Head-Spinning Political Shit!

[MsDemeanor]

Originally Posted by Medusa

I hope she does run for President because I cant WAIT to see President Obama take her down in a debate.

Yeah, but there are a few problems. Problem #1 is that the debate questions will be drawn up in advance so that the answers are scripted for Palin to recite. Of course, they won't be actual "answers", just the sound bite empty dribble that marks Palin's entire history of public discourse.

Problem #2 is that ignorance is king in this country and educated people are scorned for being "elitist". Faux Newz and the conservative MSM will spin a debate in to her being picked on by the misogynistic "liberal media".

Problem #3 is that the same ignorant masses who put Shrub in to office twice because he seemed like someone they'd like to have a beer with will continue to be smitten by the meaningless sound bites that gush from Palin's scripted speeches. As with problem #2, the underlying issue is that intelligence and reasoning skills are undesirable traits in conservative elected officials in this country.

Problem #4 is two aspects of -isms, racism and sexism. Part A is the swarms of "I want a woman president" folks who will not look beyond the existence of Palin's ovaries mixed with 24/7 accusations of sexism whenever someone points out that she is wrong about something. Part B is the rampant racism in this country that has become vocal and grown more violent since a black man was put in the White House.

The conservative media and the financial elite behind it in this country will continue to prey upon the ignorant masses in this country, convincing the poor fools that they should vote against their best interests.

[girl_dee]

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will announce a two-year pay freeze for federal employees Monday, a move White House officials say is the first of many difficult decisions that must be made to reduce the nation’s mounting deficit.


The White House said Monday that the freeze would apply to all civilian federal employees, including those working at the Department of Defense, but would not affect military personnel. The freeze is expected to result in more than $5 billion in savings over two years, according to Jeffrey Zients, a deputy director at the Office of Management and Budget.

That would make only a small dent in the $1 trillion-plus budget deficit. But with voters voicing their anger over Washington’s spending during the midterm elections, even a symbolic gesture would show the White House got the message.

Zients said that while the freeze is necessary in order to put the country on sound fiscal footing, the president recognizes the impact it will have on federal employees.

"The president is clearly asking them to make a sacrifice," he said. "We believe it is the first of many difficult steps ahead."

Obama is expected to announce the pay freeze at the White House later Monday.

The chairman of Obama’s bipartisan deficit commission has proposed a three-year freeze in pay for most federal employees as part of its plan to reduce the nation’s growing deficit. The commission’s final report is due to be released later this week.

[Corkey]

Originally Posted by sassy_girl

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will announce a two-year pay freeze for federal employees Monday, a move White House officials say is the first of many difficult decisions that must be made to reduce the nation’s mounting deficit.


The White House said Monday that the freeze would apply to all civilian federal employees, including those working at the Department of Defense, but would not affect military personnel. The freeze is expected to result in more than $5 billion in savings over two years, according to Jeffrey Zients, a deputy director at the Office of Management and Budget.

That would make only a small dent in the $1 trillion-plus budget deficit. But with voters voicing their anger over Washington’s spending during the midterm elections, even a symbolic gesture would show the White House got the message.

Zients said that while the freeze is necessary in order to put the country on sound fiscal footing, the president recognizes the impact it will have on federal employees.

"The president is clearly asking them to make a sacrifice," he said. "We believe it is the first of many difficult steps ahead."

Obama is expected to announce the pay freeze at the White House later Monday.

The chairman of Obama’s bipartisan deficit commission has proposed a three-year freeze in pay for most federal employees as part of its plan to reduce the nation’s growing deficit. The commission’s final report is due to be released later this week.

Its only fair, if people on Social Security don't get a COLA, then fed employees shouldn't get a pay raise. They had one last year, and I didn't.

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by Corkey

Its only fair, if people on Social Security don't get a COLA, then fed employees shouldn't get a pay raise. They had one last year, and I didn't.

I completely agree! According to this its a pay freeze ... Its gonna shake things up

[katsarecool]

I am also collecting Social Security benefits and wonder if there is going to be a raise in 2011. Has anyone heard anything yet? A friend in Spokane, Wa said he received a letter on Sat. stating he would receive a $28 increase effective Jan. 2011.

[Corkey]

No COLA in 2011 for anyone on SS, SSI or SSDI. The increase your friend is getting is probably due to an error in what they were paying him to begin with.

[katsarecool]

Thank you Corkey! I am not happy about this as are many...