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We Are All in It Together, Clinton Says [Shared Prosperity Should Replace "On Your Own' Society"]
AP ^ | May 29, 2007 | Holly Ramer

Posted on 05/29/2007 9:13:29 AM PDT by HarmlessLovableFuzzball

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton outlined a broad economic vision Tuesday, saying it's time to replace an "on your own" society with one based on shared responsibility and prosperity.

The Democratic senator said what the Bush administration touts as an "ownership society" really is an "on your own" society that has widened the gap between rich and poor.

"I prefer a 'we're all in it together' society," she said. "I believe our government can once again work for all Americans. It can promote the great American tradition of opportunity for all and special privileges for none."

That means pairing growth with fairness, she said, to ensure that the middle-class succeeds in the global economy, not just corporate CEOs.

"There is no greater force for economic growth than free markets. But markets work best with rules that promote our values, protect our workers and give all people a chance to succeed," she said. "Fairness doesn't just happen. It requires the right government policies."

Clinton spoke at the Manchester School of Technology, which trains high school students for careers in the construction, automotive, graphic arts and other industries. The school highlighted one of the nine goals she outlined: increasing support for alternative schools and community colleges.

"We have sent a message to our young people that if you don't go to college ... that you're thought less of in America. We have to stop this," she said. "Our country cannot run without the people who have the skills that are taught in this school."

Beyond education, Clinton said she would reduce special breaks for corporations, eliminate tax incentives for companies that ship jobs overseas and open up CEO pay to greater public scrutiny.

Clinton also said she would help people save more money by expanding and simplifying the earned income tax credit; create new jobs by pursuing energy independence; and ensure that every American has affordable health insurance.


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To: NoGrayZone

you have too many cats. give me one.

wait, I hate cats. forget it.


141 posted on 05/29/2007 10:30:30 AM PDT by adopt4Him (The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.)
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To: rurgan

“The American people will never knowingly adopt socialism, but under the name of liberalism they will adopt every fragment of the socialist program until one day America will be a socialist nation without ever knowing how it happened.” - Norman Thomas, Socialist Party presidential candidate 1936-1968, co-founder of the American Civil Liberties Union


142 posted on 05/29/2007 10:32:36 AM PDT by Dubya-M-Dees (Mary Mapes was the first in the MSM that had to participate in an election by the people... she lost)
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball
that's neat... Karl Marx, Stalin, Lennin, Mao, Hitler, Mussolini, Castro, Che, Chavez, all tried it, but they weren't as smart as Mrs. Bill Clinton.

We're the only beacon of freedom in the world and they're trying to destroy us.

143 posted on 05/29/2007 10:33:49 AM PDT by Dick Vomer (liberals suck....... but it depends on what your definition of the word "suck" is.,)
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball

should Socialists like Hillary be given amnesty?


144 posted on 05/29/2007 10:37:20 AM PDT by Republicus2001
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To: Publius6961
You crazy idiot, perhaps obscene retirement for politicians at all levels has a role to play in you pious pontification...
I think this is closer to the truth...

145 posted on 05/29/2007 10:42:14 AM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball
"I prefer a 'we're all in it together' society," she said. "I believe our government can once again work for all Americans. It can promote the great American tradition of opportunity for all and special privileges for none."

One, in actuality we all work for the government, government stopped working for us. Two, the Democratic Party's raison d'etre is special privileges for 'special' groups, which is in direct confrontation with what she said.

146 posted on 05/29/2007 10:42:25 AM PDT by Rummyfan (Iraq: it's not about Iraq anymore, it's about the USA!)
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball

One word...communist.


147 posted on 05/29/2007 10:42:56 AM PDT by dmanLA
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball

“She is aiming straight for the kook base that’s drifting toward Obama.”

Actually probably aimed more at the Edwards supporters.


148 posted on 05/29/2007 10:44:23 AM PDT by DugwayDuke (A patriot will cast their vote in the manner most likely to deny power to democrats.)
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball

....and the battle for the middle class now begins. Looks like she’s doing an end around the 2 party system......


149 posted on 05/29/2007 10:45:15 AM PDT by sfvgto (is Marion Barry a democrat?)
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball

Since we’re all in it together, can I have some of the money back that I give for public schools which I refuse to send my children to?


150 posted on 05/29/2007 10:45:59 AM PDT by incredulous joe
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball
This statement by Hillary ...WOW!

Couple that with this from Pelosi's office regarding re-instating the Fairness Doctrine on 5/14:

The decision to press for re-establishment of the Fairness Doctrine now seems to have developed for two reasons. "First, [Democrats] failed on the radio airwaves with Air America, no one wanted to listen," says a senior adviser to Pelosi. "Conservative radio is a huge threat and political advantage for Republicans and we have had to find a way to limit it. Second, it looks like the Republicans are going to have someone in the presidential race who has access to media in ways our folks don't want, so we want to make sure the GOP has no advantages going into 2008."

http://www.spectator.org/dsp_article.asp?art_id=11427

Folks we're in real trouble here and it is time to stop all the talk and put actions in motion. The students in Venezuela have the courage...it is time we find ours.

151 posted on 05/29/2007 10:51:03 AM PDT by EBH (May God Save Our Country)
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball
http://www.calvin.edu/academic/cas/gpa/fw.htm

Issue Date: 1st April issue 1940

Contents: The cover shows a woman plowing, a factory producing, and a German soldier's head. The point is "We're all in this together." The first article deals with farming women during war. There is an article criticizing life in England, and various material on fashion and homemaking, along with the best use of the clothing ration.

152 posted on 05/29/2007 10:52:39 AM PDT by gura
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To: gura

It’s either that or she saw High School Musical last weekend.


153 posted on 05/29/2007 10:57:19 AM PDT by gura
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To: Dick Vomer
The vice of capitalism is that it stands for the unequal sharing of blessings; whereas the virtue of socialism is that it stands for the equal sharing of misery.

- Winston Churchill

154 posted on 05/29/2007 10:57:31 AM PDT by Rummyfan (Iraq: it's not about Iraq anymore, it's about the USA!)
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball

She isn’t even trying to hide her Marxism is she?


155 posted on 05/29/2007 11:02:17 AM PDT by DCBryan1 (Arm Pilots&Teachers. Build the Wall. Export Illegals. Profile Muslims.Kill all child molesters RFN!)
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball

“Four legs good. Two legs bad.”

- Napoleon the Pig
“Animal Farm”


156 posted on 05/29/2007 11:13:26 AM PDT by Bender23
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To: Rb ver. 2.0

Yeah?!
How about a “We’re all in this together” War on Terror policy.


157 posted on 05/29/2007 11:14:41 AM PDT by crashthe24
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To: HarmlessLovableFuzzball

Shrillery, you fraud! So since we’re “all in this together” I will expect immediate access to all of the bank accounts and investments funds maintained by you and your (pseudo) husband...... I would like access to the tens of millions of dollars you and Bill have been socking away, I really need it don’t ya know, and we’re “all in this together” so I’m sure you won’t mind.....


158 posted on 05/29/2007 11:16:37 AM PDT by Enchante (Reid and Pelosi Defeatocrats: Surrender Now - Peace for Our Time!!)
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To: hinckley buzzard

>This should make the hair stand up on the back of the neck.<

It should, but remember two generations have been severely brainwashed, so HRC’s rhetoric might fall sweetly on too many ears. We really have our job cut out for ourselves!


159 posted on 05/29/2007 11:18:23 AM PDT by Paperdoll ( Duncan Hunter '08)
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To: EBH

The Communist owned MSM hates Conservative Radio as much as Conservative Radio hates the Communist owned MSM.

Pelosi and Clinton flexing muscle! Where are our fearless warriors? We must clean House! We must rally behind the one man equipped to turn the country from certain fatality, and we must do it now!


160 posted on 05/29/2007 11:33:33 AM PDT by Paperdoll ( Duncan Hunter '08)
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