The Hitman
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Thu Sep-08-11 06:45 PM
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So I just turned on the TV and Obama is shaking everyone's hand. What did I miss? |
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I'm listening to MSNBC analysis, but admittedly it isn't the best. What was the speech all about? Highlights?
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Scuba
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Thu Sep-08-11 06:46 PM
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1. He made a speech about making choices. n/t |
Selatius
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Thu Sep-08-11 06:47 PM
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2. He's pitching a new stimulus package, essentially, and calling out Republicans to pass it. nt |
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Thu Sep-08-11 06:48 PM
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3. Modest cuts to medicare and medicade. Tax cuts to "job creators" n/t |
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Thu Sep-08-11 06:49 PM
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4. Build bridges, cut payroll taxes (and ultimately SS benefits), cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, |
FiveGoodMen
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Thu Sep-08-11 07:04 PM
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Except for raising taxes on the rich.
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valerief
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Thu Sep-08-11 07:05 PM
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10. And building bridges. nt |
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Thu Sep-08-11 06:50 PM
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5. Calling out congress (notably GOP) for being bat-shit crazy. |
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Thu Sep-08-11 06:51 PM
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6. A link to the speech video will be on C-Span later and everywhere else later |
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Watch the whole speech, it was a good one!
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LuvNewcastle
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Thu Sep-08-11 06:52 PM
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7. Tax cuts and spending on infrastructure |
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Thu Sep-08-11 06:57 PM
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8. Here is a link to the TRANSCRIPT |
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