On McCain responds to GM plant news
Posted on October 12 at 8:40 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
whybesad, you may have misunderstood what Obama said, he said that most small businesses make less than $250,000.00. I don't believe he is making false statements. That statement is based on statistics. You can check out the numbers for yourself at the link below. http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/smallbus....
Big corporations like GM don't need a bail out. Both candidates are wrong if they think they can fix GM's problems. GM's CEO's and upper management made this mess for themselves, and I dont' think it's up to the president or the American people to fix it for them. Is the CEO of GM going to lose his home, and assets, if the company declares bankrupcy? I don't think so. How about the employess of GM and all the small companies that make parts for the vehicles they build, the skilled trades people, the line workers? They may not be so fortunate as the CEO's if GM goes under. Look at the Enron scandal or the more recent AIG bailout. They did not end up living in their cars or on the street because they couldn't pay their mortgage or rent.
GM has had opportunities to build a more effecient vehicle, but greedy Americans haven't made it obvious to management in a direct way. As the working middle class, we have to be heard, we make up the majority of the population.
Writing, e-mailing, and calling our representatives may be the key to creating the change that is needed for the health or our economy, not a millionaire policitian in a suit telling us he/she is going to make it happen for us.
We need to be informed and involved. It may pave the way for change that we are so desperately in need of. Ours is a governement of the people, by the people and for the people. We Are the People! Without the working class, the small percentage at the top would not be any better off than the rest of us. We empower them, now is the time to empower ourselves. Vote, be heard, and be involved.
So McCain has supported auto industry loan guarantees and Obama is going to make an effort to retool, etc. GM needs to get into 21st technology on their own, it's not up to us to bail them out. Vote however your conscience tells you, but please, be informed and get involved.
On Did you ever have to make up your mind?
Posted on October 6 at 9:03 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Listen up people, the real solution is to be informed, no matter how you cast your vote. Politics is a personal and passionate subject for all of us, so don't let ignorance get in the way of the facts we need to be informed. Public record searches are a great way to find information that may enlighten you, don't be afraid to site your sources. Know the facts! Don't rely on the media to tell you the unbiased truth without their personal views getting in the way. The truth is, our Government does not represent us equally. If you want to know the facts, check out the U.S. Government website from the Census Bureau on Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage. Do you think our politicians are living on $50,000.00 a year? Do you think they really care about you and your family? Do you think that you have an equal chance to become the President without millions of dollars for ad campaigns? Can you afford to purchase a ticket for a fancy sit down dinner with your candidate of choice? Do you know who your State Representative is; do you contact them with your views and opinions on the decisions they are making on your behalf? GET INVOLVED!! Don't let the Government push you around. It is our country, we need to be responsible and take action based on facts. To correct usaret, the Election is on November 4th, don't forget to vote, and check out vote-smart.org for some good information.
On Old events fuel new campaign attacks
Posted on October 6 at 8:03 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
It's time for the candidates to stop flinging mud pies. As Americans, we need to get involved in our government. After all, it is about our needs as citizens of this country, not self serving politicians we elect and complain about after they let us down. We need the ability to decide for ourselves and don't need the opinions of the media to sway us. We are intelligent Americans, just give us the facts and let us decide.
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On McCain responds to GM plant news
Posted on October 12 at 1:57 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
We are in this together, whether we agree with each other or not. The unnecessary name calling does not support a point, only an opinion. Can we just be civil? No matter how we vote, we need to do it. Get involved with your representitives. Make them work for us....we're paying the bills.