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dawg

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5. But that's not the point I'm trying to make.

Reply to elleng (Reply #2)

Thu Jun 21, 2012, 04:44 PM

Jun 2012

I'm trying to point out that the rich 1%'ers who suppport the Republicans are cutting their nose off to spite their face. The problem isn't greed so much as it is short-term thinking.

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Obama's policies serve the long-term interests of the 1%. [View all] dawg Jun 2012 OP

Yes, they do. Vidar Jun 2012 #1

If not interested in inciting flame war, you COULD say 'long term benefits of all.' elleng Jun 2012 #2

But that's not the point I'm trying to make. dawg Jun 2012 #5

I got it, but the headline 'annoyed' me. elleng Jun 2012 #9

Yep, I was being a little snarky. dawg Jun 2012 #11

Well, he tosses the occasional bone. immoderate Jun 2012 #3

Protip: the long-term interests of the 1% are always served. Robb Jun 2012 #4

They have gotten delusional enough to do harm even to themselves. dawg Jun 2012 #7

OBAMA would serve the interests of the 99% FAR, FAR better than his opponent pinboy3niner Jun 2012 #6

Agreed, but even the rich are better off ... dawg Jun 2012 #10

If you were rich and greedy you'd support RMoney pinboy3niner Jun 2012 #12

But that would only help me this year. dawg Jun 2012 #14

No one who does not will ever be allowed to become POTUS. hifiguy Jun 2012 #8

Except for maybe now. dawg Jun 2012 #13

100% correct TheKentuckian Jun 2012 #15

I expect the Neighborhood Watch to be here very soon. Dont let them catch rhett o rick Jun 2012 #16

I certainly look suspicious. dawg Jun 2012 #17