Comments on: Strikeforce’s Josh Thomson Blasts Obama, Calls For New President Elect In 2012

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:11:38 +0000

It was a mess hard for any president to clean up. It was an ugly situation and seemed doomed to begin with. It’s the perfect time to put a “black” president in place. Our government knows how to manipulate anything they want, it’s sad to say but our leaders don’t always have our best interet in mind.

By: Jake Pereira

Jake Pereira — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:11:22 +0000

I like how Obama is always given a free pass anytime someone brings up the nation’s deficit, was Bush granted that same luxury? If your not going to lay any of the burden of our country’s current problems at the feet of our current president, then don’t keep bringing up our past president’s names as a scapegoat.

By: Henry Blodget

Henry Blodget — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:41:37 +0000

Republicans howl that President Obama has exploded the size of federal government spending in his short tenure as President, and it is true that he has increased it. But President Bush actually increased federal spending by more than 2X as much as Obama has. So it is unfair to lay the explosion in spending at the feet of President Obama: Both presidents are responsible.

The increase in government spending, meanwhile, is actually NOT the only factor that has caused the deficit. The other factor–equally if not more important–is the fall-off in government revenue (tax receipts).

Please read my article on the subject of deficit:
http://www.businessinsider.com/us-budget-deficit-2011-7

By: WALTER WILLIAMS

WALTER WILLIAMS — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:33:07 +0000

Let’s look at the FACTS. Article I, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution reads: “All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments as on other Bills.” Our Constitution grants the president absolutely no authority to raise or lower taxes. The president is permitted to propose tax measures or veto them. Congress can ignore proposals and override vetoes.

The Constitution grants Congress the final and ultimate say on taxes. The same principle applies to spending. A president cannot spend one dime that Congress does not first appropriate. Therefore, typical conservative statements such as “Under Barack Obama, government spending has increased 21 percent,” and “Under Barack Obama, welfare spending has increased 54 percent” are just plain nonsense, if they are suggesting that Obama has increased spending. Credit or blame, whether it’s a balance budget, budget surplus, budget deficit or national debt, lies with the U.S. Congress.

Knowing where constitutional authority for taxing and spending is vital to our nation. No matter how we feel about President Obama, if we buy into the notion that it’s he who’s doing the taxing and spending, adding to our debt and deficits, we will focus our attention on trying to restrain the president. That will leave Congress less politically culpable for our deepening quagmire. Of course, if you’re a congressman, not being held accountable is what you want.

By: Josh Thomson

Josh Thomson — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:27:20 +0000

Michele Bachmann is possibly the best bet for the GOP but Im not sure America is ready for woman President just yet especially coming off such a horrible 4 years with Obama. I also, dont think Americans are ready to watch a woman age right in front of their eyes. Compare pics of Obama during his campaign and now to see the difference.

By: Josh Thomson

Josh Thomson — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:23:58 +0000

Thanks bud!

Josh Thomson

By: B. Smith

B. Smith — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:49:22 +0000

I think I just found my new favorite fighter.. he nailed it.