If McCain and Palin were elected

[Drj312]

Hi. I have an assignment for a class of mine. I need to interview a few random people. two questions:

1. Would the nation be better off now if John McCain and Sarah Palin had won the 2008 presidential election?

2. why?

please give me your age (or approximate age if you dont want to be specific) and your profession

thanks everybody

[284dan]

No, I dont think we would be better off. I think gas would be $8 a gallon, we would be at war with Iran and would be in a full blown depression (caused by the gas prices and the war w/ Iran). (BTW - The housing market didn't cause the recession. $6 per gallon gas caused the recession). Obama's main issue is he needs to give up this stupid "health care" program (which a recent poll shows 76% of people do not want) and deal with the issues that are hurting the people in this country, like 30% interest on credit cards, lack of jobs and the two wars with are being forced to pay for even though many people cant afford food for their children. I am 40ish and a CEO of a small business.

Edited February 11, 2010 by 284dan

[Caesar]

No, I don't think John McCain would have done any better in terms of jobs and the economy. I don't think he would have spent this much money either.

[The Silver Thong]

No, I dont think we would be better off. I think gas would be $8 a gallon, we would be at war with Iran and would be in a full blown depression (caused by the gas prices and the war w/ Iran). (BTW - The housing market didn't cause the recession. $6 per gallon gas caused the recession). Obama's main issue is he needs to give up this stupid "health care" program (which a recent poll shows 76% of people do not want) and deal with the issues that are hurting the people in this country, like 30% interest on credit cards, lack of jobs and the two wars with are being forced to pay for even though many people cant afford food for their children. I am 40ish and a CEO of a small business.

I agree with 99% of what you just said however health care for all is not stupid. It would save money and it would put many at ease of foreclosure due to illness. Medicare is there but it's not enough imo. Private insurance companies in regards to health care don't care about health care. They want profit. If one bases one life on how much chemo would cost, then say sorry we can't cover you, that is a sign of bad things.

[284dan]

I agree with 99% of what you just said however health care for all is not stupid. It would save money and it would put many at ease of foreclosure due to illness. Medicare is there but it's not enough imo. Private insurance companies in regards to health care don't care about health care. They want profit. If one bases one life on how much chemo would cost, then say sorry we can't cover you, that is a sign of bad things.

Until jobs are created and the economy is better (which it can't be when banks are charging 30% interest), the health care bill (and it isnt really about health care, it should be called the "medical industry profitability bill"), should be placed on the back burner. Fixing the economy is more important.

And you are right, health care for all is not stupid. But this bill isn't about "health care for all".

[The Silver Thong]

Until jobs are created and the economy is better (which it can't be when banks are charging 30% interest), the health care bill (and it isnt really about health care, it should be called the "medical industry profitability bill"), should be placed on the back burner. Fixing the economy is more important.

And you are right, health care for all is not stupid. But this bill isn't about "health care for all".

Ok fair enough. What would you suggest Obama do. I first would not print money out of thin air and get rid of the federal reserve. They are the ones bankrupting your nation, and they are a private bank. Ron Paul had a great idea of auditing the federal reserve. For starters that is a great plan but it could lead to a revolution in America to see what the tax payers are actually buying into on there governments word on a bank that doesn't even represent the nation. Every dollar printed and every dollar collected as a paycheck comes with interest of the federal reserve.

The heart of corruption is based in the federal reserve banking system. I think it was either Thomas Jefferson or Ben Franklin that warned on this exact type of action and warned against it as history is about to repeat itself.

The federal reserve must go, simple as that.

[284dan]

Ok fair enough. What would you suggest Obama do. I first would not print money out of thin air and get rid of the federal reserve. They are the ones bankrupting your nation, and they are a private bank. Ron Paul had a great idea of auditing the federal reserve. For starters that is a great plan but it could lead to a revolution in America to see what the tax payers are actually buying into on there governments word on a bank that doesn't even represent the nation. Every dollar printed and every dollar collected as a paycheck comes with interest of the federal reserve.

The heart of corruption is based in the federal reserve banking system. I think it was either Thomas Jefferson or Ben Franklin that warned on this exact type of action and warned against it as history is about to repeat itself.

The federal reserve must go, simple as that.

I 100% agree. The federal reserve must be stopped but that will never happen. If it does, they will destroy this country on their way out. 10% of income taxes go to pay the interest on the money they print out of thin air, backed by nothing. It's a 100 year old scam that needs to be stopped.

I have never understood why this country doesn't print its own money. Why do we pay a private company to print our money?????

[The Silver Thong]

I 100% agree. The federal reserve must be stopped but that will never happen. If it does, they will destroy this country on their way out. 10% of income taxes go to pay the interest on the money they print out of thin air, backed by nothing. It's a 100 year old scam that needs to be stopped.

I have never understood why this country doesn't print its own money. Why do we pay a private company to print our money?????

You wouldn't like the answer, as it lies with one of your allies that at one point you went to war with over the banking system and oh ya the church and crown. The U.S. has the power and the money to create it's own financial system but it's not under American control. When the constitution of the Unites States was written it was in direct response to what is now for lack of a better word taking back what they thought was theres all along, freedom. The banks of old are still the banks of today. They control the everything. America's chance to escape the bankers of old did not work. 200 years is nothing to banking.

The only way is another revolution and the complete absovement of any major banking establishment and this would mean a complete witch hunt but today it would not be over superstition but extortion.

[Drj312]

thanks so much guys. but caesar, silver, and 284, would you mind letting me know your age and professions please?

[Pseudo Intellectual]

I think it would have been better national security/foreign policy wise, but not much else. McCain is what is called a Republican In Name Only, or, in another words, a leftist/centrist Republican, a "moderate."

To be honest, I'm kind of glad Obama won. If it wasn't for him, I don't think we would've had all these "awakenings" and "uprisings" (eg Tea Parties). If McCain won, we would've had 4 to 8 more years of Republican Leftism.

[Ignus Fatuus]

With the congress and senate that we have now ... no and no!!!

No way that they would let things get better if those two were in office.

[Caesar]

thanks so much guys. but caesar, silver, and 284, would you mind letting me know your age and professions please?

I'm sorry, I can not give you that information.

[supervike]

To be honest, I'm kind of glad Obama won. If it wasn't for him, I don't think we would've had all these "awakenings" and "uprisings" (eg Tea Parties). If McCain won, we would've had 4 to 8 more years of Republican Leftism.

Can't say I always agree with what you say, but you're dead on here. In the same way the Bush era 'begat' Obama, Obama is now begetting a new generation of grass roots conservatism.

I don't always agree with the outcome, but it's great to see Americans stand up for what they believe in. Far too often, we let these things slide into apathy.

Edited February 11, 2010 by supervike

[J.B.]

It wouldn't have been better at all. A. Congress would have been the same, and B. that would have caused a lot of stress on McCain, which probably would have debilitated him. Palin is not someone you want running the country, she's full of air and little else. She knows the right words, but if asked how to do anything she'd fold and just talk in circles til someone bailed her out. After all, she didn't really seem to run Alaska very well either.

Age: 20.

Occupation: College Student

[joshsluss]

I think it would have been better national security/foreign policy wise, but not much else. McCain is what is called a Republican In Name Only, or, in another words, a leftist/centrist Republican, a "moderate."

To be honest, I'm kind of glad Obama won. If it wasn't for him, I don't think we would've had all these "awakenings" and "uprisings" (eg Tea Parties). If McCain won, we would've had 4 to 8 more years of Republican Leftism.

?

So then you're saying Sarah Palin is a Repub. leftist. Good, I'm glad you understand that she only joins the Tea Party movement to conjure votes for 2012. She's an elitist in sheeps... well 250,000 dollar clothing...

[Pseudo Intellectual]

Nope, I'm saying McCain is. If McCain was ill and she became President, that would've been fine with me. However, I think McCain would've finished his term.

[Cadetak]

I don't think it would be much different. McCain would probably not spend at much but do to that the economy and what night would be slightly worse off. The real big difference would be that Health Care Reform wouldn't have ever bin an issue.

Age: Infinite Profession: Autobot

This matters why?

[Caesar]

I don't think it would be much different. McCain would probably not spend at much but do to that the economy and what night would be slightly worse off. The real big difference would be that Health Care Reform wouldn't have ever bin an issue.

Age: Infinite Profession: Autobot

This matters why?

I think if the Republicans had Congress, maybe there would have been something with tax credits.

[284dan]

thanks so much guys. but caesar, silver, and 284, would you mind letting me know your age and professions please?

As I stated in post 2, I am a CEO of a small company and "40ish".

[AROCES]

After a year we now know things are not better with Obama.

While wtih McCain it's a matter of poltical affiliation on what may have been.

[joshsluss]

After a year we now know things are not better with Obama.

While wtih McCain it's a matter of poltical affiliation on what may have been.

I'm a conservative but I have to say, things are not worse or better with Obama. SOS is a more appropriate term .

[AROCES]

I'm a conservative but I have to say, things are not worse or better with Obama. SOS is a more appropriate term .

You can say that, but what is the outlook after a year of Obama?

Not even a tiny excitement in Wall Street, that basically tells a lot.

[Pseudo Intellectual]

I think you'll see the benefits of an Obama victory in 2010 and hopefully 2012, Aroces.

[joshsluss]

I think you'll see the benefits of an Obama victory in 2010 and hopefully 2012, Aroces.

I don't see how politics play any part in moving this country forward. We're making Sarah Palin our representative for the party and I for one am not happy about this. Where are our practical bearings anymore?

Where's the benefit of a republican taking a democratic seat in future elections? I didn't benefit from it in the Bush administration and I certainly won't benefit from it now. We need the right people to save this party and we simply don't have them. How will we create jobs? How will we cut our debts? When will we bring more industry to the U.S.?

Nobody is answering these questions from either party and I for one are ready for answers. Politics have no place in these times. People will move on from Obama if we come up with practical solutions. This is the end of our economic glory days and all we can say is, " That Obama is a socialist". We could be spending our time number crunching and coming up with solutions.

[ninjadude]

After a year we now know things are not better with Obama.

what possible things are not better (that were not caused by the Bush admin)