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In reply to the discussion: Bankers Seek to Debunk ‘Imbecile’ Attack on Top 1% [View all]drm604
(16,230 posts)22. Oddly Named Group.
Job Creators Alliance, a Dallas-based nonprofit that develops talking points and op-ed pieces aimed at shaping the national agenda, according to the groups website.
It seems like a group named "Job Creators Alliance" would have "creating jobs" as a main goal. It is in their name after all. Maybe they should be called "Talking Points Alliance", or how about "Bullshit Brigade".
And no Bernard, they are not imbeciles; and statements like Who gives a crap about some imbecile? originate from fear and weakness, as do
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If they want libertarianism send them to Somalia. Personally I'd put my odds on the pirates,
TBF
Dec 2011
#12
Somalia is a perfect place for them. I've been saying that for awhile - about the entire
calimary
Dec 2011
#64
They want the 'civilized', middle class dependant, artistic and safe environment of America...
Shoe Horn
Dec 2011
#32
All I ask is that you help build the Popemobile with 2-inch glass I'll have to travel in.
HughBeaumont
Dec 2011
#24
That's some quality rant Hugh. It's true the 1% aren't overregulated they're underregulated, as in,
Monk06
Dec 2011
#31
Increase in average household income means nothing, it can easily distort reality.
Uncle Joe
Dec 2011
#25