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The difference between a Republican and a Democrat July 23, 2011 3:34 pm Jody

As told by Senator Everett Dirksen

  • Spare us the sanctimonious history lesson, TB, Conservatives don't give a fig about anything but keeping taxes low and profits ... by ER 2011-07-24 10:04:03
    • Well, we certainly don't want low taxes and high profits in this country, do we? Which "millionaire tax cut" would that ... by TB 2011-07-24 11:44:16
      • The median household income in this country is about 50 grand a year. If your family makes that much, ... by ER 2011-07-24 12:50:45
        • You're going "serpentine" on me again. I suggested reading my post on revenues and tax rates. Have you? We're ... by TB 2011-07-24 13:08:34
          • Sorry, comrade, I can't "afford" to read your analysis. As far as I'm concerned, as long as your party ... by ER 2011-07-24 13:13:19
            • Okay, that's cool. by TB 2011-07-24 13:14:44
      • Above post improperly placed. But you get the general idea. I have nothing against Sen Dirksen, in fact, I ... by ER 2011-07-24 10:30:19
      • Nothing much new under the sun. When that film was shot (1967 - 1968) the Federal budget (in constant 2005 dollars) ... by TB 2011-07-23 16:27:49
        • I love his simplicity. His bottom line earthiness. I remember my husband teaching the children about cards..."There are red cards and ... by Jody 2011-07-23 17:40:46
          • I think I finally understand where conservatives are coming from: Republicans are smart, noble and righteous, and Democrats are stupid, mean ... by ER 2011-07-24 08:55:10
            • Interesting. Neither Dirksen nor Jody made any value judgments of the kind you describe. Dirksen simply pointed out Democratic ideas ... by TB 2011-07-24 09:11:00
              • I think what I pointed out was pretty simple and obvious too. by ER 2011-07-24 09:21:31
                • Not really. You didn't point it out, you made it up. I thought the Dirksen film was quite significant. ... by TB 2011-07-24 09:43:32

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