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We Are All in It Together, Clinton Says [Shared Prosperity Should Replace "On Your Own' Society"]
AP ^ | May 29, 2007 | Holly Ramer

Posted on 05/29/2007 9:13:29 AM PDT by HarmlessLovableFuzzball

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton outlined a broad economic vision Tuesday, saying it's time to replace an "on your own" society with one based on shared responsibility and prosperity.

The Democratic senator said what the Bush administration touts as an "ownership society" really is an "on your own" society that has widened the gap between rich and poor.

"I prefer a 'we're all in it together' society," she said. "I believe our government can once again work for all Americans. It can promote the great American tradition of opportunity for all and special privileges for none."

That means pairing growth with fairness, she said, to ensure that the middle-class succeeds in the global economy, not just corporate CEOs.

"There is no greater force for economic growth than free markets. But markets work best with rules that promote our values, protect our workers and give all people a chance to succeed," she said. "Fairness doesn't just happen. It requires the right government policies."

Clinton spoke at the Manchester School of Technology, which trains high school students for careers in the construction, automotive, graphic arts and other industries. The school highlighted one of the nine goals she outlined: increasing support for alternative schools and community colleges.

"We have sent a message to our young people that if you don't go to college ... that you're thought less of in America. We have to stop this," she said. "Our country cannot run without the people who have the skills that are taught in this school."

Beyond education, Clinton said she would reduce special breaks for corporations, eliminate tax incentives for companies that ship jobs overseas and open up CEO pay to greater public scrutiny.

Clinton also said she would help people save more money by expanding and simplifying the earned income tax credit; create new jobs by pursuing energy independence; and ensure that every American has affordable health insurance.


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To: OpusatFR

You wouldn’t know how to win a campaign to save your life.

And pandering to rino idiots is not how to beat ratz.

I think you are on the wrong forum.


101 posted on 05/29/2007 10:00:31 AM PDT by Al Gator (Refusing to "stoop to your enemy's level", gets you cut off at the knees.)
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball; All

On your own society also means

government out of my business society.

this means hillary is advocating the government in you personal affairs society.


102 posted on 05/29/2007 10:00:36 AM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: dakine
What economic factors and who is it in an uproar?”

Price of gas, smokes, cable TV, etc...folks in fly-over see their bills rise and are ready for a change...

In other words the highly taxed and regulated segments on the economy, that is the ones the government has most control over (gas, smokes, cable TV) are rising fast. Meanwhile the less regulated parts of the economy prices are down, or amazingly have gone to zero.

First Hotmail and a few other web services provided something that used to cost hundreds of dollars a year for nothing. (BTW: lots of third world people without computers still have hotmail or yahoo accounts). Now we have free photo-sharing, free web hosting, free home-pages, etc.

The only part of the free market economy where the government isn't a big factor but inflation adjusted prices aren't falling is entertainment.

So, having observed this interesting contrast 'fly-over' voters are going to elect self-avowed socialists who will work to make more and more of the economy resemble the overtaxed tabacco and gasoline segments.

I thought the heartland was too smart to get suckered by a bunch of fast talking New Yorkers like Hillary and Rudy.

Guess not.

103 posted on 05/29/2007 10:01:11 AM PDT by Jack Black
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To: stockstrader; OpusatFR

“There is a lot of anger outside FR and the Beltway over economic factors right now, and to ignore it and just sling names at the opposition is a big loser.”

“What economic factors? “

Low unemployment. High productivity. The stock market at all-time highs. The fact that you can get a 50” color TV at an affordable price. Stuff like that.

“Yep, good reason to be angry about our economy (rolling eyes). /s”

Actually, I think the media trolls for ‘malaise’ and the general insecurity people have in our dynamic, global economy makes many feel that their std of living could slip away.

Even though we are better off now than ever.


104 posted on 05/29/2007 10:01:40 AM PDT by WOSG (Stop Illegal Immigration. Call your Senator today. Senate Switchboard at 202-224-3121.))
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To: OpusatFR

I’d rather be right and lose than be wrong and win . . . and catering to the whims of idiotic voters is a losing proposition in the long run.


105 posted on 05/29/2007 10:02:19 AM PDT by Alberta's Child (I'm out on the outskirts of nowhere . . . with ghosts on my trail, chasing me there.)
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball

She is attempting to overshadow her war votes. She has also revealed herself for what we have known for years. If America buys into this and if the amnesty deal goes through, we’re done.


106 posted on 05/29/2007 10:03:22 AM PDT by AD from SpringBay (We have the government we allow and deserve.)
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To: Alberta's Child
. because he paid over $1,000 in fuel for his boat over the 4th of July weekend.

He should get the new Donzi Hybrid. :^)

107 posted on 05/29/2007 10:03:37 AM PDT by Vinnie (You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Jihads You)
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To: Safetgiver

The harder I worked the more “fair” the world has always been to me.


108 posted on 05/29/2007 10:03:39 AM PDT by noname07718
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball

That’s got to be the funniest thing I’ve EVER read. This comes from the family whose middle name is GREED. Is she going to set an example by sharing her wealth? Didn’t think so. Remember the tax deduction for used underwear. Probably all the sharing they’ll do.


109 posted on 05/29/2007 10:05:41 AM PDT by IM2MAD
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To: Wings-n-Wind

They won’t be going back to Arkansas any time soon. Arkensas is not big enough for their egos. Face it new York; you’re stuck with them.


110 posted on 05/29/2007 10:06:31 AM PDT by noname07718
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball
Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Is Hellary having gas problems AGAIN??? Good grief woman take your medicine!!!
111 posted on 05/29/2007 10:07:42 AM PDT by rbosque (L)
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To: Alberta's Child

“I’d rather be right and lose than be wrong and win..”

Oh, so you are one of the voters who stayed home during the last congressional race, eh?

She what that got us?


112 posted on 05/29/2007 10:08:45 AM PDT by OpusatFR
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To: isom35
isom35 said: "cool, I want a share of some of the George Soros prosperity."

Unfortunately, during the transition period, you will be paired with a very talented would-be musician who presently lives in the inner-city of Philadelphia and wears his pants around his knees. He has had access to your accounts and assets since yesterday as you have had access to his. Though actually, he has no assets or accounts.

Please keep us posted as to how things are going. Your joint prosperity will act as an inspiration to all of us who have had our doubts about Hillary's wisdom.

113 posted on 05/29/2007 10:08:58 AM PDT by William Tell (RKBA for California (rkba.members.sonic.net) - Volunteer by contacting Dave at rkba@sonic.net)
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To: noname07718

I must be screwed up. I never read the government policy on what’s fair or unjust. Am I going to jail?


114 posted on 05/29/2007 10:09:53 AM PDT by Safetgiver (Stinko De mayo, Stinko to the Commies.)
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To: Al Gator

“You wouldn’t know how to win a campaign to save your life.”

That is truly funny.


115 posted on 05/29/2007 10:10:11 AM PDT by OpusatFR
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball
"I prefer a 'we're all in it together' society," she said. "I believe our government can once again work for all Americans. It can promote the great American tradition of opportunity for all and special privileges for none."

Does this mean I must "share" my spare bedroom with an illegal alien Z-visa worker rather than make him live in a crummy 3 bedroom trailer bunked up with 30 others?

If not, why not? That would surely qualify as being "all in it together", wouldn't it? Isn't my empty bedroom a "special privilege" sitting empty while others can use it - especially as we will need the extra unused room for another 100 million criminal invaders, um, slaves, uh, new voters?

116 posted on 05/29/2007 10:10:21 AM PDT by Gritty (The Immigration Bill seeks above all to solve politicians' problems, not the country's-Thomas Sowell)
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball

Share? The Clinton’s have made millions, what do they intend to share that is theirs? I’m sorry I can’t read all the comments. My blood pressure goes up just by seeing her name.


117 posted on 05/29/2007 10:11:03 AM PDT by Bringbackthedraft (Time to get your election bumper sticker ready. "Impeach Hillary 09".)
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To: DesScorp

It plays very well in today’s age. Very few people seem to understand simple economics anymore and the media has really done their part in ignoring how great our economy is performing. The only time you hear anything on the economy anymore is rising gas prices, housing problems, and “inequality”. And if this is brought up in a debate, Klintoon will scream about only the rich getting richer and oil profits that bankrupt the American people. I never believed our country could be destroyed from within, but its starting to look that way.


118 posted on 05/29/2007 10:11:39 AM PDT by MiltonFriedmanFan
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To: Alberta's Child
You said it.

Let me see if I understand the stupidity.

We have a red hot economy on our hands. The ratz and slugs of the MSM have blown fart gas mightily to say that its bad.

So, instead of defeating that lie, we should embrace the lie, and tell stupid voters how we are going to fix this bad economy, that’s really a good economy, so that we can get those ignoramuses to vote for us.

So, the ends justifies the means (only a liberal believe that) and we just simply have to lie to the constituency to win elections.

Let me tell you what: I’ve been a republican trench worker for 40 years. Any imbecile who thinks you need to embrace a lie in order to win, is a fool and a charlatan and will end up in flames.

/rant>

119 posted on 05/29/2007 10:12:20 AM PDT by Al Gator (Refusing to "stoop to your enemy's level", gets you cut off at the knees.)
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To: USMCWife6869

Boy ain’t that the truth.


120 posted on 05/29/2007 10:12:34 AM PDT by visualops (artlife.us)
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