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His new book makes you think the way the elite establishment doesn't want you to think. That's good enough for me. We could all use a little de-programming.

Subsidies, welfare, numerous newly created gov't jobs. A growing number of people are relying more and more on gov't to get by. In 18 months after the collapse of 2008, around 7 million Americans lost their jobs. However, the number of federal bureaucrats earning 100K or more increased from 14% to 19%. These parasites are paid for by members of the private sector. These gov't parasites can retire at 55 and live with a comfortable pension paid for by members of the private sector. So in essence, the guy who works for the gov't checking citizens' thermostats can retire at 55, while his neighbour, the private plumber or electrician has to work until 65 or 70, because he doesn't have this wonderful gov't pension. The plumber has to pad his retirement, while his taxes pay for his lazy neighbour who has a great pension because he worked at a useless job created by the Top_Down gov't.

I did not say Obama had anything to do with the Euro riots. The riots in Europe are a result of Big government entitlements. Obama,along with other world leaders, is a "Big Government" supporter who wants more and more people to have to rely on the government for daily living. As soon as the government needs to cut programs, the people revolt, because they are used to big nanny taking care of their every needs. They are not self-reliant...they only survive on government perks and hand-outs. They become violent, destructive when Government has to make much-needed cuts. These riots can easily happen in major US cities very soon.

How did it come to be that a majority of the citizens from Western Europe, Canada, and the United States have come to rely on big government for survival, rather than taking pride in earning one's money and contributing to society. As soon as a useless program is cut, which is going to be more and more necessary, people are ready to riot. There will be many more violent riots in Europe in the coming days, similar to, if not more violent than the London riots. These riots will make their way to the United States. How did we come to be such a lazy society relying on the government. I guess government wants us to rely on it, isn't that their ultimate goal? That's what Obama wants. We are returning to the 1930s...only worse. http://blogs.the-american-interest.com/wrm/2011/09/22/panic/

What might replace it is a good question? Short term China...but lack of Chinese females may cause demographic problems (which are currently plaguing spineless Western European countries) in a few generations. Maybe an Iran/North Korea alliance.

I understand why you would be upset. In all fairness to Steyn though, with what he was going through with the bogus HRC, I'm sure he was apprehensive about what he said to strangers. There are many people who agree to one's face (not saying that was your intention) then end up stabbing him in the back.

It's disappointing to hear that. However, I'm not going to be his friend, but I will continue to read what he has to say. His latest book is great.

Explain how they were nasty jbg? I'm interested.

Are you Peter Schiff?

I've never met him in person. Miserable in a neighbourly setting, or miserable and nasty because he has to argue with dumb, know nothing lefties?

That's obvious.....he just read what someone wrote about Steyn at Rabble. The left is so predictable. The left want America destroyed....and sadly, they are winning. But like I said, it will come back to bite them harder than they could ever imagine. Anyone who understands know that big trouble lay ahead. Just like my lefty acquaintance who spent the past year in Antwerp. He used to spout off the usual left-wing talking points about Steyn that all lefties are rehearsed to spout off. But his experience in Antwerp opened his eyes. He now concedes that Steyn is right on so many fronts. Be prepared. Unfortunatelty, America is done. I don't mean that disrespectfully Bush-Cheney. I used to respect America ofr its freedom and power. It is rapidly losing both, thanks to an empty suit, who is great at reading the telepropmpter, who's most important job previous to becoming Prez was to get paid sitting around thinking great thoughts. Sitting around thinking great thoughts.....what a genius.

No humble pie eaten here little guy. And actually, I've never used any vitriolic language, so again, you have a disturbing need to make things up. You "told" on me like a little child, becuase I called you delusional. I got banned, big flippin deal;this forum, unlike for you, is not my life. I guess little men have to do whatever makes you feel big. I just thank my lucky stars that i am not you.

He makes too much sense guyser. What's your opinion?

Mark Steyn is one of the few people in this world who really understands what is going on in the world. Too bad the left fears him so much. http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/video/search/Mark%20Steyn/whats-ahead/1136235227001

Waldo's having an Al gore sized melt-down. Relax little man. The Seattle Times and MSNBC are owned by Fox News??? You are way too typical waldo. Waldo, I assume you have some serious issues, so I'll go easy on you. This topic was about John Kerry, and factual evidence of his hypocrisy. This thread was not about Rupert Murdoch. Start a new thread about Rupert Murdoch if you wish. Maybe even try starting a topic for once instead of spamming every other topic you don't agree with.

Hermit, look at what has happened since Obama. Here's the debt as a percentage of the GDP. 1999- 61.2% Clinton 2000 - 57.6% Bush 2007 - 64.8 - Bush 2008- 69.6 2009 - 84.4% Obama ----wow what an increase ( more useless gov't jobs) 2010 - 93.4% Obama----!!!!!! 2011 - 96.8% Who's the president? You see, hermit, I deal with facts. You bore the hell out of everyone. You are like a robot with little purpose. Please don't tell on me waldo for calling you hermit. You ratted on me like a child last time and got me banned for a month. Your a mouse. I have no use for men afraid of the outdoors.

Gotta love the Chinese and their more-than-reasonable interest rates. America is toast. let the lefties celebrate. too bad they didn't know how hard it's going to come back to bite them in their calloused asses.

This is a very interesting way to understand the debt problem in the USA. This should make sense even to government sheep that call themselves "progressives". U.S. Tax revenue: $2,170,000,000,000 Federal budget: $3,820,000,000,000 New debt: $ 1,650,000,000,000 National debt: $14,271,000,000,000 Recent [April] budget cut: $ 38,500,000,000 Let’s remove 8 zeros and pretend it’s a household budget: Annual family income: $21,700 Money the family spent: $38,200 New debt on the credit card: $16,500 Outstanding balance on the credit card: $142,710 Budget cuts: $385 Obamanomics at its best. Oh well, America has to deal with what it voted in.

I know it's old news,but the great "progressive" John Kerry knew how to play the system. Kerry wants to increase taxes on the private sector to support all the government minions,(you know, state light bulb checkers) yet when it comes time to pay taxes on his luxury toys, he doesn't feel he needs to do his part. Typical progressive. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38378992/ns/politics/t/sen-kerry-docks-yacht-ri-saves-taxes/#.Tnsh8tSwUUU

You got that right. Hopefully Americans have wised up and have seen the destruction that happens when one votes for the most popular flavour of ice cream.

Hey gosthacked, I am also a proud member of the 1 month banned club. Can't get caught in the endless circle ring of stupidity.

But it is OK for YOU(wyly) to spew hate against Christians. I guess that type of gutlessness is acceptable nowadays eh, wyly you old seadog.

Who's invading your nightmare?

Al Gore cracks me up. He's becoming as delusional as waldo. :lol: http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/08/20/rex-murphy-global-warming-runs-out-of-gas/

Wake up. Michael "politically correct" Hardner has spoken.