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Posts Made By: David White

July 26, 2012 07:38 PM Forum: Politics

GM's "best year?"

Posted By David White

david elosser said:

Now I could have sworn that I saw a GM commercial this morning claiming that GM just had their "best year on record." Did anyone else see that ad?

And then I see these stories today:
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120725/AUTO0103/207250447/1361/GM-stock-falls-to-new-low-on-Europe-woes
"The Detroit automaker has seen its share price tumble by more than 52 percent since it reached a high closing price in January 2011 of $38.90, just after going public in November 2010. The company has shed more than $30 billion in market capitalization over the last 18 months, and now is worth about $29 billion."

http://freebeacon.com/gm-still-42b-in-the-hole/
"Despite President Barack Obama’s stories about a resurgent GM ready to repay its bailout tab, the automaker and its former bank still owe taxpayers nearly $42 billion, according to an inspector general’s report."

David E


And how many parts and how much production has been or is still being outsourced since the Obama administration got their hands on GM? Oh, the shame of it all.

July 27, 2012 03:02 PM Forum: Politics

"Skin That Smoke Wheel And..."

Posted By David White

Rod Kaufman said:

"Skin that smoke wheel and see what happens!" "Throw down boy!"
Coolrado gun sales up 40%:
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-07-24/colorado-gun-sales-surge-after-the-aurora-massacre
Health insurance? We don't need no stinkin health insurance!
They're a bunch of commies from the govt, anyway!

I don't understand the connection between the two. Other than if one can figure out how to get a gun and have the financial means to purchase one, why can't they figure out how to purchase health care and pay for it. What's next, do we need the federal government telling people self protection is in their best interest, so buy a gun or be taxed?

August 8, 2012 12:22 PM Forum: Politics

Only a liberal

Posted By David White

Tony Aguire said:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lodCjSNaMI&feature=related


grin grin grin grin grin grin grin

?

August 14, 2012 04:46 PM Forum: Politics

Sorry...gotta let some of ya go....

Posted By David White

Where's the "Like" button?

August 14, 2012 08:40 PM Forum: Politics

"rich" pay more in taxes anyway you want to.....

Posted By David White

Herbert York said:

....cut it

Total dollars - percentage - etc

This is BEFORE state and local taxes

I know if I was President, I wouldn't allow the half of Americans who pay no taxes to bear the burden of the other half who aren't paying their fair share.

August 19, 2012 12:20 AM Forum: Politics

"Made In The USA"

Posted By David White

Rod Kaufman said:

This may not be strictly "political" in subject matter, but it appears American makers are returning from foreign shores...
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-22/small-u-s-manufacturers-give-up-on-made-in-china-.html?cmpid=taboola.ent.art

That's good news. I always try to buy American, if I can, even if it's more expensive. The problem is, figuring out how American-made, a product truly is. It may be assembled here, but most of it's components come from foreign soil, or visa versa. I'm still trying to determine who makes "made in America" OTA's, mount's and CCD cameras.

September 6, 2012 08:49 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter f25 RGB 8/30/12

Posted By David White

Well done. Excellent image.

September 7, 2012 12:59 AM Forum: Politics

Bob Hope is still with us!

Posted By David White

Jeffrey Counsil said:

I just happened to bring up the guide in my TV, and what did there appear? Click the image to see. 8O




I won't be watching either.

I'm guessing Humans vs. Zombies, is humans trying to kill zombies that are trying to eat humans.

The DNC is more predictable. I'm guessing the spinning of over 8% unemployment, the 4 trillion more in debt, the borrowing of 33-40 cents for every dollar spent, some mathematically impossible tax increase for "the rich" that will save us all, and more spending to invest in the future.

September 8, 2012 09:54 PM Forum: Politics

Reality Checks

Posted By David White

Alan French said:

There is a lot of nonsense on both sides of the aisle, but I get the feeling a lot of folks simply listen to braying pundits and parrot what they hear. I suggest some web sites for reality checks from time to time. It's a lot more interesting and productive to talk from reality rather than perception.

http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/
http://www.factcheck.org/
http://www.flackcheck.org/

Clear skies, and thanks for all the fish, Clear skies, Alan

The problem I have with these sites, just like any news outlet, is they pick and choose what is worthy of a "fact check" and how it's presented.


September 15, 2012 01:26 PM Forum: Politics

Politics forum got a little....

Posted By David White

Tony Aguire said:

Quiet,

is that because y'all figured out Romney is dead in the water?


Or because we all collectively figured out we are screwed no matter what...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTUY16CkS-k

Vote how you want...who cares.

Thanks for the heads up Herb....


and then..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_289029&feature=iv&src_vid=PTUY16CkS-k&v=oGIvw7T0GPI

So after watching these, wouldn't it make more sense to vote for someone who's had real business experience, and success, than the person described in these videos?