July 26, 2011
Thanks again, Bernie Sanders
Bernie warned during the health care debate that if Obama gave in to the Republican threats on the public option the threats would never end. Was he on target! Can't wait to hear Sanders at Fighting Bob Fest. He needs to hear from us that he is our champion.
Fast forward to "Boehner's Follies" and the Republicans have turned the debt ceiling debate into another threat just as Bernie predicted, and last night the president sounded like he was in full retreat as he informed us about the cuts (apparently $1.2 trillion) in the big three. Melissa Harris-Perry was on target. She said she was delighted when his speech began. She thought he was announcing his decision to fight cuts in Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid. She said, "I said, OK but suddenly I realized he was defending over a trillion in cuts! Cuts!"
The GOP has even forced the president to refer to tax breaks for the wealthy not "as tax avoidance" schemes but just "revenue" as in the latest agreement cuts, cuts, cuts benefits, and he was silent on "revenue."
Class war is on the table. Think about it. The Republicans and Tea Party radicals are willing to bring down our government to save tax breaks for the wealthiest among us. Nonsense!
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Bernie Sanders is a hero, I've always admired him but after hearing him at Fighting Bob Fest, I admire him even more. To see him on TV speaking truth to power, I am proud to have him in the Senate. Too bad that Feingold isn't there to help him. To see Ron Johnson in his place is a sad time indeed for this state.
-WisconsinLiberal | Fox Valley, WI | July 26, 2011
It seems quite apparent to me that the function of governments as demonstrated by current administrations throughout the world is not the nurturing and sustaining the welfare of its citizens but supporting and funding of the financial institutions. How else can the disregard for the well being of not only the least among us but the majority of its citizens be explained. Throughout the world they are being told by both the IMF and World Bank that the citizens must sacrifice what little they may have to bolster their economies (big banks) to prevent economic failures. For those who have little today the cost of sacrifice is unacceptable.
Each new day brings further words from the talking heads who have declared themselves in charge that there must be a shared sacrifice even though these individuals themselves sacrifice only their honesty and integrity in their speeches. The ease at which they sacrifice their virtues are an indicate their basic morality and as in a court of law legality takes precedent over morality.
-Richard Kanak | Cherry Valley, Illinois | July 26, 2011
There are no longer impediments to corporations so they have successfully managed a coup d' etat. What we are witnessing are the remnants of an anemic government making decisions at the behest of corporations and the wealthy. Only a few exceptions exist in the likes of the venerable Bernie Sanders. Time to end this game of political charades. Perhaps it's time for the rebellion to kick into high gear. In doing so, we can protect our dignity and hopefully avoid letting despair rule the day.
-Pamela B. | Sun Prairie, WI | July 26, 2011
The incompetence of conservative never ceases to amaze me. These folks aren't resigned to solving problems or even offering solutions. They are out to destroy everything they can. Watch when this is over. Corporations and the wealthy will come out ahead. It's their plan, not that of Boehner that matters. We're witnesses to the destruction of democracy so their capitalism can reign.
-Pietr Haikuu | Hurley, WI | July 26, 2011
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