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Thursday, September 18, 2008

Rip Rap

Bald-Faced Liars
Excerpt:
Palin's most obvious lie is one that she has repeated over and over: "I told Congress, 'thanks but no thanks' about that Bridge to Nowhere." Now, however, anyone who has bothered to fact-check this claim knows that Palin supported the bridge until Congress removed the earmark and then she kept the money to use on other state projects.
Saying she was responsible for stopping the bridge to nowhere is like robbing a bank until everybody yelled “stop - thief!” And only then stopping, but not until getting away with a bag of loot.
Democrats – The Real Mavericks
When Republicans falsely claim they battle Republicans, they proudly call themselves "reformers" or “mavericks.” But when Democrats battle Republicans, they’re called vicious partisans who only want to divide the country for political gain.
Architect Of The Bush Economy
Excerpt:
“This is the worst economy I’ve ever seen” – Alan Greenspan
.....using reverse criticism double-speak to wash his hands clean of any responsibility for the worst economy I’ve ever seen.
Obama: Economic Pain Trickling Up
And You Thought Our Tax Code Was Complex?

AT&T Buries Customer’s Rights in 2,500 Page Guidebook

Excerpt:
One of the biggest differences between the AT&T and Verizon agreements is that AT&T's includes a provision that says customers are "waiving the right to a trial by jury and to participate in a class action" and may resolve grievances only by arbitration.

Note: The guidebook was published for California residents, which usually means it's only a year away from Wisconsin.
Beloit Daily News Hinting At Obama Endorsement? Don't bet on it.
Special Interests Editorial:
But here's a question for each voter to ponder: If 2008 is a year for change, how can that be accomplished by electing the same people who have held office for years, beholden to the same special interests term after term? From Washington to Madison, that's what happens, election after election after election. The faces seldom change.
McCain’s campaign has 159 special interest lobbyists.

Quote: "This campaign is not about the issues." - Lobbyist Rick Davis, McCain Campaign Manager

Governor Legally Bilks State To Stay Home
Tribune Excerpt: (Last week)
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has charged her state a daily allowance, normally used for official travel, for more than 300 nights spent at her home, The Washington Post reported Tuesday. An analysis of travel statements filed by the governor, now John McCain's Republican running mate, shows she claimed the per diem allowance on 312 occasions when she was home in Wasilla and that she billed taxpayers $43,490 for travel by her husband and children
We can expect to see a rebuttal from Palin claiming that over two years, she could have charged the state for 600 nights and $86,000 instead. As far as she's concerned, she cut the spending in half!
McCain Wants To Punish Wall Street

Raw Story Excerpt:
"He's so angry he wants to punish them with 200 billion dollars in tax cuts. And if they're not careful, he'll give them even more tax cuts for shipping our jobs overseas." -- Barry Obama, finally talkin' my language.

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