- CNN, specifically Anderson Cooper, Soledad O'Brien, and Wolf Blitzer. The post-debate punditry also convinced me to vote McCain.
- ABC News
- CBS News
- Silicon Valley
- Harvard Law School
- Digg.com
- Hollywood
- Rolling Stone Magazine
1. Anderson Cooper, Wolf Blitzer and Soledad O'Brien (hot), mask themselves in the disguise of professional journalists who are really out there to find the truth. We all know they aren't, but what bugs me is that it is so obvious to all of us that they are plugging for Obama! They even plugged for him in the primaries which caused Hillary to soften up to Fox News. I have incredible respect for those who can hide their personal leanings, but these guys just don't have that talent. CNN's studio is filled with huge screens, and the anchors constantly show off cool technology they have such as google maps, and glorified smart boards. It's like their studio's focus is to look sleek and advanced when in reality it is all too much. Ditto for the post-debate punditry. They have this table of pundits (about 20 of them) all with laptops out and Anderson Cooper standing in the center asking questions that make him look journalistic while we are supposed sit in awe at how cutting edge CNN is. Give me a break. And why do they always have to talk so fast? Is this some sort of marketing ploy to always make it look like the world is on the brink? You guys are pathetic.
2. ABC News has always leaned liberal and it bothers me.
3. Ditto for CBS News.
4. Obama is a corrupt scoundrel just like everyone who looks at his past knows. However, he has developed incredible star power within the Silicon Valley elite community. It's trendy to vote for Obama out there and everyone is just going nuts because they think he is some sort of cool, tech savvy guy that is going to green the country and pull us out of Iraq. Of course, the truth doesn't matter. We all know that presidents do not do in office what they promise in their campaigns, so why should we believe that Obama is any different?
5. Who screwed up the financial system? Ivy League elites. Which politicians have the attitude that THEY know how to run your life better than you do? Ivy League elites. Who has run this country for the last 16 years? Ivy League elites. Come on folks, have you ever met an Ivy League grad who was a nice, down to earth regular guy who you never felt held you in contempt even though he/she is far smarter than you could ever dream to be? I know only one - he's a Princeton PhD who teaches philosophy at Hillsdale College. Still looking for others....
6. See #4. Obama's "cool factor" turned Digg.com from a Ron Paul fight the system group to a bunch of Obama robots. I used to like that place.
7. Hollywood is especially annoying. Obama is now so "cool" that everyone out there was fighting to see who could have the best attended Obama party. Do you all remember how in high school there were the "cool kids," but then there also was that group of kids whose parents were extremely wealthy? These kids somehow floated above everyone else and had that aura about them that they were above everything? They always had the parent-sponsored mansion parties with alcohol and the occasional recreational pharmaceutical. This group wanted everyone else to know that it went on but kept it enough under wraps so that you knew they were cool and did cool stuff, but you didn't know enough to be in the group. It helped them maintain a feeling of superiority. THAT's what these guys are, and Obama is an excuse for them to throw more parties like that.
8. I just got back from Buenos Aires where magazine kiosks are literally everywhere. Rolling Stone put Obama on the cover with this elitist pose. I had to look at it every damn day.
John McCain will not make a very good President, but he DID give a personal F-U to the commies out in Vietnam even as they tortured him. Anyone willing to do that for his or her country surely loves this place, even if he has bad policies.
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so our country is going to shit.... why does it f'n matter anyways. maybe i'll write you in for president!!!!! you would probably be better than anyone else :) VOTE 4 JOE!!! lololol. i'm staying in costa rica to keep my sanity
This Wall Street Journal articlelaying out some of Senator Obama's tax plans has convinced me to vote.
While almost everyone would agree that we need to simplify the tax code, here is further evidence why it is gotten so complicated. Complication of the tax code has allowed politicians to promise something for nothing. "The Chage We Need"
"The senator from Illinois has proposed a series of refundable tax credits, including a $500 refund to low- and middle-income workers to offset Social Security payroll taxes; a $4,000 tax credit for college students paying tuition and performing community service, regardless of whether they pay income taxes; and a tax credit covering 50% of child-care expenses up to $6,000 a year. The plan also offers a refundable 10% mortgage-interest tax credit for taxpayers who don't itemize their deductions, and an expansion of the earned-income tax credit that would give single workers as much as $555 annually, up from $175 currently."
* $500 Social Security refund - Social Security is not financially feasible in it's current form, but what does that matter?
* If someone can afford to spend $6000/year in child care expenses, does the government need to
* Lets give $4,000 to 17-21 year olds, and ignore the likelyhood that much of that money will be spent on new tv's, game systems, pizza, and beer. But, hey, increased consumer spending is good for the economy.
* Obviously we need more government involvement in our mortgages
* Here's $555 cash just because (?)
Currently 37% of Americans pay no income tax. This article suggests that Senator Obama's tax plan would increase that number to 48%. When half the country can demand and receive services from the federal government without worrying about paying for any of it themselves it creates an incentive to demand more. It certainly will not help fiscal responsibility (simplilfying the tax code and expanding the tax base is the best way to work toward fiscal responsibility, but then you can't promise something for nothing).
I can start earning less or just go back to college ( four grand, man). I might as well have a kid too, since the government will pay to take care of it and I can get paid even more thanks to President Bush's child tax credit. I don't even have to worry about health care or retirement because the government also promises that it'll take care of that.
The wonderful incentives of the government tax code - "The Change We Need" indeed.
Let me begin with "Wow, are you serious?!?!" The fact that you begin with stating who you're going to vote for and end by saying you don't think he'll be a good president has me confused. You seem angry that people like Barack Obama; what does his popularity have to do with his politics?? Are you actually faulting the man for having charisma?!? Even though I long ago realized we think and feel differently about almost everything, I've always been able to (kinda) see where you're coming from; I really think you're dropping the ball here. Honestly, you just sound like a hater-- there, I said it-- A CNN hater and a Barack Obama hater. (You know what's funny--every time I see Anderson Cooper, I think of you)lol :)If you want to vote for McCain, that's on you, but I wish you had put more reasonable thought into that decision.
P.S. It's kinda funny that the same guy who told me there is no poverty in America is coming down on elitists -Ivy League or otherwise. **smooches**
Tangie,
Apparently, you didn't read my post close enough. My choice to vote for McCain has to do with what is listed here. If you read closely, they have nothing to do with who Obama is (just your ordinary leftist politician). The reasons have to do with what the media has pumped up Obama to be.
I don't like John McCain or Barack Obama. As a Libertarian/conservative, I don't see how either of them will help make this country better leaving me unable to make the decision based on issues. I really don't see much of a difference between the two to be honest about it since the issues that are most important to me are never talked about. And, neither will address these issues while in office. So what do I have left to make a decision based on if I can't make it on issues? Well, seeing as the presidential race has become a glorified reality TV show, I have to root for my actor. The reasons listed above indicated why John McCain is my "survivor."
And, by the way, I still stand my my contention that there is no poverty in America if the whole world is taken into account. If you want to see poverty, go to Africa, Southeast Asia, most of central and south america. THOSE are the people that really have it bad and therefore, those are the people who are going to get my charity dollars. I also don't understand how you make the connection between my statement on poverty and my "coming down" on elitists. Hopefully, someday I will be an elitist, but that day is not today. When I am, you can be sure that I'll be asking for your vote.
So, in the end, I have put considerable thought into the decision as I imagine you have. The issues that are important to you are supported by Barack Obama and that is fine with me.
i had to go back and read this one again. to me it sounds more like barak is trying to 'spread the wealth' around like that damn plumber he was scorned for. It makes sense to me, but everyone seems scared of socialism. The tax breaks make sense to me. As a college student, I needed the tax break. It really came in handy last year. Without it, I would have had to pay money to the government that I didn't have. I hope I get a $4000 tax break again this year. To keep a so-called middle class lifestyle, a comfortable, not poor, lifestyle, you need a little extra cash. Not everyone is responsible with their money, but some of us are. Not every college student is going to waste their money on beer and pizza. It is almost putting tax breaks in the same boat as the credit card companies. As far as tax breaks for people with children, there is NOTHING wrong with that! It costs a lot more that $6000 per year to take care of a child. I'm not sure about the morgage situation, but single workers could use a little boost. I am one, I know. Does McCain have a plan for our tax dollars? if so, what is it? I have heard specific plans and solutions from only one side, and I watch the news. I will say one thing, this 18 month hollywood/media fiasco is really starting to get on my nerves.
Joe, this post is Hilarious. I do think you could probably find a couple of McCain policies you could get behind...Clarence Thomas went to Yale--he's cool. A dude I know from Hillsdale graduated from Harvard Law, and he's far from elitist...one of the best people I know. I could go on with a little bit of research, so careful with your generalizations. I think you're great and for the most part, I love the way you think.
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