# PolitiSUCK **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/politisuck/14.md?page=9 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [Ted Kennedy is dead](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ted-kennedy-is-dead/72643)
**Author:** [@Cavi\_Mike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cavi_Mike)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2009, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ted-kennedy-is-dead/72643 "2009-09-12T10:38:08Z")
The man known as the “liberal lion of the Senate” had fought a more than year-long battle with brain cancer, and according to his son had lived longer with the disease than his doctors expected him to. Damn. RIP. --- ## [More money down the... \[Obama's National-Service Budget\]](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-money-down-the-obamas-national-service-budget/73180)
**Author:** [@Dominance9](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dominance9)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2009, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-money-down-the-obamas-national-service-budget/73180 "2009-09-10T19:35:20Z")
(Sigh) http://philanthropy.com/news/updates/9005/senate-panel-votes-to-restore-obamas-national-service-budget Why cant we use this money for something important like curing cancer? --- ## [Czar Van Jones resigns?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/czar-van-jones-resigns/73140)
**Author:** [@Dominance9](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dominance9)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2009, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/czar-van-jones-resigns/73140 "2009-09-10T18:57:05Z")
Is this true? http://www.foxnews.com/politics/elections/2009/09/06/obama-green-jobs-adviser-van-jones-resigns-amid-controversy/ If so, good. Its hard to ignore what this guy has said and believes in because half of it… --- ## [republican commity - looking to join in ea](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/republican-commity-looking-to-join-in-ea/71668)
**Author:** [@camaroZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camaroZ28)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2009, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/republican-commity-looking-to-join-in-ea/71668 "2009-09-08T14:59:49Z")
Im looking to join the republican committee. I know obviously you have to be a Republican (which I currently am) I have also heard you have to get 25 signatures from republican’s in your town, to be considered to join … --- ## [Obama indoctrination?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-indoctrination/73120)
**Author:** [@StrokedZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/StrokedZ28)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2009, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-indoctrination/73120 "2009-09-08T10:29:35Z")
Wow our country is fucked if the President of the US can’t even give an address to the kids of this country about staying in school without politics getting in the way. http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/09/04/obama.schoo… --- ## [Communism at it's finest](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communism-at-its-finest/71657)
**Author:** [@TORQDSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TORQDSS)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2009, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/communism-at-its-finest/71657 "2009-08-30T15:35:21Z")
This is exactly true because I read the privacy notice and of course if you don’t agree with it you can’t be part of the program. THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINING. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAOBlqUqUZ8 --- ## [Idaho Republican says he was joking about Obama hunting tags](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idaho-republican-says-he-was-joking-about-obama-hunting-tags/72764)
**Author:** [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idaho-republican-says-he-was-joking-about-obama-hunting-tags/72764 "2009-08-28T18:42:06Z")
by The Associated Press Thursday August 27, 2009, 3:22 PM BOISE – An Idaho Republican gubernatorial hopeful insists he was only joking when he said he’d buy a license to hunt President Barack Obama. Rex Rammell,… --- ## [34 million are on food stamps.. why aren't you](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/34-million-are-on-food-stamps-why-arent-you/72621)
**Author:** [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/34-million-are-on-food-stamps-why-arent-you/72621 "2009-08-26T08:45:20Z")
YAY!! 10% are on fucking food stamps. http://awesome.good.is/transparency/web/0908/food-assistance/flash.html --- ## [Rand Paul (son of Ron Paul) running for senate in KY](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rand-paul-son-of-ron-paul-running-for-senate-in-ky/71843)
**Author:** [@97\_B18b1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97_B18b1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2009, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rand-paul-son-of-ron-paul-running-for-senate-in-ky/71843 "2009-08-25T01:54:37Z")
Hes a physician like his father, and wouldnt you know it, he opposes socialized healthcare as well! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INtoIkn0k28 Video anouncing his run at the seat…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGWy-dPA… --- ## [Nobody mentioned this? v. more handouts](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nobody-mentioned-this-v-more-handouts/72400)
**Author:** [@PureXTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PureXTC)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2009, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nobody-mentioned-this-v-more-handouts/72400 "2009-08-21T10:48:00Z")
http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2009/08/12/2009-08-12\_billionaire\_feds\_give\_out\_175m\_to\_aid\_neediest\_students\_around\_the\_state\_its\_fre.html A little old, but still worth mentioning. Cliffs: Those on welfare with “dis… --- ## [It's that time of the month you shouldn't have relations with the United States](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-that-time-of-the-month-you-shouldnt-have-relations-with-the-united-states/71965)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2009, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-that-time-of-the-month-you-shouldnt-have-relations-with-the-united-states/71965 "2009-08-12T17:24:11Z")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgF\_PZg3EwY :mamoru: --- ## [HR 1207 Federal Reserve transparency](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hr-1207-federal-reserve-transparency/64059)
**Author:** [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2009, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hr-1207-federal-reserve-transparency/64059 "2009-08-08T08:59:49Z")
This should pass unanimously. This is important. Here is Dr. Paul’s statement introducing the bill… Madam Speaker, I rise to introduce the Federal Reserve Transparency Act. Throughout its nearly 100-year history, the … --- ## [Primary Challenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/primary-challenge/71773)
**Author:** [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/primary-challenge/71773 "2009-08-07T15:53:08Z")
As a part of Project 2010 Primary Challenge will sponsor and support a citizen referendum to abolish New York State’s government and institute a new government under a new constitution. The new constitution must includ… --- ## [Anti-Obama/Republican Rant thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anti-obama-republican-rant-thread/57755)
**Author:** [@StrokedZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/StrokedZ28)\ **Replies:** 273\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2009, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anti-obama-republican-rant-thread/57755 "2009-08-06T13:57:55Z")
I understand how angry all the republicans must feel. I understand you will want to lash out. But instead of having 20 threads of bitching and whining. Just post your rants here. We can consider this thread your onli… --- ## [How the Farm/Government operates....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-the-farm-government-operates/71001)
**Author:** [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-the-farm-government-operates/71001 "2009-08-02T14:35:36Z")
\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Arial\]\[COLOR=black\]\[FONT=Times New Roman\]\[SIZE=3\]saw this e-mail floating around and liked it…thought i should share. Would like to see the feedback from the forum. “Who will help me grow my wheat?” … --- ## [A President you can have a beer with...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-president-you-can-have-a-beer-with/71353)
**Author:** [@StrokedZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/StrokedZ28)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-president-you-can-have-a-beer-with/71353 "2009-07-31T08:49:06Z")
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/07/30/harvard.arrest.beers/index.html I’m not to sure about this one but since I think both sides were wrong on this lets see if some closure can come out of it. --- ## [Health Insurance](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/health-insurance/71114)
**Author:** [@BigEd88](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigEd88)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2009, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/health-insurance/71114 "2009-07-30T10:20:19Z")
plenty of threads on here on this topic but I need some other clarification. I had some, let it lapse, in hopes my employer was going to offer it in the form of a raise since I will have been at this company 3 years in … --- ## [Bush thought about sending troops to Buffalo to arrest Lack 5](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bush-thought-about-sending-troops-to-buffalo-to-arrest-lack-5/71046)
**Author:** [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2009, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bush-thought-about-sending-troops-to-buffalo-to-arrest-lack-5/71046 "2009-07-26T09:09:08Z")
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32133816/ns/politics-the\_new\_york\_times/ Example of something Bush did right by ultimately deciding to use the FBI instead. --- ## [Fry chews on America. Om nom nom.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fry-chews-on-america-om-nom-nom/69885)
**Author:** [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2009, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fry-chews-on-america-om-nom-nom/69885 "2009-07-25T20:51:54Z")
Been doing a lot of driving lately. Gives me plenty of time to ponder the mysteries of the universe. I haven’t had a chance to research any numbers yet, but when it do it should lift the fog on my thoughts. I’ve been … --- ## [Goldman's bailout earns 1.4 billion dollar profit for taxpayers.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/goldmans-bailout-earns-1-4-billion-dollar-profit-for-taxpayers/70978)
**Author:** [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/goldmans-bailout-earns-1-4-billion-dollar-profit-for-taxpayers/70978 "2009-07-24T11:19:22Z")
So you know how the tinfoil hat crew said the financial bailout was money we were never gonna see again and would hasten the impending death of the american economy? Yeah, Goldman Sachs’ portion earned a $1.4 billion pr… --- ## [NY government coup... not the murdering kind, but it's a start](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ny-government-coup-not-the-murdering-kind-but-its-a-start/68924)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2009, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ny-government-coup-not-the-murdering-kind-but-its-a-start/68924 "2009-07-20T13:44:41Z")
I can’t be the only one following this. http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/697396.html?imw=Y http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/698459.html I have to admit I’m not comfortable with a billionaire having this much… --- ## [A Message for African Americans](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-message-for-african-americans/70670)
**Author:** [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2009, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-message-for-african-americans/70670 "2009-07-19T14:59:35Z")
Obamastyle! http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE56G06K20090717?feedType=RSS At the 100th anniversary celebration of the NAACP, the country’s oldest civil rights group, he urged blacks to take greater respons… --- ## [Obama at g8](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-at-g8/70369)
**Author:** [@slowtalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowtalon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2009, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/obama-at-g8/70369 "2009-07-17T22:39:33Z")
anyone catch this picture \[http://image.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/r3356552547.jpg\] --- ## [173 Million Dollars for...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/173-million-dollars-for/70548)
**Author:** [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2009, 6:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/173-million-dollars-for/70548 "2009-07-15T06:08:50Z")
The legislation approved by a House Appropriations subcommittee would give $173 million in the upcoming budget year to the Essential Air Service, which provides subsidies to small airlines to fly unprofitable routes h… --- ## [Gov. Patterson: $5500 (EACH) signage was "a requirement"](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gov-patterson-5500-each-signage-was-a-requirement/70546)
**Author:** [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gov-patterson-5500-each-signage-was-a-requirement/70546 "2009-07-14T15:05:25Z")
I could understand if these were 50" OLED displays or something… but alas, “I \<3 NY” Heard it on the radio today, this is the first link I found. http://www.9wsyr.com/content/news/real\_deal/story/Lawmakers-No-need-to-s… --- ## [Palin quits](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/palin-quits/70033)
**Author:** [@StrokedZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/StrokedZ28)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2009, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/palin-quits/70033 "2009-07-13T09:12:30Z")
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/07/03/palin/index.html Damn she was always fun. --- ## [No More Filibusters](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-more-filibusters/69875)
**Author:** [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2009, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-more-filibusters/69875 "2009-07-01T06:55:02Z")
It’s about time. Over 7 months later. 60 votes it is. http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/06/30/franken.ruling/index.html http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0609/24383.html Your newest Senator, and a funny motherfuck… --- ## [CAP AND TRADE THREAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cap-and-trade-thread/69738)
**Author:** [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2009, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cap-and-trade-thread/69738 "2009-06-30T16:16:58Z")
Well looks like they are about to push this through. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124588837560750781.html Seriously read the entire article then… Discuss. --- ## [Anyone who is into politics, watch this...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-who-is-into-politics-watch-this/65818)
**Author:** [@blk99z28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blk99z28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2009, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-who-is-into-politics-watch-this/65818 "2009-04-08T08:55:40Z")
I see the political threads popping up all the time. There are very strong views on each sides and this thread isn’t about who’s right and who’s not. A friend FWDD a video, that a little old but many if not all the issue… --- ## [What Are Your Politics?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-are-your-politics/63978)
**Author:** [@Moruitelda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Moruitelda)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2009, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-are-your-politics/63978 "2009-03-06T23:25:05Z")
The Political Compass test is a pretty interesting, relatively deep test that asks you some questions on your opinions pertaining to U.S. political issues and then plots them on a graph to show you roughly where you fall… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/politisuck/14.md?page=8) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/politisuck/14.md?page=10)