His name is Grover Norquist – The author of a pledge that over 230 Republican House members, 41 Republican Senators and more than 1,100 state officeholders, from state representatives to governors have signed. The Pledge forces these members to promise that no matter what the circumstance, no matter how dire the situation, they will not raise taxes.… Continue reading Who Is The Puppet Master of Congressional Republicans?
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Bill Clinton – I’d Use The 14th Amendment To Raise The Debt Ceiling
How important is it for America to pay its bills? It is so important, that the United States Constitution demands it. Well former President Bill Clinton is voicing his opinion, and according to what he Joe Conason, he would invoke the 14th Amendment – “without hesitation, and force the courts to stop me.” “I think… Continue reading Bill Clinton – I’d Use The 14th Amendment To Raise The Debt Ceiling
Poll Shows 51% of Republicans Disapprove With Republican Leaders On Debt Crisis
Americans are paying attention. In a new poll conducted by CBS, 71% of Americans are against the way the Republicans are handling the debt ceiling issue, with only 21% giving the Republicans their approval. President Obama and the Democrats received a little better rating, with 43% approving and 48% disapproving of the way they’re handling… Continue reading Poll Shows 51% of Republicans Disapprove With Republican Leaders On Debt Crisis
Warren Buffett – Republicans Are Trying to “Blow America’s Brains Out!”
He is one of the richest man in America… in the world for that matter, and if the Republicans get their way, Warren Buffett would be the perfect example of the rich in America who will directly benefit from their no-tax policies. But Mr. Buffett is operating in the realm of reality, and he knows… Continue reading Warren Buffett – Republicans Are Trying to “Blow America’s Brains Out!”
President Obama – “Wealthiest Americans Must Pay Their Fair Share!”
In his weekly address to the nation, President Obama continued his push for a balanced approach to the nation’s debt problem, and called for Republicans to agree to raising revenues along with spending cuts. “The truth is, you can’t solve our deficit without cutting spending. But you also can’t solve it without asking the wealthiest Americans to… Continue reading President Obama – “Wealthiest Americans Must Pay Their Fair Share!”
Russell Simmons To The Rich – Stop Bitching, Pay Your Damn Taxes
Republicans have shown time and time again during these negotiations on raising the debt ceiling, that they are willing to allow the good faith and credit of America to be ruined, just to protect the tax loopholes their rich friends enjoy. Loopholes like providing $600 billion a year to oil companies and giving tax breaks… Continue reading Russell Simmons To The Rich – Stop Bitching, Pay Your Damn Taxes
Lindsey Graham Blames His Fellow Congressional Republicans
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has a message for his Republican friends in Congress. Don’t blame the President or even the Democrats. Don’t blame anyone else for the mess over raising the debt ceiling, blame yourself. “Our problem is we made a big deal about this for three months. How many Republicans have… Continue reading Lindsey Graham Blames His Fellow Congressional Republicans
Moody’s Place America’s Triple A Ratings On Notice For Downgrade
And so it begins. The triple A(Aaa) ratings that America has enjoyed since 1917 was put on notice for a downgrade today by Moody’s Investors Service. Bloomberg reports that Moody’s took this initial move to lower America’s credit ratings over “concern(s) the debt threshold will not be raised in time to prevent a missed payment… Continue reading Moody’s Place America’s Triple A Ratings On Notice For Downgrade
President Obama – No Guaranteed Social Security Checks If G.O.P. Wins Debt Debate
In an interview with CBS today, President Obama laid it all on the line and explained the grave seriousness of the political game the Republicans are playing by not allowing the debt ceiling to be raised. The President explained that if the August 2nd deadline passes and no deal is met, then the 20 million… Continue reading President Obama – No Guaranteed Social Security Checks If G.O.P. Wins Debt Debate
G.O.P Putting America In Default Status To Avoid A 3% Tax Hike On Millionaires
In his weekly address to the nation, President Obama spoke about the looming debt ceiling, and the discussion presently going on between Democrats and Republicans. The President detailed what both sides have already agreed to, saying; “The good news is, we agree on some of the big things. We agree that after a decade of… Continue reading G.O.P Putting America In Default Status To Avoid A 3% Tax Hike On Millionaires
Republican Suggests Impeaching President Obama For Maybe Invoking The 14th Amendment
Section 4 of the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution says: The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned. Because of this amendment, many suggests that Congressional authorization to… Continue reading Republican Suggests Impeaching President Obama For Maybe Invoking The 14th Amendment
David Brooks – These Infected Republicans Are Unfit To Lead
If the debt ceiling talks fail, independent voters will see that Democrats were willing to compromise but Republicans were not. If responsible Republicans don’t take control, independents will conclude that Republican fanaticism caused this default. They will conclude that Republicans are not fit to govern. And they will be right. Those are the words as… Continue reading David Brooks – These Infected Republicans Are Unfit To Lead