluge of bad.
So much for hope.
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Lehman Brothers joining Bear Stearns in the Wall Street failures.
The mismanagement of this firm and others seems criminal.
To leverage yourself so heavily in one sector....don't they teach the exact opposite in business school?
McCain is a dud. His pick of Sarah Palin just might get him the top job. But for the GOP faithfull, it'll be more because of what she stands for than what he stands for.
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Like Clinton in 92, the DNC has to convince the country it's time to really move away from the mistakes of the past 8 years. They're going after McCain by going after Bush. Will they be able to paint the maverick as Bush III...we'll see.
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Watching the GOP this week you'd think they'd been the ones in the minority and not in the White House the last 8 years. There's only 1 reason why: W.
They've got to pretend like he really doesn't exist otherwise, why is there a need for change?