The Vent / Metro

My paycheck was cut by 2% due to the increase in FICA taxes but the U. S. Government can't cut 2% without all heck breaking loose? If you believe that, the politicians have you right where they want you.

Score: 622

I'm sick and tired of Republicans being blamed for holding things up, maybe you should blame Harry Reid and the Senate for not doing their job. They are the reason we haven't had a budget for over four years.

Score: 484

Do these screaming car dealers really think their annoying commercials will bring me to their dealership?

Score: 422

So, Mr. Thurmond, I have a furlough day on March 8, which means a day without pay. You got a pretty little pay package with all the benefits. Care to explain how you're looking out for me?

Score: 353

What concerns me is that someone could be elected to a state legislative body without knowing how to use a plural verb with a plural subject.

Score: 322

If Manti Te'o comes to Atlanta, the Falcons could play in an imaginary stadium.

Score: 302

I predict that shooting down nosy drones flying in rural areas will become a major sport in the near future. A definite step up from skeet shooting!

Score: 300

Now that Mother Nature has given us such a mild winter, how long do you think it will take for the natural gas companies to increase our bills to match their lost income?

Score: 271

I've got an idea - send a list of federal spending to each county and let the locals decide what to cut in their counties. I bet they could cut 50% of federal spending!

Score: 270

What happens if the Governor takes the six board of education members out then the public votes them right back in. A likely scenario in DeKalb.

Score: 266

One sleeve of Girl Scout cookies equals a serving.

Score: 259

Why did USPS sponsor Lance Armstrong given its dire financial outlook?

Score: 253

Insanity is not really a valid defense for murder, because anyone who murders another person had to be insane to some extent.

Score: 242

The only way to beat the oil companies is to buy their stock and profit from their decisions.

Score: 198

Why is Atlanta buying park land when we have inadequate police protection?

Score: 185

I remember in 1996 when government and civilian contractors were furloughed. In the end, government workers got back pay but contractors did not. Is it really about saving money?

Score: 183

As a Christian I resent others thinking that FOX News speaks for God.

Score: 169

Strength, plus admiration, equals: Robin Roberts.

Score: 155

So, those poachers in Ga. and N.C. were baiting bears with chocolate, peanut butter, and honey buns? If I'd found a stash of that out in the woods Yogi and Boo-Boo would have been seriously dissappointed afterward!

Score: 135

All religions, if practiced to their extremes, become freedom limiting cults. The proof of this is the fact that most major religions have all had a "convert or kill " period in their history.

Score: 125

The state legislature still has it backwards! Unless they're willing to pay part of its cost, the state should turn the management of MARTA to the counties where it operates.

Score: 115

I am glad Feb-u-weary is only 28 days long.

Score: 93

Maybe the Emory University president could take a Journalism course to improve his public relations. Oh, that's right, he closed those courses.

Score: 80

Just bought the Rosetta Stone Chinese-speaking discs. Gonna need to learn how to speak it!!!

Score: 79

What...you mean Nancy Grace hasn't come up with any cute little name for Jodi Arias, like she did for Casey Anthony? You must be slipping, Nancy.

Score: 52

Most of the other governors have figured out how to get a little kick back cash by helping some of their uninsured get healthcare. Will someone help Nathan figure it out?

Score: -69

Shelby County, Alabama is claiming it's no longer racist? Ha, Ha, Ha.

Score: -78

Now tell the truth. Is there a more dapper news reporter on TV than Morse Diggs? I love the hat.

Score: -95

How can you be "pro-life" while supporting the death penalty?

Score: -130

Two organizations run by old white males in big trouble: the Catholic Church & the GOP.

Score: -204