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Wow!  We have a lot of submissions this week – and some very excellent one’s I might add.  I am amazed at the quality of submissions I’m getting here.  Please check all of these out – I’ve learned quite a bit from these – as I am sure you will also.

CONSERVATIVE

Pauly T. Kal presents Could This Be The “October Surprise” That Does Obama In? posted at Political Rants from the Right. Saying – There is a new report out now from the African Press International that says they plan on releasing a taped telephone conversation they had with Michelle Obama. Apparently, she thinks they are above the law!

Okay – this is pretty good “Pauly.” I wonder why this hasn’t hit the media either? I think you’re right – even if the API does release this before the election – it won’t get ANY play in the MSM over here!

Matt presents A Message to Undecided Voters posted at Matt-Speak.

Matt didn’t actually submit this to my carnival this week. While I was cruising by his place I saw this posted up. If you haven’t already been there and seen it – please do – even if you are not an independent trying to figure out who to vote for. Some great quotes from Ronald Reagan and Matt’s interpretation as it relates to this election. These are some good talking points for those times you get in a conversation with someone you know who is pro-Obama or independent.

LIBERAL

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Ode To John “Air-Quotes” McCain posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

(quote) eh – not bad (un quote)

The Traveler presents Statue of Liberty – history posted at Ellis Island – Statue of Liberty. Saying – Some history about the statue of liberty.

Stuff we learned in middle-school – but – for many of us – it’s always a good thing to refresh our memories regarding the symbol of our liberty.

Wenchypoo presents Updated: The Law of Unintended Consequences Part III—Something for Nothing (Really L-O-N-G) posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.

She’s right – it is really L-O-N-G but well worth the read.  Perhaps you might find out of you are one of those “something for nothing” people!  There is a dire warning in this post!  Oh..and..are you sure you intended for this to be under the Liberal category?

LIBERTARIAN

Peter Midnight presents Should Pornography be Banned from the Internet? by Peter Midnight posted at Official Home of the Real Mr. Controversy Peter Midnight “The Black Horse”.

If you’re like me – you’re probably trying to figure out how this is related to politics – once you read the response to the question – you’ll get it.  Whether you like or dislike pornography – the answer is spot on!

My Journey presents Socialism is not a Good Idea Regardless of Angry and Incoherent Comments | My Journey to Millions posted at My Journey to Millions. Saying – My Discussion with a very special commenter from another blog.

A view of socialism from a Finance Planner and Libertarian perspective – pretty good if I say so myself given she rarely delves in to the political stuff on her blog! Beware – a self-professed socialist has already commented on her blog!

MISCELLANEOUS

Jeffrey Stingerstein presents Perhaps It Is Time for the US to Create a Sovereign Wealth Fund posted at Disillusioned Words.

Wow! Actually sounds like a pretty good idea.  Something I would have to really think about – but – it is a convincing argument.  The Indian Tribes in the U.S. also operate under this principle.

Phil for Humanity presents Why the Republican Party needs to Split << Phil for Humanity posted at Phil for Humanity. Saying – Traditionally, conservative meant fiscal responsibility, small government, support of old fashion values, and support of small businesses.

I could buy in to that idea there Phil!  After all, it was for many of those very reasons that I myself left the Republican party and became an Independent – after I joined the Libertarian party for a while there.

Jeffrey Stingerstein presents A Reality Check For the Wall Street Journal About the Bush-McCain Tax Cuts posted at Disillusioned Words.

Those are some very interesting correlations there Jeffrey.  However, I do disagree in that the reason for the collapse was because of the last 8 years under the Bush administration.  Yes, while the Republicans are complicit – it really does go back to the CRA in 1977 with the 1995 Clinton revision and again with the 2003 Bush revision.  But, with regards to everything else you have going on there – very interesting.  What I don’t see anywhere are the correlations with Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac over those same years and what was happening in the housing markets and derivatives during those same periods.  That might be another variable you should consider adding.

NEWS

debergerac78 presents Congressman Mahoney’s apology falls flat posted at The Business Ethics Blog. Saying – …after failing to mention that he had a second affair at about the same time as the first.

Oh I so agree!  Being a Florida constituent – I remember the way he blasted Foley!  What a hypocrite this guy is.  Thanks for adding this to the carnival! Note to readers:  This is actually a post written by Lauren Bloom – a Business Ethics consultant.  I don’t know – maybe Lauren Bloom and Debergerac are the same person?!?!

Ron McKie presents Big Surprise posted at Phuck Politics.

I’m not ruining the surprise – you’re just gonna have to go and see for yourself!

Babak presents American Satisfaction At Record Low posted at Trader’s Narrative. Saying – When Americans are unhappy around election time, they vote against the incumbent party. Guess what? They are very very unhappy right now.

You need to check out the graph on this page – a tale tell sign if you ask me!

Jed Norwood presents Why You May Fail Going From Demo to Real posted at Forex Strategy Talk. Saying – Forex is a unique way to take advantage of what the economy is doing. Learn some very powerful beginners tips that will help you understand how and when to trade better.

Well – not really related to a political discussion – however, given today’s economy – great financial advise is always good.  This is the look at the potential downfalls of trying to trade on the real market the same way you do on a demo account.

POLITICS

Lisa Spinelli presents Who Would You Want Handling Your Money? posted at Greener Pastures: Personal Finance. Saying – Check out this chart published in a recent New York Times article “Bulls, Bears, Donkeys and Elephants.”

Very interesting graphic Lisa – but – where’s the supporting documentation?  I clicked the link you provided – but – it only links to the same graphic in the NYT.  I would like to know how they come to that conclusion considering I’ve always made money during a republican administration and lost money during a democratic administration.  Here’s 2 pointers – 1 – don’t take anything from the NYT as the truth – their stocks were just downgraded to junk status on Friday and 2 – if you post up graphics – ALWAYS provide the supporting documentation – where did those numbers come from?  I always like to go back to the source data to see if it has been skewed or manipulated in any way. Also this is only in the S&P market. Most people diversify and have their monies in many markets and many investing vehicles.

Rich Dansereau presents Sexist Arguments and Sarah Palin posted at Rich’s Blog.

Well, Rich – I do believe she is qualified.  In fact, I believe she is more qualified than Obama, McCain, and Biden together.  She is a threat to “progressive” women on the left and an even bigger threat to the males in the campaign because she is so much smarter and has 10 years of executive experience – which is what is needed for a President.  None of those other guys have any kind of budgeting experience – all they know how to do is write spending bills.  Oh – and she’s hot!! LOL.  You know..funny thing that you used “rug” as an example in your discussion there — intentional or freudian slip?

Jon Swift presents Pro-America vs. Anti-America posted at Jon Swift. Saying – Many Americans are still unclear as to what is pro-America and what is anti-America, so I have made a handy chart that will give you some examples.

I like the cut of your jib there Jon! Very interesting chart – if there are any libs who saw that – I’m sure it pisses them off!

U.S. Common Sense presents Racism two weeks before the election posted at U.S. Common Sense.

Very good!  While there have been some mentions of racism at some of the McCain rallies – you are so correct that the majority of the “racist” comments or “race” being injected in to the race is coming from the so-called tolerant left.

taucan62 presents Candidates In The Pocket Of Wall Street posted at rjjrdq’s America. Saying – The politicians are going to crack down on those greedy Wall Street tycoons. Yeah, sure they are…

You are so right!  I was against that bailout from the beginning – and still am!  That $700 Billion bailout has now increased to $2 trillion as I predicted in a previous post.  I was so disappointed in McCain for signing on to that thing, especially with all the pork.  But – I will have to agree – follow the money.  Have I mentioned lately how much I hate politicians?

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