Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Obama Denies that Individual Mandate is a Tax Increase - WSJ.com
Remember the video of President Obama taking umbrage with ABC's George Stephanopoulos and the Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of "tax"?
From the Wall Street Journal --
"The President revealed a great deal about his philosophy of government and how he defines a tax increase. It turns out the President thinks a health-care tax is not a tax if he thinks the tax is for your own good."
Obama Denies that Individual Mandate is a Tax Increase - WSJ.com
From the Wall Street Journal --
"The President revealed a great deal about his philosophy of government and how he defines a tax increase. It turns out the President thinks a health-care tax is not a tax if he thinks the tax is for your own good."
Obama Denies that Individual Mandate is a Tax Increase - WSJ.com
Sunday, September 20, 2009
His powers of logic escape mere mortals.
As usual, President Obama's logic is impeccable. A government mandate, featured in his health care "reform" plan, requiring everyone to either purchase health insurance or pay a hefty fine, obviously cannot be considered a tax increase. Not even Merriam-Webster can sway his firm grasp of the disingenuous.
In other news, Pluto has just been reclassified a planet, as has the Moon and Michael Moore.
In other news, Pluto has just been reclassified a planet, as has the Moon and Michael Moore.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Tell me what you want...
Government run single payer health care system? Way more federal control? Much higher taxes? These are a few of his favorite things...
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Fear and loathing in San Francisco...
Nancy Pelosi was nearly in tears today, lamenting the potential in the health care/health insurance "reform" debate for violence which she perceives is being encouraged by strong rhetoric from the right, especially talk radio.
Who has been violent? Let's see...
There were the SEIU labor thugs who beat up a conservative black man. There were the death threats and middle-of-the-night visits to a stay-at-home mom who dared to question Arlen Spector and a father who was worried his disabled son would no longer be eligible for care under a penny-pinching government cost control panel.
And then there was the health care "reform" proponent who bit the finger off a protester.
Yeah, Nancy, we on the right have a real violence problem. Okay. Whatever you say.
This admonition seems appropriate given the subject of debate:
"Physician, heal thyself."
Who has been violent? Let's see...
There were the SEIU labor thugs who beat up a conservative black man. There were the death threats and middle-of-the-night visits to a stay-at-home mom who dared to question Arlen Spector and a father who was worried his disabled son would no longer be eligible for care under a penny-pinching government cost control panel.
And then there was the health care "reform" proponent who bit the finger off a protester.
Yeah, Nancy, we on the right have a real violence problem. Okay. Whatever you say.
This admonition seems appropriate given the subject of debate:
"Physician, heal thyself."
Lamar Alexander: Energy ‘Sprawl’ and the Green Economy - WSJ.com
Green is the new black. And windmills are the new trees.
Lamar Alexander: Energy ‘Sprawl’ and the Green Economy - WSJ.com
Lamar Alexander: Energy ‘Sprawl’ and the Green Economy - WSJ.com
Arlen Specter Pushes for Card Check - WSJ.com
Health Care, or Health Insurance, or whatever Obama and his acolytes are calling their latest freedom-killing "reform," is just the tip of the iceberg...
From the Wall Street Journal, Arlen Specter Pushes for Card Check - WSJ.com
From the Wall Street Journal, Arlen Specter Pushes for Card Check - WSJ.com
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Cracks in the armor...
The Obama administration thinks it is invincible. Case in point, David Axelrod, senior adviser and propagandist, in response to the march on DC over the weekend which some have estimated at more than 2 million attendees, claimed the protesters were not representative of the rest of the country. In an even stronger affront to popular sentiment against the President's destructive policies, Axelrod chastised "They're wrong."
In what may well become the worst presidency in the history of this nation, not to mention the presidency that may very well destroy America as we know it, the administration has hunkered down in bunker mode.
President Bush was excoriated in the months and years after 9/11 for telling the world "If you aren't with us, you're against us."
The Obama administration is telling the country, "If you aren't with us, we'll destroy you, reputation, your livelihood, your family, your children, your children's children, and we'll even shoot your dog in the face for good measure."
The wild accusations of fear-mongering, name calling, character assassination and blatant disregard for obvious poll data, however, tell the real story. The administration is flailing about wildly to hang on to power.
In a last gasp effort to distract from its own policy failures and exploding unpopularity and impugn opposition to a destructive radical agenda, the Democrats have turned back to the first page of their "101 Dirty Tricks to Play in Politics" playbook and started splaying about accusations of racism against pure policy opposition. Surprisingly, they have also trotted out a secret weapon -- former president Jimmy Carter, widely regarded by Republicans and Democrats as a colossal failure.
President Carter, in an interview with Brian Williams on NBC Nightly News, charged policy dissenters and Obamacare opposers as racists.
In a similar twist, when he dropped his ice cream cone after the interview, he accused the intern who handed it to him of spearheading a hate campaign against the dairy industry.
It is, frankly, almost unfathomable to see a former United States President accuse the country of racism. The only possible reaction will be even greater alienation of the American people and even stronger opposition to Obama's policies. Worse, Carter's allegations further strain racial strife. Viewers who simply oppose President Obama's policies will see this as a personal attack and a condemnation of their very character. Even those who voted for Obama cognizant of the historic racial nature of his election and who are now concerned about his sweeping agenda will feel wrongly accused.
For a man who was elected partially on the promise of healing the racial divide, these charges will only foment stronger resentment toward Obama and even stronger opposition to his policies. Even more damaging, Obama looks like a liar and the worst kind of partisan politician and all that is wrong with politics. Even worse, it opens wide a wound that's taken decades to start healing and pours salt in it.
The polls bear this out. Opposition to Obama's health care proposals is at its highest level at 55%. Further, only twelve percent believe the opposition has anything at all to do with race.
After a summer of arrogant antagonism from the White House, Democrats in Congress, labor unions and other Democrat constituencies and special interests, and now wildly offensive accusations of racism, the Obama administration continues to think it is invincible.
But there are cracks in the armor. We need to keep applying pressure to split them wide open.
In what may well become the worst presidency in the history of this nation, not to mention the presidency that may very well destroy America as we know it, the administration has hunkered down in bunker mode.
President Bush was excoriated in the months and years after 9/11 for telling the world "If you aren't with us, you're against us."
The Obama administration is telling the country, "If you aren't with us, we'll destroy you, reputation, your livelihood, your family, your children, your children's children, and we'll even shoot your dog in the face for good measure."
The wild accusations of fear-mongering, name calling, character assassination and blatant disregard for obvious poll data, however, tell the real story. The administration is flailing about wildly to hang on to power.
In a last gasp effort to distract from its own policy failures and exploding unpopularity and impugn opposition to a destructive radical agenda, the Democrats have turned back to the first page of their "101 Dirty Tricks to Play in Politics" playbook and started splaying about accusations of racism against pure policy opposition. Surprisingly, they have also trotted out a secret weapon -- former president Jimmy Carter, widely regarded by Republicans and Democrats as a colossal failure.
President Carter, in an interview with Brian Williams on NBC Nightly News, charged policy dissenters and Obamacare opposers as racists.
In a similar twist, when he dropped his ice cream cone after the interview, he accused the intern who handed it to him of spearheading a hate campaign against the dairy industry.
It is, frankly, almost unfathomable to see a former United States President accuse the country of racism. The only possible reaction will be even greater alienation of the American people and even stronger opposition to Obama's policies. Worse, Carter's allegations further strain racial strife. Viewers who simply oppose President Obama's policies will see this as a personal attack and a condemnation of their very character. Even those who voted for Obama cognizant of the historic racial nature of his election and who are now concerned about his sweeping agenda will feel wrongly accused.
For a man who was elected partially on the promise of healing the racial divide, these charges will only foment stronger resentment toward Obama and even stronger opposition to his policies. Even more damaging, Obama looks like a liar and the worst kind of partisan politician and all that is wrong with politics. Even worse, it opens wide a wound that's taken decades to start healing and pours salt in it.
The polls bear this out. Opposition to Obama's health care proposals is at its highest level at 55%. Further, only twelve percent believe the opposition has anything at all to do with race.
After a summer of arrogant antagonism from the White House, Democrats in Congress, labor unions and other Democrat constituencies and special interests, and now wildly offensive accusations of racism, the Obama administration continues to think it is invincible.
But there are cracks in the armor. We need to keep applying pressure to split them wide open.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
We're all racists now.
New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd wrote an absolutely brilliant piece the other day regarding South Carolina Representative Joe Wilson's outburst in which he unceremoniously blurted "You lie!" during the President's address to Congress last week.
Showing such malicious disrespect for our greatest President was certainly uncalled for. Protocol dictates that Congressional members treat with respect and dignity the office of the President, especially in the House chambers. High on the list of offenses is calling the President a liar. Certainly Pete Stark, Democrat Representative from California, is aware, as he addressed the House in 2007 when he chastised President Bush regarding the children's health care program SCHIP, "You gonna tell us lies like you're telling us today? ...But the President Bush’s statements about children’s health shouldn't be taken any more seriously than his lies about the war in Iraq."
Rep. Stark's accusations regarding the previous President, however, were undoubtedly accurate and highly appropriate, and well-justified, as were nearly all criticisms of the previous administration. After all, Bush's words were nothing but complete, almost unintelligible fabrications, unlike those of President Obama, who has obviously proven himself to be nothing if not completely honest and forthright. Honest Abe, make room on Mount Rushmore for Honest Obama.
Which brings us back to Rep. Wilson's uncouth transgression of last week. Ms. Dowd, with her usual brilliance and perception, notes the underlying tone of Wilson's attack. A black President, admonishing Republicans for their vicious obstruction, half-truths and misleading accusations, called out by a white Congressman... from the South, no less! She writes, "what I heard was an unspoken word in the air: You lie, boy!"
It's racism, plain and simple, evil and insidious.
She later makes it even clearer. "For two centuries, the South has feared a takeover by blacks or the feds. In Obama, they have both."
It is blatantly apparent now that Wilson had the stain of racism in his heart and on his mind when he objected so vocally to admittedly ambiguous claims. Ms. Dowd is sagacious enough to note the obvious. "Wilson clearly did not like being lectured and even rebuked by the brainy black president presiding over the majestic chamber."
Furthermore, when you factor this underlying racial distrust and even intolerance into the strife of the past several months, the fog lifts and the picture becomes even clearer. Finally the right-wing extremist hyped "Tea Parties," the angry voices at town hall meetings, and the million-plus nutjob protest in DC this past weekend start to make sense. As Ms. Dowd laments, "I’ve been loath to admit that the shrieking lunacy of the summer — the frantic efforts to paint our first black president as the Other, a foreigner, socialist, fascist, Marxist, racist, Commie, Nazi; a cad who would snuff old people; a snake who would indoctrinate kids — had much to do with race."
I'll admit, I could not see at first that Wilson's callous accusations were charged by racism and bigotry. I cannot look into the man's heart. But as Ms. Dowd astutely instructs, there is, obviously, no other explanation. Democrat Rep. Stark, as you recall, did not raise his voice in the aforementioned instance. The fact is no Democrat has ever shouted at a black President. Ms. Dowd hammers the final nail in Wilson's coffin, "But Wilson’s shocking disrespect for the office of the president — no Democrat ever shouted “liar” at W. when he was hawking a fake case for war in Iraq — convinced me: Some people just can’t believe a black man is president and will never accept it."
The unpleasant, if not hostile reaction from the obviously misinformed, prejudiced, intolerant racists to the election of this man, this brilliant, educated, eloquent black man, is evidence to Ms. Dowd's point. They are just not ready for this. Some will never be. Some, like Rep. Wilson, as well as the bigoted deep south, the close-minded inhabitants of the "heartland" of middle America, the hate-monger Tea Partiers, the conspiratorial right-wing extremists and, to be honest, the vast majority of the country resist a black man in the White House. Like it or not, the country as a larger whole must come to grips with the reality of this brilliant black man's rise. Ms. Dowd writes, "Now he’s at the center of a period of racial turbulence sparked by his ascension. Even if he and the coterie of white male advisers around him don’t choose to openly acknowledge it, this president is the ultimate civil rights figure — a black man whose legitimacy is constantly challenged by a loco fringe."
We, Ms. Dowd, the media, the enlightened leaders in Washington and New York, the inspired scholars in academia, are living in an enlightened, progressive age, in which many have yet to come to such an understanding about this President and his almost messianic ascendance. We who have chosen the side of history that punishes white men hollering and discredits old people protesting things that they don't know are good for them, have an historic, charismatic Black President in whom we have been inspired to place all of our trust, our faith, and, yes, Hope.
Maureen Dowd clearly understands these rifts are purely racist, purely prejudicial and, obviously, are not in the least related to President Obama's antagonistic words which have incensed his opposition which grows by the day, his perplexing actions which the majority of Americans fear are dangerous to their liberty, or his policies which most Americans realize are destructive to the very Republic for which they have given sacrifices of blood and treasure. No, Ms. Dowd scolds them. This is about nothing more than race.
By the way, Ms. Dowd, if, by some unlikely chance you can extricate yourself from your tired, intellectually desolate, vapid hack-liberal "racism" rebuke clichéry and happen to read this, the preceding remarks are something we, the undereducated, unintelligent unwashed masses of inbred populace who according to your omniscient wisdom can't abide a black man in the White House call "sarcasm." Look it up.
Showing such malicious disrespect for our greatest President was certainly uncalled for. Protocol dictates that Congressional members treat with respect and dignity the office of the President, especially in the House chambers. High on the list of offenses is calling the President a liar. Certainly Pete Stark, Democrat Representative from California, is aware, as he addressed the House in 2007 when he chastised President Bush regarding the children's health care program SCHIP, "You gonna tell us lies like you're telling us today? ...But the President Bush’s statements about children’s health shouldn't be taken any more seriously than his lies about the war in Iraq."
Rep. Stark's accusations regarding the previous President, however, were undoubtedly accurate and highly appropriate, and well-justified, as were nearly all criticisms of the previous administration. After all, Bush's words were nothing but complete, almost unintelligible fabrications, unlike those of President Obama, who has obviously proven himself to be nothing if not completely honest and forthright. Honest Abe, make room on Mount Rushmore for Honest Obama.
Which brings us back to Rep. Wilson's uncouth transgression of last week. Ms. Dowd, with her usual brilliance and perception, notes the underlying tone of Wilson's attack. A black President, admonishing Republicans for their vicious obstruction, half-truths and misleading accusations, called out by a white Congressman... from the South, no less! She writes, "what I heard was an unspoken word in the air: You lie, boy!"
It's racism, plain and simple, evil and insidious.
She later makes it even clearer. "For two centuries, the South has feared a takeover by blacks or the feds. In Obama, they have both."
It is blatantly apparent now that Wilson had the stain of racism in his heart and on his mind when he objected so vocally to admittedly ambiguous claims. Ms. Dowd is sagacious enough to note the obvious. "Wilson clearly did not like being lectured and even rebuked by the brainy black president presiding over the majestic chamber."
Furthermore, when you factor this underlying racial distrust and even intolerance into the strife of the past several months, the fog lifts and the picture becomes even clearer. Finally the right-wing extremist hyped "Tea Parties," the angry voices at town hall meetings, and the million-plus nutjob protest in DC this past weekend start to make sense. As Ms. Dowd laments, "I’ve been loath to admit that the shrieking lunacy of the summer — the frantic efforts to paint our first black president as the Other, a foreigner, socialist, fascist, Marxist, racist, Commie, Nazi; a cad who would snuff old people; a snake who would indoctrinate kids — had much to do with race."
I'll admit, I could not see at first that Wilson's callous accusations were charged by racism and bigotry. I cannot look into the man's heart. But as Ms. Dowd astutely instructs, there is, obviously, no other explanation. Democrat Rep. Stark, as you recall, did not raise his voice in the aforementioned instance. The fact is no Democrat has ever shouted at a black President. Ms. Dowd hammers the final nail in Wilson's coffin, "But Wilson’s shocking disrespect for the office of the president — no Democrat ever shouted “liar” at W. when he was hawking a fake case for war in Iraq — convinced me: Some people just can’t believe a black man is president and will never accept it."
The unpleasant, if not hostile reaction from the obviously misinformed, prejudiced, intolerant racists to the election of this man, this brilliant, educated, eloquent black man, is evidence to Ms. Dowd's point. They are just not ready for this. Some will never be. Some, like Rep. Wilson, as well as the bigoted deep south, the close-minded inhabitants of the "heartland" of middle America, the hate-monger Tea Partiers, the conspiratorial right-wing extremists and, to be honest, the vast majority of the country resist a black man in the White House. Like it or not, the country as a larger whole must come to grips with the reality of this brilliant black man's rise. Ms. Dowd writes, "Now he’s at the center of a period of racial turbulence sparked by his ascension. Even if he and the coterie of white male advisers around him don’t choose to openly acknowledge it, this president is the ultimate civil rights figure — a black man whose legitimacy is constantly challenged by a loco fringe."
We, Ms. Dowd, the media, the enlightened leaders in Washington and New York, the inspired scholars in academia, are living in an enlightened, progressive age, in which many have yet to come to such an understanding about this President and his almost messianic ascendance. We who have chosen the side of history that punishes white men hollering and discredits old people protesting things that they don't know are good for them, have an historic, charismatic Black President in whom we have been inspired to place all of our trust, our faith, and, yes, Hope.
Maureen Dowd clearly understands these rifts are purely racist, purely prejudicial and, obviously, are not in the least related to President Obama's antagonistic words which have incensed his opposition which grows by the day, his perplexing actions which the majority of Americans fear are dangerous to their liberty, or his policies which most Americans realize are destructive to the very Republic for which they have given sacrifices of blood and treasure. No, Ms. Dowd scolds them. This is about nothing more than race.
By the way, Ms. Dowd, if, by some unlikely chance you can extricate yourself from your tired, intellectually desolate, vapid hack-liberal "racism" rebuke clichéry and happen to read this, the preceding remarks are something we, the undereducated, unintelligent unwashed masses of inbred populace who according to your omniscient wisdom can't abide a black man in the White House call "sarcasm." Look it up.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Perhaps the president missed his true calling...
Snake-oil Salesman-in-Chief...?
(regarding President Obama's speech to Congress this past Wednesday)
(regarding President Obama's speech to Congress this past Wednesday)
Friday, September 11, 2009
Do you remember?
I awoke to chaos and horror on the radio as the second plane crashed into the second tower. I rushed to turn on the tv, and watched incredulously as the events played out. I called my brother, and we watched the towers collapse.
I remember that day. I was in school at the time, and classes were cancelled that day. Vigils were held at the chapel and the church on campus.
My heart felt like it collapsed as well.
President Obama and the Democrats intend to "reframe" the country's solemn remembrance of September 11, 2001, rather than a testament to the brave people who died and memorial for the victims who perished, to a national day of service, and an homage to Mr. Obama's radical, statist ideology. Of the 364 other days from which he might have chosen, why 9/11?
Today is also a stark reminder of the realities of a much more complex, much smaller world, in which oppressive authoritarian theocrats intend to harm us.
In their attempt to scrub the horrors of 9/11 from the American memory, the president and Democrats are promoting a sort of forced community service as a distraction from the Bush administration's successful war on terrorism efforts of the past eight years to protect our country and our people from another devastating attack.
The memory of such an unprecedented attack on our homeland is minimized, much as acts of terrorism are now "man-made disasters" and the war on terror has become an "overseas contingency operation."
It is unfortunate that such disregard for the American people has become the norm from the leaders on the left. Americans do not need their elected officials telling them what to think. Americans do not need an ever more intrusive government admonishing them to help their neighbor. And Americans certainly do not need a solemn day trampled to serve their ever present president's narcissistic political agenda.
Today is not a day to distract. It is a day to remember. Do you remember?
I remember that day. I was in school at the time, and classes were cancelled that day. Vigils were held at the chapel and the church on campus.
My heart felt like it collapsed as well.
President Obama and the Democrats intend to "reframe" the country's solemn remembrance of September 11, 2001, rather than a testament to the brave people who died and memorial for the victims who perished, to a national day of service, and an homage to Mr. Obama's radical, statist ideology. Of the 364 other days from which he might have chosen, why 9/11?
Today is also a stark reminder of the realities of a much more complex, much smaller world, in which oppressive authoritarian theocrats intend to harm us.
In their attempt to scrub the horrors of 9/11 from the American memory, the president and Democrats are promoting a sort of forced community service as a distraction from the Bush administration's successful war on terrorism efforts of the past eight years to protect our country and our people from another devastating attack.
The memory of such an unprecedented attack on our homeland is minimized, much as acts of terrorism are now "man-made disasters" and the war on terror has become an "overseas contingency operation."
It is unfortunate that such disregard for the American people has become the norm from the leaders on the left. Americans do not need their elected officials telling them what to think. Americans do not need an ever more intrusive government admonishing them to help their neighbor. And Americans certainly do not need a solemn day trampled to serve their ever present president's narcissistic political agenda.
Today is not a day to distract. It is a day to remember. Do you remember?
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Mark Mix: Read the Union Health-Care Label - WSJ.com
Just pray the surgeon doesn't go on strike halfway through your bypass operation...
Mark Mix: Read the Union Health-Care Label - WSJ.com
Mark Mix: Read the Union Health-Care Label - WSJ.com
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