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Tonight's debate was much more boring than the other two. |
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I am so disappointed in McCain and just what his campaign has become. The best thing you can do in any situation is be yourself, not who others want you to be. He didn't get to run the campaign he wanted, it had to be the way the Republican base wanted and it just shot him right down the toilet.
There's a whole lot that I disagree with Obama about, but I'm going to be backing him. |
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McCain is the one supporting the spending freeze on mostly everything except for military and I forget what else. Obama talks about how he can heal the pain and make things better. AKA: Taxation corporations and small business owners that are the ones creating jobs in the first place. How can you create jobs when you're taxing the very people creating them???
Obama's plans don't make sense, and if people would just listen to what he's saying instead of becoming infatuated with his pretty words, they would realize it. Half of what he says is fluff to make him sound more attractive, and the other half is policies that...how do I put this lightly....DON'T WORK. McCain is absolutely right when he said that the absolute worst thing to do in a crisis like this is to raise taxes on anyone. Does anyone else see that that Obama is going to raise taxes on the very people who are most important to the survival of the economy? How can he say that his tax increase won't hurt small businesses when he's going to tax them over 50% of their total income? He's also going to end tax cuts for businesses that ship jobs over-seas. Well that's all fine and dandy, but why do you think those businesses ship the jobs in the first place? Cheaper labor. Asking a company to not ship jobs is like asking them to not take free money. I'd do the exact same thing if it cut costs. Meanwhile, Obama will end their tax cuts. Does anyone know what those businesses are going to do when they're paying over 50% of their income to the government? They're going to cut jobs. It's common sense, really...but for some reason people just don't want to step back and think for ONE SECOND. But hey, more power to him if he can simultaneously raise taxes AND create jobs, provide the country with free healthcare AND keep spending money and get us energy independent in 10 years WITHOUT tapping into every oil reserve we have. Somehow, I'm sensing epic fail. Anyone else? Yeah, Obama's probably going to win the election. I'm not holding out much more hope for McCain. But it's going to be 4 years of hell. We'll just have to suffer through and wait for someone competent to run against him in 2012. Rant = Complete. |
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I promised myself I wouldn't post here, but I've just gotta say this, That debate was a total JOKE. Both candidates were completely immature. "He did this", "He did that", "He said this", "He said that". My ten year old brother is more mature than both of them....combined. And what sucks is that those are our only choices. Neither of these politicians are ready to lead with the current state of this country. Ten years ago, they both would of be viable candidates, but not now, we need someone who really knows what they're doing.
The fact is that America has a rough four years ahead of them. |
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I found the third debate to be the best of the three. Senator McCain finally pointed out that Senator Obama's tax plan will hurt business. According to Keynesian economics, in times of recession you lower taxes for all people. Not just some people, but all people. According to some polls, the race is tightening up again.
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Eh...I know I talk too much about Healthcare Reform here, but with the economy and deficit as it is both candidates will be hard pressed to actually implement their healthcare plans (Finding sources for money)...Also China is closing down factories due to the lack of demand...
A video about healthcare made in 2000: I can't help but laugh at the humor but also cry and be depressed at the same time towards the truth of it. Yes, you guys shout "Socialized Medicine" but how can we give an American's Fundamental Right to Live to companies whose first allegiance is to stockholders and for profit? Make it more competitive? yeah we could apply that towards material things but not human beings. I might seem like a one-issue supporter to keep on pressing for UHC, yes I can form opinions on other to important issues, but a person can only take so much of a burden and attention on the world's vast array of problems. So I chose UHC as a topic I should focus on. Sorry if I appear as a single-issue supporter...:D Edit: Is that picture on the top of the page real? I've seen on other screenshot from a different angle and I'm wondering is it Photoshopped? I just don't have the time to watch the beginning of the debates again due to RL. I'm already hard pressed for Internet time as it is... |
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Also the Supreme Court tossed out the Ohio Republican Party lawsuit to force the Ohio Seceretary of State to turn over information to county Board of Elections that could show regesteration irreguaraties. I can't belive I am typing this but I think that the United States is going to need international observers to make sure the election is fair. |
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So by all means. Lets take care of those who are already living off of tax-payer money even more by giving them free healthcare. Paid for by...you guessed it: tax-payers. Call me cold-hearted, but I draw the line when there are people in this country who barely have to lift a finger and all their needs are met. Is it regrettable that there are some people who can't afford healthcare, even if they are working hard? Of course it is. But why, may I ask, should the government now make it the small business owner's and large corporation's problem? Why is it a fundamental right to have something that you might not even deserve or even want to work for? Some of those below the poverty line did not choose to be poor. Obviously. I'm not saying that every poor person is lazy. I want government programs that help people help themselves and not ones that just give them handouts. I'm not trying to make you angry. It's clear that we have incredibly different opinions on most of the issues. I understand your viewpoint, and hopefully you understand mine. |
Food? No I don't think think the government should give you? House? Nope. It's not that I'm not for such things, but it shouldn't be the government's responsibility. Charities and other organizations can do it better. A little welfare is okay from the government, but nothing more than that.
But I don't see health care as welfare. It makes as much sense to me as having the Police. Living in Canada, I can say that health care is a must. If it works elsewhere why can't you guys do it? In other news, Powell backs Obama. And Powell will be Obama's top presidential adviser should he win. |
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Besides, due to the significant part of the system that is private, that means it's about making profit and not about helping the people. Why yes, people do need to get their bling, but the fact is that if you don't have money and/or you're one of the 15.3% who don't have the funds to access medical care, you're gonna have a hard time getting better. Your viewpoint is understandable, but it lacks virtue. Yeah, you have the whole "teach a man how to fish" thing going on, but if a man needs medical attention you just help him - not teach how to fix what ails him. Also, about your "not trying" crap - it isn't possible to have zero unemployment (and you have those that can't earn enough), so some people have no choice but to depend on the state for the essentials. Furthermore with the downturn in the U.S. economy as of late many have lost their jobs and can't even afford to pay insurance premiums, so think about that. |
Earlier this year I talked to my Aunt who is a doctor. She said that an European-styled health care would be detrimental to our health care system. I occasionally read news reports that talk about the short comings of the universal health-care system.
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PBS (One of the best source of media!) Frontline: The Choice 2008 (An Unbiased Documentary on both Candidates =D) This documentary has given me a newfound respect to both candidates. John McCain was a great candidate, Moderate & Independent, but he is no longer the McCain of 2000, now he has to compromise with the Religious Right Fundamentalists. (and Karl Rove) It saddens me that the US Political System forces great people to conform & find their niche in it....:( It's highly unlikely that Obama's Tax plan to be the final version 'cuz it has to go through Congress...Also McCain's Tax plan won't go through too due to the high probability of a Hostile Democratic Congress (With majorities in both houses, even a filibuster proof 60-40 Senate...) Scary...but I reluctantly approve...??? Quote:
Some Numbers that I want to bring up: (Shift in the balance of power in government?) Legislative (Congress): Senate: 60-40=Filibuster-proof Senate, House: 218= Simple Majority or 290= 2/3 Majority to overturn vetoes Judicial (Supreme Court): Possible retirements (maybe even 2...) There has been a lot of 5-4 decisions for the past decade...That may change... Executive (White House): Barack Obama (Democrat) or John McCain (Republican) Things could go either way...If you catch my drift.... Also most of our foreign oil comes from Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico in that order...So just something to think about. Hockey moms get our money!!! LOL Education: Obama: Increase spending for Public Education by $19 Billion more. (Highly unlikely due to the Economic "Rescue" Plan) McCain: Vouchers for Private/Charter Schools for the States. (Eh...not a lot of people are going to Private Schools you know, Charter Schools? What about standards?) Quote:
Sorry....I'll answer the Healthcare replies later...I have a couple of things to say...But Period 6 is starting... |
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But, yeah. That's what I've changed who I'm backing :c |
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Once these people have their education, the doors for higher society open quite well. Alright, so yeah, we're going to have a large handful of people who are leftovers from the 50s, 60s, 70s and didn't receive or care about a great education all that much. If those people are willing to get out there, work, be healthy, be an active member of society and contribute all they can, of course they deserve to get care, treatment, etc. in case all they can do just isn't enough. But for those out there who have pretty much given up on life and are just blankly living in areas where garbage piles up everywhere, personalities and loved ones are warped by hopelessness, and all they can do is sit on their front porch and sigh, it's not the government's fault they're in that position. If someone has given all they've had to be the best person they can be, there'll be a record of that. People will take notice. They can be assisted and taken care of. I just don't think simply "giving up" is EVER the answer. People do it all the time, but they don't realize all that creates is even more widespread hopelessness. It might seem like you can just say "there's no point in avoiding hopelessness" but there totally is. It's really easy too. You'd be surprised at the power that one involved and caring, outgoing and direct individual (even better-a group!) can have on an area in society. Anyway, Amachi, I'm not stabbing what you said, I just wanted to help clarify Aura's post. He definitely wasn't saying if someone was bleeding in the streets that the world wouldn't stop to help him (and probably even help him pay for medical bills, if necessary.) Just that those who don't try/care shouldn't be freely handed money just for them to barely get by. I understand some people don't make enough, but perhaps they should have considered career choices, where they planned on living, how they planned on going about living, etc. before they had four kids prior to even being married. I'd bet getting better grades in early school and taking advantage of all the early life opportunities looks pretty good to them now. This also leads me back to something I'm pretty sure was mentioned sometime ago. Weren't they (and by they, I have no clue who I mean) planning on doing some type of major revamp in certain areas of New York City? I can't remember if that was an announcement, a side-mention idea, or just gossip. Either way, I think we could definitely use it. New York is a great place, it's just...messy. |
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A little more persuasive positivity never hurt anybody. Developing after school programs like clubs and sports for kids at younger ages could also help them focus on their studies. I also think my early schooling could have been waaaay better scheduled. The youth make a lot of their decisions and thoughts based on those above them. It's a fact, we have influence over the little ones. If an older brother is smoking, hanging out with friends when he should be home finishing chores or studying for that six-chapter test the next day, or getting fired from every part time job he has, you can't say that doesn't impact how his seven year old sibling is going to look at life. I digress, though, that's psychology not politics. So um, yeah..elections. haha. |
Health-Care in the United States of America
Under Construction: Rough Draft, Please bear with me.
Some viewpoints and analysis from media on the Candidates Healthcare Plans: PBS: POV (Critical Condition): http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2008/criticalcondition/special_background.html NewsWeek (Got Insurance?):http://www.newsweek.com/id/161203 Quote:
The Healthcare system here in the USA is dysfunctional. The fact that the richest (Most Americans believe in this) Country on Earth, The only superpower cannot even provide the benefit of life to it's own citizens while the rest of the Western Democracies (Canada, Western Europe, Japan, and Australia to name a few...) has Universal Healthcare makes the US appear philosophically backward. Hmm...Call it "Socialism" but can you say that to our own Western Democratic Allies are a bunch of Socialists in front of their faces? I doubt that, a Social Democracy and Universal Healthcare works! Did you know that most people who don't have insurance ACTUALLY WORKS HARD. They support and they are the backbone of the US Capitalist system! Did you even think what will you do if you were laid off for a job that provided great benefits such as the US Detroit car companies? What will you do if you had an accident while looking for a job because your job was shipped overseas? (Capitalism works like that, no matter what we do) Think about it this way if we take the burden of providing Healthcare away from employers, more money can be put on wages and salaries. Also your argument that "helping people help themselves"... Isn't that what providing access to Universal Healthcare all about? Giving them the TOOLS to be healthy? Most people don't go to their primary doctors for being afraid that their premiums will rise. And the fact is every time we have a person go to the Emergency Room for a simple problem like the cold, we have to pay for it! The Tax Payer! Our overcrowded Emergency Rooms can be relieved if we give them the tools to go to a Doctor first! Sorry this is a rough draft, please don't comment until I'm finished or get around to it. I'll continue tomorrow... |
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