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A appreciate the coverage that the New York Sun is giving to Bloomberg's potential candidacy. We need more options. Even... [MORE] |
Chris G |
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There is a very active draft Bloomberg for President in 2008 website with lots of info and a sign petition... [MORE] |
Thomas |
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I agree with the writer except for one candidate: Ron Paul. He answered all of the writer's questions on terrorism,... [MORE] |
Anonymous Coward |
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I'm a liberal and I don't agree with Ron Paul on many issues. But I will give credit that he... [MORE] |
Andrew |
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I don't know if Mr.Bloomberg has what it takes, time will tell, but he is right on one thing: ALL... [MORE] |
frank arnold |
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There are two wars going on- a so-called war on terror and a war on our personal rights and freedom.... [MORE] |
Rick |
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We, well me anyway, in the rest of the world, if your news relates to the rest of the world,... [MORE] |
Lutz Barz |
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To get elected President, Mayor Bloomberg has got to get some of those voters who voted for Bush in the... [MORE] |
Rick S |
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Ever since Ross Perot backed out of his bid for a third party candidacy, we've been forced to choose between... [MORE] |
Gene Roll |
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(Corporate donations + politician+lack of answers to problems) x (faithfulness to the two party system^2) x (willingness to sell out... [MORE] |
Achafalaya Tim |
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Like I said, it's about damn time! Nobody should vote for these fossils anymore. No more Bush or Clinton Dynasties.... [MORE] |
Russ |
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The flawed problem with his argument is that he considers all laws to be legal. We are giving up our... [MORE] |
JPD |
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I'm 67 yrs young..born in south carolina in late 30's...I was told then was very bad times for america..but look... [MORE] |
elisha moses |
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Gonna have to start realizing that tweaking the existing 'system'(to the ongoing and everlasting benefit of the already more than... [MORE] |
Dave H |
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Other than for pomp and circumstance. What good does a political party serve? They are like a monarchy. They serve... [MORE] |
mdc76082 |
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Dr. Ron Paul is the only candidate so far that has real solutions for real problems....Mr. Bloomberg is correct that... [MORE] |
dick |
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The U.S. has never been greater economically, militarily, or educationally. Granted the large majority of politicians have lost their place... [MORE] |
Tim |
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Want a politician that isn't using terrorism as a vehicle for his ride into the whitehouse? Ron Paul [MORE] |
j |
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I applaud Mr. Bloomberg and think he has exactly the right idea on how bad our situatiion is getting. It... [MORE] |
a |
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Bloomberg is trying to make a case for his run for the presidency, and its hard not to fault the... [MORE] |
Steve |
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So - let me get this straight ---Bloomberg quits the Democrat Party in 2001, when it was to his advantage... [MORE] |
Tom |
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If anyone out there wants to experience a 'snapshot of the America of the future, if the present trend continues... [MORE] |
FAH |
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I find it funny how the republicans cry for smaller government when the Democrats are in office and the turn... [MORE] |
Kuerno |
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this is what happens when independents come in the first place - smart thinking. get to the job at hand,... [MORE] |
me |
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I am more interested in my next door neighbor's opinion than Mayor Bloomberg's. It would carry more weight. The problem... [MORE] |
Mark Sutton |
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Bloomberg has always been a liberal and a classic RINO. The man is a dilletante and life long Democrat who... [MORE] |
Michael Aaronson |
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I don't agree with everything Bloomberg has done (or for that matter with everything Ron Paul has said) but guys... [MORE] |
Matt S. |
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What we have here people is someone who cannot figure out what camp he wants to be in, so he... [MORE] |
Eric K |
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Quite similiar to an election scene when a Clinton was helped by an "independent" named Perot. [MORE] |
Ed Giesecke |
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I just sent Mayor Bloomberg an e-mail on this very same subject. It would leave the White House Door wide... [MORE] |
John Simonetti |
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The mayor is a right wing Dem. always has and will be. [MORE] |
Nancy Watkins |
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Ron Paul is running for President as a Republican. He calls himself the champion of the constitution. He has some... [MORE] |
mxjmorrise |
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Bloomberg is totally correct when he says the presidential hopefuls are shallow and self serving. There is no vision of... [MORE] |
Paul Mosel |
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However, Bloomberg just gave me a glimmer of hope that I have not had in a very long time. There... [MORE] |
Country1K |
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Bloomberg has never shown the [Republican] party backbone he initially ran and won for his election as NY mayor. I... [MORE] |
Larry-Memphis, TN |
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I agree with Paul Mosel's comments. This one in particular: "...Power concentrating to bad people." I see this in the microcosm as... [MORE] |
Fred Mrozek |
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"The barbarians are at the gates and we fail to act! In the end, liberalism triumphs and fall we will.... [MORE] |
Rod |
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America could be fixed but it would take someone of iron will supported by a majority. I think there are... [MORE] |
Ken Lowe |
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I think he is some what right in what he says, I though the government was for the people and... [MORE] |
Ron Bays |
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If we want this country to be strong again, we need a return to the JFK/Eisenhower era. But, of course,... [MORE] |
Jim Kemp |
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I think the Mayor has the right idea. I have totally lost my faith in the news media and politicians.... [MORE] |
Dave G. |
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"It's probably because of our bad educational system, but the percentage of people who believe in creationalism is really scary... [MORE] |
Carter Stroud |
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Bloomberg is right that America is in trouble. But its not just politics or the Republican Party. Face the facts... [MORE] |
Jeff Dowlen |
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As a life long Republican, it's OK with me that Mayor Bloomberg is leaving. He has my respect. He did... [MORE] |
Dan Amend |
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Ron Paul has addressed all the issues and the American public has it's blinders on. He will be the first... [MORE] |
wake up |
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I applaud the comments of Mike Bloomberg, being a native New Yorker. One thing, his comments sounds like I've seen... [MORE] |
Harvey Brody |
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Let's go back in time. The strong survive, the weak go away. Real government for real people. No special interests,... [MORE] |
Sheep Say Baaaahhh |
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Read my lips: Physically insure the monitoring, and thus, stoppage of illegal border crossing. Count all illegal aliens and record... [MORE] |
JORDAN OROSZ |
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Medicare is broke and the Democrats and Republicans are not talking about it.... so I think Bloomberg should run as... [MORE] |
Christian K |
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Any third party candidate must run a complete slate of congressional candidates under him to have any chance of governing... [MORE] |
Tom Dockery |
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Mr Bloomberg, do something about it, run for no 1 spot If you feel you can do a better job... [MORE] |
lucien bohbot |
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I do not need Bloomberg to tell me, that the Us is in trouble, I believe that we all know... [MORE] |
t moore |
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Boy, am I glad that Bloomberg looks to be running an independent campaign for President! Why, just the other day... [MORE] |
David Gordon |
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There isn't anyone to vote for. The field is completely empty of vision, intelligence and integrity. Mass media is feeding... [MORE] |
John Wark |
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Lincoln said, "A house divided against itself cannot stand." We elected a Conservative leader and a bright team of experienced,... [MORE] |
Bud Kremer |
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The intent of the Founding Fathers were to have "The People" represented by common men. When the DNC and GOP... [MORE] |
Bo Reuter |
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The problem is Bo, what you think Real Americans need is likely what 50% of the population would disagree with.... [MORE] |
Combatoverridebutton |
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The Miracle of the Founding Fathers was just that. They knew no two people would ever agree on anything, except... [MORE] |
Bo |
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I was shopping once and someone picked up a book on Hillary Clinton and said "God help us if she... [MORE] |
Richard |
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The only reason that candidates behave in such an unsavory way is because we Americans keep voting them into office.... [MORE] |
Nic Chamberlain |
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I spent 5 years at the US Embassy in the Philippines. The politicians there would use the media to create... [MORE] |
Rick Law |
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Congress must pass the immigration bill NOW! The immigrants are humans first and illegals second. The bill is being held hostage by... [MORE] |
dimitre |
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Oh boy, not another "Let them break the law, or you are racist" comment. According to a recent poll by... [MORE] |
Eric K |
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This guy sold himself as a conservative, which I guess he is as - long as he is talking about... [MORE] |
Mel |
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We sure like to blame everyone else, but if we, the American voter, would stop caring about Paris and the... [MORE] |
Larry G |
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Disugtingly I have watched the debates and they are a disgrace. The press is so enchanted with just being in the... [MORE] |
Mary Anne |
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If mayor Bloomberg thinks he's got all the answers, why isn't he in the race for the White House? It... [MORE] |
T. Howard |
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Mayor B. should step up to the plate and do something about it. We, the people ,should demand term limits and... [MORE] |
Charles |
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I just saw the Hillary Campaign Video - and whoever wrote and produced it - it was a laugh a... [MORE] |
Nikki Oldaker |
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The politicians have found a system over the years where they can play the American public for all their worth... [MORE] |
Steve M |
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Yes Steve It is oft said simplicity is elegance..you have summed it up well, only weve gone from a fiddle to... [MORE] |
Manny Vega |
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Bloomberg's comments about the so-called debates are as big a farce as the debates, which have been more like a... [MORE] |
Tom |
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Both the Democrats and the Republicans are guilty of not running our country. The Democrats have spent all their time... [MORE] |
Mary Jett |
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The mayor is right about the press - it is the same complaint that the right has had for some... [MORE] |
DC Dave |
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The Republicans are the Party without a heart, and the Democrats are the Party without a brain. Where is a common... [MORE] |
Randall Davis |
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Mayor Bloomberg says the media are not holding the candidates "feet to the fire" to answer tough questions about immigration... [MORE] |
Joe G |
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Both parties are totally dysfunctional and are totally out of touch with reality. They are totally self serving and perpetuate... [MORE] |
Michael Gordon |
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Michael Gordon has hit the nail on the head. The Democrats and the Republicans are images of the same thing...... [MORE] |
Karla Homolka |
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What does America need in a leader? At times a difficult question, and in reading some of the comments it seems... [MORE] |
James - Seattle |
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Our elected "representatives" only show interest in their "constituents" when they need our votes every 2 or 6 years. Then... [MORE] |
H. Hansen |
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If the government is so dysfunctional and directly related to the antiquated 2 party system, why do we have it... [MORE] |
Me |
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Bloomberg is right. But I doubt he could get elected by an American public that wants lower taxes and not... [MORE] |
Walter Schutte |
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With the possible exception of Rep. Ron Paul of Texas the Washington Establishment is for sale to the highest bidder.... [MORE] |
Kevin |
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I agree, we are a lost society. We need a president and a congress who are not going to run... [MORE] |
rafael |
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Higher vs. lower personal income taxes. Increase capital gains taxes or leave them? Socialized or private medicine? Terrorism is a... [MORE] |
Combatoverridebutton |
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That there is a difference between some of them. but, really I am beginning to think that one party is... [MORE] |
Bill |
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Both parties are just hot air. The republicans create new entitlements, the democrat balance the budget when they are in.... [MORE] |
Sam H Lincoln NE |
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what mr. jefferson said. yea, what he said. [MORE] |
gary |
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"illegal immigration, health care, and education..." Only one of those issues is constitutional requirement. [MORE] |
T. Jefferson |
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NONE, of those are constitutional requirements. Illeagal immagration would have been a pretty foreign concept to those who were, for... [MORE] |
Mickey |
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Several hundred million dollars rich..several cross country trips and conferences and discussion of 300 baud modems , and gun trace... [MORE] |
Manny Vega |
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Bloomberg has it right! Our media, and, Congress could care less about the truth of our sad situation within this,... [MORE] |
Richard Serradovitch |
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Dennis Kucinich tells it like it is but the media snubs him. I didn't really know this guy until a... [MORE] |
philip butchers |
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I totally agree with the Mayor. Terrorism and immigration, in my mind, threaten to destroy the America I know. The... [MORE] |
Paula Crawford |
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Bloomberg, is someone that makes some headway on what is real in politics. But the "Big Picture" is what I... [MORE] |
Charle (Rowdy) Chaote |
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I agree with the Mayor...he is right on the mark when he says none of these Presidential Candiates are offering... [MORE] |
Nikki Oldaker |
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Never gets enough air! Its nice to read this article, because the media hardly covers anyone who seems to speak... [MORE] |
kevin |
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This article clearly points out what is wrong with America. Our system is broken. We have abandoned good government in... [MORE] |
Jack |
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I am not necessarily a big fan of Mayor Bloomberg, however, he has hit this nail directly on the head... [MORE] |
Ron |
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They're afraid of saying the supposedly "wrong" thing and that if they actually speak their minds that it will some... [MORE] |
wal |
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Do you really think "the press" would do anything different than they did in the 2000 and 2004 elections? George W.... [MORE] |
Jimmie Mack |
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Like most Americans, Mr . Bloomberg only sees the mainstream candidates. All the qualifications that he is looking for are... [MORE] |
JGalt |
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I thought Gravel was the only honest one. [MORE] |
Jack Kinch |
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Bloomberg said it right. The Presidential candidates are unwilling to take a position, no matter the subject. As for myself,... [MORE] |
Douglas Beach |
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Mr. Bloomberg's is correct that the Media dosen't focus on anything important as far as the Canadates are concerned. The... [MORE] |
Eric |
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I agree with his comments but with the exception of his mentioning the terrorism mess. I believe that many Americans... [MORE] |
Lowney Le Blanc |
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He has one thing correct - The candidates so far in the debates have done nothing but regurgitate canned responses... [MORE] |
Richard MacCarthy |
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Mayor Bloomberg is a Republican in name only. His liberal stances on almost every issue indicate that he is out... [MORE] |
Stewart |
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Mr. Bloomberg has it just about right. However, I believe that if any politician actually came out and told the... [MORE] |
Marilyn |
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The illegal immigrants can bankrupt our health care, social security, school systems, our economy and way of life. They do... [MORE] |
Milton Thrasher |
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He should definitely run. I love his no non sense attitude toward politics as well as his business approach to... [MORE] |
DavidA |
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Anyone living in NY know that Bloomberg panders as well. His Enviro-Pandering tax to save the planet by charging working... [MORE] |
Keith from NYC |
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Bloomberg is right, about *most* political candidates for 2008. They ARE painfully ignorant of the dirty details of economic, foreign,... [MORE] |
Van |
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Bloomberg is a statist, which means that he believe the state has the right to tell the individual how to... [MORE] |
Michael Smith |
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I agree that the current crop of candidates never address the real issues affecting the country. They follow a script... [MORE] |
Ken Miles |
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Someone has to call it like it is and I think Bloomberg is doing just that, but, he needs to... [MORE] |
Doug Denmark |
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Mayor Bloombergs comments are right on the money. The presidential debates are barely a distraction from the inane activities of... [MORE] |
Doug |
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Dear Mr. Bloomberg, Wish you were running for President. There is not a single candidate, in my opinion, who has courage.... [MORE] |
Rosa |
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I don't know much about Mr. Bloomberg, but his commentary hits the bulls eye vis the debates. The top dems... [MORE] |
Steve Locklin |
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we need someone that's different in 2008. we are getting inferior goods made in China, more war, expense gas,housing market... [MORE] |
LINDA JORDAN |
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Its our 4th Estate, our so called free press is not holding the candidates to the fire, but the Companies,... [MORE] |
Bill Petro |
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Say How they are going to stop ILLEGAL immigration...... [MORE] |
cm rite |
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What the mayor said is entirely true...The current crop of candidates are shallow, weak, pandering and empty. But, on the... [MORE] |
Dayahka |
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Well said mayor bloomberg! we do need to hold these people accountable for what exactly they believe they can do... [MORE] |
qam |
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Bloomberg hits the nail on the head! The people running for President are myopic mouth pieces with no original thoughts... [MORE] |
Cash |
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The Mayor's comments are unequivocal and define a platform, but it is easy to do this when you are outside... [MORE] |
WLC |
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Bloomberg is siding with Gavin Newsome, the guy who cheated on his wife, screwed a mentally ill staffer that cost... [MORE] |
Karen |
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I for one appreciate the comments Mr. Bloomberg expressed . I am so sick and tired of looking at my... [MORE] |
TonyP |
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I finally agree with something that Mayor Bloomberg has to say. The media does not do anything but try to... [MORE] |
Mark |
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In response to Bloomberg's article "America is in trouble" I just had to write my comment. For the past at... [MORE] |
Rex |
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I totally agree with Mike. Our politicans are only in this game for their own monetary benefit. and have no concern... [MORE] |
Richard Andrews |
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Finally somebody has the guts to speak the truth. Yes NOBODY has said anything about health, even "takes a village"... [MORE] |
Plamen Petkov |
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I must agree. It is much like a bunch of ametuer playing one again the other too win something they... [MORE] |
Rex Clayton |
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The Dems have already culled their candidates but the Republicans haven't. Other than Ron Paul, they are about 80% the... [MORE] |
Elbert Bonner |
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I've been watching the political circus and it is no wonder why poll after poll has both parties, both houses... [MORE] |
Bill Catz |
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I applaud Mayor Bloomberg's honest and blunt assessment of the direction in which things are headed in this country. It's... [MORE] |
Shursen Parsad |
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Bravo! You are my guy Mr. Current Mayor [MORE] |
Susan Colmes |
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The Mayor of NYC is right. The debates, to date, have been a waste. So, here's an idea: Why doesn't... [MORE] |
Dr. Lee D. Cary |
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I would love to see this guy run... He's practically a socialist and would take more votes away from the... [MORE] |
Brian Ross |
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It's a pretty sad state of affairs when the voter's only choice is to vote for the best of a... [MORE] |
Gerry Lincoln |
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Welcome to the Nanny State! [MORE] |
kens |
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It is so refreshing to hear someone in politics speak out with courage. I agree with Mayor Bloomberg, cadidates from... [MORE] |
Mary J.Pfeffer |
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Yes the USA is in trouble, has been for years! Why? Because our Country has been sold down the river... [MORE] |
J. Passenger |
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Televised debates shoud be renamed.......puke time,hold your nose. Both political parties have but one goal; "survival ,survival survival ,the american people... [MORE] |
Rudy Molina |
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Bravo Mike! [MORE] |
joe |
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Mayor Bloomberg is correct about the Presidential debates. They have been a waste of time. But can we expect any... [MORE] |
John Beasley, Ph.D. |
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I like what he says, like the his wealth with which nobody owns him.. he is right about the the candidates... [MORE] |
doris halmos |
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Please use creationism, not creationalism. I see no conflict between evolution theory and creation theory. It is only a conflict... [MORE] |
Paul W Becker, MD |
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"The press really is not doing its job of holding their feet to the fire. ... The tough questions are... [MORE] |
Dale Winler |
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Finally, words that make sense. These debates have been a joke...how sick is everyone going to be of seeing these... [MORE] |
John Fox |
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Mr Bloomberg has run New York City. America does not need another richer-than-thou Ross Perot. Bloomberg can and should clear... [MORE] |
Dr John Horvaqth Jr |
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So what's new here. This comes across as a puff piece on a relative inconsequential politician. He states that... [MORE] |
steve bias |
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he's right, of course. wouldn't be bad if he offered an idea instead of just bitching, but, at least someone... [MORE] |
mlowboy |
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What about Mike Gravel? What about Kucinich and Ron Paul? It's true that the media does its best to disappear... [MORE] |
Fred |
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Past performance of past presidents has set us up for the decay we are now experiencing . It is more... [MORE] |
bob graham las vegs |
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I think that Mr. Bloomberg is a great american. It is unfortunate that he is planning to leave government service.... [MORE] |
George Boisvert |
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I have nothing against Mayor Bloomberg, but I would not vote for him for President if he did run. His... [MORE] |
howard lohmuller |
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I agree with Mr. Bloomberg about the debates. I would like to add that we are heading for a crisis... [MORE] |
Mike McConnell |
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I just love the way the mainstream media just glosses over Ron Paul and tries to shove him back out... [MORE] |
Mr. Rogers |
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The GOP offered to a nation of 300 million the idiot son of a previous president. All the Democrats can... [MORE] |
Keir |
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We've seen what kind of candidates that result from basing positions on an analysis of the constituency demographics. The candidates... [MORE] |
Fred |
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bravo for the MAN; telling it the way it is or should be [MORE] |
mikey |
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Mr. Bloomberg is on the money - the media blitzes us with useless Paris Hilton info instead of doing their... [MORE] |
McGreen |
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I wonder of the mayor feels about the government taking about the rights of Americans, especially the Second Amendment right. [MORE] |
Johnny |
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I agree with Bloomberg. I wish the candidates would be asked specific questions and have their feet held to the... [MORE] |
Dan Goulet |
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I agree with Mayor Bloomberg. These debates have been a total waste of time, I won't even turn then on.... [MORE] |
Margaret Harvey |
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Obviously Mr. Bloomberg is not paying attention to Ron Paul. His answers are straight forward and he offers specific solutions... [MORE] |
brad |
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I agree with Mr. Bloomberg that America is in trouble, the debates are mere pander-fests and people like Bloomberg are... [MORE] |
Paul S. Galvanek |
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> Mr. Bloomberg said the presidential candidates were exploiting the threat of terrorism, and failing to deliver> solutions to problems... [MORE] |
Carbon |
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The Mayor proves every day that real KOOKS can make money just as same people do.. [MORE] |
Richard Manning |
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The first president I voted for was Harry S. Truman and I have voted in every election since, but I... [MORE] |
N. Rogers |
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I read the book and liked it a lot. I now hear what Mike is saying and I agree wholeheartedly... [MORE] |
Paul Carpenter |
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While I'm not impressed by many of the candidates, a few do stand out. And contrary to bloomie's rhetoric, they... [MORE] |
Jay Malcolm |
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How very wise is Mr. Bloomberg. In this wonderful country with so many brilliant people from various professions, it is... [MORE] |
Kristin Fox |
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This Country must have a president able to look 10 and more years into the future to solve our environmental, educational... [MORE] |
Paul Lysholdt |
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While the Tiahrt amendment prohibits local politicians and the general public from accessing confidential firearms tracing data, law enforcement at... [MORE] |
J Kindred |
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The Mayor has told us what has to be said. The candidates have yet to raise an issue of importance... [MORE] |
Joseph Paquette |
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Mr. Bloomberg should stick with trying to run his own city, which has more problems than most as it is.... [MORE] |
Wes |
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bloomberg has brains. something that this so called president lacks. he stands head and shoulders above these shallow would be... [MORE] |
steve armitage |
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He is right on , I would vote for a presidential canadate that would address illegal aliens, health care, education,... |
George Riedel |
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It's odd that Mr. Bloomberg is decrying the lack of transparency and intellectual freedom in the 2008 Presidential race at... [MORE] |
Joseph Baneth Allen |
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Mayor Bloomberg makes a point that has been relevant for some time. The two party system isn't working both parties... [MORE] |
Dan Congel |
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Mayor Bloomberg is right! Washington and the whole country is dysfunctional. There is nothing exceptional about our leaders and candidates... [MORE] |
Rhett |
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This is the hot button issue for me and many serious thinking people.I call myself a strong Republican, but after... [MORE] |
d. j negri |
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Politicians have been saying nothing for a long time. Most will not answer direct questions with direct answers for fear... [MORE] |
Richard Lowrance |
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It appears that the only candidate that really has a chance of winning the 2008 elections would be Clinton. I... [MORE] |
Richard C. Faery Sr. |
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You have got to be kidding me? This coming from the ultimate rich politician who changed parties just to win... [MORE] |
Kendall |
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This is pretty well connected with what that US Professors said when he claimed we are talked to as idiots...I... [MORE] |
Bill |
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Yet another complete ignorance regarding Ron Paul's candidacy, or another outright purposeful omission. My favorite part is, "None of them are... [MORE] |
Michael |
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I hear a lot of complaints about the candidates sticking to their talking points and speaking in politicalese - Giuliani... [MORE] |
Brian |
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If the mayor thinks we are in trouble now... just wait for the socialist-democratic party to elect Hillary. She'll take... [MORE] |
kevin barry |
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Just another RINO Republican who now wants to get out of the kitchen when it gets too hot for him.... [MORE] |
Raiderdad |
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