Obama Says We’re In Another Great Depression As He Counts His $66 Million From August

[tocco05]

Yesterday Obama claimed that we’re in “the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression.”

So how does that square with Obama’s $66 million campaign contribution haul from August? Seems like there’s only two answers. Either Obama is getting his money from ultra rich liberals who are beyond the impact of the current economic downturn, or else the average Americans contributing to his campaign really aren’t doing all that bad economically.

After all, if people are struggling to pay the bills they usually don’t shell out money to political campaigns

 

[gtc08]

500k new donors, and then you have to figure alot of the previous donors also donated. id say the average donation would be around 20 bucks.

the answer to your question is they would donate the 20 because they think if hes elected he'll fix the problem. i dont know if he will or not, but thats the mindset.

 

[BetIt]

Yesterday Obama claimed that we’re in “the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression.”

You misquoted him in your title.

 

[cussin'it]

Taco, guess you missed the part where people can use a credit card to donate.

Makes sense, the gov't does it all the time. Betcha the Puglies use the card more than the Dem contributors do.

 

[tocco05]

If the economy was as bad as he wants people to think, they wouldn't be donating money to his campaign, whether they use a credit card or not. It doesn't make sense to donate money to someone when you are having trouble paying for food and gas and bills.

 

[gtc08]

If the economy was as bad as he wants people to think, they wouldn't be donating money to his campaign, whether they use a credit card or not. It doesn't make sense to donate money to someone when you are having trouble paying for food and gas and bills.

yea it does if they believe he can solve the problems. thats why he's raking in so much now. people are desperate, think if he gets in there lives will be better. so you have people donating paychecks, etc. to the campaign.

im being overly dramatic here since i believe the average donation is 15-20 bucks. 15-20 bucks i assume they can manage that if they want to donate it.

economy is horrid though right now.

 

[Risk44]

If the economy was as bad as he wants people to think, they wouldn't be donating money to his campaign, whether they use a credit card or not. It doesn't make sense to donate money to someone when you are having trouble paying for food and gas and bills.

Why wouldnt they? I would.

I would gladly spend 20 bucks for Change from the way things are going under the Bush Regime which we all know Mccain will be more of the same..

Instead of doing nothing and waiting for a Republican to get elected and for things to get worse..

$20-25 bucks is a small price to pay for Change and a New Direction for this Country in which things will get better.

America feels that way too.

 

[cussin'it]

If the economy was as bad as he wants people to think, they wouldn't be donating money to his campaign, whether they use a credit card or not. It doesn't make sense to donate money to someone when you are having trouble paying for food and gas and bills.

hno:, You can't be serious? SweetLou is spot on. Most people who want change (whether it happens or not) are willing to take a chance. Seems like a logical gamble to me.

 

[tocco05]

hno:, You can't be serious? SweetLou is spot on. Most people who want change (whether it happens or not) are willing to take a chance. Seems like a logical gamble to me.

Bullshit to all you who think they are donating because they believe BHO will solve the problems. How naive are you guys. I know if things were as bad as some people want you to believe, and I was having trouble putting food on the table and paying bills and buying gas for work, the last thing I would do is give some politician money. I would worry about my family and things I need to buy, I wouldn't worry about donating to some fucking politician. If things were that bad people would not be donating.

 

[Dave007inVegas]

Wow, welfare checks must go a lot farther than they used to. But what the hell, they can always go back to government trough for more.

 

[Risk44]

Alot of it depends on what you "define as bad".. not being able to save some money every month because people are having to spend more on Food, Gas, everything else...less money for entertainment, family outings, trips.. yeah we as Americans are a Gluttonous society.. People still have jobs and I dont understand why you would think that 20 bucks for a presidential campaign is a huge amount of money to spend when these people are campaigning and have been campaigning for months and months on end..

 

[Risk44]

Wow, welfare checks must go a lot farther than they used to. But what the hell, they can always go back to government trough for more.

Yeah our welfare checks do go a long way.. almost but not quite as far as the Big Businesses and Big Oil that get Corporate welfare and tax breaks who contribute to Mccains Campaign do...

 

[gtc08]

20 bucks is relative to the person. to the average american that means skipping out on going to a movie outing. they are struggling middle class and are not really going anywhere, but have some extra change they feel that is important for them to donate.

im not into donating myself, but its a dumb correlation with a 20 dollar donation meaning we have an economy not stuck in a rut.

 

[tocco05]

Alot of it depends on what you "define as bad".. not being able to save some money every month because people are having to spend more on Food, Gas, everything else...less money for entertainment, family outings, trips.. yeah we as Americans are a Gluttonous society.. People still have jobs and I dont understand why you would think that 20 bucks for a presidential campaign is a huge amount of money to spend when these people are campaigning and have been campaigning for months and months on end..

When you listen to BHO and he says how terrible it is, that people can't put food on their table, and they can't get to work because gas is too expensive, then I would think 20 bucks is a lot of money. If you are in that state of economic crisis with your family, then 20 bucks is alot. And to believe that people are giving this guy 20 bucks in that state economically is bullshit. Like I said, it isn't as bad as BHO wants you to believe.

 

[gtc08]

When you listen to BHO and he says how terrible it is, that people can't put food on their table, and they can't get to work because gas is too expensive, then I would think 20 bucks is a lot of money. If you are in that state of economic crisis with your family, then 20 bucks is alot. And to believe that people are giving this guy 20 bucks in that state economically is bullshit. Like I said, it isn't as bad as BHO wants you to believe.

your the one always saying how bad it is in chicago with the economy. your playing both sides here to cover for mccain, but its a dumb argument. i mean how much do you think 20 dollars is?

 

[tocco05]

20 bucks is relative to the person. to the average american that means skipping out on going to a movie outing. they are struggling middle class and are not really going anywhere, but have some extra change they feel that is important for them to donate.

im not into donating myself, but its a dumb correlation with a 20 dollar donation meaning we have an economy not stuck in a rut.

Not according to BHO. These people have no extra change. They can't put food on the table and gas in the tank. They can't pay their bills. 20 bucks is alot of money when you can't do those things. As for going to a movie, well if you can afford to go to a movie, then the economy is nowhere as bad as BHO wants you to believe.

 

[Risk44]

When you listen to BHO and he says how terrible it is, that people can't put food on their table, and they can't get to work because gas is too expensive, then I would think 20 bucks is a lot of money. If you are in that state of economic crisis with your family, then 20 bucks is alot. And to believe that people are giving this guy 20 bucks in that state economically is bullshit. Like I said, it isn't as bad as BHO wants you to believe.

Do you realize how many Millions of people are in this country?

I have a buddy who's home is in foreclosure right now -and Ironically he is a staunch Republican.. He was a bigshot realtor when things were good..now he's looking for a job and losing everything.. He definitely wont be contributing any extra money to anyone bc he doesnt have any extra money..

but I also have friends who manage to make it every month and some that are wealthy.. some give who can afford to and some don't.. So lets just say that 3 75% out of every 4 people can afford to give.. the other 25% are screwed.. the 75% see what the other 25% is going through and what Bush and the GOP has done to our economy.. and want change so they contribute.

 

[tocco05]

your the one always saying how bad it is in chicago with the economy. your playing both sides here to cover for mccain, but its a dumb argument. i mean how much do you think 20 dollars is?

I said Chicago is bad as far as taxes. I'm not playing both sides of anything. I am saying the economy isn't as bad as BHO and the dems want you to believe. 20 bucks TO ME isn't shit. But 20 bucks to those people who BHO wants you to believe that are struggling to put food on the table and gas in the tank and pay their bills, 20 bucks to them is a shitload of money. You are the one palying both sides here. You are saying the economy is terrible, yet you are saying 20 bucks isn't alot of money to people who can't afford food, gas, their mortgage, and energy bills, but those people just say fuck it, let's give this money to BHO instead of paying our bils or buying food for the children.

 

[tocco05]

Do you realize how many Millions of people are in this country?

I have a buddy who's home is in foreclosure right now -and Ironically he is a staunch Republican.. He was a bigshot realtor when things were good..now he's looking for a job and losing everything.. He definitely wont be contributing any extra money to anyone bc he doesnt have any extra money..

but I also have friends who manage to make it every month and some that are wealthy.. some give who can afford to and some don't.. So lets just say that 3 75% out of every 4 people can afford to give.. the other 25% are screwed.. the 75% see what the other 25% is going through and what Bush and the GOP has done to our economy.. and want change so they contribute.

Like I said, BHO and the dems want you to believe things are alot worse than they really are. If the economy was so bad, people wouldn't be donating shit. They would save their money. If you believe otherwise you are naive.

 

[Risk44]

Like I said, BHO and the dems want you to believe things are alot worse than they really are. If the economy was so bad, people wouldn't be donating shit. They would save their money. If you believe otherwise you are naive.

Do you know anyone personally who has lost their job or is having their home foreclosed on? I do, and more than one... You are making it sound like EVERY PERSON IS SUFFERING when a certain percentage currently is... it hasnt GOT to that POINT YET where everyone is, But it Could..

Im pretty sure that Obama never said that ALL 100% of Americans are struggling right now.. Your statements are Another fine example of Republican over exaggeration and Propoganda..