Who do you support for U.S. Senate in Georgia in 2010?

[formerresident]

And it rang, and it rang, and it rang.

[jeb stuart]

vote against them wrote:

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The ONLY way we will ever have a chance is to limit the amount of money spent on political campaigns. A law must also make pacs and super pacs illegal and require ALL political ads to disclose where the money comes from in any ad they run. The rich have all but shut out sensible choices in elections. All the money spent on ads full of lies and innuendo against the competition is now deciding who wins. Call and write your congressman and demand a change in campaign finances, or we are DONE.
We don’t need guns on any kind to take back government. We just need to let politicians know that if true election reform is not done no matter what their stance is on taxes and gun control you will vote AGAINST them

great posts from you,synergy,zoltar and informed opinion.and a great idea about the superpacs,but even if this is done,we still have to try to do something about the lobbyists influencing all politicicans.more rational thoughts like these could eventually lead to a step in proper direction,whether in the right left or middle.

[Informed Opinion]

informed opinion wrote:

and after I meet with my rich clients on the beach for lunch I will figure out why the Falcons bite the big one.

Birmingham -

an informed opinion in Birmingham -

Welcome.

[Informed Opinion]

Synergy wrote:

<quoted text>Does it make sense to you that YOU are taking advantage of a system that you don't agree with? That's just DO as I SAY and NOT as I DO rhetoric. Your critizing and then taking advantage is disingenuous at best. If you are going to talk the talk, walk the walk. Lead by example. Personally, I don't know of ANYONE who doesn't CARE. I'm just not accustomed to anyone who complains as you do, points fingers and then does the same thing that you are critizing others for. LIberals would call conservatives HYPOCRITES for saying such.
So, I'll tell you now....I CARE. Do you? Do you CARE enough to stop taking advantage of a system you don't agree with? Show how much YOU care. Walk the walk. You are NOT helping by taking advantage when ALL the others can't. Prove how much YOU care.

It's only hypocritical if I don't acknowledge that there are parts of the system that unfairly favor me, and parts of the system that unfairly disfavor me, on the whole, like most working folks, I'm screwed.

Can't be more honest than that.

If you believe I will allow myself to be screwed even worse - good luck with that.

[Informed Opinion]

not so smart after all wrote:

<quoted text>HOW MANY times have I said the problem is NOT with the tax rates??? ItÂ’s with the super friendly way the rich and corporations pay off legislators to reduce the effective tax rate that they pay. The middle class doesnÂ’t elect our legislators anymore, the Supreme Court has made it possible for get a monkey elected in this country with enough money. Those with enough money now have the green light to use it to buy elections allowing them to continue the accumulation of wealth and further depress the American Middle Class. Remember them, the American Middle Class used to be the fuel for the economic engine that is the United States. Now the fuel for the upper percentage of wage earners and large corporations is OFFSHORE.
Do you really believe that American grown corporations with the help of American people and the American government have enjoyed huge prosperity NOW owe this country NOTHING. That is all about the profits and damn any damage to the county that spawned them in the quest for profits???
AGAIN, what do you have against the MIDDLE CLASS????

You need to roll over in bed and WAKE UP!

Great post.

[Informed Opinion]

Columbus Native wrote:

<quoted text>Trickle down economics was a propaganda brainwash idea by Ronald Reagan and his economic advisor David Stockman. It sold and the rest is history. These two were intent on allowing the very wealthy to become even wealthier. Sure it does'nt work but after it was sold then it's too late. Rich people set up corporation that give millions of jobs to Mexico and China, they don't spend their money setting up plants in America. The minimum wage in Mexico is $1.57 an hour compared to 7.25 an hour here. There is no minimum nor maximum wage to the top CEO's in major corporations. There seems to be no balance in company wages anymore if there ever was one.

Great post.

[Informed Opinion]

jeb stuart wrote:

<quoted text>speaking of the vietnam war,i wonder whatever happened to the genius that thought up the 'domino theory'?

William Bundy and Robert McNamara.

McNamara brought his genius to the World Bank where he engaged in further helpful work as described in the book "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man".


In this shocking memoir, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, John Perkins tells of his own inner journey from willing servant of empire to impassioned advocate for the rights of oppressed people. Covertly recruited by the United States National Security Agency and on the payroll of an international consulting firm, he traveled the world—to Indonesia, Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Iran and other strategically important countries. His job was to implement policies that promoted the interests of the U.S. corporatocracy (a coalition of government, banks, and corporations) while professing to alleviate poverty—policies that alienated many nations and ultimately led to September 11 and growing anti-Americanism. Within a few weeks of its release , Confessions of an Economic Hit Man landed onThe New York Times Bestseller List ... According to John Perkins, "It is accomplishing an important objective in inspiring people to think and talk and to know that we can change the world."

“[A] gripping tell-all book….�
--Rocky Mountain News “John Perkins' story is so astonishing it defies belief…. imagine the conceptual love child of James Bond and Milton Friedman.�
--Boston Herald

“…compulsively readable and revealing.… Resisting threats and bribes, Perkins persisted and wrote his well-documented confessional. He has produced an unflinching and forceful insider’s look at how the U.S. government, multinational ‘aid’ organizations and corporations are following a dangerous path in their pursuit of oil and other resources.�

[jeb stuart]

Informed Opinion wrote:

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William Bundy and Robert McNamara.
McNamara brought his genius to the World Bank where he engaged in further helpful work as described in the book "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man".
In this shocking memoir, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, John Perkins tells of his own inner journey from willing servant of empire to impassioned advocate for the rights of oppressed people. Covertly recruited by the United States National Security Agency and on the payroll of an international consulting firm, he traveled the world—to Indonesia, Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Iran and other strategically important countries. His job was to implement policies that promoted the interests of the U.S. corporatocracy (a coalition of government, banks, and corporations) while professing to alleviate poverty—policies that alienated many nations and ultimately led to September 11 and growing anti-Americanism. Within a few weeks of its release , Confessions of an Economic Hit Man landed onThe New York Times Bestseller List ... According to John Perkins, "It is accomplishing an important objective in inspiring people to think and talk and to know that we can change the world."
“[A] gripping tell-all book….�
--Rocky Mountain News “John Perkins' story is so astonishing it defies belief…. imagine the conceptual love child of James Bond and Milton Friedman.�
--Boston Herald
“…compulsively readable and revealing.… Resisting threats and bribes, Perkins persisted and wrote his well-documented confessional. He has produced an unflinching and forceful insider’s look at how the U.S. government, multinational ‘aid’ organizations and corporations are following a dangerous path in their pursuit of oil and other resources.�

thanks,was more aware of macnamara(ford motor co,)the mustang was a much better idea than the domino.barely remember bundy(wonder if he was related to ted-just kidding).

[Synergy]

Informed Opinion wrote:

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It's only hypocritical if I don't acknowledge that there are parts of the system that unfairly favor me, and parts of the system that unfairly disfavor me, on the whole, like most working folks, I'm screwed.
Can't be more honest than that.
If you believe I will allow myself to be screwed even worse - good luck with that.

Well, it can be considered hypocritical if one criticizes a system, but then uses said criticized system to his advantage.

Not judging. Just pointing out.

[Anarchy]

neither...destuction to the republican and dem parties of America. yuck.

[Synergy]

jeb stuart wrote:

<quoted text>great posts from you,synergy,zoltar and informed opinion.and a great idea about the superpacs,but even if this is done,we still have to try to do something about the lobbyists influencing all politicicans.more rational thoughts like these could eventually lead to a step in proper direction,whether in the right left or middle.

Lobbiests ARE a major part of the problem. As I stated, even the politicians we thought would represent us well have fallen for the lure. It seems they get caught up in the perks and then all bets are off. It's frustrating and disappointing.

[Informed Opinion]

Synergy wrote:

<quoted text>Well, it can be considered hypocritical if one criticizes a system, but then uses said criticized system to his advantage.

Not judging. Just pointing out.

Feel free to consider it so.

I'll disagree agreeably.

That's America - opinions are free.

[Pop]

I will support you.

[Lived there]

Synergy wrote:

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Lobbiests ARE a major part of the problem. As I stated, even the politicians we thought would represent us well have fallen for the lure. It seems they get caught up in the perks and then all bets are off. It's frustrating and disappointing.

Your post is true, but incomplete; Do you know what a "bag man" is? That's all a lobbiest is, "gofors," "bag men (and women)" shuttling money from their masters to the political pocket.

The "perks" aren't the main reason why people go into politics to begin with; they're dishonest, greedy and run for office to get rich quick.

To get elected, they make promises, then when they win, hand out excuses and as long as they can keep us divided into two camps, they get away with it.

[Donald Putnam]

I tried to get help for a problem with the VA from Issakson. Him and his staff did nothing but make the problem worse. After repeated calls I was hung up on because the 'adult' conservation the Repubs asked for was to much for them to handle. So, Issakson sicc'ed the FBI and the GBI on me for exercising my 1st Amendment while they refused to represent for me. A decorated disabled Green Beret. All you Republican bastards can kiss my ass.

[Replying]

Donald Putnam wrote:

I tried to get help for a problem with the VA from Issakson. Him and his staff did nothing but make the problem worse. After repeated calls I was hung up on because the 'adult' conservation the Repubs asked for was to much for them to handle. So, Issakson sicc'ed the FBI and the GBI on me for exercising my 1st Amendment while they refused to represent for me. A decorated disabled Green Beret. All you Republican bastards can kiss my ass.

Why do I NOT believe you?

[Donald Putnam]

Replying wrote:

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Why do I NOT believe you?

Because your one of those stupid ignorant Repubs? Go ask the Gordon County Sheriff's dept who falsely asked for an interview about another matter. Then, sprung the FBI and GBI agents on me.

[Donald Putnam]

BTW that is my real name and I'll gladly give you my address if you want to speak in person?

[Donald E Putnam Jr]

My full name look it up on Facebook, most of my military records are there for all to view.

[Replying]

Donald Putnam wrote:

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Because your one of those stupid ignorant Repubs? Go ask the Gordon County Sheriff's dept who falsely asked for an interview about another matter. Then, sprung the FBI and GBI agents on me.

No, it's because I'm a Doubting Thomas and you sound like a fruit-loop with a big chip on your shoulder about something. IF, and it's a big if, the GCSO alerted the GBI and FBI about you, it's probably because you made a threat. They don't like that. Nobody does.

You know of course, that your military service record, even your MOS can be verified over the internet. It's public information (sans certain identifying information like SS number, DOB and POB, and medical file). It cuts down on the number of people who fly false colors.