With the presidential election coming closer everyday, radio, TV, and YouTube have been simply covered with political ads and messages. That trend will only grow until the big day.
So what makes this latest viralviral political ad–that already has over a quarter million views–different? It’s completely paid for by just one person. Thomas Peterffy.
He was born in socialist Hungary and saw how the nation only became poorer and poorer.
He dreamed of moving to free America and when he was old enough he finally did. He was motivated to achieve the American dream, to succeed, and did; he is now a billionaire.
But recently he sees that the country is going in the same direction he recognizes from his childhood. To fight this progression, he literally put his money where your mouth is and published this commercial to spread his anti-socialism message. CNN reports the bill is around $5-10 million.
Read more on FoxNews, Breitbart, and CTPost.
HowCanPeopleBeSoBlind
October 16, 2012 - 12:20 amAs long as Americans are able to spot even a single difference between Republicans and Democrats, there is nothing to worry about for those at the top of the pyramid.
americanmetal
October 23, 2012 - 5:23 pmlol another rich ahole not wanting to pay his fair share of taxes. he needs to use Romney’s tax accountant that way he doesn’t have pay any as well. save your money Peterfly only loony aholes believe your crap
Bruce Cassady
November 1, 2012 - 12:08 pmPeople who ignore history are damned to repeat it….if the tide of socialistic views in the USA are not curbed and truly take over from the past belief that anyone can make something of themselves if they just apply themself, then I won’t want to live here anymore. Believing this “crap” as you call it isn’t a matter of belief…it is historical. DO you not understand that? What do they teach kids in school today? We waste a kids education on so many theories and nonessential teachings that we can’t even compete in the world anymore…good luck on name calling as that makes you feel better, right?
AmericanDemocracy
October 26, 2012 - 11:37 pmI do believe the the rich should pay at a higher rate than lower earners however no government should tax those who make over $100,000 half their income like in NY. That is socialism and quit frankly you should keep most of the money you earn. Isn’t that the incentive for working hard and going through year of schooling. I don’t want to see my country turn into France, where millionaires are taxed 75% of their income, and people who make a decent 100,000EU a year income are taxed half of it.
isoldina
October 30, 2012 - 9:59 amYes, that is right HowCanPeopleBeSoBlind, I agree with you and I also every time the ad comes I change channel and do not come back to it for at least 1 hour!
It is a shame that billionaires use all they can to manipulate society in their own interest!
This “great Hungarian” wants be able to do anything in order to make money…even if it can cost to US citizens to breath polluted air as in China.All in name of making more-and-more money!
For him, and Republicans businesses should create the rules! Let’s go back to Bush’s eras!
Bruce Cassady
November 1, 2012 - 12:21 pmWhy do you and so many socialistic believers hate people that took risks and ended up making money in the process? Do you really think US businesses are polluting the air like they have been in China? That was 50-70 years ago! Without successful US businesses we will end up like Greece (a service based economy where more people ride in the cart than are pulling it, thus they are broke and rioting for free government support that may not come unless someone “bails” them out) as we develop more government jobs that rely on less and less people paying in to support the services we can’t afford to give. What are you doing to make this a better world? What do you try to pass on to those that look up to you? Hate for those that achieve? I pity you.
isoldina
October 30, 2012 - 10:15 amEvery time that Republicans say that the government do not have money for public Health care I think: How can countries less rich afford to do it! They just need to think less about weapons… wars and re-build other people countries after destruction!
Look at Canada that was trashed in the last US election, it was frustrating watching Republicans distorting our health care. I had a heart attack and the ambulance came to get me in the highway and I spent 10 days at the hospital…I am not bankruptcy, not my company or my family. The government / public health care took care of me for 10 days and now I am back working again. I pay tax and it do not bother me because I know that we all have the same rights here and will receive back from the government! In Canada, the billionaires and I receive the same treatment… and not as Palin says. What can you expect from a haunter that is experienced in foreign policy because can see Russia from her backyard! LOL!
Okay, let’s also add in this blog that Canada’s provinces/state that are governed by liberals (our Democrats) the health care and schools are better taken care! It is all about to look at the agenda of your party / candidate! Good Luck US! We cheer for you!
Jerry
October 30, 2012 - 10:55 amRemember, Dick Cheney just did a fund raiser for Romney, and many of Mr. Romney’s advisers are from the Bush Administration. How does supporting a guy (Romney) who surrounds himself with folks who, like the Hungarian Socialists, would have no problem stepping on anyone’s rights, including Mr. Petterffy’s and water-boarding anyone they suspected of something make for a better country, in any country?
G rice
October 30, 2012 - 8:47 pmAwesome! My father too, is from Hungary, and came to this country in 1960 to have a better life. My father worked 2 jobs so he could send his mother money to feed a family of 6. If it wasnt’t for the opportunity in this country, my family in hungary would not have made it. This country we live in is a blessing. I will definetly vote for Romney!
Clear sight
October 31, 2012 - 10:44 amAccurate, on point, and effective. This ad may not dissuade those that have already succumbed to a culture of dependence, but perhaps it will inspire those who recognize the need to be personally responsible for themselves and those unable, not unwilling, to care or themselves. Abdicating one’s freedom to a political elite class which is in fact an ultra wealthy “above the law” class is simply wrong-headed and foolish. Humans are imbued with a neural seeking circuit that requires making a concerted effort, achieving a goal, being rewarded, and experiencing that sense of pride that comes from that achievement AND reward to be emotionally healthy members of society.
HAlftone175
November 1, 2012 - 6:50 pm1919 Bela Kun established the first Hungarian Communist government. It lasted only a few months.1919-1944 Admiral Nicholas Horthy, a conservative, ruled Hungary as a regent (in the place of a king).1941 Hungary entered World War II on Germany’s side.
Jean-Francois
November 2, 2012 - 11:54 amAH!”
So now a (aspiring) social democracy is socialism???
Do you really think those truly aspiring for wealth are tomorrow’s richest people???
Much like past aristocracy, most riches are born wealthy.
It all comes down to a complete incapacity to understand society in structural terms, rather than individual.
Dave Parkeson
November 5, 2012 - 12:23 pmwarren buffet was not from a rich family. bill gates was not from a rich family. Obama was not from a rich family. Pettrfy was not from a rich family (i dont think). America is full of rich families that at one time were poor. Not sure what your point is? Regardless of what you call it, America is losing its competitive edge because everyone wants something for nothing. 2.7 million manufacturing jobs lost to China because of lower labor cost or lower taxes or lower plant construction cost or lower regulation. But why should we care ? Lets make our businesses pay $20 an hour minimum wage with a platinum health care policy and a two day work week. Oh, but then half the businesses would shut down and the tax revenues would dwindle even more. Oh, but we can just raise the taxes on remaining businesses even higher, at least until they shut down! Profits will stink but businesses can get gov. loans even though there numbers don’t justify the loan. When the business fails the gov will own the means of production (is that what they call socialism?). It has already started in US! The more Obama attacks the primary industries in Ameica (healthcare, coal, oil, etc) with over regulation the closer we move to socialism because private industry will not continue to finance losing endeavors.
Gyula
November 4, 2012 - 2:44 pmI think this is silly. There is a difference between authoritarian communism and having a capitalistic society with social programs. I can understand the man’s irrational fear that the U.S. is headed toward socialism, but let’s be realistic here. The assertion is made that Barack Obama is a socialist – why? Because he endorsed one specific, comprehensive social welfare program. Meanwhile, presidents like Ronald Reagan, who strengthened Social Security and Medicare, grew the size of federal personnel by 300,000 people and raised taxes a dozen times is a conservative hero? Pure and simple, people like Mr. Peterffy are delusional. We are far from becoming a Soviet satellite proxy, and we were closer than ever under that Socialist Reagan.
Lubbock Stock Farmer
November 7, 2012 - 9:43 pmi wish some of our republician congressman would also take note of this as the farmbill that they are all promoting is directly only a means of entitlement for american farmers and has nothing to do with rewarding farmers that try to make crops only the ones that a committing fraud in the government backed multiperil insurance programs Shame on you government shame on you the american farmer that is getting rich this way and shame on the tax payors that allow this type of waste and fraud to exist in a society that was built on honest hard work,