What did you think of tonight's ON THE RECORD at 10pm? (You may want to go to GretaWire Forum and get into a discussion about it..click on the blue oval in the upper right hand side of the page...or post your comment here.)
Greta: I thought your interview with former President Bush was just terrific!! Kudos! You asked great questions and you brought out so much information from him. It was clear you had great respect for the office of President. (And to think, all from "not really a News organization")!
We know your two brain cells are constantly overcharged with mopping chants for America. HOWEVER, Mr. Present, your war in Afghanistan is also a mess. You don't have to instruct your goons to think up twisted excuses that only continue to put our soldiers in harm's way and Pakistan in the hands of the Taliban. Do your general's bidding, Mr. Present, pretty please.
Ronald Reagans Legacy - Real median household incomes increased an average of $4,000. The stagflation created during the Carter administration which created inflation rates of 16-20% on a home mortgage were nearly cut in half. The high unemployment which was an effect of Carter stagflation was dropped dramatically. More Americans found work.
Reagan kept two promises, delivering the largest peacetime military build-up in American history, and cutting taxes massively, mostly for upper-income households. Budget deficits soared to record heights. The national debt doubled, as a percentage of the economy, before Reagan's successors were able to bring it under control. The 1980s chalked up the slowest growth of any decade in the post-World War II era. Income was redistributed to the wealthy as never before. During the 1980s, most of the country's income gains went to the top 1 or 2 percent of households. Reagan also helped redistribute American income and wealth with a bold assault on American labor. In 1981 he summarily fired 12,000 air traffic controllers who went on strike for better working conditions. This ushered in a new and dark era of labor relations, with employers now free to "permanently replace" striking workers. The median real wage failed to grow during the decade of the 1980s.
O-Care is an awful idea for all kinds of reasons. It's a monstrosity. But one reason that has not been discussed is the problem of giving Obama -- a narcissist who has surrounded himself with thugs -- a crucial psychic victory.
Narcissists have a problem with reality. They are absolutists of a kind, and their absolute ideal is themselves. So a defeat makes them feel utterly enraged -- because their gnawing self-doubts are strengthened -- but a victory is interpreted to support their messianic self-image. When Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize in a way that made him the laughingstock even of the international Left, he snapped it up without a second thought. He just thinks he deserves it. Just think about that for a second; what kind of a man gets a Nobel Peace Prize on the strength of no accomplishments, and accepts it as his just due without a second thought? Obama.
Mr. Gore is poised to become the world’s first “carbon billionaire,” profiteering from government policies he supports that would direct billions of dollars to the business ventures he has invested in.
Representative Marsha Blackburn, Republican of Tennessee, asserted at a hearing this year that Mr. Gore stood to benefit personally from the energy and climate policies he was urging Congress to adopt.
Mr. Gore says that he is simply putting his money where his mouth is.
“Do you think there is something wrong with being active in business in this country?” Mr. Gore said. “I am proud of it. I am proud of it.”
When President Obama claims that the economic woes did not happen on his watch I think he is giving a misleading statement. Two powers weigh in and decide the issues related to our economy. Congress and the WH. In 2005 there were clear indicators of what was to come. I realize that Obama was a "junior" Senator, but he was still in the mix. He did have an opportunity to pay attention, particularly to Senator McCain who tried to sound the alarm bell relating to some of the issues. Had more members paid attention(on both sides of the aisle)and passed legislative regulation early on, they could have softened the blow greatly In essence this did happen under President Obama’s watch, as well as many others. They just weren’t paying attention.
Asking Gretawire bloggers to "think"? Dont count on it, Greta. Theyre only as smart as their mastery of GOP talking points. Confront them to provide facts/evidence, or expect them to counter your point with anything intelligent, and you'll be disappointed.
I am off to vote!! Local elections!!! Our City Council has three seats up for this election!!! Our little fishing community needs a change!!! Our local people are spending like drunken sailors!!!!
I thought Hillary did a little regressing,and since she did, she should have gone back even farther. Mr. Clinton should have done something back in 1993 & 1998. Then maybe much of what happened in the Bush admin may never have happened. Oh well coulda, shoulda, woulda...
"During the Reagan years, our businesses were booming, people had jobs, the U.S. EARNED the respect of other countries, and our enemies feared us, which they obviously no longer do." ************** There was a boom in the mid-1980s, as the economy recovered from a severe recession. But while the rich got much richer, there was little sustained economic improvement for most Americans. By the late 1980s, middle-class incomes were barely higher than they had been a decade before, and the poverty rate had actually risen. When the inevitable recession arrived, people felt betrayed…a sense of betrayal that Bill Clinton was able to ride into the White House. Some good things did eventually happen to the U.S. economy, but not on Reagan’s watch.
I realize bill clinton's presidency is very painful for Hillary to think about, BUT, Afganistan goes back farther than Pres Bush. pres clinton waited too long to go after bin laden and when the bombs dropped bin laden had already left the area.
And, Mr. President, we appreciate your sensitivity to your critics. But that’s all about you. How about us? Did we mention jobs and the economy, Mr. Obama?
On that subject, with all due respect, please be humble enough to concede that while you are intelligent, the brilliance of America isn’t in its government, filled with technocrats and bureaucrats. It has been (and remains) in its people, especially those who are bold. Not the boldness of politicians like you; but the boldness of entrepreneurs and risk takers, of job creators and new business developers. Unfortunately, under your influence, the largest growth area for jobs is in government—not in the private sector. Government can serve. But it is people outside government who do the major creation and innovation in society, especially when it comes to the economy and jobs.
A year after your election, it is time for you to stop blaming your predecessor, George W. Bush, for the economy, the war in Afghanistan, public and political incivility and everything else you say you have to “mop up.” Put away the mop, Mr. President. Pick up a broom. Let’s have a clean sweep to a new model: our agenda, not yours.
If you really want us to be more into you, just get more into us.
Great show last night. I really enjoyed the interview with Bush, and even Hillary came across much better than I can ever remember in the past. She still has a bs habit of wanting to blame W for everything though.Today should show who America is holding to blame.
Just like this blog has become.....BORING.......
What has happen to your show? It is reflected by the
lack of new postings.....
Sorry that you are no longer looking at crimes.
My question is.... were you told to change the format of
the show...or...was the change your idea?
When will you be covering the stories about the majority of Republican senators who voted against sexual assault and rape protection for women and Senator Burr (R-NC) who supports domestic violence being deemed a pre-existing condition by health insuance providers? Or, do you just intend to continue doing chatty little travelogues? /s/ Brick
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Cathy
Greta: I thought your interview with former President Bush was just terrific!! Kudos! You asked great questions and you brought out so much information from him. It was clear you had great respect for the office of President. (And to think, all from "not really a News organization")!
Mr. Present,
We know your two brain cells are constantly overcharged with mopping chants for America. HOWEVER, Mr. Present, your war in Afghanistan is also a mess. You don't have to instruct your goons to think up twisted excuses that only continue to put our soldiers in harm's way and Pakistan in the hands of the Taliban. Do your general's bidding, Mr. Present, pretty please.
Younger sister
Ronald Reagans Legacy - Real median household incomes increased an average of $4,000. The stagflation created during the Carter administration which created inflation rates of 16-20% on a home mortgage were nearly cut in half. The high unemployment which was an effect of Carter stagflation was dropped dramatically. More Americans found work.
Ronald Reagan's Legacy
Reagan kept two promises, delivering the largest peacetime military build-up in American history, and cutting taxes massively, mostly for upper-income households. Budget deficits soared to record heights. The national debt doubled, as a percentage of the economy, before Reagan's successors were able to bring it under control. The 1980s chalked up the slowest growth of any decade in the post-World War II era. Income was redistributed to the wealthy as never before. During the 1980s, most of the country's income gains went to the top 1 or 2 percent of households. Reagan also helped redistribute American income and wealth with a bold assault on American labor. In 1981 he summarily fired 12,000 air traffic controllers who went on strike for better working conditions. This ushered in a new and dark era of labor relations, with employers now free to "permanently replace" striking workers. The median real wage failed to grow during the decade of the 1980s.
B. Roades a.k.a kurt a.k.a Village Idiot
Yep, I am back after my disaster tour on the Greta Forum. I am here hop, hop my widdle rabbits!!
True
O-Care is an awful idea for all kinds of reasons. It's a monstrosity. But one reason that has not been discussed is the problem of giving Obama -- a narcissist who has surrounded himself with thugs -- a crucial psychic victory. Narcissists have a problem with reality. They are absolutists of a kind, and their absolute ideal is themselves. So a defeat makes them feel utterly enraged -- because their gnawing self-doubts are strengthened -- but a victory is interpreted to support their messianic self-image. When Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize in a way that made him the laughingstock even of the international Left, he snapped it up without a second thought. He just thinks he deserves it. Just think about that for a second; what kind of a man gets a Nobel Peace Prize on the strength of no accomplishments, and accepts it as his just due without a second thought? Obama.
More crook-greedy liberals
Mr. Gore is poised to become the world’s first “carbon billionaire,” profiteering from government policies he supports that would direct billions of dollars to the business ventures he has invested in. Representative Marsha Blackburn, Republican of Tennessee, asserted at a hearing this year that Mr. Gore stood to benefit personally from the energy and climate policies he was urging Congress to adopt. Mr. Gore says that he is simply putting his money where his mouth is. “Do you think there is something wrong with being active in business in this country?” Mr. Gore said. “I am proud of it. I am proud of it.”
Younger sister
When President Obama claims that the economic woes did not happen on his watch I think he is giving a misleading statement. Two powers weigh in and decide the issues related to our economy. Congress and the WH. In 2005 there were clear indicators of what was to come. I realize that Obama was a "junior" Senator, but he was still in the mix. He did have an opportunity to pay attention, particularly to Senator McCain who tried to sound the alarm bell relating to some of the issues. Had more members paid attention(on both sides of the aisle)and passed legislative regulation early on, they could have softened the blow greatly In essence this did happen under President Obama’s watch, as well as many others. They just weren’t paying attention.
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Asking Gretawire bloggers to "think"? Dont count on it, Greta. Theyre only as smart as their mastery of GOP talking points. Confront them to provide facts/evidence, or expect them to counter your point with anything intelligent, and you'll be disappointed.
Kentucky-Bred
I am off to vote!! Local elections!!! Our City Council has three seats up for this election!!! Our little fishing community needs a change!!! Our local people are spending like drunken sailors!!!!
Kentucky-Bred
Excellent interview with Bush 41!!! ON THE RECORD was excellent last night. I am glad Greta is back from her trip!!!
Lou Ann
I thought Hillary did a little regressing,and since she did, she should have gone back even farther. Mr. Clinton should have done something back in 1993 & 1998. Then maybe much of what happened in the Bush admin may never have happened. Oh well coulda, shoulda, woulda...
TELL*IT*LIKE*IT*IS!
"During the Reagan years, our businesses were booming, people had jobs, the U.S. EARNED the respect of other countries, and our enemies feared us, which they obviously no longer do." ************** There was a boom in the mid-1980s, as the economy recovered from a severe recession. But while the rich got much richer, there was little sustained economic improvement for most Americans. By the late 1980s, middle-class incomes were barely higher than they had been a decade before, and the poverty rate had actually risen. When the inevitable recession arrived, people felt betrayed…a sense of betrayal that Bill Clinton was able to ride into the White House. Some good things did eventually happen to the U.S. economy, but not on Reagan’s watch.
hmcsp
I realize bill clinton's presidency is very painful for Hillary to think about, BUT, Afganistan goes back farther than Pres Bush. pres clinton waited too long to go after bin laden and when the bombs dropped bin laden had already left the area.
The Anti-American
And, Mr. President, we appreciate your sensitivity to your critics. But that’s all about you. How about us? Did we mention jobs and the economy, Mr. Obama? On that subject, with all due respect, please be humble enough to concede that while you are intelligent, the brilliance of America isn’t in its government, filled with technocrats and bureaucrats. It has been (and remains) in its people, especially those who are bold. Not the boldness of politicians like you; but the boldness of entrepreneurs and risk takers, of job creators and new business developers. Unfortunately, under your influence, the largest growth area for jobs is in government—not in the private sector. Government can serve. But it is people outside government who do the major creation and innovation in society, especially when it comes to the economy and jobs. A year after your election, it is time for you to stop blaming your predecessor, George W. Bush, for the economy, the war in Afghanistan, public and political incivility and everything else you say you have to “mop up.” Put away the mop, Mr. President. Pick up a broom. Let’s have a clean sweep to a new model: our agenda, not yours. If you really want us to be more into you, just get more into us.
BO is a Fraud--Kick the BUMS out!
Do you think the Pay Czar will limit the pay of the Hollywood elite? Me either
Ken H
Great show last night. I really enjoyed the interview with Bush, and even Hillary came across much better than I can ever remember in the past. She still has a bs habit of wanting to blame W for everything though.Today should show who America is holding to blame.
Vernon
Just like this blog has become.....BORING....... What has happen to your show? It is reflected by the lack of new postings..... Sorry that you are no longer looking at crimes. My question is.... were you told to change the format of the show...or...was the change your idea?
A Programming Update Please
When will you be covering the stories about the majority of Republican senators who voted against sexual assault and rape protection for women and Senator Burr (R-NC) who supports domestic violence being deemed a pre-existing condition by health insuance providers? Or, do you just intend to continue doing chatty little travelogues? /s/ Brick
My Sincerest Apologies
I just want to apologize to Brown Skin Girl for temerity of having an opinion which differs from hers. /s/ Brick