Herman Cain Slams Wall Street Protesters: ‘If You Don’t Have a Job & You’re Not Rich, Blame Yourself’
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GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain has a tough-to-swallow message for the protesters who continue to rail against America’s capitalistic system.
According to the successful businessman, the individuals who continue to “occupy Wall Street” (not to mention countless other localities) have some misplaced anger to contend with. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, he said:
“I don’t have facts to back this up, but I happen to believe that these demonstrations are planned and orchestrated to distract from the failed policies of the Obama administration.
Don’t blame Wall Street, don’t blame the big banks, if you don’t have a job and you’re not rich, blame yourself! [...]
These demonstrations…I honestly don‘t understand what they’re looking for…It is not someone’s fault because they succeeded, it is someone’s fault if they failed.”
Watch these statements, below:
Responding to Cain’s opinions on the matter, ThinkProgress’ Alex Seitz-Wald wrote:
Cain’s claim about the unemployed is especially heartless and uninformed. There are simply not enough jobs to go around, with 4.32 unemployed people for every job opening in the country. So even someone looking hard for a job will have a difficult time finding one. Moreover, Cain fails to understand the astronomical income inequality in the U.S. and the negative effect it has on economic growth.
Below, watch the entire WSJ interview. In it, the presidential contender speaks about his flat-tax plan, political experience as an asset and plenty more:
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mownby
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:53pmI really like Mr Cain. He has my vote and support. No one else in the field has impressed me at all.
Report Post »sparta48
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:59pmAs you I support Mr. Cain, but I also wouuld like to say about these protesters is that they want a society where they can sit on their butts and do nothing and we pay for their every need. Just sickens me.
Report Post »marhee9
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:28pmCouldn’t agree more mownby, Herman is the man. He‘s the only one in my opinion that isn’t a hypocrite. This short video sums it all up about what we have right now when it comes to hypocrisy. Or like the title says, beyond hypocrisy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVBEevXrITc
Report Post »HKS
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:33pmThey don’t have a job because unemployment pays just as well, thanks to Obama. As far as why they are protesting they are not privy to that information as it’s under the direction of the socialist party ie Obama and his boss. End goal at he moment is to stop next years elections, they have already planted the seeds. This is a very refined blueprint they are following that includes years of softening up the US economy to create the unemployment that they need to generate the soldiers for the streets. Marshall law is coming to stop those elections, it’s part of the plan. Obama plans on being King.
Report Post »ishka4me
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:33pmi got a fortune cookie that said “one a monkey learns that he can vote for free bananas, he wil never climb a tree again” This applies to the protestors. When they learn as a group that they can vote for free things, they will put more time organizing to take your banana then going out to earn their own
Report Post »Delta_River_Folk
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:34pmI will also support Herman Cain 100%. He is what we need right now.
Report Post »Alky
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:37pmThinkProgress’ Alex Seitz-Wald says there‘s simply not enough jobs to go around in rebuttal to Cain’s suggestion they get a job. Hmm… maybe it weren‘t for Obama’s destructive “progressive” policies, there would be plenty of jobs for the lazy losers!
Report Post »Brenda e Haines
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:48pmI’m with you! I really like Mr Cain, and his ideals. He speaks from the heart! And I think the Obama ClObama Clan will have a hard time playing the race card! In 2012!!
Report Post »Ookspay
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:51pmYes We CAIN !
Report Post »mad_hatter
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:52pmI was very impressed with an interview I found on The Blaze comments. It was Romney being drilled by the newspaper ‘Union leader’ from NH: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2011/oct/romney_nh_union.html .
This was no minute answers during a debate where you can lay out simple soft answers and run away. They even went through his book and what it says inside. Good interview/panel. They asked him about everything that is a hot topic today and he did well.
I think all candidates should go through this type of interview, no soft questions, no soft answers. I would enjoy seeing Herman Cain going through the same interview, I think he would do well.
Right now I am mixed between both Herman Cain and Mitt Romney, both conservative businessmen. Romney has a plus that he has govt experience. Cain has a plus not having it. I think these are the two most viable candidates.
Lets call for more of these hard hitting interviews.
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:53pmHerman Cain makes more sense every time he speaks. He’s become bolder in his assertions, and that’s bad news for Barry and the moron factory of the left.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:55pmTell it like it is Mr. Cain…You Rock SIR!!!
Report Post »I support God's Israel!
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:57pmI WAS a Ron Paul supporter, but in the past several weeks, after watching Mr. Cain on FoxNews and at the last Republic debate, HE HAS WOWED ME BIG-TIME. Sorry Ron, but you always look angry and rightly so, but don’t scowl in public. It does not help your credibility.
Mr Cain: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. I hope and pray that God has touched you for the Republic nomination by all those electorates who are looking for the right person!
Thank you for being candid, honorable and truthful, yet gentle when you speak. You are a man of character and integrity. May God bless you and lead you to the White House!!!
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:58pmI listened to that interview and I thought of Calvin Coolidge. Imagine going from the most anti-business administration to the most pro-business administration. It would be like a sudden shot of adrenaline to the system.
Report Post »Ookspay
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:58pm@Mad Hatter, I completely agree with everything you said. I think it was Dick Morriss the other night who said “Romney/Cain is an unbeatable ticket in 2012″. They’d get my vote!
Report Post »Cheese E
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 4:08pmWall Street must have worked really hard when they flew leer jets to NYC to discuss how they would promise taxpayers that they need $700bn from them to keep credit markets moving so that they can instead socialize their huge losses in the stock market by taking that tax payer money, putting that money into their bonus checks, tying the normal American to a massive tax burden, and in turn privatize record breaking returns without paying back the money they took from us. Yea, he is EXACTLY what we need right now.
Report Post »mikem1969
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 4:46pmCain has my support and vote as well. As for the protestors, they are a mixture of the libs and progressives usefull idiot tools and islamists wanting violence. Pay attention to what the left hand is doing while looking straight into the eye of the beast.
Report Post »Sheepdog911
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 4:49pmPlease be my candidate for President. He’s much more qulaified than any other in the Republican field, and relative to Obama, Cain is actually Black.
Report Post »Libertarian
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 4:50pmIf Romney, Perry, Huntsman or Gingrich get the ticket, I do a write in.
If the Republican Party nominates Mit Romney like it did John McCain, then it will be what the Socialist Party is to the Communist Party and I want no part of it.
What is sad is that some my fellow conservatives put value on “charisma”, “talking points” and “one liners”. It is the equivalent of putting weight into the color of their ties.
Votes should be weighed on substance and record (private or public).
Report Post »escape_from_socialism
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 5:07pmCAIN is NWO’s 5th column and plant.
How you guys are are even considerate FED chairman for president? He talks good game, but in the end he is still a globalists plant.
Report Post »Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 5:07pmIt’s pretty funny that the TEA party is treating this new movement just like the tea party was treated when it first came on the scene, calling it astro turf and fake.
Hilarious.
The Baggies don’t like another movement coming along. THEY want to be the movement and they‘re so dumb that they can’t even see the irony in how they’re treating this protest movement.
Report Post »Gerrymanderer
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 5:34pmIs it me, or are all of us GOPer’s richer than Democrats? Takes money to make money. GOPer’s are just plain wealthier and need to defend our wealth. Dems are the poor and unfortunate grubbers.
Report Post »I’m guessing none of us Blaze readers make less than $120,000. Awesome. Tax the middle class some more. Screw them and all their food stamp eating grubbers. Work harder because millions are depending on a good meal from us rich. GOP is where all the money is at!!!
slr4528
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 5:37pm@liberatarian-Where do you get your information on Romney? Romney was just as successful in his 25 years working in the private sector as Cain, and he also was tasked with turning around the 2002 Olympics. The Olympics, when he came on board,was 400 million in debt, and the Olympics made a 100 million profit when all was said and done. Yes he was a Republican who governed the most liberal state in the country but he is not a socialist or liberal for that matter. He loves capitalism. Capitalism is how he made his 100s of millions of dollars. Romney is not a Rockefeller trust fund baby.
Report Post »arborista
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 5:39pmThinkProgress’ Alex Seitz-Wald would never acknowledge that it is the Progressive road blocks that are stifling economic growth and keeping the unemployment percentage high. If the government would just get out of the way, we could get something done. How ’bout lifting the ban or drilling for oil in the Gulf?! Allow drilling in ANWR?! Thousands of jobs and less reliance on OPEC. Wow, a two-in-one boost!
Report Post »motonutt
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 5:53pmGreatest generation….Baby Boomers…..Gen-X……and now the…..All About Me….Generation.
Report Post »lylejk
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 6:31pmBeen a Cain supporter for several months now. He just keeps making me more happy of that support. These idiots are protesting the wrong folk; they should be protesting those in Washington who passed all the idiotic trade agreements and idiotic regulations that caused our jobs to be offshored. I do have to say playing the stockmarket is more akin to gambling then a true profession though. lol
Let the dice roll and see who wins at craps. :)
Report Post »usamade
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 6:32pmThe only one who has impressed me is Herman Cain. I think Herman Cain has the right idea and has what it takes. I in all honesty can not and will not vote for Mitt Romney should he get it. His so called health care plan is to much like Obamacare. Go Herman go!!!!!!!
Report Post »waxmrtle
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 6:42pmI”m rooting for Cain. Not because I like him, but because the best candidate the Republicans have to win in the general election is Romney. 9-9-9 is a joke. It’s totally regressive, and the poor and middle class will be hurt even more. You people are following ideology that benefits the 1% who manipulate you through Rush, Hannity, etc. Obama is far from a good choice, just the lesser of evils. In the general election, that’s what moderates and independents vote for. So keep it up, hardcore conservatives. Get Cain elected in the primary. He “Cain’t” win. If I’m wrong and he does, those of us lucky to have jobs will be flipping pizzas.
Report Post »avenger
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 7:18pmHerman is the man ! He will become the first real Black President of the USA ! No more white guilt vote,real votes to save the country.Go Herman !
Report Post »Sirfoldallot
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 7:29pmThe right Cain, WTH are we teaching our kids ?
Report Post »VerySeniorCitizen
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 7:43pmSo can I assume that you have a great job – and are wealthy? If you aren’t ITS YOUR FAULT!
Report Post »bmwrider
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 7:45pmSo basically what he is saying is “I don’t have the facts to back this up, but I’m going to say it anyways, and hope my idiotic followers will buy it.”
Sounds like a Republican all right.
Report Post »bmwrider
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 7:46pm“If you don’t have a job, blame yourself.”
In an economy where there is one job for every six job seekers? Cain really is the cream of the ignorant crop. Hopefully he can use his vast pizza experience to turn this economy around.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 7:53pmWrong on the Occupy issue (he’s right, he had no facts) and no chance for the presidency. The big Republican machine money is not going his way. that’s all folks…
Report Post »Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 7:56pmVote Herman Cain from the pizza chain!
with Vice President Little Ceaser!
The 999 Plan!
Any large, one-topping only: $9.99 !!!!
It’s a Flat (aka Thin Crust) tax!
Godfather Cain will have Obama swimming with the anchovies!
Report Post »VerySeniorCitizen
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 7:57pm@ BRENDA I was around for the 2008 election, but I guess you weren’t so let me explain that it was the Republicans who used the race card in the last election – and the TPartiers who ahve used it ever since. I wonder if the TPartiers will depict Mr. Cain as a witch doctor as they depicted the current President during the Health Care debate.
Oh, by the way, Mr. 9-9-9 wants the ‘less affluent’ to pay a much higher percentage of their income as tax than the wealthy do. Oh, but thats OK, they don’t need to feed their kids, keep a roof over their heads or send them to school. Cain will be very happy to have a constituency of serfs.
Report Post »freebell11
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 8:13pmI like Herman Cain as well. He is plain-spoken and in my view is the only one who has a plan, the 9/9/9 plan, which will get rid of the IRS and the confusing garbage of the tax rules. He speaks from his experience, from common sense, and from the heart.
Report Post »WhatYouSay2008
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 8:21pmI am also leaning toward Cain, but after his ridculous comments about Perry’s hunting site, I’m not so sure. The comments were ignorant and unfounded; that doesn’t look good for a potential frontrunner.
Report Post »the hawk
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 8:38pmi’M a ******* for Cain !
Report Post »I think their protesting those with all the gold (courtecy of the U.S. tax payer, after the lost their asses, over evaulateing properties are robbing home owners, and borrowers) making all the rules which are usualy unfriendly to the average person ! via buying congress and senate !
And there’s the pro-palistine , commies , anarchist, all mixed together………………………………………
Steve Rider of San Diego GOP
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 8:43pmCain is great, but a lot of people have lost their jobs by policies pushed by excessive government and that is not their own fault. It comes across has a little heartless, but I still like the guy.
Report Post »conservativenotarepublican
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 8:58pmHe is the man we have to elect. No one else comes close.
Report Post »GUNTHER30
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 9:51pmLove Herman Cain! He definitely has my vote. Its very refreshing to have someone speak the truth.
Report Post »CottonMPG
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:17pmI want Cain too. I think he can win. I‘m just hoping we don’t end up with another person that can’t win, or is as bad as a demoncrat. I do NOT want Romney!!! I don’t want Ron Paul either although I like a lot of what he says, I don’t like his foreign policy. Cain said he’s in favor of auditing the fed. I think he could turn our country around. A lot of us were in favor of the patriot act. In hind sight it is not a good idea. You can’t trust the government to have that power. You get rogue “leaders” in and they abuse it. I’m not going to throw the baby out with the bath water. I think he’s real!
@ GerryManderer By the way all the conservatives I know are the middle class. I make about 56k a yr. I make more than anyone else in my family. Most of the other conservatives I know either work for me, I’m a supervisor, some of them are my peers many of who make less than me because I am more senior than them. I give about 12% of my income to charity. I’m a registered Republican, and a tea party member. Oh, and I’m of mixed race. Were you being sarcastic, or are you just really ignorant?
Report Post »jzs
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:25pmKarl Rove and the other big money people aren’t going support Cain. Not only can he not win, he has some other “issues” that make him a weak candidate. Anyone notice how he stopped running on the anti-Islam platform? He’s got good advisors I guess. I‘m not sure what platform he’s running on now, except the standard “all legislation should support rich people and let’s balance the budget by taking away programs that help the poor and elderly” platform. Good luck with that.
I think a lot of those protesters are wondering why a billion dollars of bonuses (literally a billion) were handed out as the economy collapsed. Maybe they’re wondering why Americans, including American soldiers, were being kicked out of their houses while Wall Street made billions by kicking them out. Maybe they are wondering why, when taxes are at historic lows, and corporate profits are at record levels, Americans don’t have jobs, and why Republicans want to give even more money to the richest. Maybe they are wondering why Wall Street is making billions and their profits, and those of big oil are increasing while the income of the average American going down, and the richest are laying off people.
Report Post »Jaycen
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:55pmThere’s a recent Fox New interview with some #occupyloserdouches where the interviewee is asked, “If a CEO came down here right now and offered you a job, would you take it?”
Her immediate answer was, “Hell no!”
They don’t want jobs. They want a totalitarian state with a dictator.
Report Post »pinetopblade
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 11:02pmReally. Herman Cain is what America is about. Not these affirmative action level the playing field losers. The parents of these children should be slapped.
Report Post »A Conservatarian
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 1:11amLOL! You guys are buying the BS of a former Federal Reserve District President and just eating it up. Please fools, this man has the audacity to work for that private organization that has been and will continue to loot the wealth of this nation by creating fake, unbacked DEBT, using OUR VALUE and he says it‘s our fault if we’re not rich?! I say, eat a fat D!C|< CAIN!
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 1:20amMr. Cain couldn’t have put it better. If you have a job, at least you are working to improve things. If you don’t, you are just one more slug being pulled along by the rest of society.
Report Post »platitude
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 2:08amYea, if you got laid off its your fault. And if you inherited wealth, well then you are “self made”.
Report Post »waxmrtle
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 2:15amF.O.T.M. Flavor of the month. Now fade away. Face it blazers, you will have to live w/psuedo-christian romney. You know, the flip flopper.
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 3:08am@ motonutt
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 5:53pm
Greatest generation….Baby Boomers…..Gen-X……and now the…..All About Me….Generation.
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Greatest Generation? Are you for real? LMAO. Yes, that so called greatest generation are the useful idiots who brought the United States gangster Unions by way of consolidated corruption. They closed their eyes while communists under a different name, progressives infiltrated the highest offices in the land. They are the generation that began the gradually paradigm shift in public education, especially at first at the Collegiate level by way of the Frankfurt Group of communists directed by chiefly Eric Fromm and Abraham Maslow. These 2 were direct proponents of the Soviet Communist Georg Lukacs. They exported their “re-education away from scholarly education first to Columbia, and more expressly The University of Chicago under John the socialist Dewey and “re-education” away from history and worship of the self was born. Merriam wholeheartedly espoused the “social democracy”, as did Woodrow Wilson.
The Greatest Generation IS A LIE put forth by communists under the title of progressives.
Report Post »KTsayz
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 3:35am@freebell11 Cain’s 999 plan does not get rid of the IRS, it restructures it. Plus, he’s adding a 9% national sales tax on top of the state and local taxes people are currently paying. If he gets in and gets his 999 plan passed, the people in Alabama and Louisiana will be paying 19% on purchases, people in Illionois 20.5%, Tennessee 19.5%, etc. It will hurt the poor more than they’re already hurting.
Anyone who supports Cain has no clue as to what they’re supporting.
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 4:19am@ KTsayz
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 3:35am
@freebell11 Cain’s 999 plan does not get rid of the IRS, it restructures it. Plus, he’s adding a 9% national sales tax on top of the state and local taxes people are currently paying. If he gets in and gets his 999 plan passed, the people in Alabama and Louisiana will be paying 19% on purchases, people in Illionois 20.5%, Tennessee 19.5%, etc. It will hurt the poor more than they’re already hurting.
Anyone who supports Cain has no clue as to what they’re supporting.
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I agree that it doesn’t completely eliminate the IRS, but it shrinks it to a small agency of accountants almost entirely.
The tax code structuring for the individual is a generally precise method of knowing exactly the amount of dollars. Where the greatest effects are found are Corporate tax policies. While Corporations are still free to allocate funds as they always have, they become a relatively predictable revenue base of the Federal structure, while serving immediately to remove Cronyism from the Federal Government. It’s also a correct step toward getting Washington out of the business of regulations to create winners and losers, and preempts too big to fail. The 999 system promotes merit.
The only questions I have for Cain at this point is what to do with those on Wall who are corrupt, and Hedge
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 4:25amFund activists ^^^
Report Post »Steve
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 4:26amBible Quotin‘ Science Fearin’ Conservative American
“The Baggies don’t like another movement coming along. THEY want to be the movement and they‘re so dumb that they can’t even see the irony in how they’re treating this protest movement.”
The baggies. Wow! Very intelligent.
Well lets see. Tea Party embraces constitutional precepts. While these children marching in NYC embrace communist precepts.
Your not being intelligently honest about the conversation but based on your slurs I’m not surprised.
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 4:36am@ Steve
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 4:26am
Bible Quotin‘ Science Fearin’ Conservative American
“The Baggies don’t like another movement coming along. THEY want to be the movement and they‘re so dumb that they can’t even see the irony in how they’re treating this protest movement.”
The baggies. Wow! Very intelligent.
Well lets see. Tea Party embraces constitutional precepts. While these children marching in NYC embrace communist precepts.
Your not being intelligently honest about the conversation but based on your slurs I’m not surprised.
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Nice try, but no.
The10thAmendment
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 6:59am@ tifosa
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 7:53pm
Wrong on the Occupy issue (he’s right, he had no facts) and no chance for the presidency. The big Republican machine money is not going his way. that’s all folks…
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You are consistently wrong on every thing that you spout in this forum. That’s probably not fair to wrong, because you take it to a whole different level of nonsensical drivel.
You should self volunteer for Margaret Sangers solution that Adolf your cousin borrowed.
Report Post »Irenic
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 7:55am@cottonmpg
“Cain said he’s in favor of auditing the fed.”
Report Post »*******************************************************
Really? Listen to this…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhen9QiYai8
Jackers
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 8:12amOne good way to open up at least 7 million jobs for unemployed Americans would be to pass E-Verify nationwide… Absolutely amazing how most of the MSM, including FOX News, fail to report this statistic…
As for Herman Cain, he worked for the Federal Reserve for many years, has a tendency to flip-flop on certain issues, and has been too quick to pull out the Race Card when convenient…
Report Post »DNC TALIBAN
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 8:40amI am a big romney fan, but the more i hear and see of Cain I like. his 999 plan sound very good and seems like it would work.
My fear is that enough people would not vote for him in the general election against obama.
I will say I will vote for cain in the run up to the main election, but if romney wins the go ahead I will support him over obama.
Holy Christ I just noticed Cain is black. oh my god a conservative is going to vote for a black man what’s the world coming to.
Report Post »SpitFU
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 9:23am@BMW Rider
“In an economy where there is one job for every six job seekers? Cain really is the cream of the ignorant crop. Hopefully he can use his vast pizza experience to turn this economy around.” What a gross use of a statistic to scare people. Sounds like a Liberal to me.
My neighbor lost his job back in May. He just found a new job. I was willing to put him and his family up in my place if he lost his house. I won’t argue that it is hard to find a job. I will argue that it is not impossible for someone to make ends meet and use the help around them. Swallow your pride and provide for yourselves. You can do it! He worked at Mcdonalds during those times to make ends meet. People need to stop living extravagantly in times like these. These people complaining about not finding jobs need to stop complaining and suck it up and work the lower income jobs until the economy gets back on stable ground. Did you lose your BMW, did you lose your house. Are you dead? I think most selfish people like to cry wolf when they in reality can still live within their means but choose not to.
Report Post »positive1
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 9:36amPlease pray that Herman Cain has sufficient security protection from a assignation. It would make for a perfect storm, and who would benefit from the crisis? And how would it be viewed and portrayed in the Middle east and African nations? Please pass this on
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 10:41amLiberals want to spread the wealth, not the labor…
Report Post »toto
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 11:21amThank God for those who dare to speak the truth! Keep it up Mr. Cain and you might just win this thing. Unfortunately you will be savaged along the way. The good that can come out of it is that liberals will be exposed as having used black ignorance, and have never cared about black success and parity. You represent all that has always been good and possible since the Civil Rights era. Hopefully when they see what happens to a successful black man they will see that it was never about them, but about destroying freedom and capitalism. I hope Cain will point it out to them over and over again. Obama was a liberal made-man. He never accomplished anything without the blessing of liberal king makers. It needs to be repeated and repeated until people of all races “Get it”.
Report Post »JohnBirch
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 11:31amEVERYBODY likes Cain. Do your own poll.
It’s amazing the number of people talking him up.
But the media (left & right), again trying to influence the GOP pick, (just like McCain last time).
The GOP is going to get a real wake up call when the state primaries show we don’t want another
Report Post »cookie-cutter politician but a man that really represents the will of the people our govt is supposed to represent.
VRW Conspirator
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 12:40pm@Gerrymander
actually…you would be mistaken…about the income levels…my wife and i used to make the 120K combined but we made a choice and moved from CA to TX for political, economical, and family raising issues. Now we are below 100K mainly because my job took a 20K decrease in pay to come to TX… they pay teachers about 60-70% of what CA does…
and yes…i am a high school mathematics and science/Physics teacher…i am a rocket scientists that made a choice to leave the bureaucracy and brown-nosing of corporate America over a decade okay to do something that allowed more freedom and reward and time with future family..
Reagan Conservative raised by Kennedy Democrats…
and there are MANY more like me…even in education circles, TV and Hollywood, and typical Liberal/Progressive strongholds…
Report Post »we aren’t racist…we aren’t violent…and we sure aren’t SILENT any longer…
STS2_SS_Iver
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 12:50pmI’ve been a Cain supporter since last winter when he was just “thinking of running”. Brings it back to basics, has tons of business experience and common sense. 9-9-9!!!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Conservatives-Rising/
Report Post »gjcaudera
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 12:52pmI really like Cain also. I think he is more honest than any politician in Congress. I’m sick and tired of these parties trying to force down our throats the candidates they want to run for president. I’d rather vote for someone who is out of the dishonest/crooked political environment in DC.
Bill O’Reilly had a poll earlier this week and it was flooded with votes for Ron Paul and Herman Cain. When he gave the results he said they were skewered and took both of them out of the poll to make the other candidates look better. He didn’t say that but I could see right thru it. Can you believe it? Even O’Reilly is running a scam on us. They think we’re so stupid. They‘re trying to promote whoever they want for President and our vote doesn’t count. They better remember that in the end we will vote for who we want. Keep voting for Herman Cain in these polls.
Report Post »stocksdoc
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 2:06pmI totally agree!
Report Post »Go Cain !!!!
beebacksoon
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 2:58pmHKS “They don’t have a job because unemployment pays just as well, thanks to Obama. As far as why they are protesting they are not privy to that information as it’s under the direction of the socialist party ie Obama and his boss. End goal at he moment is to stop next years elections, they have already planted the seeds. This is a very refined blueprint they are following that includes years of softening up the US economy to create the unemployment that they need to generate the soldiers for the streets. Marshall law is coming to stop those elections, it’s part of the plan. Obama plans on being King.”
Scary thought but nothing surprises me about Obama’s agenda. Since his National Military (Militia) was approved and passed, funds were approved beginning in 2010. I can’t seem to find anything on the status of this new militia…where they are training…who are they are (SEIU members; American Indians: ex-cons; illegal immigrants); or when they plan on “coming out” (in the middle of National unrest???). Any body know? (No videos, pls, I have dial-up (I‘m a poor ol’ soul.)
I agree regarding
Report Post »teep
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 3:23pmErr, How can you support Israel and be a ‘Ron Paul Supporter”, “I support God’s Israel!”?
Report Post »award1989
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 4:14pmCheese e, your an idiot, when it came to the TARP and wall st. bailouts taxpayers were paid back in full. In fact right now we are rouhgly $10 billion ahead and it is predicted we will come out 20 billion ahead in the end. so…you’re just plain dumb.
Report Post »Karen C
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 5:13pmOur household also supports Hermain Cain. For those on FB, be sure to go “Like” his page. 235K+ needs to get boosted into the millions as fast as we can.
Re: U.S. protesters…my husband was on a security gig in England a few years ago. At a pub he could find NOBODY who wasn’t second or third generation living off the dole. They hadn’t a clue how to take care of themselves or make their own dreams come true.
But Herman Cain came from zero on the wealth scale to current net worth reported as $18M and married to the same wife for more than forty years! He puts his money and his morals where his mouth is and knows what he’s talking about when he assesses the protesters.
Report Post »Jefferson
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 6:53pmJust shows how out of touch Cain is on the source of the problem.
The marriage of corporations and govt is fascism, not a true free market. The Federal Reserve is also at the root of the problem. Special interests buying favor with the Govt. is a legitimate issue.
I’m not defending these protesters, but Cain is clueless.
Cain is a shill. The “999” plan is not a value menu at a fast food restaurant. The economy and the business cycle are a little more complex than that.. Anyone who supports the PRIVATE UNACCOUNTABLE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK HAS NO CLUE!!
All of you that think this guy is for real, are being led around by the nose. It’s a setup.
First they call the “Tea Party” racist over and over and over. Now people who claim to be “Tea Partiers” are tricked/shamed into voting for another shill, because he’s black, and they want so badly to prove that they aren’t racist..No different than what happened with ohmamma. Now they trying on the other side of the spectrum.
Report Post »“Meet the new boss, same as the old boss” (just blacker)
Cain and the others were saying that the economy was in great shape, when Ron Paul was warning of collapse.
Don’t make another mistake America.
Paul/Napolitano 2012
Disnylv
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 7:47pmYEAAA Herman, thank you for taking up the voice of the people. We are not LEGION, we are honest, God Loving People. THANK YOU for calling these people out. MORE GUTS than ODumbo
Report Post »nettleman
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 7:59pmI fully agree. Herman Cain speaks from the heart, the other two top candidates only say what you want to hear…HERMAN CAIN is a man’s man.
Report Post »4blackhorses
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 8:46pmI agree. The man tells it like it is and out of all the other candidates gets the most crucial points out whether it be in debates or interveiws. He’s a winner! I just don’t think the G.O.P. in their continuing ignorance, will back him.
Report Post »waggie
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 10:29pmI hate to say that my husband is a union guy. He thinks the protests are all about “corporate greed”. The unions have brainwashed people into thinking that. I told him the union should look in the mirror if they want to discuss greed, unions are the worst for greed. Capitalism is the answer, baby! Of course greed is an issue, doesn’t matter who you are. But to attack capitalism is to attack America. A house divided cannot stand! Create capitalism instead of tearing it down!
Report Post »Casca1
Posted on October 8, 2011 at 5:35pm@shanemmcc Because he likes the Patriot Act? 95% of the laws the Patriot Act consists of existed before it became the ‘Patriot Act’. It consolidated and enforced existing laws already in place.
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:52pmFINALLY!!!
Why did it take THIS long for the good guys to call out the bottom feeders in this country?
If EVERYBODY spoke like Cain, these losers would feel a moral obligation to become a productive member of society. This is the type of language that‘s largely been absent the past 20 years and we all look at each other and don’t understand why???
Report Post »sportlock
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:06pmBecause we’ve always allowed the liberal media to control the narative. When they began to realized they were losing the ability to control the narative because of sources like Fox News, Rush on the radio, and the internet they attacked. Fox News isn’t real news. Rush is a homophobe, racist, etc etc. And don‘t forget when they said don’t get your info from the internet “They’re not real journalist”
The liberal dream is slipping through their hands, and all they really have left is to attack conservatism, omit any negative news concerning Democrats, and undermind anything good a Republican does.
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:26pmAmen, I bet the welfare rolls would be cut by 90% in a month, if everyone just put signs in their yards pointing out if their neighbors were on welfare. The liberals can’t have people pointing out bad behavior though, when people point out bad behavior it stops, you stop bad behavior, everyone is prosperous, and the liberals loose.
Report Post »I support God's Israel!
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:58pmsWampy:
Report Post »Right on!
waxmrtle
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 2:10amF. O. T. M. Flavor of the month. Cain is peaking now. No where to go but down.
Report Post »jfreak13713
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:51pmHard honesty is what this country really needs and Cain “seems” to be offering that? I know that there are good people out of work right now and would prefer to have a job but that still doesn’t make Cains statement wrong! It is still their fault they are not rich. It is still their fault they / we have not planned our lives better so we can endure downturns in the economy. However, Cain would be wise not to forget that the powers that be in Washington and Wall Street have played a role in this situation. The guilty should pay a price .. but that means you and I as well!
Report Post »sportlock
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:20pmSome difference between Herman Cain and say, Eric Holder huh? Eric holder used his opportunity to tell Americans we couldn’t handle a conversation on race, he was most “again” with race. Mr. Cain used his opportunity to call out the libs on their “it’s always someone elses fault when I fail, not when I succeed” mantra. Simular to the style of Chris Christie, Herman Cain doesn’t come across as a man who values politcal correctness very much. And as a conservative, you’ve gotta love that!
Report Post »valarie
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:51pmLove, love, love this guy’s attitude!
Report Post »dmforman
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:41pmA straight shooter who says what means and means what he says. If you read about Herman’s up bringing he is a self made man and worked his tail off to get to where he is today! Love Herman! Support Herman! Will vote for Herman!!!
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 4:11pmCain said ““I don’t have facts to back this up” — and everyone cheers his response.
Cain said “I don’t know much about foreign affairs, but I can learn.” — and some cheer for his candidacy.
Cain’s 9-9-9 plan has been completely taken apart and pronounced “not workable” by both parties.
I don’t understand Cain supporters at all.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 8:31pmVECHORIK:
Report Post »It doesn’t matter what both parties want. The TEA PARTY is made up of Americans that are going to vote for the candidate that is American. Parties don’t mean crap. Individual people are what count.
Chuck Stein
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 1:01pm@ Chips1
Right on! “Yes, we Cain!”
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:50pmOn the money Mr Cain, these demonstrations in part are for the distraction of the public from the utter failure of Mr Obama and his radical agenda — however, they are being used also for the larger game and gambit as well, to make a situation happen where the POTUS will either “have to crack down to save the union…” or have the people cry out for him to make the chaos come to an end.
We are at the crossroads now, there is no more straight ahead for us; we face the choice of freedom or tyranny, light or dark.
Report Post »eat-more-bacon-USA
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:50pmBut, how long before Cain flip-flops on this issue, like he has on so many other issue? On top of the obvious fact that Cain, having never held elected office, is not qualified to be president, he has continually shown very poor judgement and a propensity to blow with the wind.
Report Post »Vic Tory
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:37pmOh, but Mr Community organizer is qualified to run the country?
Report Post »I don’t believe that one should have to first be a senator or Governor.
Common Sense is what matters. I could do a better job than Blobama, and I’ve never held elected office. I just know which end is up.
Countryboy-DisabledVet
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:38pmWhat “flip-flop” are you talking about? Why is Mr. Cain not qualified for never having been elected to public office, yet President Obama somehow WAS qualified to be POTUS? President Obama has NEVER owned his own business or had to make payroll, so wouldn’t he (using your own reasoning) be unqualified to be POTUS and the resposnability that comes with it, i.e. proposing a budget? Oh, wait, President Obama hasn‘t submitted a federal budget the entire time he’s been in office.
Report Post »JustJ
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 4:02pmAny US citizen over the age of 35 can be president. He is a brilliant conservative businessman. Isn’t it politics as usual that we are trying to get away from? I despise politicians… republican or democrat. Herman Cain is the only one standing up there without a political history, and that may work against him in some circles… but certainly not mine. I’m done with career politicians. It’s time to start putting the REAL people in the seats of power.
Report Post »jimandcharo
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 5:29pmCome on, Obama has lowered the bar so far anyone can be president. Cain who really does have business experience and is really intelligent (did you know he has a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics & a Master’s degree in Computer Science & was a Mathematician for the Navy, where he worked on missile ballistics (making him a rocket scientist!). Unlike the present occupant of the white house (whom people say is smart, but where is the proof?) Besides, he will have advisers (not CZAR’S) and hopefully will appoint someone like Newt to guide him through all the political BS.
Report Post »Collateral Damage
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 3:31pmHerman Cain is more qualified to run this country than the current JACKASS-In-Chief!?!
Report Post »kraphtsman
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:49pmInstead of naming these inane gatherings of disaffected and obviously non-productive protesters “Occupy -insert wherever-”, they should be more aptly named ” Vacuous -insert wherever-” .
Cain’s observation is absolutely correct. And these hapless sheep who’ve been rallied by the likes of the SEIU and other communist-inspired mouthpieces (like Soros, or Pivens) look more like a waste of humanity than anything else. They’re simply the pawns of evil and powerful people and organizations who wish to destroy, not improve, America.
Report Post »NOMOBIGDRAMANOBAMA
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:48pmYou go Herman! Speak the truth! It has no agenda, and like our colors, it doesn’t run! Will be purchasing your book tomorrow and sporting your bumper sticker too! May even get us some shirts!
Cain in 12!
Report Post »I support God's Israel!
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 4:00pmLet’s all support this man. CAIN IN 2012!!!
Report Post »I just don’t understand what Americans see in Perry or that other guy, what’s his name. Both of those guys are MODERATES. Do we want a moderate in the White House? GOD HELP US, BUT I SURE DON’T.
The Divided States of America
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:48pmCain for Prez 100%…There is Hope and and we don’t need nomore stinkin change, we just need to get back to the basics of upholding the Bill of Rights and the Constitution !!!
Report Post »STS2_SS_Iver
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 12:55pmAgreed
Report Post »Dragonfly92667
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:45pmGive’m hell Herman!!!!
Report Post »TumbleBumble
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:18pmHe certainly is on a roll; got to give him that.
Report Post »aprilsINflorida
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:44pmStraight talkin…and that’s my kind of man for the White House!!! Oh Yea!!!!
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:43pmI like him too. I will wait until the Ohio primary for my final decision though…..
Report Post »geonj
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:43pmmr cain should know. he started out at the bottom at burger king. ended up running a successful group of burger king restaurants. he went from burger king to ceo of godfather’s pizza. he worked at burger king in a minimum wage position to learn the business. which is why this quote from thinkprogress is nonsense. “…Moreover, Cain fails to understand the astronomical income inequality in the U.S” this commie crap about the poor havenots and the mean haves has no part in a serious discussion about fixing our economy.
Report Post »Countryboy-DisabledVet
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:45pmThe Socialist-Progressives want people to feel there is someone else at fault for their problems in life. Never mind the fact that you make choices in life and you are responsible for the outcome, good or bad. Didn’t anyone teach these morons the old saying, “Nothing in life is free. If it’s worth having, it’s worth working hard and fighting for”? Fighting for the idea of sitting on your backside and being lazy is nothing to be proud of. It is just the prime example of the term “Useful Idiot’s”.
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:43pmCain rocks!
Report Post »brendaharrah
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:42pmI think I’m in love with Herman Cain. Ooopss, now I sould like an Obama supporter.
Report Post »CaseyG
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:42pmA-freaking–men….People blame everyone but themselves. I love this guy!!!
Report Post »TexPat
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:42pmMost of these idiots do not have a clue as to what is going on. They are just there for the ride. I agree totally with Mr. Cain.
Report Post »XinTX
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:10pmMost of them likely are there living on mommy and daddy’s charge cards…..
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:40pmLOVE THIS MAN!!! Thank YOU, GOD, for Mr. Herman Cain, his courage, his strength and YOU in his life.
Report Post »IAMMADDOG
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:39pmI like Cain a lot. I hope he can remain in this race. Otherwise we are going to end up with establishment pawns.
Report Post »sportlock
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:12pmCouldn’t agree more. When you look at this field other then Cain due to his wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth background, I see nothing on that stage other then elitism. You think a Rick Perry or a Mitt Romney would be caught dead in a dining establishment a middle classman could afford on a regular basis if it weren’t an election season? Bachmans out after her head swelled infront of the entire nation after her win in Iowa.
Report Post »slr4528
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 5:24pm@sportlock-It seems like you don’t care for successful people. Romney made 100′s of millions in the private sector turning around 100s of companies. Romney did not inherit or marry his wealth. He worked hard in school and graduated near the top of his class at Harvard Law where he also earned an MBA. You describe Romney as though he is an elitest snob, which from what I hear, is completely off the mark. Why do you think Herman Cain supported Romney in 2008 for President?
When Romney’s father started out, he was just a salesman and then took a risk and bought a car dealership and later he became CEO and then governor of MI. Romney grew up understanding what the American Dream was all about. I am getting really tired of people ripping on Romney simply because he is an affluent northeastern businessman.
Perry on the other hand is a different story and the more I learn about Perry the more i dislike him.
Report Post »IAMMADDOG
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:37pm“Cain’s claim about the unemployed is especially heartless and uninformed. There are simply not enough jobs to go around, with 4.32 unemployed people for every job opening in the country. So even someone looking hard for a job will have a difficult time finding one. Moreover, Cain fails to understand the astronomical income inequality in the U.S. and the negative effect it has on economic growth.”
And why is that? Because of democrat policies and regulations placed on businesses by them. That’s why.
Report Post »paperpushermj
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:45pmI think he was saying “hanging out with the Crowd instead of looking for work is a Bad decision you are making ”And he is right
Report Post »JLGunner
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:47pmCain is dead on. If you are unemployed and sitting in the streets of New York city, then starve. It’s about personal responsibility. Educate yourself on what the puppet master are doing with you puppets. I have three jobs and barack’s socialistic agent will not hold me back. I have the true American spirit. I don’t need handouts from your president.
Report Post »IraHayesFlagRaiser
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:49pmIAMMADDOG these protester don’t have it right and never will. Herman sees them for what they are UN-American, leftist commie, left-wing socialist loving Fidelio Castro admirer. These anti-American leftist dogs criticize the very freedom that gives them the right to speak their mind while living off the richness of our beloved country NO COST TO THEM!
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:56pmYou may have to move to one of the low unemployment states. Just google to get list.
Report Post »AxelPhantom
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:02pmI agree with you and that “4.2 people for every job” is a clue to how these people think, it is someone else’s responibility to “create” a job for them.
My daughter worked at a dead end job (sometimes two) to pay for her reasonably priced education. When she got out, she couldn’t find a job that she wanted, so she started her own business. She had put her “beer money” into a jar and saved it for four years rather than blowing it on parties. Really simple, instead of going out constantly, she would drop $10 into the jar instead.
Now she is “employed”, independent and running her own life.
Don’t rely on anyone else to create what you can do yourself….
Glad to see Mr. Cain is doing so well.
Report Post »Anarchy_in_the_USA
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:36pmCain is ABLE……Cain 2012 !!!!!
Report Post »Delete the Elite
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:36pmCain buried himself with the general public by pulling the race card every chance he gets.
Cain buried himself in MY eyes, when it came out that he was Chairman of the Kansas City Federal Reserve.
Freedom does not “compromise”. Ron Paul or keep them all.
Report Post »Working Poor
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:42pmThat you opinion. The man has good ideas and morals. Go vote for Paul, LOL.
Report Post »bandi9
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:43pmgetting pretty tired of the Ron Paul robots. i like some things he stands for, but the lemming-like following he has is a little creepy. Herman Cain does not use the race card.
Report Post »Working Poor
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:46pmSorry, I’m chewing Bubble Yum and it came out that way.
Report Post »paperpushermj
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:48pmyes i’m another Paul Drone
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:49pm“Cain buried himself with the general public…”
And your support for that statement is what? If anything Cain is gaining traction.
I like Paul. That said, his latest comments about impeaching Obama buried him, and yeah, I know the full context of his statement, that EVER president can be impeached…Yet he would not have taken care of an enemy combatant. I am sorry, sometimes reality trumps ideology. Paul does not get that and most libertarians do not either. John Stossel usually does, I find myself agreeing with him 98% of the time. Paul? He is just a bit too far out there…He does not have a chance anyway…
Not that I am totally crazy about Cain either, but he is the best alternative at this point. Paul lost me…
Report Post »dallenh
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:53pmIsn’t Ron Paul like 80 years old? I’m sorry, but if you look at the how the stress of the Presidential office ages past Presidents, he will be lucky to last 4 years. His foreign policies would also be welcomed by those who hate us and Israel.
Report Post »qpwillie
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:55pmRon Paul is in agreement with Jeremiah Wright, Van Jones and Osama Bin Laden on the cause of 9/11 and the subject of Iran having nukes. He is in agreement with George Soros in supporting the Occupy Wall Street protests. He is in agreement with Van Jones,the SEIU, CPUSA and all leftists in supporting the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Report Post »sportlock
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:56pmYou seem like whatever Mr. Cain says or does will never be enough. This election will depend heavily on the IND. vote, and while his experience with the Fed Reserve may infact cost him your vote, many IND. voters may very well like the fact he has atleast some experience other then the private sector. No candidate is going to 100% perfect, nobody is perfect. So cut a fella some slack, his heart seems to be in the right place.
Report Post »JLGunner
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:59pmRon Paul thinks it’s ok for Iran to have a nuclear weapon. He actually believes 9–11 was an inside job. After you pull your head out of your a$$ you may want to help Paul do the same.
Report Post »Delete the Elite
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:10pm@TROLLTRAINER
He was not standing up for a terrorist, He WAS however standing up for your 5th Amendment. It’s funny when the so-called ‘conservatives’ bash Obama for EVERYTHING in the book, but then you want to turn around and give JUST him the power to label any American citizen he deems a terrorist, to be taken out without due process? I think even most of the tea party understood what Ron Paul was fighting for, but I admit, for some it was WAY over their heads. Ron Paul has great ideas that should be shared, but he is not flashy, and he is not a 30 second sound byte candidate (Yea, crazy old Ron has to have more than 30 seconds to explain his views, what a kook), but if you give him more than 30 simple minded seconds of your attention span, you will understand exactly what he stands for.
One more thing about the ‘terrorist’ that we droned. Did you happen to see any of the videos that he made? The reason he hated America is because we occupy land that is NOT ours, and we are sticking our nose where it has no business being. So one more time of Ron Paul being correct in his assessment of why the enemies hate us.
To everyone else that had a smart comment about Ron Paul, unless your going to explain the stances you hold against him, and why HE is wrong, it is nothing more than name calling from a simpleton, or should I say ‘Mental Midget’.
Report Post »Delete the Elite
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:22pm@DALLENH
Okay, so he is old. That is the reason you won’t vote for him? You will vote AGAINST America’s best interest only on that? Have you noticed the people he surrounds himself with are ALL honest like he is. Even after he is gone, his stance on freedom and how America SHOULD be will live on. Freedom will outshine apathy any day. Check out his donations, from everyday americans like myself, not Goldman Sachs or other huge corporations that have been steamrolling the people’s rights. Don’t believe me? Check out the highest contributions among ALL candidates and then get back to me.
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:24pmWell I guess you better keep them all because Paul and his “Let Iran Have Nukes” sunk his own ship. Paul said he would not have ordered the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, calling the operation “absolutely not necessary”. He believes states should be able to legalize actions such as gay marriage, prostitution, and marijuana use. He doesn’t believe in the death penalty anymore. He is currently a supporter of the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008.He thinks VA hospitals should be phased out. Paul wrote of his opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Ron Paul although correct on many economic views and limited Government is a loon on foreign policy and social issues.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:30pmdelete,
Your response shows that you did not really consider what I wrote, you merely attacked because I dared question your messiah.
I fully understand Paul’s ideology, and I do not disagree with him. It is YOU who is failing to understand reality. This is the real world where real people want to hurt us. You have two choices, you become proactive and stop them before they hurt you or you take it in the gut. Even in this country, in most states, you have the right to defend yourself. If a stranger breaks into my home I will shoot him dead. I do not care if he is merely drunk, if he is armed, or if he means me harm or not. I will not take that chance, he is dead. Without judge or jury I will execute him. This is my right. I do not see Obama going after American citizens he considers an enemy to him or his party, I did not see Bush do it either. This is not the same thing. Anwar al Awlaki was a known enemy of the US, he was on the kill list, he forefitted his right as a citizen when he declared war on us, and his killing was just. I applaud and thank President Obama for this deed and hope Bush would have done the same as I would want our next president to also. This is a clear case of reality trumping ideology and the reason why Paul and Libertarians in general will never win.
Report Post »Delete the Elite
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 4:26pm@BLACKHAWK1
Iran and nukes. They are surrounded by people with nukes, so if it makes them feel safer, so be it. Who are we to police them? They have no air force to drop a nuke on us anyway. So unless your point is about Israel being vulnerable, it doesn’t make much sense. They do not have the ability to attack the US. Bottom Line.
As far as the Osama thing, you will have to quote what Ron Paul said about Osama Bin Laden, in his full context (like I said, he is not a 30 second sound byte guy). I am not saying that he never said that, but he probably had an alternative way to catch Bin Laden without dropping bombs on 3rd world countries, which in return creates MORE terrorists.
Report Post »There is a reason that Ron Paul has more military contributions than all other candidates combined, including Obama. The troops trust RP. I will stand behind the troops, not the democrat/republican slick willies.
The “Ron Paul supports drugs” arguement, is simple. Ron Paul supports smaller government, not intrusive federal government that tells you what you can and cannot do. Besides, how has that “war on drugs” thus far? Bunch of wasted tax dollars, and at the end of the day, if people want to use drugs, they will regardless. If you don’t like people who use drugs, move to a state that will make drugs illegal.
@TROLLTRAINER
I read everything you said the first time, and my point about WHY Ron Paul said impeach Obama is still going over your head. I will explain when i get home from work
Delete the Elite
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 4:33pmMy last comment was long and appears it did not get posted. But an honest question for you TROLLTRAINER, you feel more safe when our troops are all across the globe protecting borders, except for ours? What is to stop a terrorist coming through mexico and lighting us up. You want a civilized world, but it won’t happen unless we lead by example. Our troops stand behind RP more than anyother candidate, and I stand behind our troops more than I will give in to keyboard warriors’ way of thinking.
And your boy Cain also agreed with Paul on the U.S. assassination situation, before he flip flopped.
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trolltrainer
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 5:06pm“My last comment was long and appears it did not get posted. But an honest question for you TROLLTRAINER, you feel more safe when our troops are all across the globe protecting borders, except for ours? What is to stop a terrorist coming through mexico and lighting us up.”
Why are you putting words in my mouth or assuming my position? See, this is what paul-bots do, you just HAVE to lash out. Probably because most of you are twenty-somethings who have not figured out how the world works yet.
I am actually an isolationist, like Paul. However, I do recognize that in the world in which we live we need to stand by our friends and sometimes have to reach out and tap another country. I supported our action in Iraq…We should have left the second we captured Hussein. Our presence in Afghanistan is like swatting at mosquitoes in the Everglades on a July night. I am all for bringing them all home and putting them on the Mexican border.
But…Do you think that is suddenly going to make everyone feel all warm and fuzzy towards the US? If you do then you are either young and stupid or on crack.
“And your boy Cain…”
My BOY Cain? How droll…For real?
Maybe my BOY thought about the issue and decided, like I did, that in this case it was a legitimate action. You have this wrong impression that I do not understand the issue. Everyone is dumber than you are…I assure you, I know the argument and have thought long and hard about this one.
Report Post »Salamander
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 7:53pmAnd, sought no press coverage for his homage! I’m glad he is NOW talking about it–when asked! I hope that people recognize him for the real thing!
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Posted on October 5, 2011 at 7:59pmI have issues with the Federal Reserve, too! But, can you imagine if it were a government agency, run by Bwany Frwank and Chrissy Dodd? It’s actually a good thing that it is one order of business removed from the manipulation of elected officials–now, if it would just be a bit more independent and hold our banks accountable for bad behavior–whether internal or in response to Jesse Jackson’s attacks and political pressure to transfer wealth without merit (work)!
Report Post »Salamander
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 8:01pmSorry, the ‘homage’ post was intended to be under the Israel trip! I clicked the wrong thing when submitting it.
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 3:16amIf your eye offends thee, pluck it out.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:36pmAnother reason why this guy is going to be the new Prez. The other candidates are squirrel like and afraid. Herman is right out in front. I can find NO reason not to support this man; I find many reasons to not support the other wannabe prez candidates. GO HERMAN!
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:14pmThe only candidate to go to Israel for 8/28.
Report Post »MrsK
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:35pmGo Cain. I’ll also be sporting a Cain 2012 bumper sticker. He’s what this country needs!
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:30pmGo Herman. This is why I donated to his campaign. The guy is a straight talker. Can’t wait for my Cain 2012 bumper sticker to arrive.
Report Post »RLTW
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:43pmYes, well said Herman although be careful about speaking the truth it angers the zombies.
Report Post »The_Constitutionalist
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 5:44pmRon Paul is the better candidate. Hands down. Herman somewhat represents the status quo and he doesnt even want to audit the Federal Reserve.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:14pmYeah…Welcome to reality…
But just consider that we are all human and who hasn’t backed the wrong horse in the past? Live and learn. Cain’s issues are mostly non-issues compared to Perry.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 3:48pmPaul lost me with his obliviousness to reality. I still think he would be the best choice but he does not stand a chance and every time he speaks he loses more and more support from everyone but pure Libertarians. I am rational enough to understand his ideology and to know that he would be balanced by congress, but the average American is just not going to sit still for the things he says like Iran having the right to hold nukes.
Like I said above, I am not in love with Cain either, I lean more towards a Palin or a Allen West ideology myself, but it just aint gonna happen…
So…The reality is Cain will suck up the Perry/Bachmann supporters and will go head to head with Romney. Of the two I prefer Cain but I have a feeling it is a moot point. I will be voting Romney in the general election… :-(
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 4:45pmShane,
What I mean is Paul is guided by his ideology and I can respect that. He is pure. I am a closet Libertarian, I want to believe, you know? I agree with Libertarian beliefs but I also recognize that the world just does not work that way. Everything is not idealized.
Paul is losing support in every poll I have seen. You will have to show me any poll that has Paul anywhere near Romney and Cain’s 17% each. I have also never seen him beat Obama in a poll. I also question the data that claims the troops support him above the other candidates, I hear this talking point thrown around alot but have never seen anyone support it with credible data. In fact, most soldiers and ex-soldiers I have heard from highly question Paul’s foreign policy.
The more I read your posts in this article the more it is becoming clear you are a Paul supporter and are firm in that decision. Great! That is why this country works. Again, I can respect what Paul stands for. But as someone else mentioned, the fact his supporters are so…rabid…turns me off. It is almost like he is a lunatic magnet.
I have not made a final decision who I will vote for in the Fl :-( primary, but whoever wins the primary has my vote in the general election. I like Paul. I am starting to like Cain. Those are the two choices at this juncture. TBH, Paul is losing me the more I hear him talk.
Report Post »cous1933
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 5:15pmIt always strikes me as incredibly arrogant when posters call Ron Paul naive or oblivious to reality regarding the terrorist threat to America. I believe that Paul has made a very realistic assessment of the terrorist threat and as Commander in Chief would defend the country as well as, if not better than any of the other candidates by having our military in America protecting our borders.
There is no country in the middle east including Iran whose military capabilities would warrant a serious threat of attack against America. Israel has the nuclear and military strength to defend itself. I believe our presence (and our foreign aid) in the middle east causes more problems than it solves. These are the entangling alliances Jefferson warned against.
Accusing somone of being “naive” or “oblivious” implies that the accusor has more first hand knowledge or better information than the accused and I would ask those posters where they got their information. Presuming the answer to be from the media and/or government sources, I would then ask why they are so trusting of the media and government to tell the truth about this when they so often express mistrust of media and government on other issues.
I contend that the true naivete belongs to those who don’t think that the government /military industrial complex would use fear to promote its agenda.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 5:29pm“It always strikes me as incredibly arrogant when posters call Ron Paul naive or oblivious to reality regarding the terrorist threat to America. I believe that Paul has made a very realistic assessment of the terrorist threat and as Commander in Chief would defend the country as well as, if not better than any of the other candidates by having our military in America protecting our borders….”
That was not the best choice of words and I was wrong to use it. Ron Paul is a very intelligent man and I would agree with this part of your post.
But the majority of voters are not going to understand Paul’s stance or accept it. I am also not totally convinced that we do not need to be more proactive in our foreign relations. I am not an expert on foreign policy and there is much I do not know. I accept that. But I would assert that to believe if we simply walked away from our interests in the rest of the world and became isolationists it would not only open us up for more attacks, it would also leave the rest of the world vulnerable. Like it or not there is a balance of power and our presence is crucial. I would not disagree that we take it too far though.
Anyway, these are all my thoughts on this, I know I am not going to convince anyone else, especially a Ron Paul supporter…Vote for whomever you believe is right, that is how our system works. I am not convinced that Ron Paul is right for the job, but then again, I am not taken with any of them.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 6:47pmWell, with Palin out now it looks like what we have is what we have. For me that means a horse race between Paul and Cain. I see pros and cons with both. Honestly, I feel Paul would be the better man, but I also think Cain has the better chance of winning the election. maybe I am wrong…
I will have to choose one by the end of Jan.
I will say this, I have huge problems with every other candidate. I am focused on Cain and Paul.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 9:29pmYep…..he is human. So what? I don’t agree with everything my wife does but I love her. I don’t sweat the little things.
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