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NamMarine

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13. What happened to my America?
Sun Sep 23, 2012, 06:00 PM
Sep 2012

My apologies but even though this applies to both democrats and republicans in congress, it applies to republicans a great deal more. By talking about the politicians, we are trying to address a body of men and women who DO NOT understand or care about "John Q". They have the ability to vote themselves a substantial raise WHENEVER they desire even though our country is in shambles. They have pensions that even after just one term in office are likes of which you and I will NEVER see. They are criminally exempt from almost every criminal act with the exception of tax laws. They do not understand or even take the time to learn what it's like to live paycheck to paycheck. THEY JUST DON'T CARE AND IT'S BECOME OBVIOUS TO MOST AMERICANS!
The current republican party is an embarrassment to the former members such as Abe Lincoln, Barry Goldwater, Dwight Eisenhower, and George Romney (yes Mitt's father).
We are still counting the bodies (our greatest resource) coming back from the middle east...a war that George Bush started by lying and fear-mongering us into. His debt created by this war is now over 15 TRILLION dollars! Why hasn't he been prosecuted for this?
Isn't it obvious that Halliburton, CACI, and Blackwater have made billions on this war for Cheney, Bush and the like? Isn't the "expense" of losing so many of our troops important enough to get the hell out of there?
Why isn't Walmart broken up when they pillage every small town they get into by undercutting the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation "ma and pa" stores? They are simply a Chinese retailer with American management.
When are we going to start doing something about this?
With all the republican chatter going on...if you vote for Romney, it would be appreciated as to how you to explain why, since I too would be interested to know what it's like to live in a DREAM WORLD!

My 2¢

The Turtle is their master. liberal N proud Sep 2012 #1
Every poll says that Americans hate playing politics with veterans... JohnnyRingo Sep 2012 #2
Indeed... shenmue Sep 2012 #3
entitlement envy heaven05 Sep 2012 #4
Fucking disgusting! Vietnameravet Sep 2012 #5
I absolutely guraantee that most conservatives do NOT have great affection for this country. Buzz Clik Sep 2012 #6
You're wrong svpadgham Sep 2012 #24
They make me want to tear my hair out sakabatou Sep 2012 #7
Throw the bums out! mountain grammy Sep 2012 #8
Just as I thought... stinking cowards! mountain grammy Sep 2012 #11
They need to tell a group of unemployed veterans why co-writing this bill then voting against it sad sally Sep 2012 #9
Picture of a Dick. GoLeft2004 Sep 2012 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Sep 2012 #22
These guys are Free-riders Submariner Sep 2012 #12
What happened to my America? NamMarine Sep 2012 #13
Welcome to DU, NamMarine! You are among friends! Raster Sep 2012 #27
Welcome to DU! Laelth Sep 2012 #30
These 4 Senators Flatpicker Sep 2012 #14
I consider them all TRAITORS! They vote against their own country. Auntie Bush Sep 2012 #15
What is their excuse for voting against it? DLine Sep 2012 #16
They say it wasn't paid for and would run up the deficit. Tennessee Gal Sep 2012 #18
Interesting they would say that... DLine Sep 2012 #21
Not very pretty ailsagirl Sep 2012 #17
People died to give them the right to be this disgusting! RetroGamer1971 Sep 2012 #19
Like sipping from a firehose upi402 Sep 2012 #20
This is partly why Obama has a 15 point lead with the military. 4lbs Sep 2012 #23
End their political careers. n/t porphyrian Sep 2012 #25
THIS. NEEDS. TO. GO. VIRAL! This is the epitome of SHAMEFUL! Raster Sep 2012 #26
Sadly, there is nothing legal that will help this Doctor_J Sep 2012 #28
Norquist zombies lpbk2713 Sep 2012 #29
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