Michael Ray Thompson wrote on September 20, 2008 04:49 PM: Thank you LVRJ for letting me know how unobjective you are about the 2008 Presidential campaign. You are trying to ensure that the one-term Senator from Illinois is elected President.

Maurie wrote on September 17, 2008 01:33 AM: Obama will *LOWER* your federal income tax - not increase it. That is unless you earn more than $250,000 a year. Obama will increase the tax of one earning $2M (2 million dollars) a year by $701,855 (11.5% increase). He will decrease the tax of one earning $20,000 a year by $892 (3.6% cut). Yes, he is increasing the tax on the rich by 11.5% and decreasing the tax on the low income by 3.6%.

McCain's tax cut for one earning over $2M (2 million dollars) in one year is $269,364 (4%). His cut for one earning $20,000 in a year is a measly $113.00 (.5%). Yes, he is giving the rich a bigger tax break than the low income - 8 times bigger!!!!.

See for yourself. Here is proof!!!!!!

Here is a link to a calculator you can use to see how much of a tax break you will get with Obama's plan. (I haven't been able to find one yet for the McCain plan. Why is that????.)
http://alchemytoday.com/obamataxcut/

Here is a link to a very clear tax cut comparison chart. This chart is referenced in many newspapers and magazine articles.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/06/09/ST2008060900950.html

Here is the link to get the full 56-page comparison of the two tax plans published by the independent Tax Policy Center.
http://www.taxpolicycenter.org/publications/url.cfm?ID=411693

Michael Ray Thompson wrote on September 16, 2008 03:23 PM: Hey, I'm a big Republican. I'm also a concerned Republican. I don't think that we Nevadans need a renued toxic waste repository in our state.

My Two Cents wrote on September 15, 2008 04:33 PM: This is too funny to read.
Roger, please take your medication!!!
LOL

Annoyed American wrote on September 15, 2008 02:17 PM: YOU PEOPLE ARE ALL IDIOTS!

Why is it that the people who seek public office have to be crapped on by the American people.

"Obama is an idiot" "Palin is trailer trash"

I understand disagreement with a person's policy choice or touting your candidate's credentials but why disrespect people like this? We've developed this game where we accuse people who have chosen public life of hating the very country they are working for. We ask these people to work for us and when they put their lives out there for scrutiny, they are insulted for their trouble. No wonder the brightest Americans go into the private sector. Pays better too.

Palin is a very successful and popular governor. She's done very well for herself and her family. She also seems to have the support of the people of Alaska which should speak volumes to her character. She may not be super rich but that doesn't sound like trailer trash.

Obama is a successful senator who is among the brightest America has to offer. Making it to Harvard Law is not an easy task, especially if you don't have a rich family supporting you, let alone graduating magna cum laude or being president of Harvard Law Review. These don't sound like the accomplishments of an idiot.

When people stop these bullsh*t attacks and start talking about the real problems facing America, then maybe we'll start resolving issues and moving forward.

Stock market is crashing - We're in recession - Oil is out of control - We still haven't found Bin Laden - The government is ratcheting up the debt ... THAT'S THE FAULT OF BOTH PARTIES!

The real trailer trash idiots are YOU PEOPLE for dumbing down the debate on one of the most important issues facing our nation.

Roger wrote on September 15, 2008 12:51 PM: Palin is Trailer Trash, that's who!

One of those Christians who promotes the small town values of the methamphetamine capital of Alaska.

Plus the Obama comparison is a stupid one. We are talking about the candidates, not the parents. Palin is yet another bulldog republican who is trying to force feed her Christian values on us. She just had a disabled kid, yet will take a job where she can't even take care of it. Family values, my a**!

Palin will not outlaw abortion and niether will John McCain. Republicans cheat on their spouses more than everybody. Not all of them can afford to fly to Mexico to kill off the evidence of unprotected sex.

The Repuke Party is not about values. Republicans just use values as a front. Republicans are about screwing the other guy and "he who dies with the most toys". If they win, it will be due to their dishonest campaign tactics, like getting T-Boon Pickens to smear Kerry, who did serve his country. So that's your party, Helen. People who are pedifiles, killers and dictators!

songdra wrote on September 15, 2008 11:24 AM: Wake up people

The Real John McCain = Less Jobs More Wars
Check out therealmccain.com

Remember when he sang BOMB BOMB BOMB , BOMB BOMB IRAN to the tune of the beach boys song, its here.

McCain has said that he would end “unnecessary” government programs and overhaul “entitlement programs” such as Medicare and Social Security. This means privatizing Healthcare and Social Security

McCain Missed Vote On Passage Of 2007 Energy Policy Legislation
McCain Missed Key Votes On Extending Renewable Energy Tax Credits
McCain Repeatedly Voted Against Tax Credits For Renewable Energy Production
McCain's "Mixed Record" On The Environment Includes Votes Against Tougher Fuel Efficiency Standards And Incentives For Renewable Energy

McCain's recipe of more offshore drilling, new tax breaks for big oil, and gas tax gimmicks won't solve the gas price crisis problem anytime soon, and will actually delay real solutions.

McCain is offering more of the same failed Bush policies that have driven energy prices through the roof, cost American jobs and put handouts for the oil and gas industry ahead of energy independence. By hanging onto the past and opposing new investments in renewable energy solutions that create jobs and keep the United States competitive, John McCain is showing he doesn't understand the challenges facing America.

Actually Laura wrote on September 15, 2008 10:56 AM: Actually Laura,

"We middle americans are not as stupid as you liberals assume...."

You're acting that way if you're believing all the ridiculous flat out lies that are being spewed by the Republican election campaign -

I'm getting sick of flat out LIES being shoved down my throat and listening to all these people who seem to take commericals as the "gospel" around here. www.factcheck.org

Laura wrote on September 15, 2008 09:58 AM: Hello Molly,

Could you and your newspaper BE more liberal and biased?

Perhaps the number of readers of your so-called news(paper) would go up if your reporting was a little more fair and balanced - less opinion based. Shoving your opinion down our throats gets old after a while. Media bias towards the Liberal Democrats is out-of-hand and out-of-touch. We middle americans are not as stupid as you liberals assume....So wake up, enough already!!

HELENWEILS wrote on September 15, 2008 09:37 AM: To Roger, Obama's Mama was knocked up by
a drunk Muslim with multiple wives and kids all over Kenya at age 17. Who's trailer trash?