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"hey good for you zach of cincy.for standing up to this nonsense that the repubs play no part in our economic down fall.there are certian people who try to paper over the facts. their arguments are specious at best.

Still on that kick, Bruce?

Still awaiting proof that Bill H. has actually posted anything absolving the Repubs of any complicity in the current state of the economy.

Guess maybe you can't perform such a task, isn't that correct?

Well, at least you have Zach rooting for you now, even if he is totally delusional - the continual "the Democrats are innocent" spiel from the two of you is a pretty sad commentary on your state of mind.

An as to this columns headline "Is Newt Gingrich a lobbyist?", well, so far the worst that anyone can accuse him of is have made money through the free enterprise system by getting paid handsomely for his opinions and advice.

junior of DC 1:02PM December 02, 2011

dom youngross of OH

Lastest Poll

Newt 38 %

Paul & Cain tied for 3rd place with 8 %...

Bill Hedges of MO 2:04AM December 02, 2011

ROBERT SCHEISSLINGER'S LIMITED RE-ELECT OBAMA PREMISE REJECTED...

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More of the lame same. And that S just doesn't cut it anymore.

Ron Paul 2012.

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PS: Don't anyone lose sight of the fact that Robert Scheisslinger -- not ANY commenter -- is the real dorkus maximus here. Every post from him is a more-of-the-lame-same attempt by his libprog self to get more-of-the-lame-same Obama re-elected.

Said it before, maybe not here:

The only employment problem we have is that the wrong people are unemployed -- in and out of government. A Paul presidency would reverse that, and end up cutting the unemployment rate in half.

That's what probably makes the Scheisslingers, Obamas, and republicans outside of Paul reach for the Mylanta most.

After the permanent, sea-change improvement a Paul presidency would bring, there really wouldn't be any desire for going back to the more-of-the-lame-same.

Shortly after every major decision on the part of a President Paul this sentiment would arise nationally:

WHY DIDN'T WE DO THIS SOONER???, as in:

Why didn't we GTFO of Afghanistan sooner? What in the HELL were we thinking? And who the F was twisting our arms behind our backs NOT to do so???

or

Why didn't we scale back all those foreign-country stimulus programs called military bases sooner? What in the HELL were we thinking? And who the F was twisting our arms behind our backs NOT to do so???

or

Why didn't we get out of the federal bailout, stimulus, and picking winners and losers games sooner? What in the HELL were we thinking? And who the F was twisting our arms behind our backs NOT to do so???

Then in particular, a couple hundred million people now much wiser for the wear would look at the Scheisslingers of the world and remember not so fondly:

Oh yeah, that's right, YOU were among those out there front and center, pimpin' for more-of-the-lame-same.

Then all those in and out of the government who pimped for more-of-the-lame-same can discover exciting new careers more befitting their core job skills -- such as dishwashers, septic tank cleaners, and best-case scenario, get a new job at sewage-treatment plants separating the S from the P.

By hand.

While wearing hip waders.

Because in their former careers as prime S generators they could spot S bobbing in a sea of P from a mile away.

dom youngross of OH 1:51AM December 02, 2011

brucetee Part 2

Never fear I saved comment. You will see it this week-end. Will follow you around. Hard to ignore even when you skip over articles as you do...

Bill Hedges of MO 1:48AM December 02, 2011

brucetee

I asked you to prove your "bruce b of NV 11:46PM December 01, 2011". You can't.

Just like your wild accusation that Cain cheated on his wife. Maybe you are a racist...

Bill Hedges of MO 1:31AM December 02, 2011

to nameless it is you who have not disproved my statements.these were wreckless actions taken while the republicans were in power.that have led,in no small part, to our current situation.

bruce b of NV 1:23AM December 02, 2011

Poor brucetee Says Cain cheated on wife without any proof. Another shooter in AZ was caused by Sarah P. and Fox blunder...

Unable to give examples. Just a broad brush of accusations.

I used source that was very specific on how Bush tried to stop recession. How little recession steps showed it face in Bush days as President as Brush tried to stop.

Barney Frank said NO PROBLEM. Reform legestration was voted down by Democrats.

1. Point out my “twisting the facts”

2. Point out where I say “repubs are blameless”. I'm just telling it as it is. If it falls on Democrat heads, so be it.

3. What “vain attempt to white wash what took place while they were in charge” that lead to f/f selling bad loan paper to Wall Street leading to fall of Wall Street that lead to recession ?

4.You haven't disproved one thing what I wrote...

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Never let facts interfere with personal opinion ZACH. This is why you HATE LINKS...

“Pelosi Caught In Major Lie- Says Bush Didn't Warn Congress About Financial Crisis… Records Show He Warned Congress 17 Times in 2008 Alone”

“Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a news conference last week and told reporters this:”

“During her weekly press conference on April 15, a reporter asked Pelosi a seemingly innocuous question about taxes. Pelosi prefaced her response with a fairly standard litany: explaining the dire state of the U.S. economy inherited by President Obama and setting the blame at the foot of the Bush administration. But she also added this: “When [then-Senator Obama] accepted the nomination in Colorado, the [Bush] Administration had kept from the public the idea that, in a matter of weeks, the financial community would be in crisis, and we would need to pass the TARP legislation.”

“The state-run media is trying to make something of this latest Pelosi fabrication today.”

But, what Speaker Pelosi failed to mention was that President Bush warned the Democratic Congress 17 times in 2008 alone about the systemic consequences of financial turmoil at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and also put forward thoughtful plans to reduce the risk that either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac would encounter such difficulties.”

“Unfortunately, these warnings went unheeded, as the President’s repeated attempts to reform the supervision of these entities were thwarted by the legislative maneuvering of those who emphatically denied there were problems. “

"The White House released this list of attempts by President Bush to reform Freddie Mae and Freddie Mac since he took office in 2001.”

“Unfortunately, Congress did not act on the president’s warnings:”

** 2001

“April: The Administration’s FY02 budget declares that the size of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is “a potential problem,” because “financial trouble of a large GSE could cause strong repercussions in financial markets, affecting Federally insured entities and economic activity.”

** 2002

“May: The President calls for the disclosure and corporate governance principles contained in his 10-point plan for corporate responsibility to apply to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. (OMB Prompt Letter to OFHEO, 5/29/02) “

** 2003

“January: Freddie Mac announces it has to restate financial results for the previous three years. “

“February: The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) releases a report explaining that “although investors perceive an implicit Federal guarantee of [GSE] obligations,” “the government has provided no explicit legal backing for them.” As a consequence, unexpected problems at a GSE could immediately spread into financial sectors beyond the housing market. (“Systemic Risk: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Role of OFHEO,” OFHEO Report, 2/4/03)”

“September: Fannie Mae discloses SEC investigation and acknowledges OFHEO’s review found earnings manipulations.”

“September: Treasury Secretary John Snow testifies before the House Financial Services Committee to recommend that Congress enact “legislation to create a new Federal agency to regulate and supervise the financial activities of our housing-related government sponsored enterprises” and set prudent and appropriate minimum capital adequacy requirements.”

“October: Fannie Mae discloses $1.2 billion accounting error.”

“November: Council of the Economic Advisers (CEA) Chairman Greg Mankiw explains that any “legislation to reform GSE regulation should empower the new regulator with sufficient strength and credibility to reduce systemic risk.” To reduce the potential for systemic instability, the regulator would have “broad authority to set both risk-based and minimum capital standards” and “receivership powers necessary to wind down the affairs of a troubled GSE.” (N. Gregory Mankiw, Remarks At The Conference Of State Bank Supervisors State Banking Summit And Leadership, 11/6/03)”

** 2004

“February: The President’s FY05 Budget again highlights the risk posed by the explosive growth of the GSEs and their low levels of required capital, and called for creation of a new, world-class regulator: “The Administration has determined that the safety and soundness regulators of the housing GSEs lack sufficient power and stature to meet their responsibilities, and therefore…should be replaced with a new strengthened regulator.” (2005 Budget Analytic Perspectives, pg. 83)”

“February: CEA Chairman Mankiw cautions Congress to “not take [the financial market's] strength for granted.” Again, the call from the Administration was to reduce this risk by “ensuring that the housing GSEs are overseen by an effective regulator.” (N. Gregory Mankiw, Op-Ed, “Keeping Fannie And Freddie’s House In Order,” Financial Times, 2/24/04)”

“June: Deputy Secretary of Treasury Samuel Bodman spotlights the risk posed by the GSEs and called for reform, saying “We do not have a world-class system of supervision of the housing government sponsored enterprises (GSEs), even though the importance of the housing financial system that the GSEs serve demands the best in supervision to ensure the long-term vitality of that system. Therefore, the Administration has called for a new, first class, regulatory supervisor for the three housing GSEs: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banking System.” (Samuel Bodman, House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Testimony, 6/16/04)”

** 2005

“April: Treasury Secretary John Snow repeats his call for GSE reform, saying “Events that have transpired since I testified before this Committee in 2003 reinforce concerns over the systemic risks posed by the GSEs and further highlight the need for real GSE reform to ensure that our housing finance system remains a strong and vibrant source of funding for expanding homeownership opportunities in America… Half-measures will only exacerbate the risks to our financial system.” (Secretary John W. Snow, “Testimony Before The U.S. House Financial Services Committee,” 4/13/05)”

** 2007

“July: Two Bear Stearns hedge funds invested in mortgage securities collapse.”

“August: President Bush emphatically calls on Congress to pass a reform package for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, saying “first things first when it comes to those two institutions. Congress needs to get them reformed, get them streamlined, get them focused, and then I will consider other options.” (President George W. Bush, Press Conference, The White House, 8/9/07)”

“September: RealtyTrac announces foreclosure filings up 243,000 in August – up 115 percent from the year before.”

“September: Single-family existing home sales decreases 7.5 percent from the previous month – the lowest level in nine years. Median sale price of existing homes fell six percent from the year before.”

“December: President Bush again warns Congress of the need to pass legislation reforming GSEs, saying “These institutions provide liquidity in the mortgage market that benefits millions of homeowners, and it is vital they operate safely and operate soundly. So I’ve called on Congress to pass legislation that strengthens independent regulation of the GSEs – and ensures they focus on their important housing mission. The GSE reform bill passed by the House earlier this year is a good start. But the Senate has not acted. And the United States Senate needs to pass this legislation soon.” (President George W. Bush, Discusses Housing, The White House, 12/6/07)”

** 2008

“January: Bank of America announces it will buy Countrywide.”

“January: Citigroup announces mortgage portfolio lost $18.1 billion in value.”

“February: Assistant Secretary David Nason reiterates the urgency of reforms, says “A new regulatory structure for the housing GSEs is essential if these entities are to continue to perform their public mission successfully.” (David Nason, Testimony On Reforming GSE Regulation, Senate Committee On Banking, Housing And Urban Affairs, 2/7/08)”

“March: Bear Stearns announces it will sell itself to JPMorgan Chase.”

“March: President Bush calls on Congress to take action and “move forward with reforms on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. They need to continue to modernize the FHA, as well as allow State housing agencies to issue tax-free bonds to homeowners to refinance their mortgages.” (President George W. Bush, Remarks To The Economic Club Of New York, New York, NY, 3/14/08)”

“April: President Bush urges Congress to pass the much needed legislation

and “modernize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. [There are] constructive things Congress can do that will encourage the housing market to correct quickly by … helping people stay in their homes.” (President George W. Bush, Meeting With Cabinet, the White House, 4/14/08)”

“May: President Bush issues several pleas to Congress to pass legislation reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac before the situation deteriorates further.”

“Americans are concerned about making their mortgage payments and keeping their homes. Yet Congress has failed to pass legislation I have repeatedly requested to modernize the Federal Housing Administration that will help more families stay in their homes, reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to ensure they focus on their housing mission, and allow State housing agencies to issue tax-free bonds to refinance sub-prime loans.” (President George W. Bush, Radio Address, 5/3/08)”

“[T]he government ought to be helping creditworthy people stay in their homes. And one way we can do that – and Congress is making progress on this – is the reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. That reform will come with a strong, independent regulator.” (President George W. Bush, Meeting With The Secretary Of The Treasury, the White House, 5/19/08)”

“Congress needs to pass legislation to modernize the Federal Housing Administration, reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to ensure they focus on their housing mission, and allow State housing agencies to issue tax-free bonds to refinance subprime loans.” (President George W. Bush, Radio Address, 5/31/08)”

“June: As foreclosure rates continued to rise in the first quarter, the President once again asks Congress to take the necessary measures to address this challenge, saying “we need to pass legislation to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.” (President George W. Bush, Remarks At Swearing In Ceremony For Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development, Washington, D.C., 6/6/08)”

“July: Congress heeds the President’s call for action and passes reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as it becomes clear that the institutions are failing.”

“In 2005– Senator John McCain partnered with three other Senate Republicans to reform the government’s involvement in lending.

Democrats blocked this reform, too.”

“More… Not only did democrats not act on these warnings but Barack Obama put one of the major Sub-Prime Slime players on his campaign as finance chairperson.”

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2010/05/pelosi-caught-in-major-lie-says-bush-didnt-warn-congress-about-financial-crisis-records-show-he-warned-congress-17-in-2008-alone/

Bill Hedges of MO 12:56AM December 02, 2011

one thing is for sure a certian poster,who shall remain nameless,does a great job of twisting the facts to support his claims that the repubs are blameless for our economic debacle.he also disregards the fact that for a period of time the republicans controlled ALL three branchs of the government.this is a vain attempt to white wash what took place while they were in charge.

in the end the arguement of trying to absolve the republicans is baseless!

bruce b of NV 11:46PM December 01, 2011

Zach from Cincy of OH

You do have ability to ignore facts, in your words, using your word, you a “idiot”.

You read my comments.

Yes Wall Street went down when Bill C, lawyer barry and Acorn, B. Frank, and others plan of giving home loans to unqualified buys hit the fan. Yes while Bush was President. Bush had nothing to do with Wall Street predicament. All that bad home loan paper Wall Street bought from F/F came up WORTHLESS.

By a all Democrat vote legislation to stop this failed. Bush warned. This link proves Republicans tried to stop this. Your side said NO PROBLEM. Said by Barney Frank:

Never let facts interfere with personal opinion ZACH. This is why you HATE LINKS...

“Pelosi Caught In Major Lie- Says Bush Didn't Warn Congress About Financial Crisis… Records Show He Warned Congress 17 Times in 2008 Alone”

“Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a news conference last week and told reporters this:”

“During her weekly press conference on April 15, a reporter asked Pelosi a seemingly innocuous question about taxes. Pelosi prefaced her response with a fairly standard litany: explaining the dire state of the U.S. economy inherited by President Obama and setting the blame at the foot of the Bush administration. But she also added this: “When [then-Senator Obama] accepted the nomination in Colorado, the [Bush] Administration had kept from the public the idea that, in a matter of weeks, the financial community would be in crisis, and we would need to pass the TARP legislation.”

“The state-run media is trying to make something of this latest Pelosi fabrication today.”

But, what Speaker Pelosi failed to mention was that President Bush warned the Democratic Congress 17 times in 2008 alone about the systemic consequences of financial turmoil at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and also put forward thoughtful plans to reduce the risk that either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac would encounter such difficulties.”

“Unfortunately, these warnings went unheeded, as the President’s repeated attempts to reform the supervision of these entities were thwarted by the legislative maneuvering of those who emphatically denied there were problems. “

"The White House released this list of attempts by President Bush to reform Freddie Mae and Freddie Mac since he took office in 2001.”

“Unfortunately, Congress did not act on the president’s warnings:”

** 2001

“April: The Administration’s FY02 budget declares that the size of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is “a potential problem,” because “financial trouble of a large GSE could cause strong repercussions in financial markets, affecting Federally insured entities and economic activity.”

** 2002

“May: The President calls for the disclosure and corporate governance principles contained in his 10-point plan for corporate responsibility to apply to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. (OMB Prompt Letter to OFHEO, 5/29/02) “

** 2003

“January: Freddie Mac announces it has to restate financial results for the previous three years. “

“February: The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) releases a report explaining that “although investors perceive an implicit Federal guarantee of [GSE] obligations,” “the government has provided no explicit legal backing for them.” As a consequence, unexpected problems at a GSE could immediately spread into financial sectors beyond the housing market. (“Systemic Risk: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Role of OFHEO,” OFHEO Report, 2/4/03)”

“September: Fannie Mae discloses SEC investigation and acknowledges OFHEO’s review found earnings manipulations.”

“September: Treasury Secretary John Snow testifies before the House Financial Services Committee to recommend that Congress enact “legislation to create a new Federal agency to regulate and supervise the financial activities of our housing-related government sponsored enterprises” and set prudent and appropriate minimum capital adequacy requirements.”

“October: Fannie Mae discloses $1.2 billion accounting error.”

“November: Council of the Economic Advisers (CEA) Chairman Greg Mankiw explains that any “legislation to reform GSE regulation should empower the new regulator with sufficient strength and credibility to reduce systemic risk.” To reduce the potential for systemic instability, the regulator would have “broad authority to set both risk-based and minimum capital standards” and “receivership powers necessary to wind down the affairs of a troubled GSE.” (N. Gregory Mankiw, Remarks At The Conference Of State Bank Supervisors State Banking Summit And Leadership, 11/6/03)”

** 2004

“February: The President’s FY05 Budget again highlights the risk posed by the explosive growth of the GSEs and their low levels of required capital, and called for creation of a new, world-class regulator: “The Administration has determined that the safety and soundness regulators of the housing GSEs lack sufficient power and stature to meet their responsibilities, and therefore…should be replaced with a new strengthened regulator.” (2005 Budget Analytic Perspectives, pg. 83)”

“February: CEA Chairman Mankiw cautions Congress to “not take [the financial market's] strength for granted.” Again, the call from the Administration was to reduce this risk by “ensuring that the housing GSEs are overseen by an effective regulator.” (N. Gregory Mankiw, Op-Ed, “Keeping Fannie And Freddie’s House In Order,” Financial Times, 2/24/04)”

“June: Deputy Secretary of Treasury Samuel Bodman spotlights the risk posed by the GSEs and called for reform, saying “We do not have a world-class system of supervision of the housing government sponsored enterprises (GSEs), even though the importance of the housing financial system that the GSEs serve demands the best in supervision to ensure the long-term vitality of that system. Therefore, the Administration has called for a new, first class, regulatory supervisor for the three housing GSEs: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banking System.” (Samuel Bodman, House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Testimony, 6/16/04)”

** 2005

“April: Treasury Secretary John Snow repeats his call for GSE reform, saying “Events that have transpired since I testified before this Committee in 2003 reinforce concerns over the systemic risks posed by the GSEs and further highlight the need for real GSE reform to ensure that our housing finance system remains a strong and vibrant source of funding for expanding homeownership opportunities in America… Half-measures will only exacerbate the risks to our financial system.” (Secretary John W. Snow, “Testimony Before The U.S. House Financial Services Committee,” 4/13/05)”

** 2007

“July: Two Bear Stearns hedge funds invested in mortgage securities collapse.”

“August: President Bush emphatically calls on Congress to pass a reform package for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, saying “first things first when it comes to those two institutions. Congress needs to get them reformed, get them streamlined, get them focused, and then I will consider other options.” (President George W. Bush, Press Conference, The White House, 8/9/07)”

“September: RealtyTrac announces foreclosure filings up 243,000 in August – up 115 percent from the year before.”

“September: Single-family existing home sales decreases 7.5 percent from the previous month – the lowest level in nine years. Median sale price of existing homes fell six percent from the year before.”

“December: President Bush again warns Congress of the need to pass legislation reforming GSEs, saying “These institutions provide liquidity in the mortgage market that benefits millions of homeowners, and it is vital they operate safely and operate soundly. So I’ve called on Congress to pass legislation that strengthens independent regulation of the GSEs – and ensures they focus on their important housing mission. The GSE reform bill passed by the House earlier this year is a good start. But the Senate has not acted. And the United States Senate needs to pass this legislation soon.” (President George W. Bush, Discusses Housing, The White House, 12/6/07)”

** 2008

“January: Bank of America announces it will buy Countrywide.”

“January: Citigroup announces mortgage portfolio lost $18.1 billion in value.”

“February: Assistant Secretary David Nason reiterates the urgency of reforms, says “A new regulatory structure for the housing GSEs is essential if these entities are to continue to perform their public mission successfully.” (David Nason, Testimony On Reforming GSE Regulation, Senate Committee On Banking, Housing And Urban Affairs, 2/7/08)”

“March: Bear Stearns announces it will sell itself to JPMorgan Chase.”

“March: President Bush calls on Congress to take action and “move forward with reforms on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. They need to continue to modernize the FHA, as well as allow State housing agencies to issue tax-free bonds to homeowners to refinance their mortgages.” (President George W. Bush, Remarks To The Economic Club Of New York, New York, NY, 3/14/08)”

“April: President Bush urges Congress to pass the much needed legislation

and “modernize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. [There are] constructive things Congress can do that will encourage the housing market to correct quickly by … helping people stay in their homes.” (President George W. Bush, Meeting With Cabinet, the White House, 4/14/08)”

“May: President Bush issues several pleas to Congress to pass legislation reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac before the situation deteriorates further.”

“Americans are concerned about making their mortgage payments and keeping their homes. Yet Congress has failed to pass legislation I have repeatedly requested to modernize the Federal Housing Administration that will help more families stay in their homes, reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to ensure they focus on their housing mission, and allow State housing agencies to issue tax-free bonds to refinance sub-prime loans.” (President George W. Bush, Radio Address, 5/3/08)”

“[T]he government ought to be helping creditworthy people stay in their homes. And one way we can do that – and Congress is making progress on this – is the reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. That reform will come with a strong, independent regulator.” (President George W. Bush, Meeting With The Secretary Of The Treasury, the White House, 5/19/08)”

“Congress needs to pass legislation to modernize the Federal Housing Administration, reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to ensure they focus on their housing mission, and allow State housing agencies to issue tax-free bonds to refinance subprime loans.” (President George W. Bush, Radio Address, 5/31/08)”

“June: As foreclosure rates continued to rise in the first quarter, the President once again asks Congress to take the necessary measures to address this challenge, saying “we need to pass legislation to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.” (President George W. Bush, Remarks At Swearing In Ceremony For Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development, Washington, D.C., 6/6/08)”

“July: Congress heeds the President’s call for action and passes reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as it becomes clear that the institutions are failing.”

“In 2005– Senator John McCain partnered with three other Senate Republicans to reform the government’s involvement in lending.

Democrats blocked this reform, too.”

“More… Not only did democrats not act on these warnings but Barack Obama put one of the major Sub-Prime Slime players on his campaign as finance chairperson.”

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2010/05/pelosi-caught-in-major-lie-says-bush-didnt-warn-congress-about-financial-crisis-records-show-he-warned-congress-17-in-2008-alone/

Bill Hedges of MO 10:00PM December 01, 2011

Mr. Hedges of MO is truly an IDIOT.

Make no mistake, it took the last GOP Administration until the 6th and 7th year to send the economy to hell in a handbasket. 3/4 of the way through two terms!! The IDIOT from MO and (by the way, you know your are guaranteeing no one reads your comments w/all that crap) his useless links cannot cover up the FACTS:

The Dow dropped from 13,930 to 8218 in the last GOP administration.

The unemployment rate at the end of the last GOP administration -- 7.9%.

We don't need ANY MORE of that GOP...anymore.

Zach from Cincy of OH 8:12PM December 01, 2011

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