As an NJ firefighter, I love that Chris Christie and those of his ilk across the country have taken away our bargaining rights, made us pay more money for less benefits, and continued to not pay into our pension fund which we have never missed a payment into.
Meanwhile, they refuse to raise taxes on the rich.
Christie himself sees no problem in double-dipping and collecting a pension that he was vested in after one day.
Welfare queens are still able to get more money for more babies.
AC's STATE-RUN district is one of the most violent in the nation, and losing money even during a national economic upturn.
And hey, Christie's administration costs more money than any previous governor's.
Your move, America.
Why is it that those employed by the government (teachers, firefighters, etc.) don't believe that they should have cutbacks during hard economic times? Have you looked at those in the private sector who are unemployed? Did they have cutbacks? Yes, so much so, that they lost their jobs! Just like the private sector, the government has to cut back in hard economic times. Christie was voted in to do what he did.
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie warned Tuesday that America's promise is being menaced from within, as a troubled U.S. economy, shaky leadership and political gridlock diminish the nation's ability to solve its problems.
"At one time in our history, our greatness was a reflection of our country's innovation, our determination, our ingenuity," the Republican governor said in remarks prepared for a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
"When there was a crisis at home, we put aside parochialism and put the greater public interest first. And in our system, we did it through strong presidential leadership," he said.
"Unfortunately, through our own domestic political conduct of late, we have failed to live up to our own tradition of exceptionalism. Today, our role and ability to affect change has been diminished because of our own problems and our inability to effectively deal with them," Christie added.
The speech, to be given at a shrine to America's 40th president, comes on a three-day trip in which the governor is raising money for Republicans and networking with party rainmakers in several states.
Christie has said he's not running for president next year, but his speech marks another sign of his rising status within the national GOP and will keep his name on vice-presidential lists.
In remarks released by his office, the governor warned the U.S. will only be able to sustain its global leadership place with resources for defense and homeland security, but he questioned whether those funds will be available.
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ok ... so, he kinda had me with:
Unfortunately, through our own domestic political conduct of late, we have failed to live up to our own tradition of exceptionalism
but then ... totally lost me with:
the U.S. will only be able to sustain its global leadership place with resources for defense and homeland security,
same old GOP ... curtailing to the military industrial complex ... so sad ...
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same old GOP ... curtailing to the military industrial complex ... so sad ...
The other phrase that gets me is : "U.S. will only be able to sustain its global leadership place". What does he mean by "leadership"? And to where or what are we supposedly leading the world?
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
same old GOP ... curtailing to the military industrial complex ... so sad ...
The other phrase that gets me is : "U.S. will only be able to sustain its global leadership place". What does he mean by "leadership"? And to where or what are we supposedly leading the world?
if you don't realize there is a US empire at this point there is no hope for you.
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same old GOP ... curtailing to the military industrial complex ... so sad ...
The other phrase that gets me is : "U.S. will only be able to sustain its global leadership place". What does he mean by "leadership"? And to where or what are we supposedly leading the world?
if you don't realize there is a US empire at this point there is no hope for you.
Oh believe me, I'm hugely aware of the U.S. empire. I'm also aware that it is on very shakey footing. But I'm not questioning how big or powerful we are, I'm questioning what is meant here by "leadership". I respectfully must say I think you misread my post. I think there is a big difference between "leadership" and "imperialism".
As for "there is no hope for me", as Paul Westerberg put it, I'm only borderline hopeless.
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
there is no shaky footing. if it comes to trouble the US wins, given they spend more than the rest of the world combined on means of violence.,
I agree that the U.S. does and will continue to use its power as long as possible. But I totally disagree that we are not on shakey footing. When peak oil, climate change and environmental degradation reach their inevitable apex, we will have a very difficult time maintaining a powerful presence over anyone including ourselves as a nation at large. I don't say this lightly.
But again, what does this have to do with "leadership"? I'n not quite sure why you continue to respond to my post while side-stepping my point. No offense, but I'm moving on.
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
there is no shaky footing. if it comes to trouble the US wins, given they spend more than the rest of the world combined on means of violence.,
I agree that the U.S. does and will continue to use its power as long as possible. But I totally disagree that we are not on shakey footing. When peak oil, climate change and environmental degradation reach their inevitable apex, we will have a very difficult time maintaining a powerful presence over anyone including ourselves as a nation at large. I don't say this lightly.
But again, what does this have to do with "leadership"? I'n not quite sure why you continue to respond to my post while side-stepping my point. No offense, but I'm moving on.
you ignore the the massive oil reserves in the US with that statement. when iraq is sucked dry we always have texas. or alaska.
alright then. leadership. when you have over 100 countries in debt to you, you assume the mantle of leadership. debt is control.
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Control ≠ leadership.
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
it kinda does tho. does zimbabwe have a choice in whether or not its rugs get exported to the US?
if control , and by default, leadership, isn't leading zimbabwe and the rest of the world, who is? who is leading these countries?
Yeah, in that sense I guess it does. I'm probably a little to naive or optomistic in saying this, but I think of leadership as being the responsibility to guide others on a safe and responsible course that moves people in a direction that is beneficial to both the people and the world they live on, both in the short and long term. Today there are few leaders like that anymore or anywhere including here in America.
And from what I've read, I don't see Chris Christie as being that kind of leader. But I set a pretty high standard- like I say, there are few leaders (in that sense) anymore.
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
I like Christie. New Jersey is so messed up...but I think he is doing a good job. I'd vote for him. Right now, he may be the only one that I would vote for.
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Maybe you should read my entire post.
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie warned Tuesday that America's promise is being menaced from within, as a troubled U.S. economy, shaky leadership and political gridlock diminish the nation's ability to solve its problems.
"At one time in our history, our greatness was a reflection of our country's innovation, our determination, our ingenuity," the Republican governor said in remarks prepared for a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
"When there was a crisis at home, we put aside parochialism and put the greater public interest first. And in our system, we did it through strong presidential leadership," he said.
"Unfortunately, through our own domestic political conduct of late, we have failed to live up to our own tradition of exceptionalism. Today, our role and ability to affect change has been diminished because of our own problems and our inability to effectively deal with them," Christie added.
The speech, to be given at a shrine to America's 40th president, comes on a three-day trip in which the governor is raising money for Republicans and networking with party rainmakers in several states.
Christie has said he's not running for president next year, but his speech marks another sign of his rising status within the national GOP and will keep his name on vice-presidential lists.
In remarks released by his office, the governor warned the U.S. will only be able to sustain its global leadership place with resources for defense and homeland security, but he questioned whether those funds will be available.
**************
ok ... so, he kinda had me with:
Unfortunately, through our own domestic political conduct of late, we have failed to live up to our own tradition of exceptionalism
but then ... totally lost me with:
the U.S. will only be able to sustain its global leadership place with resources for defense and homeland security,
same old GOP ... curtailing to the military industrial complex ... so sad ...
The other phrase that gets me is : "U.S. will only be able to sustain its global leadership place". What does he mean by "leadership"? And to where or what are we supposedly leading the world?
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Oh believe me, I'm hugely aware of the U.S. empire. I'm also aware that it is on very shakey footing. But I'm not questioning how big or powerful we are, I'm questioning what is meant here by "leadership". I respectfully must say I think you misread my post. I think there is a big difference between "leadership" and "imperialism".
As for "there is no hope for me", as Paul Westerberg put it, I'm only borderline hopeless.
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
I agree that the U.S. does and will continue to use its power as long as possible. But I totally disagree that we are not on shakey footing. When peak oil, climate change and environmental degradation reach their inevitable apex, we will have a very difficult time maintaining a powerful presence over anyone including ourselves as a nation at large. I don't say this lightly.
But again, what does this have to do with "leadership"? I'n not quite sure why you continue to respond to my post while side-stepping my point. No offense, but I'm moving on.
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
alright then. leadership. when you have over 100 countries in debt to you, you assume the mantle of leadership. debt is control.
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Hilarious.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-september-26-2011/indecision-2012---the-great-right-hope---the-gop-finds-another-ideal-candidate
if control , and by default, leadership, isn't leading zimbabwe and the rest of the world, who is? who is leading these countries?
I reckon the only time you'll ever catch this Republican asshole running is between the door and the counter at a McDonalds.
Yeah, in that sense I guess it does. I'm probably a little to naive or optomistic in saying this, but I think of leadership as being the responsibility to guide others on a safe and responsible course that moves people in a direction that is beneficial to both the people and the world they live on, both in the short and long term. Today there are few leaders like that anymore or anywhere including here in America.
And from what I've read, I don't see Chris Christie as being that kind of leader. But I set a pretty high standard- like I say, there are few leaders (in that sense) anymore.
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
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That's why Perry/Romney have a chance(hair)
Why do you think Cheney wasn't at the top of the ticket? Bush is a Ken doll compared to him
Obama is young and energetic. Clinton was larger than life personality( little hefty, not Chris Christie fat)
What do we always here before an election? Who'd you rather have a beer with
We really don't care about policy, it's a beauty pageant at the end of the day
Christie won't win.
you mentioned.
He might win cause he looks like an average working class Joe.
"S mairg a ni tarcuis air biadh," ("He who has contempt for food is a fool.")
He might just like good food
maybe a little good whiskey in moderation
My kind of man
http://news.yahoo.com/christie-now-not- ... 30790.html
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
well there a guy who knows how to say no and what he wants in life
Roll on the next loser.
Cause if there is a dinner anywhere, Chris Christie will be there.
9/29/04 Boston, 6/28/08 Mansfield, 8/23/09 Chicago, 5/15/10 Hartford
5/17/10 Boston, 10/15/13 Worcester, 10/16/13 Worcester, 10/25/13 Hartford
8/5/16 Fenway, 8/7/16 Fenway
EV Solo: 6/16/11 Boston, 6/18/11 Hartford,
In fairness, he was never in the game.
the jokes alone probably kept him from running
he might try to lose a little before the next run but who in God's name would want to
be President?
I hope he chooses what makes him happiest whatever that is.
Left that one open for more ha ha's ... I guess
I don't place much value on outwards appearances... like Ted Bundy's victims did.
Hail, Hail!!!