Al's On Your Side Tour

[wildflrz]

Franken for President 2012!! I keep giving to his campaign although I have never set foot in MN...but I believe in this man. He is intelligent and cares for the middle class.

[liberalsloveyou]

I don't want Franken running in 2012, because that implies McCain winning 2008. *shivers* 2016, on the other hand, now that I like very much.

[YUKONd2DAVE]

It seems to me that the system is designed so that when you're down, it keeps you down and you have no way to get back up.

Trickle down Reagan-omics doesn't work for the poor when nothing is trickling down to the lower income folks. The rich and the corporations don't let ANYTHING trickle down during a recession. They hold on to their money tighter than Dick's hatband, and even do a lot of cutting back. That's what I would do with my money too, if I had any.

[Laceytothemaxxxx]

I only have one thing to say to poeoates-

class reproduction, dumbass, class reproduction

the individual doesn't matter when all cards are against them

[poeoates]

What do people want? A lifetime guarantee of security? Maybe Hillary can give us that with her baby bond. Individuals are to blame for their financial failures. Lack of planning, no saving, over-spending. Stop looking for someone to bail you out and take responsibility for your own actions. You want hardship? Live in Africa, China, South America, the Middle East! Can't send your kid to college? Gee, maybe they can work thier way through? Stop looking to the govt. to solve your problems

[wildflrz]

Whatever, you obviously do not understand.

[nilbud]

Taxation on transport is the only way to keep jobs locally. If it costs $100 to ship an item from China then you'll make it locally, otherwise...

[greenscreenalley]

I've met Al Franken 3 times in the last year. He's very friendly and kind in real life. I have also dealt with the same issues presented in the video. I have a college degree, gave a year of my life to my country in the AmeriCorps/VISTA program, have a great resume, & great references. I can't get a job anywhere no matter how hard I try. I have had to go to foodshelves a couple times. I qualified for energy assistance, but didn't get it because Pawlenty cut it off. I'm close to losing my home.

[Janermn]

I met Al a few years ago in Duluth, Minnesota and although he was just about to give a speech, he took the time to greet me warmly. He spent a few precious moments to ask where I was from and signed my copy of his book that I had brought along. After shakinging my hand and patting me on the back, he took center stage at the rally and gave one of the most heart felt speeches I have ever heard. Al has all my support!

[vukelicj]

I always seem to find myself sticking up for Al, especially to the folks outside the MPLS metro. He's been unfairly brushed as the left's partisan equivalent to Anne Coulter, which is untrue and just plain lazy thinking. I hope Mr. Franken can overcome these false frames, and convince Minnesotans of his compassion, intelligence, and integrity. You have my vote Al!!!!

[tmmurphymn]

Sounds good, Al. We saw you at a function on the U of M campus soon after we lost Wellstone and we (my husband and I) could tell you felt that loss. It also seems like that was the catalyst for where you are today... that's good enough for me (and my husband).

[wrightleft]

No drama, just reality - and Al is the only Senate candidate in Minnesota who is close enough to regular people to hear what's really wrong with our government's policies. Norm Coleman's strings are pulled by the White House and Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer talks down to us from his ivory tower. I prefer Al who is here at the grassroots giving his all to make a difference for ordinary Minnesotans.

[rotivli]

Al was a good friend to Paul Wellstone, and he is our best chance at a return to Wellstone's ideals in congress. We need him in congress!

[luvapetadopt]

My husband and I "introduced"ourselves to Al at the MN State Fair last year. He acted like we should have been thrilled to meet him. He did not talk to us, didnt ask for our vote, nothing.

Personality is one thing, but then the issue of his not paying taxes. Go ahead and blame it on your accountant, you should have been more involved in handling your millions of dollars.

He is arrogant and will not get my vote.

[elyblues]

He's good enough, he's smart enough and dog gone it, people like him!

[wrcooper1949]

The gap between haves and have-nots is worsening. Part of the blame can be ascribed to politicians who give beneficial tax breaks to corporations to move jobs overseas; who encourage irresponsible business practices that enrich a few at the expense of the many; and who bolster entrenched economic interests instead of helping promote new products and services, such as mass transit and green energy, that would improve life for average Americans. Al's right on the money.

[GetteJ]

What is this "vacation" of which she speaks?

[o2292o12]

Thanks, Al!

[Orbitingmind]

Al has my vote! your good people man.

[Panpiper]

If it were not for the inflationary forces of the fed, most prices would actually go down as efficiencies of scale and new technologies are developed. Instead, we virtually never see prices go down. This is how the inflation is kept hidden from the public. I love you Al, but please understand this fundamental reality.

[Panpiper]

The single greatest cause of the decline of the middle class and poor in America is the inflation of the money supply by the federal reserve. When the fed inflates the money supply, it is done by offering cheap credit to banks and big corporations. The inflationary effects are not felt until after the banks and corporations have spent the money. Inflating the money supply is a hidden tax on the poor and middle class.