Enthusiastic Supporters Greet Paul Ryan in Oldsmar
The Vice-Presidential nominee attacked President Obama's economic policy during the rally.
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Vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan took the stage around noon on Saturday to a roaring applause with the backdrop of a tranquil Tampa Bay behind him.
The rally in Oldsmar’s R. E. Olds Park was among the campaign's recent push in the battleground state of Florida. Ann Romney appeared in Largo last week. President Barack Obama will be in the Tampa area next week.
Ryan came out strong, wasting no time highlighting what he called President Barack Obama’s failed economic plan. “We don’t need sugar high economics, we need economic growth,” Ryan said to the crowd.
He told the crowd the election would chose what kind of country they would have and what kind of people they would become. “And the question is 'do we want four more year of the same?'" Ryan said.
“Do we want to go down the path of debt and decline or do we want to snap out of it and get this country back on track by electing Mitt Romney the next President of the United States?” he added.
Ryan’s comments were preceded by a "Who’s Who" of the Florida Republican Party, including Congressman Bill Young, former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker, Congressman Gus Bilirakis and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The speakers emphasized the importance of Tampa Bay’s voice in the election. Early voting begins in 17 days.
"We’re going to win Florida because of all you right here today," Bondi told the roaring crowd calling Ryan "a man of great integrity and intelligence."
"Not only does he understand the jobs and economy..." Bondi said. "But he understands our budget."
The budget is what brought out spectators like Kevin Hanson, a married father of three with one on the way.
Hanson, a Westchase resident, said he has been following Ryan for a year on Facebook.
"I understand what the budget is all about and how our entitlement spending has skyrocketed, we need to reign that in,” said Hanson, a federal government employee.
“I’m not saying entitlements are bad some are needed but spend that money wisely, manage it wisely so we can afford a better America,” he said.
Ryan spent much of his time on stage speaking close to the heart of retirees highlighting what he considered flaws in Obamacare.
“You plan your retirement based on your income,” Ryan said. “You have a budget and it’s based on dollars and when they undermine the value of our dollar it wipes out our standard of living.”
"Medicare should not be used as a piggy bank for Obamacare," said Ryan, whose mother Betty was in attendance. "People like my mom organized their retirement based on their income.”
Rally-goer Diane Gale, 59, echoed Ryan's sentiments.
"I think they (Romney/Ryan) have my well being at heart as a disabled person," said Gale, a Palm Harbor resident. "Obama care is just disastrous."
Kurt Irmischer, 72, of Clearwater agreed.
"I believe that this is the most important election in my lifetime," Irmischer said. "Obama's policies have failed us miserably... Internationally, his soft love policies are coming back to haunt us."
Ryan used his time on stage to assure the crowd his ticket had a plan for America touting Mitt Romey's business acumen and his understanding of the budget.
"Look what the man has done in business," he said about Romney. "(He's) created tens of thousands of jobs and started successful businesses we all know today."
Ryan said the duo have a plan for economy and job growth and would work to remedy the country's reliance on foreign oil.
"We've got energy in this country let’s use this energy in this country... coal, gas, renewable, all of the above," he said.
Both Ryan and Romney's families were highlighted during the rally. Large video screens played a montage of Romney and his wife Ann talking about their years together. Ryan approached the stage with his wife, Janna.
Dunedin resident Germaine Bolanos said it's those family values that drew her to the Republican party.
As a Latino she said the group's values align more with the Republican Party despite public opinion.
“I don’t think Latins are the minority (in the Republican party,) I think the Democrats are playing it that way,” said Bolanos, 33, who works in human resources.
“When you think about the Latin community’s values… working hard, family, religion, they align with Republicans,” said Bolanos who is married with two children. “Not this party where everything goes.”
Spectators like Vicki Angerame, 30 and Lindsey Johnson, 26, both teachers from Sarasota braved the heat and the lack of shade to put actions behind their words.
“As young women we feel it’s really important for us to be here,” said Angerame. “It’s about responsibility, being responsible for yourself and family values. "We try to always instill those values in our kids.”
Duty. Honor. Country. Service. Those were words Ryan used to describe his running mate before painting a narrative of America with words from the Declaration of Independence.
"Lets never forget America is an idea, it’s the only country founded on an idea," Ryan said. "Our rights are from nature and nature's God, not government."
"Floridians, we can do this," he added. "With your help, together we can do this."
Kim D
12:53 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Where do Republicans get off thinking Democrats are opposed to working hard? I put myself through college working full-time and caring for my son at the same time. I paid off my student loans. I volunteer in the community. I'm most definitely a democrat and I've sick of Republicans accusing us of being lazy and wanting handouts.
HOW RUDE!
Bob Hersher
1:21 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
It sounds like you're really a Republican than man. Hate to point out the obvious. That's why we went to the rally, ya know. You should have come to see what he had to say. Why are you wanting to vote for 4 more years of what we just went through, and wanting to be associated with a side that you don't like?
BillyRay
3:06 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
To Kim D, I commend you for your hard work and committment to your community. I think what you don't know until the democrats start splitting up your hard earned money to give someone that dosen't have as much as you, that you'll find out that you are a repulican.
Liz Ernst
5:50 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Agreed!
Dennis Johnson
1:08 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Republicans don't think democrats are lazy or do not work hard but it seems that their political leaders pander to those who are in order to get their votes.
Grace
1:19 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Well Republicans think that Dem leaders pander to those who are lazy in order to get their votes while Dems think that Republicans pander to those with the biggest checkbooks, who they can cut taxes for, help to not pay their fair share and Ryan more than likely doesn't give a rat's butt about those few hundred people who went out to "support" him. No seniors in the crowd, no african americans, no gays, no latinos. Hmmmmmm Just a bunch of well off WASPS. I mean Ryan is as clueless as Romney when it comes to working hard or what that's all about.
J Swartz
3:53 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
The bottom line Grace is... DO YOU WANT MORE GOVERNMENT CONTROLLING YOUR LIFE! What is it that many Obama supporters don't get? The government wants to now control our healthcare, bring on more taxes to pay for others, and set more regulations on business.Business is our engine in this free capitalistic country. It seems that many people cry out for more help from the government and Obama. Obama has an open checkbook it seems... like 6TRILLION MORE! Paul Ryan is one of the smartest economic planners around. He has a plan. If people don't start taking responsiblity for their own lives, our free country will no longer be FREE. THIS ADMINISTRATION HAD THEIR CHANCE AND STILL HAD NO BUDGET IN 3YEARS. wHAT A DISGRACE! JS
Annie
4:48 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
I'm a senior and I was there and there were many, many others there also. My husband is latino and he was there also. But, I just can't figure out how you know there were no gays. Do you think gays wear signs? Anyone that is gay looks like any other American. And, I bet you weren't there anyway so you would never know. Turn off MSNBC and see the light.
motydarb
8:49 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Hey Grace, did you read the article? Please don't post until you have. Otherwise, you appear foolish and angry in this case.
Esta Schwartz
5:33 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Sorry Grace. I was there and standing next to many african americans, latinos and gays. you didn't look further than your nose. get a life and read more.
Liz
2:12 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Really, does Obama know anything more about working hard? How? By the way, I'm not a well off WASP. And really, no gays there? How do you know- what do they look like to you?
Jasminetea
2:35 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Great response!
Lynda
2:52 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Very positive article about Rep Ryan, although it does not mention the number of people who "braved the heat and no shade" like the two teachers from Sarasota (who apparently teach a course called Family Values) so I do wonder where the "hundreds" in the headline came from. Even more impressive, Patch reporters found people from every targeted demographic in the crowd who could comment positively on each part of the Romney/Ryan platform: female senior citiizens, Latinas, young women, old men, etc. Impressive. Doesn't make me want to support Rep Ryan because his budget damages both Medicare and Medicaid while his running mate's foreign policy skills (or lack thereof) guarantees the United States will enter more unfunded wars. And none of Gov. Romney's five healthy sons will fight in those wars.. . .
Sarasota teacher who "braved the heat"
3:11 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Unfortunately Lynda, we do have to teach courses in "Family Values" to our students, as our children in this country are not receiving such values in their own homes in many cases. Check your statistics of those coming from homes without "family values" involved in our legal system. Our job is to mold the whole child to be successful in their careers. Yes careers, not working at your local Starbucks. Without such life skills, we are setting their and our future up for failure. Furthermore, it wasn't difficult to find spectators from all backgrounds as every background (gender, race, financial background, etc) was represented over and over again by the THOUSANDS, not hundreds, of people that were there. Unless you were there to know the events of the day, and unless you become an educated part of our society yourself, keep comments in your disillusioned mind. Fact is fact and is freedom is not free. Thank GOD we have someone running for office who understands that this is the case, unlike your present day president. Pay attention to the world around you. It isn't flowers, rainbows, and never ending supplies of kool-aid!
Lynda
5:24 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Sarasota Teacher. I taught in 'disadvantaged" schools early in my career; I do understand your concern about the children you teach. You are lucky your school district allows you to teach any values, much less "Family values". Conservative (self-described) groups prevented my social studies classes from discussing current subjects because "those topics are the responsibility of the parents", (especially those parents who never showed up to conferences!) I appreciate your eye witness account about who attended this rally, too, although like the earlier commenter, I wonder what you saw that told you someone's financial background! Yes, my mind is disillusioned by those who support two men whose policies will damage a country I love. Like Madeline Allbright, I can't imagine any woman supporting policies that restrict women's health care and equal pay. I am also surprised someone who prizes freedom and facts is supporting the Romney/Ryan ticket, two things missing from their campaign. Your last sentences do make me question the openness of your thought processes, Those of us who support President Obama aren't thinking of "flowers, rainbows, etc." We are thinking of our veterans who deserve care when they come home, our children who deserve healthy communities and our seniors who worked hard for their Medicare and don't need it changed. One thing I learned when I was teaching which could help you: People who love learning never stop accepting new ideas. Try it sometime.
John Dolac
3:10 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Ryan coms from a fairly heavy Democrat-leaning district. There must be something about him and his message that resonates with Democrats for him to keep winning in his district.
Dennis Johnson
3:35 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Why is it liberals and or progressives have to give everyone a label, what group do you belong to, I am an American nothing more nothing less and I respect everyone who chooses to wear that label and not try and pigeon hole everybody into what fits their agenda.
Dennis Johnson
3:44 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
I know some of the people on those buses and they were not paid to attend. Why is it people (liberals and or progressives) feel the need to belittle and demean the people who do not agree with them. There are plenty of people in this world who hate is for being us, We should not to tear each other apart over politics when there are so many in the world who would relish the site of a divided America. We should be able to disagree without resorting to such tactics.
Jasminetea
4:05 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Don't believe anything AWB has to say. She talks out of her you know what! I would use the term; however being "civil" pisses AWB off more.
Linda
5:06 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Supporters-aren't they the things they sell in sports stores for men to hold there you know whats?
Jacque Mioff
5:44 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Some of us use tarps and nautical rope but yes, I think you're right, Linda.
Liz Ernst
5:51 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
So, did Paul Ryan manage to tell anything truthful this time? Or anything substantial?
I thought not. Republicans have such low standards.
Jacque Mioff
5:54 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
.......and obviously, so does Michelle!
Jasminetea
6:06 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
News flash for all of you who think your better off now, I guess Dunedin itself is not better off than it was 4 years ago!
http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/some-jobs-lost-some-added-under-dunedins-2013-budget/1251663
"Under the proposed budget, 10 staff positions would be cut through attrition, reorganization or elimination of vacant positions, and five workers would be laid off.
The city would add three full-timers (a parks service worker, a civilian fire inspector and an administrative assistant who would "float" among the clerk's, city manager's and parks offices) and five part-time positions (all at the library).
Officials say the move would save about $320,000 annually and bring the city's total number of employees to 338, down from 339 last year and a high of 401 six years ago.
The city would pull $163,000 from its general fund for employee raises. The proposal also contains $10,000 for salary increases for employees who, during upcoming job audits, are found to have taken on extensive extra duties.
Thursday's vote on the raises and layoffs was final because the employee pay plan is not based on an ordinance, which would require two separate votes.
"Our sorrow to those folks who did lose their jobs here," Mayor Dave Eggers said. "A big thank you for all the hours and years they gave.""
Justice Forall
9:59 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
...and again~ you all sound like children. This is an election year, there are two sides. Listen to what each candidate has to say without listening to the negative comments from the other side and vote for who YOU think is best for the job at hand! Stop mud slinging, behave, and vote!!!!
John Russell, NPA District 12
10:19 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Sorry to pop your bubble but Paul Ryan has a tremendous capacity for stretching the truth. Watch this video to see IF you have the courage. Gus voted AGAINST Seniors and the middle class when he voted for Ryan's "VoucherCare" Plan. I am a Nurse Practitioner (MS/ARNP-C/MBA) who manages the care of CANCER patients so I deal with this EVERY DAY. John Russell, No Party Affiliation Candidate, U.S. House, District 12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoMBH9GAsww&feature=channel&list=UL
Dennis Johnson
10:38 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Gosh John you sound just like a politician, one who wants a single payer health care system.
John Russell, NPA District 12
12:39 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Published in the Tribune 9-11-12 http://www2.tbo.com/news/opinion/2012/sep/11/naopino2-health-care-reforms-next-step-medicare-el-ar-491708/
Who is WILLIAM BINNEY?
10:51 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012
Republicans.....Democrats........what's the difference? They both expand Govt as they enjoy stealing money from many to give to some.
Romney=Obama. If he had a D beside his name, the Left would be loving him.....and other than a few areas, Obama=Bush. I'm not sure why the Right isn't loving the 3rd consecutive term of this BS.
For you those who've lived longer than few decades, what the hell is wrong with you to still buy into the Left/Right world? Seriously? None of these people care about us......Gus for us?? Really? Have you seen how he votes? Heck, have you seen how any of these people vote? I understand he often acts as a Dictator, but who do you think is voting on these Bills for Obama to sign?? There's to much freaking Bi-partisanship in the District of Criminals.
So it's either....."FORWARD...............over the cliff"
or "BELIEVE IN AMERICA...........that doesn't truly include WE the people"
People seriously need to awaken before it's to late and it becomes impossible to make the changes we need in this world.
Give the establishment a big middle finger........Vote for Governor Gary Johnson.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X3QRSIXgns
John Russell, NPA District 12
12:32 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
What Samuel Clemens is really asking people to do is to merely evaluate ALL of the candidates on their merits, think for a minute and THEN vote. Simple as that. We have a choice and the major party(s) actually work in tandem for the SAME benefactors fighting over that CORPORATE CA$H instead of representing the voters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqRFonNsGYY&feature=channel&list=UL
John Russell, NPA District 12
12:59 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Here is the policy that as a provider of health care I advocate. SImply adding Medicare as an option to the Affordable Care Act available to ALL Americans irrespective of their age. Such an option as I envision it, will enable virtually ALL Americans to have access to affordable comprehensive health care. Sherri at the Patch encouraged me to contribute commentary. I hope that my participation will encourage positive discussion in the community.
I am BTW challenging Mr. Bilirakis for the District 12 Congressional seat. The link below takes you to a detailed description of my plan. In contrast, Mr. Bilirakis has voted in favor of "VoucherCare," a creation of Mr. Ryan. (See my video link in comment above) http://www.johnrussellforcongress.com/page.asp?PageId=78 John Russell, MS/ARNP-C, MBA Health Systems Management
Michael Lewis
11:34 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Rest assure you will not get my vote...
FlaDeb
8:17 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
I was there. It was more than hundreds attending this rally. They can get an accurate count as you have to have a ticket to get in. According to other local news sources, there were about 5,000 people at the rally.
Right Here
11:24 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
You don't think the Patch has an agenda, do you? Couple hundred, five thousand, what's the difference? For those that don't know, the Patch is opperated/affiliated with AOL/the Huffington Post. Make sense now?
George Gould
11:38 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Paranoia strikes deep
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you're always afraid
You step out of line, (Obama/Romney - pick one) come and take you away
LMFAO
Michael Lewis
11:42 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
The Patch is definately left leaning.....always has been
Tony T
9:03 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Obama must go his domestic, foreign,economic and social policies have weakened
and divided America to the point of near no retun 3rd world status.
Lynda
9:30 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Lighten up, Tony T. The world is not coming to an end. Don't be so afraid; the future is looking good right now. President Obama has done a very good job cleaning up the International mess left by President Bush II's Iraq war of choice. He is an intelligent man able to manage complex international relationships. President Obama has done as much as for jobs and the general economy as the Do Nothing Congress wasn't able to block. Cheer up, Tony T. better days are ahead. Or if not you could move to an actual 3rd world country, say Somalia, to experience the joys of small government and local control through unlimited access to guns . .
just me in st. pete
10:06 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Good point, Lynda. Somalia is really nice this time of year. And where were all these Republicans whining about fiscal responsibility when George W. Bush was creating the most enormous debt in U.S. History?
Right Here
11:27 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Only to be outdone by the current occupant of the White House. Running a higher deficit then all Presidents combined. But don't let facts get in the way of your thought process.
rick barasso
10:20 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Read Dolacs bio. Enough said
Michael Lewis
11:36 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
All the banter i the world will not save Obamas Job,,, He is Finished
Romney/Ryan 2012
John Williams
11:49 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
I've been paying very close attention to the polling data, and more importantly, the trends. Suggestion? Prepare to be VERY disappointed this Nov.
Michael Lewis
11:37 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
I hate when People say we can get you "Affordable" Health Care.....
How can someone know what is "Affordable" for someone else..??
Bye Bye Romney
11:40 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Sheldon Adelson, Romney's uber-billionaire casino owner and financial backer, pledged to give Romney $100 million -- or "whatever it takes" -- to defeat Obama.
Do you know why???
As Bill Clinton reminded us, sometimes the answer is as simple as arithmetic. So let's do the math:
According to a new report from the Center for American Progress Action Fund, Adelson will get $2 billion in tax savings from Romney in return for his support. And it will be paid for by every taxpayer reading this blog, so pass the word QUICKLY.
If Obama wins, everyone pays their fair share of taxes...including Mr. Adelson!
Tell me...
WHICH ONE IS MORE FAIR FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES?
WHICH ONE CAN YOU AFFORD?
Americans cannot afford to live the Romney-Ryan lifestyle without having the same personal wealth.
We can DREAM...but we know that it's not reality. Romney is still dreaming.
Michael Lewis
11:47 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Romney/Ryan 2012 God Bless America
Linda
6:52 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Hey M.L. that makes you wrong twice.
Michael Lewis
11:53 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Liberals will be committing suicide in mass numbers after Nov 6 Their Messiah will be joining the millions of unemployed he created.
Linda
6:49 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Are you hung-over from last night?
Michael Lewis
11:53 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
If you own a Business.....You didn't build that......Obama Did
Romney/Ryan 2012
Michael Lewis
11:54 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
The Middle Class is Doing Fine
Romney/Ryan 2012
Michael D.
9:26 am on Monday, September 17, 2012
Middle Class has been shrinking since 2000, both parties have been destroying the middle class.
Michael Lewis
11:55 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Egypt isn't our Ally...or Enemy <-----Obama this past week said that...
Romney/Ryan 2012
Michael D.
9:25 am on Monday, September 17, 2012
Michael I haven't had an issue with your statements until this. Because current the regime in Egypt is neither Ally or Enemy. they are just another government regime we do business will. that is a correct statment, that even conservative politicans have agreed with. Remember they are establishing a Democracy over there, and like we didn't get involved with the political changes (actively). As a government we are determining if the new regime change is Free or Foe to our country. So please before throwing up tag lines, understand what is going on in that side of the world.
Michael Lewis
11:57 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
If I Had a Son He Would Look Just Like Trayvon<------Obama Deviding the Races
Romney/Ryan 2012
Michael Lewis
11:58 am on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Obama has devided American Like No other President in History We can Do Better than this guy...
Romney/Ryan 2012
Michael Lewis
12:00 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Occupy Wall Street.... Supported by the President and Liberals......
This Movement is Filled with Crime and Liberals Support them
Romney/Ryan 2012
Michael D.
9:28 am on Monday, September 17, 2012
Boston Tea Party supported by all Americans. did you forget what the country was founded on. Protesting is what this country is founded on, weither it is protesting Clinton, Bush, Obama, Romney... we are a country filled with voices. If you take that away you are taking away something that makes us American. So another poor agrument.
Michael Lewis
12:00 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Obama spent 20 Years in Reverend Wrights Anti-America Church......And Liberals Ignored that...
Romney/Ryan 2012
RD
2:30 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
An awful lot of vitrole and name calling here. Reading all this hatred is why people like me can't make up their minds. All we hear is what's wrong with the other side but nothing about what each side is going to do themselves if elected. Am I supposed to vote based on the party doctrine? They both say a lot of nothing too. More importantly, the president really doesn't have a lot of power as we've seen over the past 4 years. It's the congress that will either make laws or let things go by the wayside. Eric Cantor said on Friday that Congress will be in recess until November 13th. How convenient. 2 months of vacation with all the bills sitting before them and people suffering. They're all a bunch of cowards and all need to go. It makes me think that maybe I should vote for Obama and give him a second chance.
George Gould
2:43 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Ruth, what you see here is people engaged in self-delusion, i.e., the delusion that they have a say in the governance of this country and that their vote will make a difference. The way the process works is that we get to select the politicians (Obama vs Romney) and those who bankroll the politicians will select the policies that will be followed during the term of office. It all goes back to the prime political maxim: Money talks and bullshit walks.
Who is WILLIAM BINNEY?
3:56 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
John Russell, any person would be better than the Republican NeoCON tool Gus.......even one with your thoughts regarding Health "care." His hypocrisy infuriates me...check out the legislation he's sponsored....backs all the invasion of foreign lands as he plays the part of the good guy when the troops return home. If you want to play the political game...these scumbags must go...home and eventually to prison.
As FlaDeb said, there were 5,000 present....of course it was more than 100's, there's definitely 1000's of sheeple in our area.
YOU ARE LIVING IN A FANTASYWORLD IF YOU BELIEVE ANY OF THESE FOLKS CARE FOR US. Wake up and start thinking for yourselves. It's alarming how they can deficate on the faces of the people as they claim they are providing hugs and people loooooooooooooove it.
Lynda obviously cannot see what is occurring "over there" right now to claim Obama has done anything to make things better. How delusional are you?
Bye Bye Romney obviously is unaware of the 0% tax paid by GEO.....which makes sense considering our Jobs CZAR! is GE CEO Jeffrey "Give my company waivers" Immelt. Yep, Obama makes those fat-cats pay there fair share. How delusional are you?
Michael Lewis must download the talking points.......either that or he's a parrot. Are you a parrot Michael Lewis? How delusional are you to not see Romney isn't much different than Obama?
Ruth has obviously never seen an Executive Order nor heard of Executive "Privilege"
Who is WILLIAM BINNEY?
3:58 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
And George, we all know you are a Commie! Either that.......or a sane person who must be wearing the glasses........are you really Rowdy Roddy Piper?
George Gould
4:11 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Sam, if you ask some people on this site, I'm the commissar of the last deep-cover Soviet sleeper cell in the continental United States.
Michael D.
9:31 am on Monday, September 17, 2012
I would vote for Rowdy Roddy Piper over this two candidates. 312,780,968 people in this country, and we pick these two be run to be our leaders.
John Russell, NPA District 12
8:57 pm on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Strengthening the economy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3enPWgHglQ4&feature=channel&list=UL Thanks, John Russell for congress dot com
Joseph Robert
8:33 am on Monday, September 17, 2012
Foreign Policy Achievements
President Obama:
• Killed Osama Bin Laden
• Ended Iraq War
• Killed more Al Qaeda leaders than any other President
• Supported "Arab Spring" uprising
Romney
• None
Romney: NO foreign policy experience in a very DANGEROUS world!
Who is WILLIAM BINNEY?
9:47 am on Monday, September 17, 2012
I guess Joseph Robert is oblivious to reality as well.......do you not see what's occurring over there right now? Afghan troops being trained by Americans are turning their guns on them.......embassies are being attacked......ambassadors killed........Christians being slaughtered and driven from areas they have lived for 2,000 years. If the ever increasing anti-American vitriol is an achievement, I'd hate to see what you deem a failure.
Ended the War in Iraq? Hmm, that's great, so all those troops get to come home to their families, right? Nah, wrong......they are simply relocated to Afghanistan. Amazing, a person opens a door, sends the troops through it and the brain dead sheeple believe the war has come to an end.
By the way, just two months ago, Iraq experienced it's most deadly day in over 2 years when more than 100 were killed.......people are still being killed every single day. I guess Obama and Bush can claim "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED"
I want you to tell the family members of these dead human beings that Obama is doing a good job with the foreign entanglements.
http://icasualties.org/OEF/Nationality.aspx?hndQry=US
Simply scroll down the list and notice how the fatalities dramatically decrease..........if the increasing of American deaths in these UNjust and UNconstitutional wars is an achievement, we have truly entered the bizarro world.
Lynda
11:42 am on Monday, September 17, 2012
SC, please remember why there are American troops in Afghanistan: to attack the training camps of those who killed nearly 3,000 people on 9/11. Please remember why there were combat troops in Iraq: President Bush II wanted to go to war with Iraq. If Afghanistan had been a priority while the world still supported the US after 9/11 before the war of choice in Iraq, we would not still be at war with troops in danger. The neocons supporting the Romney/Ryan ticket want us to be at war with Iran and stay longer in Afghanistan. Cheney, Rumsfeld, Senor all want more wars and all support the RomneyRyan ticket. President Obama has been able to manage the complexities of international relationships without starting new wars and has reduced the number of American troops in danger in Iraq. Yes, ask those family members which party platform supports care for their wounded warriors, which candidate honors the dead with actions not just words, which candidate works to prevent more foreign wars. People of my age are angry that Gov. Romney supported the Vietnam war and was not willing to fight in it. We continue to be angry that he and the rest of his advisors who have never been willing to fight will so easily talk big about sending our children and grandchildren (never theirs) to fight their wars of choice for them.
John Russell, NPA District 12
12:11 am on Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Some very salient points that you make there Mr. Clemens.
Who is WILLIAM BINNEY?
9:53 am on Monday, September 17, 2012
So when did Mr. Obama actually raise a fist or a gun? I've yet to see him kill anything.......other than the Hope and Change he promised. Heck, those of us residing in reality are still patiently awaiting the unveiling of the TIM OSMAN......err, I mean Osama Bin Laden corpse.
I'm curious, did you applaud when the tough guy Obama killed an innocent 16 year old AMERICAN CITIZEN and his cousin, via a drone strike? Or like most brain dead Americans, do you no longer believe in the Law of the Land........trial by jury?
Do you really want a dictator in DC with a kill list??????????????
Why are you reveling in the death and destruction of others? You and I are no different than the people who are slaughtered in these foreign invasions and occupations..............that is who suffer the most, people like you and I......people who just want to enjoy their families, their lives, the beautiful world we've been given. Instead, we have nutjobs convincing the masses to get behind the genocides. Good ole Edward Bernays has done a fine job on the American public.
Who is WILLIAM BINNEY?
9:56 am on Monday, September 17, 2012
Hmmm, the Arab Spring? You mean the orchestrated events to overthrow the installed puppets to install the new puppets, The Muslim Brotherhood??
The one where they invaded Libya due to Gadhafi starting to sell oil for Gold, instead of dollar$$$$?
The one that has lead to the deaths of the Black Africans in Libya?
The one that has caused an Exodus of Christians from lands they have resided for 2,000 years.
The one that will lead to the new regimes being more aligned than before?
The one that will lead to Sharia law being the law of all those lands?
FYI: Most of the leaders over there have created a world where the Muslims, Jews and Christians can live somewhat peacefully........................this will no longer be the case. Simply take a look at Iraq for this evidence.
God forbid Americans actually do some research into what is truly going on in the world. I do not claim to know everything, but I do realize there is a narrative provided to the American people that doesn't jive with reality............but hey, we live in a world where they can tell us 2 planes bring down 3 buildings in New York and the boogie man is dead, but don't you worry about seeing the corpse, simply trust the overlords.......they care so much about us.
THE WORLD IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE OF THE INVOLVEMENT OF AMERICAN TROOPS PROTECTING CORPORATE INTERESTS AROUND THE WORLD.
John Russell, NPA District 12
12:14 am on Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Last statement re:troops AND tax dollars protecting CORPORATE interests atw is eminently true.
Grace
10:10 am on Monday, September 17, 2012
J Swartz. The government hasn't been controlling my life for the past 4 years and I'd love to know how it's controlling yours. Government has been controlling parts of our life since W was elected unless you have forgotten that. And why would I vote for people who really would control our lives. OK not mine because I am too old to have kids, and I don't believe in abortion but it's not government's place to tell a woman what to do with her body. And if gays want to get married, doesn't effet me and if it effects you, then you need to mind your own business. And I sure as heck don't want billionaires controlling my life, while working people pay more taxes than they do, and they get the breaks and don't create jobs. I'd take 4 more years of what we have vs. the 8 years we had before. 2 wars we didn't pay for, the economy going down the tubes, and America being the laughing stock of the world. Yup I'll take 4 more years. The Republican Party of the past is so far removed from the one that exists today that it's not even the same party. As for an enthusiastic crowd welcoming Ryan, 400-500 people I wouldn't call much of a crowd! And if you want a President who believes that it's better to keep your money offshore, who doesn't pay taxes and who believes that when he dies he will become a God with his own planet, then J. I suggest you lay off the beer. Do you even know a thing about Romney's religion?
John Russell, NPA District 12
12:12 am on Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Some very accurate points made here as well Grace.
Joseph Robert
8:21 pm on Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Did anyone get a count on the total number of lies that Ryan told in Oldsmar?
I understand he was aiming for his personal-best number?