en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/1755231 Comments by cutrakebale http://www.katu.com/news/business/Negotiators-closing-in-on-student-loan-deal-160124575.html#IDComment388104747 Our government is bocoming like the furniture store that starts having huge sales, then low interest loans, next no interest for 12 months, next 18 months, and so on..... Pretty soon the first going out of business sale, then the next, finally the store just disappears..... The government can't just keep giving away money. Sat, 23 Jun 2012 20:09:05 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/business/Negotiators-closing-in-on-student-loan-deal-160124575.html#IDComment388104747 http://www.katu.com/politics/local/Hales-announces-contirbution-limits-Smith-previously-suggested-cap-159904695.html#IDComment386610962 He must have already squeezed all he could out of the pockets of his big time donors. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:00:43 +0000 http://www.katu.com/politics/local/Hales-announces-contirbution-limits-Smith-previously-suggested-cap-159904695.html#IDComment386610962 http://www.katu.com/news/business/Fewer-CEOs-plan-to-hire-boost-spending-159735485.html#IDComment385706767 Good thing the private sector is doing fine. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:13:25 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/business/Fewer-CEOs-plan-to-hire-boost-spending-159735485.html#IDComment385706767 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Coastal-residents-frustrated-as-tsunami-debris-piles-up-dock-japan-159196145.html#IDComment381756590 Mr. Mead- "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for you country"- That is all I could think about reading about your problem. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:49:36 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Coastal-residents-frustrated-as-tsunami-debris-piles-up-dock-japan-159196145.html#IDComment381756590 http://www.katu.com/news/local/I-shouldnt-punch-a-superhero-as-hard-as-I-can-159104145.html#IDComment381109823 I am just stunned that Phoenix Jones has a spokesman. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:37:34 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/I-shouldnt-punch-a-superhero-as-hard-as-I-can-159104145.html#IDComment381109823 http://www.katu.com/news/national/George-Shellie-Zimmermans-wife-charged-with-perjury--158629415.html#IDComment379439476 Must be trying to pressure him into a plea deal. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:19:28 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/George-Shellie-Zimmermans-wife-charged-with-perjury--158629415.html#IDComment379439476 http://www.katu.com/blogs/weather/158487355.html?clmob=y#IDComment378779805 So to sum it up..... They have no clue. When the forecasters start getting the 5 day model correct, then we can start talking about the 6 month model. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:44:45 +0000 http://www.katu.com/blogs/weather/158487355.html?clmob=y#IDComment378779805 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Report-24-of-Portland-kids-are-food-insecure-158177265.html?clmob=y#IDComment377310991 I completely agree although I think you forgot a few items.... new car, new rims, xbox, ds, parents beer. Sat, 9 Jun 2012 13:13:37 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Report-24-of-Portland-kids-are-food-insecure-158177265.html?clmob=y#IDComment377310991 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Report-24-of-Portland-kids-are-food-insecure-158177265.html?clmob=y#IDComment377305570 You know that 80% of the "farm bill" cost is food stamps right? Sat, 9 Jun 2012 13:01:20 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Report-24-of-Portland-kids-are-food-insecure-158177265.html?clmob=y#IDComment377305570 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Obama-Claims-of-deliberate-leaks-offensive-158133885.html#IDComment376758782 The President standing up there blowing hot air and blaming everyone else besides himself is what I call offensive. Fri, 8 Jun 2012 16:52:44 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Obama-Claims-of-deliberate-leaks-offensive-158133885.html#IDComment376758782 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Farm-bill-clears-first-hurdle-in-Senate-157829245.html#IDComment376049715 You will be happy to know that this farm bill actually eliminates direct payments to farmers which I think is what your refer to as welfare. So that has been reformed actually. If you want to reform the majority of this pocket change, you need to take a look at the largest percentage of the bill which is the Food Stamp program at $75 billion/ year. Americans need to relearn how to prioritize Food, Shelter and Clothing ahead of IPODs, Internet, new cars and cable television so we could actually progress toward reducing the dependence on the governtment by so many. Thu, 7 Jun 2012 17:58:39 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Farm-bill-clears-first-hurdle-in-Senate-157829245.html#IDComment376049715 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Farm-bill-clears-first-hurdle-in-Senate-157829245.html#IDComment376046146 Interesting this is called The Farm Bill. The second to last paragraph indicates that 80% of the spending is on nutrition programs. Why is this not called the Food Stamp Bill. Next, how much of the remaining 20% is spent on conservation programs? About a quarter of it. So of "The Farm Bill" $100 billion, about 15% actually relates to farming. That is prior to the pork being added. Thu, 7 Jun 2012 17:51:57 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Farm-bill-clears-first-hurdle-in-Senate-157829245.html#IDComment376046146 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Obama-win-could-cost-Romney-5-million-in-taxes-156984395.html?clmob=y#IDComment373924449 It is called an extension. It is legally available to all citizens of the United States. The reasons for filing an extension are varied. If he underpaid prior to the filing deadline, he will also be assessed a penalty for underaying on his estimate. If this is your sole reason for not liking the guy, you should get over it. I would rather have him file an extension and get it correct than to file it on time and get it wrong. Then again that would just qualify him to be the Secretary of Treasury. Mon, 4 Jun 2012 18:11:00 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Obama-win-could-cost-Romney-5-million-in-taxes-156984395.html?clmob=y#IDComment373924449 http://www.katu.com/news/entertainment/UCLA-football-scholarship-for-Diddy-Combs-son-156574565.html#IDComment372511560 Good for him. He has earned it. Sat, 2 Jun 2012 13:18:12 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/entertainment/UCLA-football-scholarship-for-Diddy-Combs-son-156574565.html#IDComment372511560 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Seattle-light-rail-train-slices-open-semi-hauling-Mountain-Dew-156373285.html#IDComment371916983 Michael Bloomberg's worst nightmare. Fri, 1 Jun 2012 18:15:02 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Seattle-light-rail-train-slices-open-semi-hauling-Mountain-Dew-156373285.html#IDComment371916983 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-school-district-teachers-strike-still-at-impasse-153337695.html#IDComment366633567 Since you have only chosen to include Federal Spending in your pie chart your depication is somewhat skewed. Combining federal and state education spending the United States spent $863 BILLION dollars on education in 2009 (same year as your pie chart) or 32% more than the Dept. of Defense budget. Thu, 24 May 2012 21:39:30 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-school-district-teachers-strike-still-at-impasse-153337695.html#IDComment366633567 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Ron-Wyden-Nancy-Wyden-expecting-child-pregnant-age-153209545.html#IDComment366007856 Considering the risk for DS is about 1 in 10 at age 50 compared to 1 in 900 for age 30, this decision of theirs seems irresponsible. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:30:01 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Ron-Wyden-Nancy-Wyden-expecting-child-pregnant-age-153209545.html#IDComment366007856 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Church-leader-accused-of-placing-camera-in-womens-bathroom-150886425.html#IDComment357616966 Employee of the year Thu, 10 May 2012 05:03:44 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Church-leader-accused-of-placing-camera-in-womens-bathroom-150886425.html#IDComment357616966 http://www.katu.com/politics/Obama-voices-his-support-for-gay-marriage-150820215.html#IDComment357486932 Hey look over here... no no over there... Please just don't pay attention to the economy, defense.... Thu, 10 May 2012 00:13:09 +0000 http://www.katu.com/politics/Obama-voices-his-support-for-gay-marriage-150820215.html#IDComment357486932 http://www.katu.com/news/entertainment/Russell-Simmons-says-Adam-Yauch-of-the-Beastie-Boys-dead-at-47-150193665.html#IDComment354233408 Cancer S U C K S! Fri, 4 May 2012 21:00:04 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/entertainment/Russell-Simmons-says-Adam-Yauch-of-the-Beastie-Boys-dead-at-47-150193665.html#IDComment354233408