Obama Watch 09 Neal Boortz is stuck on Stupid

[1968LIGHTBULB]

you are a fuck face

[CMartin030]

Fuck Neal Boortz with his racists ass and anybody who like the cracker.

[MrTraceMan]

Neal has an opinion just as you do, Neal Boortz is a breath of fresh air, he speaks comon sense, a language most Liberals Do Not Undrstand, Rock On Neal Boortz!

[cadetf250]

its funny how all these worthless, uneducated niggers continue to bash neal as he points out the truth! black people, wake up and realize that you put a man in office simply because he is black! yet you are too stupid to understand that he is destroying this country from the inside out! but i wouldnt expect a bunch of stupid niggers who continue to scream "racism" when everything is given to your black asses for free anyways! go out and get a job you useless pieces of shit!

[dsbrown3000]

@cadetf250 Thanks. It's always nice to know where we all stand, and that some things still have a ways to go. Yeah, I'm a stupid nigger. Thanks, dude. Have a blessed day. And Happy Easter.

[xTRAPJAWx]

Neal is the man. Eat shit haters

[cdp37]

So you'll video yourself talking about Boortz, but you won't call him? You don'\t think you can ask him a tough question and make him struggle to find an answer? If you do that, you'll get more people to see your message. Any thoughts on the fairtax?

[dsbrown3000]

@cdp37 Sure, I have no problem making a vlog. And if strongly inclined, I would call him, but I have neither the time or inclination. Remember, I'm just a regular guy, not a media personality. However, if he were to invite me on the show, I'd happily show up. Yes, absolutely. I have the Fairtax book and I have been and remain a supporter, with a critical eye, perfectly willing to continue to take in other perspectives.

[cdp37]

Yeah. He's stuck on stupid. Looks like your titlle attracted a strong 600+ viewers. Come on, you can do better! Call Neal, tape it and post it. Otherwise it's your view and, who are you?

[dsbrown3000]

@cdp37 Better than what? I don't understand. And why would I call Neal and tape it? So you can get a thrill as he eviscerates me? As he so often says, IT'S HIS SHOW. And, he does this for a living. I don't. And yes, it is my view. We each have an opinion, and are entitled to it. On this point I believe Neal is wrong, and stupidly so. Who am I? A common hard working American with an opinion, not a talk show host, not a radio personality. That's who. That's all.

[unelmitchell]

Neal Boortz is a racist piece of shit his racism is what is damaging thing country. its "POSION !!! "

[swampdonkey5150]

Complaining like this won't get you a grant.  Intelligence is required.

[jimisback]

Government Motors(GM) execs getting 5 million in bonuses.

[scorpionkings]

OBAMA handed out I believe the number was 17 billion dollars to the banks without ANY regulations! Now how idiotic is that? Obama was the hope that American people were looking for has turned out to be nothing more than just another politician sell out!

[asleeperj]

I wrote all my comments as i watched your videos. I loved the end. I think i'll have to watch more. Very Very good, if even i don't agree with you on some points. It's all about being informed. I hope, and look forward to reading your responses.

[dsbrown3000]

My friend, that is all I ever ask. Even if we become quite angry and emotional towards each other we must always endeavor to lean into positive conflict, amicable conflict, always working to seek common ground, to agree, or agree to disagree. Thanks for commenting.

[jjbb81]

We could go on and on here. Both of us present valid arguments. The problem is our congress is not presenting as finely tuned an argument as you and I are....and that's just sad. But politics and money is the only that matters in Washington these days. I've said all I'm going to on the issue. Peace, love and respect to you.

[dsbrown3000]

My friend, the same to you. It was indeed a pleasure. There will be so much more disappointment to go around. I just hope for as much joy to offset the disillusionment. We can, and will make this world better ... together.

[jjbb81]

However, I was not concedeing the argument...and If I make one last point. I did notice you said it would be illegal to obtain medical services without health insurance. So many people do it right now it would be very bad politics to change that mentality intellectually there is some sense to it but intelligence doesn't always climb the steps of the the capital or the white house. Political intelligence is an important factor. There is no way they mandate requiring no deficit spending.

[dsbrown3000]

Yes, it would make very bad politics as our politics currently stand. That is why I insist that we elevate our politics to a higher level. If intelligence won't climb the hill we kick it up the hill, and vote out those who insist on not thinking critically. And finally, I don't believe in no way. :-)

[asleeperj]

where does the regulation stop. I say don't bail them out. I say let them fail. Their employees can find a job at the hyundia factory down the street. stop the big government, stop the big spending, and let the american people do what they want to do. Create a business, and create the jobs. GM didn't start as a big company IT GREW THAT WAY. Let another company show GM how its done. Leave Government out of it.

[dsbrown3000]

I have to say something that will simply frustrate you. I wholeheartedly agree. The problem, and after looking at this closely, I can't step away from the assertion. The reality of our world is TOO BIG TO FAIL IS REAL. The way our society is structured the ramifications of billion dollar companies as core nodes in an interconnected global financial network means there is no isolation no real safe harbor for us middle and lower class folk. The pain would be too great for too many.

[dsbrown3000]

Now , the truth is we would survive. We would recover. It would be incredibly painful. However, as some die (yes really) and our standard of living plummets, how long would the downturn be? How rapidly wold the void be filled? How effectively can we mitigate the destruction? And who's willing to be accountable for it? Tough questions to be sure. A new harsh wold, better? Perhaps, most certainly going forward, but do we really have the guts to stomach it? I think too many pay lip service.

[asleeperj]

My biggest problem with the bail outs, and the tarp fund is this: why couldn't the government stay out of it. A company as devalued as GM and Chrysler would have been bankrupted, and split, then bought by another outside company. We paid TOP dollar for there "Toxic" assets. Would you not agree that a company/investor who is well off enough to buy, say Chevy or Saturn would be a better decision maker for a company, and not the Gov't. A gov't that seems to only run deficits since 2002.

[asleeperj]

You talk about TARP funds. Have you seen where those funds have gone?

how about the fact that we have rising unemployment, and small business unwilling to hire, because of impending POSSIBLE taxes from the fed. You may know about the corporate world, but as for me and my family we are of the small business world, and we make the jobs and we wont hire because an additional 8% tax. Its not cost effective. Ill work my employees harder, and I'll work more with them. I have strived to do so

[dsbrown3000]

I understand. That's why in answer to jb I mentioned how I so wanted to see capex spending cuts across the board as part of a mixed stimulus. We didn't get it. I hate taxes. And as for where the funds have gone. Many of us know. I've even admonished a friend to turn insider and report the waste at his company in designing million dollars sites for the govt. that I can make in my room on she string budget. It's been bad. It's still bad. But we have to fight to be vocal and shine a light.

[dsbrown3000]

As far as what they're attempting to do? the slow inexorable creep forward. It's the act, stop, and assess method. Move fast on some things, and let others filter through and down. The thinking is this pain is far better than the pain we would have if we had let the TOO BIG TO FAIL fail. Think about it.

[jjbb81]

Government can afford to operate at a loss while private companies can't thereby providing a competitive advantage in favor of the government which will lead to government being the dominant health insurer. So, they will give unfunded mandates to health insurance companies, require citizens to carry health insurance regardless of their budget constraints, if they can't afford it they can go on medicaid, and not allowing any doctor to sue or contest underpayments in a court of law.

[dsbrown3000]

Govt. can operate at a loss is a fact, which must push to contain as an informed citizenry, because the loss is borrowing from our posterity and foreign investment. Not sustainable. For this very reason we can't prosper with Govt. running the whole operation. In addition, Americans seek opportunity and profit. It's truly not logical to think private enterprise will be completely crowded out. It won't happen.

[jjbb81]

If you are looking for insurance and you find several candidates, you are going to look for the one that gives the best coverage for the lowest price right? Well, the government provides that because it can borrow money at a cheaper interest rate than an ordinary person or business. Medicare patients now only have $135 deductible and various out of pocket costs for treatment but no premium (price for coverage guarantees).

[jjbb81]

Educated debate is awesome, love it. To solve the real problem of health care access it comes down to personal choices. Patients who have regular doctors visits and have a sound nutritional diet are much much less likely of developing diseases. I think we can all agree on that. Insurance was designed for unforseen things that happen to us. At this point the gene pool has been diluted because of the years of bad nutritional habits. Government can't change people and that's what needs to happen.

[jjbb81]

As far as access to health care goes the need is different for every person. Some require few visits/services and other require more. Especially for patients who are elderly or disabled. Americans have allowed the convenience of insurance to fool them into thinking that insurance covers everything and that they don't need to save money for additional services in the future. That's irresponisble. So let me just tell you what I support as far as health care reform goes.

[jjbb81]

I believe there should be government coverage available for children who are sick and their parents can't afford health care for them. It's not the kid's fault mom and dad can't afford care until 18 years of age or whatever their state age of majority is. I believe the same for disabled patients from diseases or things that happened to them that weren't their fault. After 18 y/o If you run out in front of a car now paralyzed because of it, no gov't coverage for you. Thats you're own fault.

[asleeperj]

its called S.C.H.I.P.

[jjbb81]

Obama's health reform would require health insurance companies to cover services not previously covered, require them to accept all people regardless of pre-existing condition, whether you agree with that or not it is their right as a company to cover what they want. Government has no right to tell them what they can or cannot offer as services. Yes, Federal regualtions can be socialistic in nature if they affect or control directly or indirectly the factors of production.

[dsbrown3000]

See my vlog on my 18 Demands for Health Care Reform.

[jjbb81]

Explain how Neal Boortz is Rush is narrow of vision? Neal Boortz is a shock jock purely for his entertainment value. Neal was a lawyer for 16 years in private practice while doing radio. He worked his way to get his own show with WSB and the rest is history. Radio is part of coporate america. The company Neal works for is Cox Media which is one of the largest media outlets in the the USA.

[dsbrown3000]

Off point from our original debate, but Neal's path to success has no bearing on my opinion regarding what I perceive to be his perspective. I'm aware of his employer and his path to achieving success. I also know his show is designed to entertain, as it is a business that must generate revenue. It's on a news station, but must have some impact to attract listeners and generate ad revenue. Listen again please.

[jjbb81]

Explain how Neal Boortz and Rush Limbaugh are narrow of vision.

[dsbrown3000]

I use the term narrow of vision with regard to compassionless conservatives, as well as anyone who vehemently approaches an debate without the desire, or ability to consider a differing perspective. I've only hear Rush sound expansive once, and that was back when we were forming the stimulus and he agreed it required both tax cuts for small and big business (I was all over eliminating CAPEX taxes), and spending programs by the govt. Other than that ... destruction of America?

[dsbrown3000]

As for Neal  ... Govt. is trying to take over you life? It's a recurring theme, like a bad song. It's constant, specific, and doesn't change, accept for brief moments of illumination where he mentions someone might have done a bit of good. It's one track, narrow, not expansive, very critical, but not critical thinking.

[dsbrown3000]

And what is the hallmark of the critical thinker? It is someone who can and does take the time to TRULY consider the perspective of others, most especially when that perspective is vehemently, perhaps even violently, diametrically opposed to your own. You see either of them doing that lately?

[jjbb81]

Yes, I think the definition of a critical thinker is really in the eye of the beholder. What you perceive as a critical thinker may not be mine. I don't think thinking critically means looking at everyone's point of view plus just because someone else's view is different doesn't mean it's right or wrong. Boortz has his own beliefs and Limbaugh has his own. Right or wrong, they do seem to cause debate and even educate the public away from the mainstream media. Thank God for the first amendment!

[dsbrown3000]

Sorry jj, we can't agree on this one at all. All I ask is that you google critical thinking. Right or wrong isn't a part of it at all. I'm not saying that's part of the definition. However, it most certainly does mean you consider differing perspectives, as well as your own.

[ustinkybb]

Well since this video was posted March 09 I hope you have engage well in your thoughts today Nov.09 and make another video/comments on talk radio as being stupid. A lot has changed and thank God for talk radio and of course FOX network.

[jjbb81]

He does his homework and requires that of the audience that listens to him. I have heard him chastise many callers who agreed with him but couldn't back it up with their own facts. President Obama is our president and we have every right to criticise him however we see fit within the law. If you didn't want to see him be as criticized as he is then either he shouldn't of ran or you shouldn't have voted for him. Do you even know what socialism is. I can prove Obama is a socialist.

[dsbrown3000]

I wonder if you saw my other vlogs regarding Mr. Boortz. I've stated and agree with everything you said except for your last sentence.  Oh, and I know exactly what socialism is. This should prove quite interesting. Prove to me that Obama is a socialist. Before you do so I highly recommend you look up the main denotative meaning of the word socialism.

[jjbb81]

Socialism: "a theory or system of social organization that advocates the vesting of the ownership and control of the means of production and distribution, of capital, land, etc., in the community as a whole." That's exactly what's going on along with redistribution of wealth. If we want this economy to turn our government has to allow businesses to operate the most efficient way possible and not impose regulations w/ highter taxes and expenses.

[dsbrown3000]

If that's what's happening I want my share of Intel, and not substantial investment I've made through the capital markets. I want my fair community share. Direct me to the policy for my Intel. While you're at it, give my American Express (I like how the company is run) J.P. Morgan, FuelCell inc, Ballard Power Systems, and a few other innovators. And give me my share of a copper mining company.  Help me on this, where do I go to file for my share?

[jjbb81]

Technology is not an industry for his political currency. America is dominating the tech world, that's no surprise. For him to put Doctors, hospitals, and medical supply companies in a position where they only way they will be reimbursed is by complying with the federal government's health insurance plan is socialism by definition. This was his central political issue, that's why the focus is on this subject.

[dsbrown3000]

I understand your perspective, but you can't skew something and make it fit the way you might like. It's either we're implementing socialism, or we're not. Even by your own admission we're not. Either the tech giants are in or they're not. We know they're not. And to be factual, compliance with federal regulations does not equate to socialism at all. First, they already comply. Second, the medical industry is a for-profit industry. The factors of production are not shared.

[dsbrown3000]

However, the profits are shared and the rewards disbursed if you happen to share ownership in the company through the capital markets are private placement. No socialism there. Be let's be clear, compliance with federal regulations in forcing corporations, facilities, and doctors that are responsible for your medical welfare to comply to a NEW set of policies does not equate to implicit or explicit socialism. If you think it does, explain it to me.

[jjbb81]

As well, the medical industry should be a for profit industry. Profit is not bad. Yes, it is possible to enact socialistic policies in one industry instead of another but all industries are connected by one thing, the well being of the people who are buying their products. Health care is the most fundamental basic need in this country and it should not be bound by the federal government but allowed to flourish in the private sector. Did you take Economics in college? Look up Adam Smith.

[dsbrown3000]

I really hate using this phrase because it has become so pervasive online, but truly you have executed an ad hominem argument. "Did I take ECON in college?" LOL! Did I say profit is bad? LOL! No, in fact I love the smell of profits in the morning. You're losing focus. The core of discourse is socialism, and whether it is a system being created in America. Then, we went to Health Reform and how it relates to creating socialism. You haven't answered my question, my friend.

[jjbb81]

Ok. Yes I did take economics in college. Socialist policies don't have enacted in all industries everywhere for it to be socialism. I'm saying if the trend of government intervention in Free Enterprise continues it is a step toward total socialism. You could also argue since healthcare is a need for everyone it directly affects labor which is a factor of production in every industry. In Socialism, the government is the one who takes control of the factors of production, not individual citizens.

[dsbrown3000]

It's it's socialism it's socialism. If it's not, it's not. Saying policies of this President as well as many in history are socialist in nature is valid and quite true. The concern, and what many state, is current policy will lead to real and full socialism. This is illogical. It truly makes no sense, and in a country that still prizes individual critical success, will have an impossible hurdle to overcome if socialism is to be achieved. It won't happen.

[jjbb81]

Ok, well it's clear you are a Obama supporter so right off the bat I can understand your dislike of Boortz. He's incredibly not anything close to an Obama supporter. So you say you are in "corporate america'. Where? What company? It's ok to be opinionated, people that support Neal's "vitriol" do so because they agree with him.

[dsbrown3000]

I work in management at a Fortune 100 and Diversity 100 company. One of America's largest and most influential corporate entities.

[jjbb81]

Congrats on your success. I'm a Finance Major at Florida International University and hope to be in management someday be it with my own company or a large corporation as you are.

[rad3xl]

Very well delined and congruent, congrats.

[jarmtx]

rofl, great vid, he is stupid and will continue to be

i like your views in general, thinking critically seems so obvious, yet is still not practiced by the average citizen

[cvgymnast93]

dude are you gay?

im just wondering

[dsbrown3000]

uhhh, no. Why?

[cvgymnast93]

cuz u look and act like it

and if u hv such a prob with him well theres one thing i gotta say STOP LISTENING TO HIM UH DUHH!!!

and tht part of your speech where u said tht those ppl who dont work or barely work and get money well if they r gettin money for doin about nothin what makes u think the majority of those ppl r gonna start workin not unless those ppl r disabled but if they r not then they r just as capable as me

[dsbrown3000]

I look and act like it? Sir, you have already gotten off on the wrong foot. I don't do this thing you're trying to in my page dialogues. I didn't descend into asininity. As I state in my other videos I'm aspire to critical cognition and eschew rants and emotion for facts and logic. I listen to Neal because I like listening to Neal. I'm a Fair Tax man. I can get passionate and speak my mind regarding what he says.

[dsbrown3000]

I listen Hannity, Beck, and Limbaugh from time to time because I clearly understand to turn a blind eye to them would be a mistake. I am part of the opposition to their lack of critical thinking. Bottom line, if you're not here to be critical, then you can choose as well to leave, and not watch any of what I produce. And back to your gay comment. My friend, you know statistically the majority of people who hurl that as an insult, are usually gay themselves. Free yourself. Jump out the closet

[dsbrown3000]

And by critical I mean critical thinking, and engaged in positive conflict. As for people working. I deal with these folks and understand their aspirations. I only speak to what they convey. It's not a supposition on my part.

[LadyTressa]

don't listen to cvgymnast93....you don't look gay or act gay....some people just want a reaction. and there is nothing wrong with being widely informed by listening to a variety of opinions.

[midnightjj]

thats pretty irrelevant

[flyinghotwing]

coolaid w lilttle pieces of dooky in it?? ouch

[HurricaneHeidi]

That's right! NO TARP funds should be spent on company bonuses. Once a company receiving TARP funds has regained solvency and repaid the taxpayers, THEN it's their business again and they can offer bonuses.

My husband is a children's social worker at the County Juvenile Justice Dept. working with kids who have gotten themselves arrested. He is paid less than 40K a year, but kids stop him in the street to thank him after they are out of jail. President Obama gave us a 50% payroll tax break.

[HurricaneHeidi]

All these Tea Party protesters seem to forget that those of us making less than 250K a year have received a generous tax break from our President.

[dsbrown3000]

Absolutely.

[megarawdeal]

You'll find that a large portion of the people who protest taxes are doing so because of their love of liberty... not the lightening of their wallets. They are having their hands forced into a system that they believe is corrupt, inefficient, and unjust. They want to be left alone to live their life the way they see fit(liberty), but the government won't let them opt out of its disastrous programs because often times, these are the same people who's pockets are the most appealing to pick.

[dsbrown3000]

I can get behind that for some of them. What is interesting is they weren't protesting six months ago, when the conditions were the same. They visualize a perceived exponential burden based on current spending, but talk filtered perceptions and beliefs vs. facts. Many of the protestors who are employed are living the same lives now that they did at the end of last year. What are they really protesting, and to what end? What's the real objective?

[HurricaneHeidi]

And BTW, the payroll tax break that we just received from Pres. Obama has just been eaten up by a raise in our health insurance premiums. This happened within two months of the tax break. We also have had to settle for a $4,000 yearly deductible in order to afford our half of the payroll deductions for this employer provided health care. We need health care reform.

[dsbrown3000]

We need health care reform Heidi in the worst way. I keep asking people to read about McAllen Texas. And this is just one dimension to the wholistic approach we need. This is a critical issue that needs a critical plan for resolution. Heidi I've just printed out the House Bill synopsis

[HurricaneHeidi]

Wow... I look forward to your analysis of the synopsis of the House health care bill after you've managed to wade through it all. That's a public service, dsb... thank you!

[EonnIRISHOConner]

This socialist supporter/capitalist HA HA HA is a fool just listen to him. and He is calling neal boortz stupid. HA HA HA HA. If you dont see that the obama administration is over stepping its authority and trying to control corporations turning america in to a communist nation than you Sir are stuck on stupid. Obama is doing all of these things right in front of your eyes and you dont see what he is doing and you support his action you are the stupid one mr dsbrown; well spoken but stupid.

[dsbrown3000]

Try working on subject/verb agreement.

[rthomas2471]

You think he Boortz is narrow in vision because he's not a screaming liberal, and understands that Obama is bad for this country. Get over it, you picked a poor candidate for president. Over the years it will only become more clear.

[dsbrown3000]

Rthomas ... you do of course realize I don't have anything to get over ... right? My candidate is in the White House. Listen to the vlog again, screaming liberal has no correlation with why I say he's narrow in vision. As for the years, we'll wait and see right?

[royrabbit18]

you are very ignorent u said yourself he is in the entertainment business you dog him be smart listen to his show read his site he says all the time dont beleive nothing you here on his show or read on his site unless you know for your self for it to be true thats called doing your home work think about before you open you uneducated mouth have a great day neal boortz #1 fan

[dsbrown3000]

I'm a fan of the Fair Tax and appreciate Neal's take on telling people to check facts, don't take his word for it. This is one of the things that always separated Neal from Rush and Hannity ... at least for me. Still, these days he's an ODS victim. I try not to hurl vitriol. I try to remain critical. I'm also ignorant, as are all that realize the truth of being, and the ardent drive to attain knowledge.

For you? All I'm going to say is ignorant ... not ignorent. Got it?

[publicatdamagnificen]

Mega: I SUCCESSFULLY PROVED MY POINT. YOU ARE A LIAR IN DENIAL, YOU ARE A WASTE OF TIME.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME ANY MORE PERSONAL MESSAGES. I SUCCESSFULLY PROVED MY POINT!!!

[megarawdeal]

So I'm a liar who is in denial and full of shit because I suggested that quotes can be taken out of context? I didn't even excuse Neil Boortz of his comment.

[publicatdamagnificen]

Excuses Excuses Excuses. "Blacks are responsible for the housing crisis"? "Muslims are raghead thugs"?

Are you f**King kidding me? The context was that it came out of his own mouth and he wasn't quoting anyone else.

You conservatives amaze me. Whenever one of yours screws up its: "Oh, that's not what he meant" or "Oh you missunderstood him" I' HAVE NO USE FOR YOU LYING, EXCUSE-MAKING CONSERVATIVES. MEGA: YOU ARE FULL OF SHIT!!!

[megarawdeal]

context context context

[publicatdamagnificen]

I've read Boortz's books, and he has tremendous contempt for blacks, women, gays, and the working poor.

I'm talking about hatred personified!

[megarawdeal]

Care to elaborate? I'd agree if you said that he has made insensitive comments about members of the above mentioned groups you've selected.... but contempt and hatred?

Sounds a bit dramatic if you ask me.

In fact.... I'm inclined to think that you haven't read any of his books.

[publicatdamagnificen]

Your inclinations are wrong my friend! I've read: "Sombody's Gotta Say it", "Fair Tax: The Truth", and a collection of his writings writings for the "Town Hall", plus I've heard his rants on his own talk show.

He has shown utter contempt for homeless, " Muslims are cowards and and" Islam is a religion of "raghead thugs". "Hurricane Katrina victims "spineless welfare frauds who deserved FEMA misstreatment". "Blacks are repsonsible for the housing crisis"

YOU WANT ME TO GO ON?

[megarawdeal]

I personally dissagree with those statements, but I would classify them as insensitive generalizations. I suppose it's reasonable for us to disagree on that point. Also, quotes can be very misleading to someone who doesn't know the context of the conversation. I'm sure I could find quotes that make Noam Chomsky look like a racist biggot if I looked hard enough and left out the content leading up to and following the statement.

[megarawdeal]

Government intervention is unfit to resolve problems created by government intervention. These companies treat the tax payers money no differently than the politicians who claim that they are defending our tax dollars. Our country was headed for socialism long before Obama was elected president, so I don't see the surprise over someone stating the obvious. True Capitalism can be brutal and unforgiving, but it is honest. People these days are looking for a comfortable lie, and they've found it.

[HurricaneHeidi]

Capitalism is HONEST??? Are you OUT OF YOUR MIND??? Capitalism is NO MORE HONEST than any other human endeavor which allows someone to profit from other peoples' ignorance or helplessness. It requires responsible regulation to prevent abuse. Laissez Faire Capitalism, unregulated and running amok is what enabled "Wall Street" to rape the shit out of "Main Street" and take off with our tax dollars by bribing Congress to give them BILLIONS in stimulus money. WAKE UP, megarawdeal.

[megarawdeal]

If you'll read my statement again, you'll see that I said "true capitalism can be brutal and unforgiving, but it is honest". That statement doesn't exclude the ignorant and helpless.

[HurricaneHeidi]

Do you include such abuses as misleading advertising under your umbrella of "honest capitalism", megarawdeal? How about polluting the environment and causing disease in exposed populations that live near the sources of industrial pollution? How about child labor and sweat shops? Just nice honest capitalism?

[megarawdeal]

Misleading advertisement would fall under false advertising... which is against the law. Pollution, child labor and sweat shops are also against the law and should be dealt with accordingly. Criminal conduct is unacceptable under any economic system. Why would you assume that I'd condone such behavior?

[HurricaneHeidi]

I assume you'd condone it, megarawdeal, because you appear to prefer unfettered capitalism and you appear to consider capitalism to be inherently honest... or did I misunderstand something?

OF COURSE those abuses are illegal... NOW... after becoming so egregious that laws had to be passed in order to curtail these practices. MY POINT was that laws obviously had to be created in order to rein in the raw, unfettered capitalism which had once included such practices.

See what I'm getting at?

[danger0usknowledge]

As Rep. Alan Grayson said, we are witnessing an

unprecidented shift in the flow of money from taxpayers TO subsidize the investing class.

Then, these bankrupters of their own companies,

who sank their own corporate ships, &

the country, & the economies of most of the

world are objecting to the reinstatement of

the Bush tax cuts. There is no end to their

clownish hutzpah. Little Larry Kudlow will never

get down on his knees & beg forgiveness,

noooo, he's thinking of RUNNING FOR OFFICE.

[HurricaneHeidi]

Yes, danger0usknowledge... the corporate investment class and the federal reserve are in bed with each other, and they have the House and the Senate in their pockets, too. The best thing we can do RIGHT NOW is BOYCOTT the banking cartel by removing our money from their banking system and placing it in Credit Unions, where lending ONLY takes place between members of the Credit Union, PERIOD. NO new money is created during the Credit Union lending process.

[danger0usknowledge]

I agree, but CU's can be subject to as much

corruption as your average bank but

on a much smaller scale.

I have to laugh at blue dog mocrats &

raypublicans who take money from insurance

lobbyists while callingl Obama a non-citizen socialist.

They know Obama is a citizen but they will say he's not b/c they hate him & that's what the RNC talking points say that particular week. Phony choreography posing as conservative libertarian ideology &

unabashed ignorance.

[HurricaneHeidi]

Any organization can be subject to corruption if populated by one or more corrupt individuals, but Credit Unions are far more transparent to their members than huge international banking cartels are. In addition, Credit Unions are not authorized to create money out of nothing via the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 and inflate the economy through abusive lending practices. Credit Unions lend a percentage of their members' aggregate deposit funds to other members, not to the public at large.

[jereuter01]

Good video. I spent 27+ years in the corporate environment here in the greater ATL area and remember when Neil was just a young man like me, going to law school and building our respective careers. You are correct, he has no understanding of the corporate culture since 70s and is entertainer only. I recommend you continue to study corporatism, see Corporation video series at my page. Did we hear outcry from AIG shareholders? NO. A large corporate entity has no effective cks and balances.

[nanerrat]

Actually, I find Boortz to be the least offensive of all the right wing wacko's. He is against oppression of gays, is pro choice and his opinions are generally more reasonable then the others and I sometimes even agree with him. (not very often) I think he even believes Micheal Savage is a Nutcase.

That being said, he is still a right wing wacko in the same vein as Limbaugh or Hannity but not quite as out there as Savage or Bill Orally (AKA the telephone Rapist)

[Starry2000]

"Boortz to be the least offensive of all the right wing wacko's"

Don't buy into it. I find it very likely that he would say that he is against gay oppression and is pro-choice purely to separate himself from other talk show hosts.

It also seems disingenuous to me because he has an extremely... belittling view of women for sure + admitted while he believes that the wealthy are literally entitled to more rights and privilege simply because they're rich.

Difficult to reconcile those realities.

[nanerrat]

Dont get me wrong. The point of my post was not to defend Boortz except to say he is not AS BAD as the others.

Im not sure I believe that his view on gays and abortion are a front to seperate himself from the pack. I could be wrong of course but having listened to him for awlile Im sure I would have picked up on that.

But again, Im not defending him. He is still a republican (whether he admits it or not) and his way of thinking on most other issues should be marginalized as much as possible.

[dsbrown3000]

Boortz is indeed different. I've listened to him for years. The road to wisdom is illuminated by the light of perspective. However, since Obama entered the scene, his show has had a singular theme ... and frankly, it's getting boring. And ... it certainly ain't critical thinking at its finest.

[publicatdamagnificen]

I think Bootz, Limbaugh, and Savage had the same father!

And you're right, this blame everything on Obama shit is weak, and really getting old!!!

[HurricaneHeidi]

Boortz USED to be a true Libertarian - a social liberal and governmental conservative. Therefore, he would be in favor of the right to choose and the right of any two consenting adults to marry. I have not heard him reverse his opinion on these issues.