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Obama and the bailout

posted 14 years ago by tmt00123
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I loved how Michael Moore failed to mention that then Presidential candidate Barack Obama fully (and I mean FULLY) supported the bailout being passed. Don't remember seeing anything about this in the movie...that's interesting huh?

He mentioned only briefly that Goldman Sachs was one of Obama's biggest campaign contributors. And I'm sure they'll be giving him a *beep* more this next time around.

Michael Moore is a disgrace, don't listen to this man. Anyone that falls for either side of this disgusting two sided political system we live under, is either a fool or a contributor.

[–] gabby_bm 14 years ago

People like things simple. Freedom/slavery...hot/cold...rich/poor...McDonald's/Burgerking... People like an either/or perspective.

A third choice confuses people.

Chrysler is lucky to still be alive.

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[–] Rosebud_in_Flames 14 years ago

Paper or plastic? ugh! Decisions...decisions...

[–] gabby_bm 14 years ago

Isn't it "cloth or pay 5-cents a bag" nowadays?

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[–] Rosebud_in_Flames 14 years ago

I don't know. I had a nervous breakdown trying to decide, so now I have the groceries delivered to my house. For the delivery charges I pay, I could be carrying my groceries home in silk sacks designed by the most revered couturiers and embroidered with rubies and emeralds. I also shop at Costco, sometimes, where bags would be utterly useless. I have to borrow engineering techniques from the architects of Stonehenge and the pyramids to get my mammoth packages to the car.

[–] gabby_bm 14 years ago

LOL! 'nuff said!

You should develop a pyramid scheme....

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[–] Rosebud_in_Flames 14 years ago

Ooh! Good idea!

So...I've got this high-yield investment opportunity and, because I like you, I'm willing to let you in on the ground floor... ;)

[–] gabby_bm 14 years ago

I'd jump on board, but I'm having such a good time painting Aunt Polly's fence right now....

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[–] Rosebud_in_Flames 14 years ago

Michael Moore is a disgrace, don't listen to this man.

I disagree with this advice and regard this attitude as harmful to the political process. People should spend less time in the echo chamber and more time listening to dissenting opinions. Then they can, as you've done here, argue against the opposing viewpoint and engage in open debate, rather than ignoring or trying to silence those they disagree with. Listening only to people you agree with promotes undesirable phenomena, such as polarization and groupthink.

[–] phantom2-2 14 years ago

ditto!