Category Archives: Talking Points

Republicans have found they can flat out lie to voters. They make up stories of Swift Boating, President Obama’s religion and place of birth, and repeatedly say Democrats are unpatriotic, socialist, communists, and un-Christian. Democrats would never call Republicans communists, but we will remind them it was Lenin who said, “Tell a lie often enough, it becomes the Truth.”

It is time we stand up and call a lie a lie. We know Republicans will just accuse us of lying, too, but there is a huge difference. Both sides are salesman for their causes, and occasional salesmen push the boundaries. A salesman once said, “I never lie, but I color up the truth a lot.” On occasion, all politicians “color up the truth”.

Too many Republican politicians aren’t just salesmen; they’re con men. They deliberately lie to the American people to deceive them to vote for policies which defraud America.

There is no more effective influence on potential voters than you. Remember, truth is the Democrats’ best ally. The following talking points will enlighten and encourage you to spread the truth.

Republican myth No 2: Democrats are guilty of class warfare

Posted on August 15, 2011 by carl

In the Carter Administration, the upper 1 percent had only 8 percent of all income; they now have 24 percent.  Over 80 percent of the economic growth gained in the past 30 years has gone to the upper 1 percent.  … Continue reading →

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Why we do so poorly on international math and science tests.

Posted on August 15, 2011 by carl

The latest international test given was the PISA test given by OCED (Organization for Economic CO-operation and Development)  to 15 year olds in 55 different countries.  The USA finshed tied for 32nd. Here were some of the reasons for our poor performance: … Continue reading →

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Republican myth No. 1: The wealthy are the real job creators

Posted on August 15, 2011 by carl

It used to be the James S. McDonnell’s, Edward Monsanto Queeny’s, and Auggie Busch’s would take profits and create jobs by reinvesting in plants and personnel here in St. Louis. They did this while only taking a modest income for … Continue reading →

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The debt and who created it.

Posted on August 15, 2011 by carl

When Ronald Reagan came to office, the national debt stood at $1 trillion.  With his election came the tragedy of  ‘supply side’ economics; this philosophy was, if you cut taxes (especially for the rich), the economy will grow; and in … Continue reading →

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Republican lie No. 2: Tort reform will result in major healthcare savings

Posted on August 15, 2011 by carl

Republicans point to estimates of one third of all medical procedures are done just to prevent lawsuits.  They claim tort reform will eliminate that. No so! The Republican plan still allows for doctors to be sued for all actual costs … Continue reading →

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Republican lie No. 1: The Great Society program failed

Posted on August 15, 2011 by carl

In 1960, poverty in America was a staggering 22 percent with over 30 percent of seniors in that total.  When Nixon took office in 1969, the rate was cut in half. Today only about 10 percent of the elderly live in poverty. … Continue reading →

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