In the midst of this financial mess

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by YOhio

I've come to the point where I officially hate the Palin pick. She's simply out of her league. McCain is still getting my vote, but I resent the hell out of him for making us have to listen to and defend somebody less articulate than GWB. Wouldn't it be nice to one day have a Republican who doesn't stumble over their words and can effectively answer a question? Katie Couric tripped her up. Katie Couric!

I have to tell you the truth.

Everytime she talks I envision Miss South Carolina talking about the Iraqs, such as.

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by YOhio

I've come to the point where I officially hate the Palin pick. She's simply out of her league. McCain is still getting my vote, but I resent the hell out of him for making us have to listen to and defend somebody less articulate than GWB. Wouldn't it be nice to one day have a Republican who doesn't stumble over their words and can effectively answer a question? Katie Couric tripped her up. Katie Couric!

Well, Couric does have more experience reading a teleprompter, so that was to be expected.

[YOhio]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

I have to tell you the truth.

Everytime she talks I envision Miss South Carolina talking about the Iraqs, such as.

That is too funny.

[exUte]

[QUOTE=il Padrino Ute;269376]

Originally Posted by YOhio

I've come to the point where I officially hate the Palin pick. She's simply out of her league. McCain is still getting my vote, but I resent the hell out of him for making us have to listen to and defend somebody less articulate than GWB. Wouldn't it be nice to one day have a Republican who doesn't stumble over their words and can effectively answer a question? Katie Couric tripped her up. Katie Couric!

Well, Couric does have more experience reading a teleprompter, so that was to be expected.

they both believe the TV was around in 1929 and that Truman was president. Talk about a cluster.

[exUte]

Originally Posted by YOhio

Would a McCain-Romney ticket be more appealing than the McCain-Palin ticket?

The reality is that neither McCain/Palin or Obama/Biden can credibly inspire economic confidence based on experience or action. We're voting for their advertised plans and their faceless advisers who will craft and implement.

I think this is where Romney would have been appealing. I don't think his private sector experience gives him a huge advantage in practically dealing with the current economic issue, but he would put a credible face on McCain's policy. Somebody who has made and lost big money in the private sector. Instead, we're choosing between one ticket with two lawyers who never really practiced and another with a soldier and a homemaker. Neither ticket seems to inspire much confidence.

and raise the capital gains tax. And of course bail out those who's homes are ready to get foreclosed. Sounds like a winner!

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by exUte

Increase taxes on the top 5% and raise the capital gains tax. And of course bail out those who's homes are ready to get foreclosed. Sounds like a winner!

Can you at least get your facts right for once? Please? You know, shockingly enough, it actually makes your argument stronger when you're somewhat rooted in reality. On the other hand, perhaps you're taking your cues from your candidate...and I quote, "facts don't matter."

[Ma'ake]

Originally Posted by YOhio

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5i...zmuvQD93D4K000

Mitt's there, which is good. But one of the other studs is John Thain, "the CEO of Merrill Lynch before it was acquired by Bank of America earlier this month for a much-reduced value."

"A survey by The Associated Press found that Thain was the best-paid corporate executive in the U.S. in 2007, receiving approximately $83.1 million in salary and bonuses that year."

[Tex]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

Can you at least get your facts right for once? Please? You know, shockingly enough, it actually makes your argument stronger when you're somewhat rooted in reality. On the other hand, perhaps you're taking your cues from your candidate...and I quote, "facts don't matter."

Would you mind providing an in-context citation for that quote?

[exUte]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

Can you at least get your facts right for once? Please? You know, shockingly enough, it actually makes your argument stronger when you're somewhat rooted in reality. On the other hand, perhaps you're taking your cues from your candidate...and I quote, "facts don't matter."

oh enlightened one?

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by exUte

oh enlightened one?

Well, there was really only one specific one you referred to: Obama will raise taxes on the top 5%. May I assume you've familiarized yourself with his proposal? Or should I take the errancy of this statement as evidence that you have not?