tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post2781606615898139854..comments2023-10-10T03:39:31.034-05:00Comments on DREGstudios! The Artwork of Brandt Hardin: BAMBOOZLING OBAMADREGstudios! The Art of Brandt Hardinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487753692973257991noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-72319015574724071452014-05-10T08:50:46.978-05:002014-05-10T08:50:46.978-05:00??DREGstudios! The Art of Brandt Hardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487753692973257991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-64811846380934408492014-05-09T23:15:33.737-05:002014-05-09T23:15:33.737-05:00LOL yup, sure, fool, as far as you know. You must...LOL yup, sure, fool, as far as you know. You must have NO respect for yourself. Too fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-49659131698902670242013-10-13T09:04:59.063-05:002013-10-13T09:04:59.063-05:00"you don't care" is the same rhetori..."you don't care" is the same rhetoric the anti-truthers use on you for the 9/11 scam. a scam is a scam. you seem to like to pick and choose yours. It doesn't take much research to find answers. it takes an ostrich years. and you know what? i did do a bit of research on affordable care. one of the stipulations? all businesses must report all sales transactions of $600 or more. that is purely going to insert the government into the last remnants of private wealth. e.g. a dealer of precious metals does not have to report anything below $10,000 transactions allowing people to buy and sell gold at or below that level in privacy. you remember privacy right? WELL, Obamacare takes care of that. and who is surprised?? did you really think he is doing this to give you a handout? fools do. but truth says he comes from banker friends. you know, the too big too fail that isn't failing or going to jail. yeah, he is their buddy and they got him in office. well in his Affordable care act we find that all gold and silver and precious wealth now must be reported to governemtn. so their goes the last of that privacy of having wealth. unless you want to keep using US dollars until the chinese cash them in and want the real wealth of this country. you are an artist and i like your art. but you think with your emotions first. you pick and choose truth as if it were a color on your palette. liars are liars. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-25957938903390712122013-10-13T08:57:58.480-05:002013-10-13T08:57:58.480-05:00it's not called a tax. it IS a tax. no taxat...it's not called a tax. it IS a tax. no taxation without representation is the building block of this country and gave us prosperity throughout the industrial revolution. the systems is broken at the wheels NOT the handlebar. Obamacare is a pad on the handlebars that simply creates more government involvement (control) into people's lives. the government no longer works (as it was designed) for the People. the people, namely vanishing middle class, work for government. this is a tax NOT BY THE GOVERNMENT but by the RICH OLIGARCHY set up to run Government. it is a rogue government of the ultra wealthy. you will be forced into false vaccinations and any other treatment the government wants to shove down your throat. all in the name of handouts. Obama is just an extension of Bush. he is cleanup crew for the chaos and fear GW set in motion. the banks control the strings. this is all really obvious. as an artist it is easy for you to have a "bleeding heart" and let your emotions agree with what is a deceitful program to help the poor. once the poor are helped (on the backs of the middle class) then the middle class goes away and we are left with fascism. Or socialism or communism. all three are really the same. different styles of bank run banana republic. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-45142728149709705572013-10-12T08:50:47.847-05:002013-10-12T08:50:47.847-05:00I have no problem with it being called a tax. We ...I have no problem with it being called a tax. We already pay Medicare out of our taxes- this is a similar concept and hopefully will pave the way to Universal Healthcare. While flawed, it is better than we have and a HUGE step in the right direction. Obamacare protects the consumer from predatory insurance practices (which deny millions of Americans coverage on pre-existing conditions which makes more of the 1% rich.) DREGstudios! The Art of Brandt Hardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487753692973257991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-47480215987047794842013-10-12T08:47:43.606-05:002013-10-12T08:47:43.606-05:00Indebted Anonymous,
I'll be honest in the fac...Indebted Anonymous,<br /><br />I'll be honest in the fact that Obama has had me walking the thin line between love and hate for five years now. There are certain things he has no control over such as the Federal Reserve, albeit a flawed system to begin with. Yes, our government is set up dollar by dollar to be in a debt it cannot repay- such is the woe of capitalism. <br /><br />As far as researching Obama, I don't care where his father is from and being a Truther and Birther are two totally different things. I can only go with what he is trying to do and many of the things he's trying to do are to help Americans. With all due respect, you should research the real facts behind the Affordable Healthcare Act yourself before making assumptions about medicine being doled out. I only wish we could see more of his ideas utilized if it weren't for the Tea Partiers strapping themselves to the tracks to stall the show. DREGstudios! The Art of Brandt Hardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487753692973257991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-25030329204857958132013-10-12T00:44:26.362-05:002013-10-12T00:44:26.362-05:00The Supreme Court said it. They did not want to s...The Supreme Court said it. They did not want to say it but they were asked so they said it. And they knew it would go over American's heads, so no big deal. What did they say?? Obama care is a "TAX". That is all it is. Most have no idea what a tax is unless you tell them "hey, this is a tax". But alas it is a tax. And guess what?? The 1% don't pay taxes. Nor do the poorest. Who pays? The people that used to be a middle class and are being pushed into the barn of the poor. So obvious but we are so dumb as Americans we are really too dumb to know we are dumb. CNN tells us we are not dumb even as they dumb us down. That includes artists. Or maybe you can refute the Supreme Court calling it a tax? Or maybe you can tell me the 1% pay taxes? I'll wait if you need to do some research. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-71225953013244087802013-10-12T00:39:59.000-05:002013-10-12T00:39:59.000-05:00It is passed like all laws by the 1%. The 1% are ...It is passed like all laws by the 1%. The 1% are sick and tired (no pun) of paying for the lower class healthcare. So they need to sign up the vanishing middle class to pay it off. Hey they want to keep their 1% not turn it into 2% or 5%. So the cost of health care they pay needs to be thwarted back to the almost poor American's, like business owners that barely get by. I thought this was obvious? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-80252971546371598702013-10-12T00:35:27.539-05:002013-10-12T00:35:27.539-05:00Let's remove the personality so we can see the...Let's remove the personality so we can see the truth. The government never, never and never offers you anything without wanting more than they offer. Social Security is a gift legally written therefore it cannot be held accountable if not paid out, once contributions are made. Try paying into a private insurance and having them suddenly end payouts. That would be a crime... unless it is set up as a gift. So in like fashion Obamacare is nothing but a trap to take from the People. Sure, they can't just tell the people they want to take. They need to give a trifle first. And then the books are opened on all private information, tax information, wealth information, etc. Not to mention how they manipulate the medicines and "care" they doll out for "free". American's are naive. We always have been. So it's not that strange when a stranger runs for office on "hope" and "change" that people line up to trust him. Brandt, you took the time to search out facts on science under the 9/11 affair. Have you never sought out Obama's religious, educational and natural birth facts? I am not sure if you support this man or not. And I don't care. But if you do support him I'm curious to know why you would? He dresses in a suit to present ideas that come from the FEDERAL RESERVE. Once all the money is printed and loses intrinsic value the FED is going to need your DNA. What better way to get it then to offer you free health insurance. But American's being what they are.. naive... it's kind of game over. The rest of the debate by Romney and Obama and Republicans was just Kabuki. FED owns both parties so nothing is spewed until they're told to spew. But let me tell you how i really feel....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-44922327525900606572013-06-01T10:56:31.904-05:002013-06-01T10:56:31.904-05:00I have to disagree with you here. Obama has tried...I have to disagree with you here. Obama has tried time and time again to champion the things which matter to the American people including overhauling the tax code to hold corporations accountable as well as develop clean energy. Bush did nothing but serve as a puppet to push the most extreme and conservative agenda our country has ever seen. The entire administration was (and still is) guilty of war crimes. DREGstudios! The Art of Brandt Hardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487753692973257991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-48313203743830743122013-06-01T10:24:02.432-05:002013-06-01T10:24:02.432-05:00Obama is just a bad Kenyan experiment. He is just ...Obama is just a bad Kenyan experiment. He is just a *little* worse than Bush. <br />Bush sucked. Period. Obama sucks more.MJhttp://www.themadjewess.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-57689510671541371662013-05-13T18:21:27.251-05:002013-05-13T18:21:27.251-05:00great post.......i hope you dont mind if i copy it...great post.......i hope you dont mind if i copy it...its fabulous.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02222044712483879103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-39776730292128133622013-05-13T01:19:23.819-05:002013-05-13T01:19:23.819-05:00Your are right!! Obama is a Muslim, a Socialist, a...Your are right!! Obama is a Muslim, a Socialist, a Communist, an Antichrist, a Marxist and a Nazi. Informative video!! <a href="http://www.surveyexamples.org/" rel="nofollow">Survey Examples</a> Gene Bernicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06978163176023727092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-76054091606631337462013-05-01T12:49:14.452-05:002013-05-01T12:49:14.452-05:00This a very stimulating post.One needs to be open ...This a very stimulating post.One needs to be open to discussion and think critically.What you've written is very well-researched.<br />Bookkeeping Services Sunshine Coasthttp://www.richarddarcy.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-51556287039081360862013-01-09T13:55:19.568-06:002013-01-09T13:55:19.568-06:00My middle name is Job.My middle name is Job.DREGstudios! The Art of Brandt Hardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487753692973257991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-84496307431783128182013-01-09T02:31:41.304-06:002013-01-09T02:31:41.304-06:00Brandt,
Came to your site via an article on HuffPo...Brandt,<br />Came to your site via an article on HuffPo. Really got to give you props for your patience with these dudes.<br />Peace,<br />BillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-46968303906241685552012-12-15T16:24:52.691-06:002012-12-15T16:24:52.691-06:00Whys Guy- I'm probably one of the most open-mi...Whys Guy- I'm probably one of the most open-minded people you'll find... you'll find the "willingly ignorant" sitting on their couches watching Fox News. DREGstudios! The Art of Brandt Hardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487753692973257991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-14854817508264539162012-12-15T14:56:53.908-06:002012-12-15T14:56:53.908-06:00Brandt, you use "paint a black face" and...Brandt, you use "paint a black face" and "bamboozle" an awful lot. I don't think your a very open minded or intelligent person. You seem to be misinformed on a lot and also willingly ignorant to some facts just to make someone else look bad. why guy?noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-45688641543613886632012-11-26T16:58:22.423-06:002012-11-26T16:58:22.423-06:00If a business doesn't turn a profit, the emplo...If a business doesn't turn a profit, the employees are going to lose their jobs and be forced to find new ones. <br /><br />You really think losing 12 hours a week and paying $1200-2800 more a year in taxes is a step in the right direction for those people who are working at businesses which don't currently provide healthcare? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-68010589727097673912012-11-26T16:30:44.141-06:002012-11-26T16:30:44.141-06:00It's passed in the first place to ensure that ...It's passed in the first place to ensure that your employees don't go bankrupt and get their wages garnished for getting sick. We're the ONLY country on the PLANET which allows such practices to take place. It is a flawed system and Obamacare is a step in the right direction. DREGstudios! The Art of Brandt Hardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487753692973257991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-20983093610513437032012-11-26T15:56:21.258-06:002012-11-26T15:56:21.258-06:00I posted the above, and I'm replying to your c...I posted the above, and I'm replying to your comments here, since you specifically mentioned Papa John's.<br /><br />As a former restaurant general manager for over 10 years, I feel this needs to be said, because I understand the financial realities better than those who never worked in the industry.<br /><br />I worked for Pizza Hut and had great success, including taking one store from $500,000 in sales to over $1,000,000 in under 3 years.<br /><br />With that being said, how much profit do you think the owner of the franchise made each year? He made anywhere from 3%-8% per restaurant, and he owned 45 Pizza Huts.<br /><br />His stores averaged $750k in sales, and we can guess he made ~$1.68 million a year, split between him, his son, and another co-owner. <br /><br />If I had been forced to pay $5000 per employee for healthcare (my wife's Fortune 500 company pays $10,000 for our coverage), it would have cost my restaurant about $175,000 a year. (35 employees X 5000)<br /><br />My best year was $1.25 million, and with an 8% profit (it was somewhere around 7.8%), the owner made ~$100,000. Do the math, and you'll see he would have lost $75,000 from my restaurant alone if nothing changed (employee hours not reduced to 28 or less) because he owned 45 Pizza Huts and he employed over 1500 individuals, with more than 30 employees working full time hours.<br /><br />He would have no choice but to cut his employees' hours or go broke. That's the choice the Affordable Care Act gives him.<br /><br />The reality is he's forced into doing this, and it has nothing to do with greed, but rather survival.<br /><br />The mammoth corporations that cut jobs just to boost profit margins have already moved their headquarters overseas. <br /><br />Think about it...<br /><br />And, sure, any business is going to do what it needs to do to make a profit, or it's going to go bankrupt and close down. <br /><br />You can blame the businesses for doing whatever it takes to make a profit and not go bankrupt, but if the results of Obamacare are reduced employee hours and increased financial burdens on employees, why pass it in the first place?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-63037567185233781342012-11-26T13:46:29.457-06:002012-11-26T13:46:29.457-06:00Big Thanks Anonymous,
This is an example of just ...Big Thanks Anonymous,<br /><br />This is an example of just how far the guys at the top will go to keep profits as high as possible and employee benefits as low as possible. It's the loophole they've found to avoid providing employees with benefits just like they always have. Mammoth corporations like Papa Johns should be ashamed to be behaving in such a manner given the obscene profit margin on their product. It is sad and sickening how Big Money have adopted this as a means of securing record profits year after year. I don't blame Obamacare for this, I blame the desperate greed induced by Capitalism where it's NEVER ENOUGH to make the same profits and success is only defined by MORE MORE MORE.DREGstudios! The Art of Brandt Hardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487753692973257991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-87603849512220900872012-11-26T09:56:00.669-06:002012-11-26T09:56:00.669-06:00Now that the election is over with, we are seeing ...Now that the election is over with, we are seeing how businesses are reacting.<br /><br />Since businesses with over 50 employees only have to provide health care for their full time workers, the majority of businesses who do not already provide health care benefits are cutting back their full time employees to no more than 28 hours a week. <br /><br />What does this mean? Over 6 million employees will not have health care, and they will be forced to either get their own private policy or pay an additional $1200 in taxes for not having insurance. <br /><br />Keep in mind the 6 million figure made the assumption employers wouldn't do everything they could to maintain their bottom line by reducing people from full time to part time status, which is most definitely happening.<br /><br />Thank you Obama and the Democrats who pushed Obamacare through Congress. More than likely, you've forced over 30-50 million Americans out of full time positions. These citizens will now have to work 2-3 jobs just to get 40+ hours a week and will lose out on overtime pay. In addition, their tax burden will increase by $2085 per household by 2016, when the Affordable Care Act is fully implemented.<br /><br />This law doesn't do anything to improve the healthcare situation for millions of Americans, and penalizes them to add insult to injury. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-66381426151509922332012-11-20T22:47:49.533-06:002012-11-20T22:47:49.533-06:00Well his mother was white. He is 50% black and 50...Well his mother was white. He is 50% black and 50% white, or very close to that. How can you say he is not white if his mother was white? Is he not white and black? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113810428079736580.post-5099618246757055092012-11-19T21:59:15.307-06:002012-11-19T21:59:15.307-06:00Stoned Wrong Anonymous, I'm having a hard time...Stoned Wrong Anonymous, I'm having a hard time taking an art critique (or drug advice for that matter) from an individual who thinks his opinion of someone can dictate that person's race.DREGstudios! The Art of Brandt Hardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487753692973257991noreply@blogger.com