[Purple Haize]

“Free enterprise, as we know, has done more to bless humanity than any other economic system,” Romney said. “For American aid to become more effective, it’s got to embrace … the power of partnerships, of free enterprise … and leverage the abundant resources that come from the private sector.”

Another good quote from the CGI speech by Romney

[Humble_Opinion]

The Phililippines were happy we intervened? Uh, you may want to check on that.

My philosophy is that we should stay out of the worlds business. It worked for the first 120 years of our nation.

You mean the first 120 years where we weren't the world's foremost superpower? No thanks... Of course we don't make all of the right decisions, but my belief is that the world is generally better off when we pay some attention to it and make smart investments in emerging economies and our allies in general.

In my opinion, your philosophy ignores 240 years of exponential growth in technologies and markets that have made the world smaller and our economies more intertwined. Our problem is an inability to look more than 4 years down the road when it comes to crafting a cohesive strategic outlook in our foreign affairs.

[belcherboy]

The Phililippines were happy we intervened? Uh, you may want to check on that.

My philosophy is that we should stay out of the worlds business. It worked for the first 120 years of our nation.

You mean the first 120 years where we weren't the world's foremost superpower? No thanks... Of course we don't make all of the right decisions, but my belief is that the world is generally better off when we pay some attention to it and make smart investments in emerging economies and our allies in general.

In my opinion, your philosophy ignores 240 years of exponential growth in technologies and markets that have made the world smaller and our economies more intertwined. Our problem is an inability to look more than 4 years down the road when it comes to crafting a cohesive strategic outlook in our foreign affairs.

Totally agree. WWII killed the philosophy that we should stay out of the worlds business. If it weren't for the Japanese bringing us into the war, we might have arrived on the scene too late, and might be speaking German right now. Or even if we did fight off the Axis forces on our home soil, we might have seen a few more scenes similar to the World Trade Center buildings in some of our major cities.

Bottom line is in a nuclear world, and living in a nation so dependent on foreign oil, we have to be in the middle of the world's business. It is for our own self preservation.

[jbock13]

You make so many assertions in your post... "What if, could if, etc."

The reason we got involved in WW2 was largely due to Pearl Harbor. Yes, I'm aware we aided Britain long before that. But not actual war. Then, after we declared war on Japan, Germany then declared war on us. Of course, when another nation attacks us, or declares war, we attack them.

My definition of us being a superpower is largely economic. We still are, but socialism from inside our nation will kill us. It is not our business whether extremist Muslims throw rocks at each other. We are not the worlds police force.

The Middle East and Africa was much off economically under colonization from Europe. But despite this, tribes formed an army in every state to drive imperial powers out. What makes you think these people won't react the same way to us?

[JK37]

It is not our business whether extremist Muslims throw rocks at each other. We are not the worlds police force.

So, do we wait to throw them at us, and after a high cost, decide to get involved. If we can foresee an action to our best interest, yet outside our borders, why not take it?

[jbock13]

Depends what your definition is. If you really believe that a bunch of illiterate people can take over your country, then I'd leave it at that.

But if Iran (or any other nation state) declares war, then we go.

I know few of you agree but that's just the way I say it.

[Purple Haize]

I know JBock can't stand him but he does a great job explaining the polling numbers. You may not agree with his conclusions but his explanation is simple and concise

http://www.dickmorris.com/romney-pulls-ahead/

[belcherboy]

I know JBock can't stand him but he does a great job explaining the polling numbers. You may not agree with his conclusions but his explanation is simple and concise

http://www.dickmorris.com/romney-pulls-ahead/

That was interesting. Thanks for sharing. I read this one today as well.

http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/a ... n-3191787/

[jbock13]

Just remember that Dick Morris brought us Bill Clinton. And prostitutes.

[belcherboy]

Just remember that Dick Morris brought us Bill Clinton. And prostitutes.

I'm not old enough to really know, but I'm pretty sure prostitutes were here before Dick Morris was around.

[Purple Haize]

Just remember that Dick Morris brought us Bill Clinton. And prostitutes.

Despite turning around his life you say that like its a bad thing

[Cider Jim]

Mrs. Cider posted this on her FB page:

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[jbock13]

Mrs. Cider posted this on her FB page:

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This is awesome. And I think it's clean despite it coming from Howard Stern.

[Humble_Opinion]

Who do you think Stern will vote for?

[Purple Haize]

Who do you think Stern will vote for?

He's about results. I say Romney

[adam42381]

Who do you think Stern will vote for?

He's about results. I say Romney

Hahaha. I don't think so.

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[TH Spangler]

Almost 30 years later ... we still debate the same issues.

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at 57:06 Mondale trashes the Doc

[Purple Haize]

Mitt has a lot more energy then Obama tonite. Obama is all about the cliche. Obama keeps talking about Mitt planning a 5 trillion tax cut for everyone but the middle class. Mitt FINALLY answered and said you can keep saying that's my policy, but I have said what my plan is several times and that's not it.

[Purple Haize]

Finally! He shoots he scores!
You had 4 years as President and just now you are putting forward deficit reduction
You said you would cut the deficit in half in 4 years. You just haven't got it done.
I don't want to raise taxes because I believe what you said in 2010. You said you would keep the tax rate the same because you don't raise taxes when growth is slow. It's slower now then when you made that statement

Obama, shifts and blames the oil companies and outsourcing. It's to be expected but Mitt has so much more depth economically it's funny. Obama just goes for anecdotes

[adam42381]

I'm not a Romney fan at all. That said, he's winning the debate easily at this point. POTUS not seeming prepared is surprising.

[Purple Haize]

You put 50 years of Gas and oil tax breaks into one year of green energy subsidies
A friend of mine said you don't pick the winners and losers, just the losers.
And this tax break for moving companies overseas? Ivebeen in business for years and I have no idea what you are talking about. The idea that you get a tax break for shipping jobs overseas is not the case

Obama is going with the shot gun approach. He may want to fire John Kerry as his debate prep!

[adam42381]

He should have sat down with Clinton instead of Kerry.

[RubberMallet]

facts and figures are lost on the masses. quips and catch phrases ignite the circus of dumb

[Purple Haize]

He should have sat down with Clinton instead of Kerry.

I'm shocked at how poorly Obama is doing. I ALMOST feel sorry for him

MALLET Obama is so confused he can't think of any

[adam42381]

Jim Lehrer has no control over this thing.