" Glad to see some countries have leaders that "get it" and understand basic economics.

"Merkel Pledges Tax Cuts Despite Rising Deficit"

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124631002610270209.html

..."Lower incomes taxes would "provide motivation" and encourage economic growth, Ms. Merkel told a conference of her party, the Christian Democratic Union, and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union." "

" She nails it!

"Spain’s Energy Model: What Not To Do"

http://www.redstate.com/rep_michele_bachmann/2009/06/04/spains-energy-model-what-not-to-do/

..."According to a study by Dr. Gabriel Calzada, an economics professor at Juan Carlos University in Madrid, on the effect of public aid to renewable energy sources on employment, if the U.S. adopts the Spanish model as proposed by President Obama, for each job created, the “U.S. should expect a loss of at least 2.2 jobs on average, or about 9 jobs lost for every 4 created.”

Dr. Calzada further found that the high-energy costs associated with these policies have driven high-energy reliant businesses, like manufacturing, to cheaper places. And of the green jobs created, two-thirds were temporary installment and construction jobs.

Other countries have similar job-loss stories to share. As the economic realities of Australia’s much-heralded cap-and-trade policies began to sink in, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced a delay in its implementation. A headline in The Australian says it all: “Carbon Plan Will Cause Jobs Carnage.”


Thanks Congressman Mike! We needed this in the middle of a recession. "

" good post you guys. Thompson is so uniformed it is unbelieveable.


Why is he in Korea for four days???? "

" You lost me at Bachmann. Probably the most insane and least respected politician out there. There are websites dedicated to tracking her daily delusional statements and lies. Also you can watch some amazing stuff on Youtube of her. "

" Barbara Boxer has to be the most disrespected and lightweight politician in Washington. No one takes her seriously.

She led an expedition to the Antarctic to watch the glaciers shed and whipped up as much hysteria as she could.

Boxer also disrespected the brigadier general who called her 'mam.

Best example of a pinhead that I can think of. "

" From CNN: The attorney general of South Carolina on Tuesday asked the state law enforcement division to review Gov. Mark Sanford's travel records after the governor admitted to more visits with his mistress than previously disclosed.

Seeya.


Another hypocritical Bible toting Republican going down.

Mr. Sanford, meet Mr. Craig. "

" Once again the liberals demonize the source and don't mention the message. "

" I would love to read an article from 95% of Republicans in office. I would take it serious and all. Bachmann is not in that 95% though. Ever heard of the boy who cried wolf? She lost her chance many outrageous statements ago. "

" Welcome to Senator Franken!

Let's watch him closely and listen to every word. I am sure he will be a fine and typical representative of Minnesota and the Democrat Party.

Do you suppose Franken can go an entire week without putting his foot in his mouth or his head up his patoot? Too bad this is a serious matter. "

" Meanwhile back at the ranch; Canadians are opting out of government health care in favor of privatized health care. Dr's & nurses are following suit.

Wonder what they know, that Obama should know?

Just maybe, that system doesn't work?????? hmmmmm. I'm sure I heard that somewhere before. "

" I think most people would rather have a senator who may put his foot in his mouth every now and then instead one who can't keep his fly fastened. (and if you have read his writings, probably don't really have to worry about foot n mouth disease all that much.) "

" Hear Ye,

I am serious. Please link or quote for me two outrageous statements Bachmann has made.

I have seen and heard her several times and would not have categorized her as being outrageous.

Are you sure that this is not more of the Sarah Palin syndrome where liberals demean and demagogue smart, attractive, conservative women without listening? "

" russ- I won't demonize Michelle Bachmann, I'm too busy laughing and clapping.

You've literally made my day for me!

Are you serious that you are unaware of a SINGLE outrageous thing she's said? I mean I watch FAUX NOISE and she's gets lots of coverage of her wingnuttery there.

I would be ever-so-thrilled to find out that she is Sarah Palin's running mate!

I'm quite sure that would be a winning ticket... for Democrats.

Palin/Bachmann 2012!

Please do all you can to make Democratic victory possible!

~Ruff "

" Hey Ruff,

Neither you nor raven has come up with even 1 specific on Bachmann. Come on , Produce it!

Here is the very first youtube I found from google.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9DgMG-_6Ls

Looks pretty smart to me. "

" Sure thing.

http://www.pubrecord.org/commentary/879-rep-bachmann-uses-fake-george-washington-prayer-to-bash-obama.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_pN2IPAw6E (she later claimed she never said these things and that its just an urban legend)


Watch out for re-education camps

http://crooksandliars.com/john-amato/michelle-bachmann-warns-politically-cor

Here she is talking about Carbon Dioxide not being harmful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAaDVOd2sRQ&feature=related

I can and may keep going but we all have google and youtube. To answer your last question, yes I'm sure if for no other reason because I don't find her to be smart or attractive. "

" Russ- Ever heard of Asperger's Syndrome?

A person who can not recognize the emotion displayed on other's faces has it. In other words, Aperger's folks have a hard time telling if someone's face is showing grief, despair, rage or joy.

I find it interesting that 'conservatives' seem to be able to see the things Democratic politicians say or do that are 'bad' but can not recognize as 'bad' when a 'conservative' politician says or does the exact same thing or worse.

That's why I find that posting links or YouTube video that demonstrates why we think Michelle Bachmann is out in far right field outside the foul line just won't work with dyed in the wool members of the rightwing echo chamber.

It seems that 'Hear Ye' still has hope for our conservative friends, but I doubt it.

However, I don't write to convince 'conservatives' I write addressing independents who along with Hispanics gave the election to Barack Obama.

Barack Obama is a moderate Democrat and to the right of me. However, I've had several righties say, "Barack Obama is the most liberal ever!"

More liberal than John Kerry who was the most liberal after Al Gore, who was the most liberal since the last Democrat that Republicans hoped to beat.

One simple question can determine if you are able to comprehend how the 'rest of us' view rightwing chanting:

Are you a "birther"?

Or expanded...

Do you believe that Obama was not born in America and is not a US citizen?

STILL?

The rest of us saw Obama's documentation and were satisfied, but there are still birther conspiracy theorists out there.

Enough said.

~Ruff "

" Thanks Hear Ye!

Watched her speak about carbon dioxide and I think I love this woman!

Finally someone in Congress who understands science!

We EXHALE CO2, people!

All these years I thought the government was trying to TAX the air we breath (its the only thing they HAVEN'T taxed

I was wrong.

Instead they have now taxed what we EXHALE! "

" russ-

don't you realize that our friends on the left don't argue with good facts.

The best example is Hear ye's post on CO2 being harmful. He exhales it everyday, every green plant on the planet (and ocean) use it as a fertilizer, and it even has been twice as high in our past as it is now.

They are true believers. Even the suppressed EPA report written by a 38 year veteran of the EPA would not convince them. It's not that they want to stop pollution, they wanmt a powerful Central Government controlling and directing their lives. "

" Oh Freeport you have to come with something better. Your 38 year veteran of the EPA is an ECONOMIST!

An EPA official told FOXNews.com on Monday that Carlin, who is an economist -- not a scientist -- included "no original research" in his report. The official said that Carlin "has not been muzzled in the agency at all," but stressed that his report was entirely "unsolicited."

Next... "

" Read Franken's book on Liars. You will be amazed. It's all documented, researched, and footnoted. He will be the purveyor of truth in the Senate. Look out liars....

Bachman probably has a complex personality disorder. She says the most outrageous statements with a straight face. She's kidding, right???
I agree she should run with Palin. What a dynamic duo!! "

" http://capoliticalnews.com/blog_post/show/2522

Climate Change Hoax Creates Scientific Skeptics "

" http://www.examiner.com/x-5738-St-Louis-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m6d30-700-scientists-dissent-regarding-global-warmingbut-what-does-that-really-mean


We can go back and forth all day I'm sure. I get it you don't believe the science behind global warming.

I was asked to provide one or two links of Bachmann being Bachmann. I gave 4 and obvioulsy this one has allowed the subject to change. I've noticed no comments on the other 3. "

" Russ, why should I comment on Bachman,...wasn't even talking about her.....I think hear ye and ruff have done plenty to make the point ...nothing I could add anyway.....(btw, re CO2....yeah we exhale it but it is when there is too much that it becomes a problem....) "

" What was the climate like when the CO2 level was twice what is today?

Hmmm, smaller ice caps, higher sea levels -- kinda like what the climate change folks are predicting will happen again if we fail to THINK, BABY, THINK.

The problem with mechanically EXHALING too far too much CO2 with our fossil fuel burning -- beyond that which our natural systems will absorb.

The situation is a lot like drinking some fine Napa wine. A glass with dinner is OK, but chugging the entire wine cellar in one night is gonna cause problems... if not with the police then with your liver.

Electric automobile transportation is a major solution idea, lowering mechanical EXHALING of CO2 as well as putting $Billions back in American's pockets.

Burning gasoline is very similar to burning money in a backyard garbage barrel, it makes the neighborhood smell funny and the money could be put to better use. ;o)

~Ruff "

" Well ruff maybe you could burn gasoline in your backyard garbage barrel, but it won't get you to work and back every day. Your smug comment can be easily turned around to say you would prefer breathing toxic battery elements burning in your backyard garbage barrel. Your neighborhood would not only smell funny but there wouldn't be any living thing for miles around. Think about that, baby.

We need a better solution than burning huge amounts of $$$ trying to cover up the deficiencies in using batteries to run our cars. "

" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP4hYkfwuTY&NR=1

Bachmann: "...Not All Cultures Are Equal..."

"only in France...the kids are watching cable TV...they are listening to Al Jazeera...there's a movement...thats occurring...this whole philosophical idea of multicultural diversity...not all cultures are equal...we're seeing...violence thats being encouraged by Al Jazeera...and...jihadis...we are seeing that those that are coming into France...
the French culture is actually diminished, its going away...they are losing Western Europeans...taken over by a Muslem ethic...they are not assimilating...
America is a great nation...with great values...we are equal opportunity for all...and its because we all came here...and we came together as one, out of many, one. Multi-cultural diversity says... out of one many and if we go with tribalism we will not long be one nation united under god."

Is this "Borg" mentality?
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wikipedia
"Al Jazeera ... means "The Island" in Arabic, refering to the network's status as the only independent news network in the Middle East..."

"Many people see Al Jazeera as a more trustworthy source of information than government and foreign channels.
As of 2007... rivals the BBC in worldwide audiences..."

"The original Al Jazeera channel was started in 1996 with a US$150 million grant from the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa."

"While prior to 11 September 2001, the United States government had lauded Al Jazeera for its role as an independent media outlet in the Middle East, US officials have since claimed an anti-American bias to Al Jazeera's news coverage."
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*Wikipedia describes jihadis as a political term used since 9/11 for the most violent persons...in...Islam
(the correct Arabic term is "Mujahid"). "