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Chuck Schumer Thinks You're Stupid
Human Events ^ | 06/15/2007 | John Berlau

Posted on 06/15/2007 4:53:04 AM PDT by IrishMike

In his new book, entitled “Positively American,” Chuck Schumer wants you to know that he has a vision. Yes, in between leading efforts to block conservative judges and attack presidential appointees at every turn, the bare-knuckled New York senator and chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has given some thought to “creating a positive message.” One, he says, that will “deliver results for -- middle class Americans."

In the book, Schumer acknowledges that his party regained Congress in 2006 mostly due to Republican missteps that Democrats exploited. But he also recognizes that negativity will only get a party so far, and that Democrats have to tailor a message to a middle class that is still suspicious of the big-government liberalism the party is associated with. And he concedes that some in his party have trouble relating to middle-class voters.

So he creates for the Democrats some imaginary “middle-class” friends: Joe and Eileen Bailey of Massapequa, New York, a couple in their forties with three kids. The Baileys, Schumer writes, work hard and "believe that everyone deserves a fair chance." At times sounding more like a semi-moderate “Blue Dog” Democrat than the liberal that he is, Schumer says of his imaginary couple: "They don't mind the government's help, but they hate it when politicians condescend to them. They're proud of what they've done and what they've accomplished and they don't need government to treat them like basket cases."

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; Philosophy; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: chuckschumer; congress; democrats; schumer
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1 posted on 06/15/2007 4:53:05 AM PDT by IrishMike
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To: IrishMike
More class-warfare from the left.

And if Schumer wants to see "stupid", he need look no further than the nearest mirror.
2 posted on 06/15/2007 4:57:15 AM PDT by LIConFem (Thompson 2008. Lifetime ACU Rating: 86 -- Hunter 2008 (VP) Lifetime ACU Rating: 92)
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To: LIConFem

“creating a positive message.” One, he says, that will “deliver results for — middle class Americans.”

Here’s a suggestion for him:

RETIRE!


3 posted on 06/15/2007 4:58:52 AM PDT by TheRobb7 (The welfare state needs a new customer base--ILLEGAL aliens!)
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To: IrishMike

What is really disturbing to me about this is that someone actually read something that Schemer wrote (or had ghosted anyway)


4 posted on 06/15/2007 5:00:27 AM PDT by from occupied ga (Your most dangerous enemy is your own government, Benito Guilinni a short man in search of a balcony)
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To: TheRobb7

Works for me.


5 posted on 06/15/2007 5:02:57 AM PDT by LIConFem (Thompson 2008. Lifetime ACU Rating: 86 -- Hunter 2008 (VP) Lifetime ACU Rating: 92)
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To: IrishMike
Ahhh, The beauty of socialism: you don’t mind the government’s help and the government thinks you’re smart (really!) BUT since the government is paying for your [insert handout here: housing, food, health care, education etc..] then it is only right that the government should make certain decisions about said handout, not b/c you are stupid but b/c they are paying for it. You understand don’t you?
6 posted on 06/15/2007 5:06:12 AM PDT by socialismisinsidious ( The socialist income tax system turns US citizens into beggars or quitters!)
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To: IrishMike
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Never trust a guy who looks like he had a role in “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.”

Chucky seen here rehearsing for his new role in “Who Screwed the American People (Again!).”

7 posted on 06/15/2007 5:07:43 AM PDT by Dick Bachert
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To: IrishMike
He may think I'm stupid, but I know he is.........
8 posted on 06/15/2007 5:10:07 AM PDT by Red Badger (Bite your tongue. It tastes a lot better than crow................)
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To: IrishMike

If he’s referring to the people who voted for him ... he would be right


9 posted on 06/15/2007 5:18:25 AM PDT by clamper1797 (Fred Thompson / Duncan Hunter in 2008)
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To: IrishMike
Only in New Yorkers reelect Schummer and Clinton after a 9/11!

If they get hit again, they will have no one to blame but themselves!

10 posted on 06/15/2007 5:22:41 AM PDT by fortheDeclaration (We must beat the Democrats or the country will be ruined! - Lincoln)
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To: IrishMike
Once again Chuckie proves he's a clueless schmuck.
Massapequa, New York

Estimated median household income in 2005

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005:

And I think Chuckie overlooked this little tidbit ....
Races in Massapequa:
There's NO measurable BLACKS IN Massapequa ya BONEHEAD! Are you a Racist Chuckie? Huh? If not, then why'd you pick Massapequa for your 'average' city????
11 posted on 06/15/2007 5:29:32 AM PDT by Condor51 (Rudy makes John Kerry look like a Right Wing 'Gun Nut' Extremist)
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To: IrishMike

After 30 years in politics, Chuckie’s going to change course and say something positive? I won’t hold my breath. I’ve never heard anything come out of his mouth except demagoguery.


12 posted on 06/15/2007 5:36:43 AM PDT by FlyVet
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To: IrishMike

Chuck Schumer thinks I’m stupid? BWAHAHAHAHAAA!


13 posted on 06/15/2007 5:38:57 AM PDT by CholeraJoe ("You just killed a helicopter with a car!" "I know. I was out of bullets.")
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14 posted on 06/15/2007 5:41:42 AM PDT by Gritty (Nixon is safely in the ground but America's enemies continue to need the Democrats' help-Ann Coulter)
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To: Dick Bachert

I always thought he looked like donald duck since the back of his head is flat.


15 posted on 06/15/2007 5:49:52 AM PDT by ampat
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To: IrishMike

Of course Chuckie Schumer thinks people are stupid. He keeps getting re-elected.


16 posted on 06/15/2007 5:53:26 AM PDT by EricT. (The tree of liberty needs to be watered...)
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Chuck Schumer Thinks You're Stupid

He was once my Congressman. Now my Senator. Tell me something I dont know.

In his book he calls for a 50 percent reduction in property taxes. As if he would support any such thing. Just like his fellow libs, there isnt a tax hike he doesnt like.

Also in his book he calls for a 50 percent cut in the number of abortions performed in this country. Of course, his ratings by all the pro-abortion groups is and always has been 100 percent.

17 posted on 06/15/2007 6:13:57 AM PDT by lowbridge ("The mainstream media IS the Democratic Party." - Rush Limbaugh)
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18 posted on 06/15/2007 6:23:08 AM PDT by lowbridge ("The mainstream media IS the Democratic Party." - Rush Limbaugh)
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To: Condor51

Good info.


19 posted on 06/15/2007 7:02:46 AM PDT by IrishMike ( What happens when aliens breed with sheep ? - Democrats)
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To: IrishMike

The only good thing Upchuckie said was:

*** And to ensure that we don’t get into this mess again, we need to seal the cracks in our regulatory system to prevent future widespread lending abuses.”***

All those mortgage companies, banks, realestate agents, etc. who used their most persuasive selling skills to talk people into adjustable rate mortgages should be held accountable.

Of course, it would create still another giant agency to eat up the taxpayers’ money, with very little return.

As for the rest of his screed, Upchuckie should be in Cuba where he would be appreciated.


20 posted on 06/15/2007 8:44:53 AM PDT by kitkat
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