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Politics by nature promise a respectable showing of memorable moments, from candidate candids to mesmerizing memes. But in an election year -- with debates, posturing and gaggles of reporters documenting each passing moment -- we're especially likely to see sensations that draw hundreds of thousands of people to the Internet and other new media to gawk at missteps and critical turning points.
Here, in chronological order, are nine of the most viral political moments of 2012.
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#Congress:
o Tax ALL income over $2-mi; and estates over $20-mil at 90%;
o Cut military spending by 33%;
o Require every congressman to publicly list worthwhile cuts to spending;
o Extend Medicare to all citizens replacing Obamacare;
o Borrow not, except for worthwhile infrastructure.
o No budget on time, no pay. No pensions, only 401K plans. Medicare medical only. No "specials".
#POTUS:
o Direct Treasury to pay pittance on non-pension debts to balance budget (yes, it's constitutional);
o Direct staff to publicly list worthwhile cuts to spending.
Lets Go USA! Be careful who you vote into office!
1) Rather than saying "Obama's quote was taken out of context", it says "Obama challenged that his quote was taken out of context", writing as though fact is just Obama's opinion.
2) On the "Legitimate Rape" slide, the journalist fails to mention that Akin's position has absolutely no basis in fact whatsoever. It is made up. History is full of instances of generations of children born after conquerers "rape and pillagee". If Akin's fantasy had any merit, that just wouldn't happen.
Comparing fantasy and fact as if they are just two opinions is the weakest form of journalism. Have some spine, CBS.
If Akin had not put his foot in his mouth then the GOP possibly could have taken the Senate and possibly the White House. (although the rest of the GOP had their contributions)