As the election season heats up, Republicans like Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are stepping up the rhetoric. One of the claims I keep hearing is that “Obama got everything he wanted for 2 years.” This is simply untrue. Yes, normally having majorities in the House and Senate would seem to ensure that bills could […]
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Obama’s “Class Warfare” and the Middle Class
One of the more ironic aspects of today’s political debate is the way Republicans use the “class warfare” card in an attempt to avoid debating the manner in which their policies have gutted the middle class, driven and trapped more people into poverty, and simply made the wealthy even wealthier and created a larger gap […]
Did Obama say Americans are Lazy? Obama’s Statements
Obama “Lazy Comment” – Did Obama say Americans are lazy? Recently, in a Q&A session with the head of Boeing Obama claimed that “we’ve” been lazy about attracting foreign investment. It’s clear from watching the actual interview that Obama is either referring to the government or business. The full quote is here: “But, you know, […]