tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post7577830325993494541..comments2024-03-08T02:59:45.618-08:00Comments on MerchantCircle | Blog: Presidential Election Survey Results: Small Business Owners Support McCain over Obama by a Large MarginMerchantCircle Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03512434120196682336noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-65976236491432992112010-02-16T08:38:08.107-08:002010-02-16T08:38:08.107-08:00Interesting result graphs. Thanks for sharing!Interesting result graphs. Thanks for sharing!Digger Derrick Truckshttp://www.centecequipment.com/diggerderricks.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-45732720723529413092009-01-28T13:10:00.000-08:002009-01-28T13:10:00.000-08:00Everyone is complaining about socialism. What do y...Everyone is complaining about socialism. What do you call it when the government bails out banks, car manufacturers and insurance companies? Bush, the son, is the 43rd best president we ever had. ( How is that for a positive spin? )<br> <br>Reagan was not far behind. He was never actually the president. It was just a role he played for 8 years.<br><br>Check out history and you will find that a few years following EVERY tax cut for the wealthy, there was a recession. It just doesn't work. <br><br>The cutoff point needs to be realistic. I don't mean $250,000 or even a million. If you are making over $3 mil a year, you should be taxed on the overage. This would encourage keeping money in the business for expansion. It works.<br><br>As to Obama, let's see. He absolutely can not do worse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-19441824936787506652009-01-25T08:37:00.000-08:002009-01-25T08:37:00.000-08:00I truly hope the GOP learns a lesson in future Pre...I truly hope the GOP learns a lesson in future Presidential elections. Quit putting up old guys and old "Washington" guys up for President. They put Bob Dole up and now McCain. It is a failed approach. That approach does not excite or motivate anyone. Reagan may have been the only exception we will see in our lifetime.auto insurance phoenixhttp://www.choicearizona.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-82915156736936009882008-10-25T13:51:00.000-07:002008-10-25T13:51:00.000-07:00Oh well, I am a small business owner. I am a chris...Oh well, I am a small business owner. I am a christian and I am American.<br>I see that most of the small businesses are supporting McCain for what ever reasons. We all have our choices and reasons. The most things that I have heard is that Obama is not experienced enough to do the job. My question is who is? Neither one has ever been in this position before.<br>Just because one is dark skin and the other is white doesn't make him any better suited for the job just because it's the race normally put into office. My take on the whole thing is what if we put McCain in office, and his health fails him? Are we ready for the governor of a 3rd world country that we own to be in charge? And what makes her qualified? She can't even run her own household. (Did you see the picture of her grand daughter giving someone the middle finger?)<br>And do we really need our insurance taxed? Or do we really need to start a fight with Iran? How about the small business owner who will end up paying more to get it's employees insurance. I'm sure you'll love that SMB's.<br>But I guess a host of SNL show be good enough to run our country.<br>Also think about this, America. Do we have any more companies to send out of the country? Do we have any more money to give to other countries to allow their people to come here and get loans to start businesses that cheat americans out of good services and products? NAFTA is why our economy is down, the masses are not benefiting from it. And neither is small business. So do we need to keep this up another 4 to 8 years?<br>OH!! and last but not least, USA is not for sale. So quit selling your businesses to other countries. Don't be so greedy!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-52299131749838919652008-10-24T08:29:00.000-07:002008-10-24T08:29:00.000-07:00"This is an impressive crowd. The "haves..."This is an impressive crowd. The "haves" and the "have-mores". Some people call you the "elite". I call you my base."<br>George W. Bush during 2000 camapignAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-55664963838130481412008-10-23T20:31:00.000-07:002008-10-23T20:31:00.000-07:00I have been saying this for almost a year No one i...I have been saying this for almost a year No one in the political arena seems to care why they really don't care about us either side. My point which is on my website mentioned here is take these bad properties out there retro fit them with Alternative Energy sources and if they sit they will at least make some cash selling power to the utility company's. Its so simple its stupid! But spending 700bill for some guys to go golfing is more important!dummy2http://ipbco.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-79358129871444613102008-10-23T19:03:00.000-07:002008-10-23T19:03:00.000-07:00Israel Insider Staff said...I am a Zionisthttp://w...Israel Insider Staff said...<br><br>I am a Zionist<br><br>http://www.israelinsider.com/views/authors/koret.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-36737422077503239542008-10-23T18:08:00.000-07:002008-10-23T18:08:00.000-07:00Even if only 10% is true we are in trouble, heck.....Even if only 10% is true we are in trouble, heck...if only 1% is true all Americans are in trouble!<br><br>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okm3eWJY87QAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-5846003435790232612008-10-23T14:44:00.000-07:002008-10-23T14:44:00.000-07:00I could not understand how the majority of people ...I could not understand how the majority of people polled were on the Obama side. So i went Googling for a poll that surveyed small businesses. My personal views were reaffirmed. The people who understand what makes our economy run, are in favor of McCain. Those who understand that America IS the land of opportunity and freedom, those who have toiled to build businesses and subsequently jobs, know that higher taxes and bigger governement will slow our economy even more. The origins of the current economic crisis are as numerous as the stars. Many are to blame, not a single person or party. Most Americans are over their heads in debt, our government is over its head in debt. We are doomed if we have a far left president with a far left congress. Social Securty is going to be bankrupt by 2040. Medicare will be negative by 2018. With our government deficit where it is currently, we will be going to have even more debt with big government. Go ahead all you Obama supporters. Send us over the edge. Send the economy, our nation and the world into a tailspin that will never recover. If all your wished come true you can start reading about your future in the Book of Revelations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-12299739729544478562008-10-23T14:21:00.000-07:002008-10-23T14:21:00.000-07:00I am a small business owner. I know that by voting...I am a small business owner. I know that by voting for John McCain I may loose money. But I truly believe that we may be risking our lives with Obama. I would rather loose money than lives.<br><br>I look at both and agree we have a hard choice to make. But if you take the time to look at everything, it is a choice of going to war with terrorist, or the possible loss of money and job cuts. I am not going to get into the details since most of the above posts have already done so. But if you look at what was written above and have to make a choice, then I would almost put money on the vote for McCain. Obama has many things that make him look very suspicious. And that is never good when you are talking about someone that will be leading our country.<br><br>But we all have the freedom to vote as we want, I just hope that everyone really looks at this completely, then make a informed decision.Jon Anthonyhttp://www.merchantcircle.com/business/The.Best.Little.Gift.Shop.210-909-9502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-57069496803899413702008-10-23T09:17:00.000-07:002008-10-23T09:17:00.000-07:00Hi,I didn't hear about this election, but my s...Hi,<br>I didn't hear about this election, but my small business votes Obama. I feel he has a steady hand and makes intelligent decisions. I am very alarmed by the McCain/Palin ticket and fail to see their merits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-59094659166897624652008-10-23T08:47:00.000-07:002008-10-23T08:47:00.000-07:00I know my two cents probably isn't worth much ...I know my two cents probably isn't worth much but here it is. For years the only choice we've had for a president is between a religous right wing nut job and a liberal left wing, sometimes religous, nut job. Does anyone think maybe that's the problem. Why dont we start electing people who base their political desisions on what is good for everyone instead of what will get them elected. Another point, I dont blame congress for screwing things up, I blame myself because I have been electing these idiots into office just like the rest of you. Stop and think about, maybe we should all vote libertarian this year where the motto is less taxes, less government, less problems. I know if I vote for Bob Barr he still wont get elected but at least I will sleep at night knowing I chose for the right reasons instead of the lesser of two evils.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-67351425720424066962008-10-23T00:41:00.000-07:002008-10-23T00:41:00.000-07:00I hope Schmidt can bring McCain back to reality an...I hope Schmidt can bring McCain back to reality and help him see that he has been running as a screwed up liberal Democrat. Of course, Juan McCain was not way left like Barry Obama and he has not had nearly as many missteps as Hussein Obama has.<br><br>At least with McCain, when he salutes the flag you know he means it.<br>With Obama you wonder what flag he is really saluting, assuming he does salute anything.<br><br>If I were in the military i'd be very nervous with Obama running things. <br><br>I hope Schmidt can bring McCain back to reality and help him see that he has been running as a screwed up liberal Democrat. Of course, Juan McCain was not way left like Barry Obama and he has not had nearly as many missteps as Hussein Obama has.<br><br>At least with McCain, when he salutes the flag you know he means it.<br>With Obama you wonder what flag he is really saluting, assuming he does salute anything.<br><br>If I were in the military i'd be very nervous with Obama running things.tahoebluehttp://dyn.politico.com/members/forums/thread.cfm?catid=1&subcatid=2&threadid=981058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-11459205500785431552008-10-23T00:00:00.000-07:002008-10-23T00:00:00.000-07:0010 cautionary tales to remember before we settle f...10 cautionary tales to remember before we settle for Obama<br><br>Posted by Cassy Fiano<br>Published: February 26, 2008 - 11:08 AM<br> <br>A lot of people seem content to just resign themselves to an Obama presidency. Well, newsflash folks, Obama's presidency is not inevitable, and it isn't likely to be just another "Carter presidency". It isn't likely to give us another Reagan, either -- great leaders like don't come around every four years. I'm not going to lecture anyone right now about supporting McCain, but I do want to remind people of just what we'll be getting into by settling for Obama. Here's a refresher on the problems we have with Barack Hussein Obama, the most liberal senator in the United States Senate:<br><br><br>The man Obama calls his mentor is a known communist. A President with Communist leanings: exactly what this country needs!<br><br>Obama refused to hold his hand over his heart during the National Anthem. The Flag code states that all should put their right hand over their heart during the National Anthem when the flag is also displayed, except those in uniform. But don't question his patriotism or anything.<br><br>Obama also seems to have a problem with wearing a flag pin because to him it's "unpatriotic". But, you know, he LOVES his country and all.<br><br>Obama wants us to pay 845 billion dollars to help the U.N. "relieve global poverty". We, the taxpayers, will of course be the ones to pick up the tab.<br><br>Obama associated with 1960s violent anti-war radicals, including some whose acts escalated to terrorism.<br><br>Obama supporters can't even name a single thing he has accomplished.<br><br>Obama is a Che Guevara fan -- you know, the Cuban murderer that liberals like to celebrate.<br><br>Who can forget Texas State Senator Kirk Watson, an Obama supporter who couldn't name a single legislative accomplishment during Obama's short time in the Senate?<br><br>As President, Obama is promising us 850 billion dollars in new spending, 850 billion of which will likely be wasted.<br><br>8 things you should know about the relationship between Obama and Tony Rezko.<br><br>Feel free to reproduce these links -- apparently we need to be reminded of just what it is we'll be getting with an Obama presidency.Cassy Fianohttp://wizbangblog.com/content/2008/02/26/10-cautionary-tales-to-remember-before-we-settle-for-obama.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-80499372823526345952008-10-22T23:39:00.000-07:002008-10-22T23:39:00.000-07:00Im Voting Democrat...Yeah Righ!I'm voting Demo...Im Voting Democrat...Yeah Righ!<br><br><br>I'm voting Democrat because I believe the government will do a better <br>job of spending the money I earn than I would.<br> <br>I'm voting Democrat because freedom of speech is fine as long as <br>nobody is offended by it.<br> <br>I'm voting Democrat because when we pull out of Iraq , I trust that <br>the bad guys will stop what they're doing because they now think we're <br>good people<br> <br>I'm voting Democrat because I believe that people who can't tell us <br>if it will rain on Friday CAN tell us that the polar ice caps will melt <br>away in ten years if I don't start driving a Prius.<br> <br>I'm voting Democrat because I'm not concerned about the<br>slaughter of 20millions of babies so long as we keep all death row <br>inmates alive.<br> <br>I'm voting Democrat because I believe that business should not be <br>allowed to make profits for themselves. They need to break even and give the <br>rest away to the government for redistribution as THEY see fit.<br> <br>I'm voting Democrat because I believe liberal judges need to<br>rewrite the Constitution every few days to suit some fringe kooks who<br>would NEVER get their agendas past the voters.<br> <br>I'm voting Democrat because I believe that open borders and<br>government give-aways to foreigners is a great way to grow a nation.<br> <br>I'm voting Democrat because I'm way too irresponsible to own a gun, <br>and I know that my local police are all I need to protect me from murderers <br>and thieves.<br> <br>I'm voting Democrat because I love the fact that I can now marry <br>whatever I want. I've decided to marry my horse.<br> <br>I'm voting Democrat because I believe oil companies' profits of 4% on <br>a gallon of gas are obscene but the government taxing the same gallon <br>of gas at 15% isn't.<br> <br>And MY personal favorite...<br> <br>I'm voting Democrat because my head is so firmly planted up my REAR <br>it's unlikely that I'll ever have another point of view.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-49239115584823318542008-10-22T21:04:00.000-07:002008-10-22T21:04:00.000-07:00Obama is like the Pied Piper, look at all those ra...Obama is like the Pied Piper, look at all those rats dancing to his tune. I too am frightened by this guy and his ability to have so many blindly following him. I for one will never support this socialist. Let's see him share his wealth.gStrader Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649282902370147453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-60666393614381516782008-10-22T19:17:00.000-07:002008-10-22T19:17:00.000-07:00YOU KNOW WHAT KILLS ME ?Oh wait a minute i am an a...YOU KNOW WHAT KILLS ME ?Oh wait a minute i am an adult and Obama only kills the children .I cannot understand why the liberals want a person that kills babies ,he lied about his record on abortion ,he lied about his supporting Ayers,oh but he was only eight years old when Ayers bombs went off,but he was what a child also when he launched his democratic career in Ayers living room and endorsed his book ..come on America ,please,, work for what you get ,like you fathers did !do we really want to spread the wealth ?and loose our pride in a job well done ?Ido not have much ,and free money sounds great !but not at the cost of my spirit or my soul ...wake up America..for all that cannot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-44991765635765051432008-10-22T17:52:00.000-07:002008-10-22T17:52:00.000-07:00its not about the experience, or lack of, of the c...its not about the experience, or lack of, of the candidate! its about his ability to reason and access a situation. its about having the intelligence to communicate with foreign dignitaries. In addition, McCain is too old! We need someone that understands the technology of the 21st Century... or at least that of the last 10 years!jjd49660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-85509138680718615842008-10-22T14:27:00.000-07:002008-10-22T14:27:00.000-07:00I don't understand why the Democratic response...I don't understand why the Democratic responses here are made of foul language and name calling. No real issues are mentioned mainly I suppose because no one can really say what qualifies Obama, it is usually just because. Half of those supporting Obama are those of you that have responded to this survey and the other half vote Obama because they are welfare recipients and Obama will get them more money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-14568709500727191912008-10-22T12:39:00.000-07:002008-10-22T12:39:00.000-07:00I have to laugh when the Non-Progressives cry that...I have to laugh when the Non-Progressives cry that Obama is a Socialist. Is it not a FACT that Palin has created a Corporate Windfall Gains tax upon the Oil Industry and then DISTRIBUTES IT to every Alaskan in form of a WELFARE payout? That is THE definition of "WELFARE" Socialism. The President of the US with his "Bailout Plan" is an example of "CORPORATE Socialism. It bothers me not one bit that the Progressives want to offer DEMOCRATIC Socialism as in the ACCESS to affordable health care which benefits all American citizens. It's time for people to actually see both sides of the coin rather that spout talk radio nonsense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-29438341350312210742008-10-22T10:48:00.000-07:002008-10-22T10:48:00.000-07:00I think it is important in these uncertain times t...I think it is important in these uncertain times that we remember Freedom is NOT FREE. With that said, I invite every American to better educate themselves on what 911 and the war on terror actually mean. Every American should understand the meaning of Islamic Jihad. If you don't you can learn more at obsessionthemovie.com. (by the way I have not affiliation with this site....I am just the owner of a small retail store in Colorado.)<br><br>Then ask yourself which candidate do you trust to protect our freedoms and our country. If our country is not safe, the economy won't mean a whole lot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-64591677605642775172008-10-22T10:29:00.000-07:002008-10-22T10:29:00.000-07:00Okay will everyone just take a few minutes for a l...Okay will everyone just take a few minutes for a lesson in economics. Thank you. I am tired of hearing the muck about the last 8 years. Trickle-down economics works! The problem is that what one president does to change the economy isn't realized until his 8 years are over. The prosperity during teh Clinton Administration was the result of 12 years of conservative economic policies. Then Clinton, like the Democrat Presidents before him, destroyed everything good by implementing socialist policies including the the "you have to give them a loan whether they can pay it back or not" policies that got us into our current economic depression. bush has been busy trying to protect us and the rest of the world from Terrorism, along with trying to give the Iraqi's and Afgan's a civilized form of government, so as to promote some individual rights in those long oppressed regions.<br>Granted, he promised economic reform during his first election, but was just slightly distracted from his intentions when were attacked by Islamic terrorists his first year in office.<br>Then to be slammed with a democratic congress that fought him every step of the way in everything he tried to accomplish. .. <br>I'd like to see you do any better.<br>Finally, McCain is not Bush. He is far more experienced than Bush was when he was elected. He has experience in war--lots of it! He knows how to win and end the war, not just surrender as Hussein Obama would do, and he does understand economics.<br>Finally, during one of the debates, I heard Obama state that the average American Health Care Policy cost $12,000. Unbelievable! I am a small business owner. Very Small. Our gross receipts for a year are around $300,000. I purchase health care for my wife, my son and myself for for a total of $9000/year. We have great coverage! My has major health issues that cost a lot, but our rates are still less than half ($4,000 for me, $5,000 for my wife and son) than Obama claims one policy should cost!!!! This is just another example of how government doing anything costs double or more than the private sector doing the same task!!!<br>If Obama is elected, we may as well change the name of the country to the USSRA!!! Heck, if Obama's elected, I may just move to Central America--maybe Honduras or some other up and coming republic! At least their government is still small and manageable.Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10272269902238694986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-42786011944168942782008-10-22T09:45:00.000-07:002008-10-22T09:45:00.000-07:00Come on people! Who would vote for someone with su...Come on people! Who would vote for someone with such little experience for the #1 job in America. At least Palin has had some experience, Obama has none!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-2089041656191910522008-10-22T09:39:00.000-07:002008-10-22T09:39:00.000-07:00IMO, neither is the answer, but McCain is even les...IMO, neither is the answer, but McCain is even less so. Taxing health care benefits? As business owners, how is that helping? As for the latest McCain strategy of calling Obama a socialist, what a farce. What about the bailout? Isn't that socialist by definition? Right now we have socialism for the big corporations and capitalism for everyone else to ease in the exploitation of the middle and lower classes. The trickle down idea didn't work in the 80's and it's not working now. It's a joke they keep telling us over and over, but never ends up working because the people at the top hoard the money they are supposed to let "trickle down." So if your business makes less than 1/4 million/yr, you would be voting against your own economic interests when voting for McCain..And all I have to say about Palin is she reminds me a ditsy cheerleader I dated in high school who I didn't date for her intelligence or intellect :)...totally inadequate and incompetent..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042000723614537261.post-4771187513913070782008-10-22T09:19:00.000-07:002008-10-22T09:19:00.000-07:00As a prior military (NAVY) man and a business owne...As a prior military (NAVY) man and a business owner, I can not see any red blooded AMERICAN voting for an arab with ties to a radical muslim influence. (Read his book) That is definitely not what this GREAT COUNTRY needs for our future! After looking and reviewing this survey I have come to the realization that there are a few turnips that have fallen off the truck. You people who believe that a liberal democrat who is willing to spread the wealth might help this country out of this slump have all received a bruise on your turnip. What this GREAT COUNTRY needs is a LEADER with guts!!! I will certainly cast my vote for a man who withstood 6 years of torture to hold his GREAT COUNTRY close to his heart and protect those of you with bruised turnips along with his supporters. But, I think you have forgotten what this country experienced 9/11. May GOD bless this GREAT COUNTRY and keep us safe from you turnip heads and your silly notions that what we need is Senator Tarzan (Barack Hussein Obama). His name is not of black origin it is muslim. Tarzan comes from Dr. James David Manning @ Atlah Ministries (Google him - see what he has to say)!!Leonard Clarknoreply@blogger.com