February 08, 2010
Democrats - Almost Novices
Having pulled the curtain back exposing Republicans for their anti-America stance, it is the Democratic Party's turn to have their position exposed for what it is. The Democrats in the Congress are displaying ineptitude and lack of experience in Congressional leadership, and it is costing this nation its future. The majority of voting Americans in 2008 no doubt hoped that with the election of Obama and a Democratic Congress, our nation's problems would be addressed and solved. The disappointment is everywhere in today's political news coverage.
» Continue reading "Democrats - Almost Novices"...February 07, 2010
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February 04, 2010
Republicans Have Gone Anti-America
The Republican Party, also known as the Grand Old Party, or GOP, has evolved from a very pro-America Party in 1994, to an anti-America Party through the last decade, taking giant strides in that direction since Americans threw them out of power in 2008. Greed, duplicity, anger, vengeance, and paranoia have taken over the group think psychology of Republicans in Congress, as well as a great many of the remaining supporters of the GOP. It is time the GOP be labeled for what its member's actions demonstrate.
February 01, 2010
Obama's Budget: Big Deficit: Big Picture
Pres. Obama submitted his budget for the next fiscal year starting in September. It is a record breaking 3.8 Trillion dollars. Of that 3.8 Trillion dollars, 1.3 Trillion is to be borrowed, representing the deficit for this new budget proposal. These are staggering numbers. However, there is a bigger short and long term picture to be appreciated here before marching off into tax payer suicide pacts. Let's examine these big pictures absent the political spin, B.S., and talking points.
» Continue reading "Obama's Budget: Big Deficit: Big Picture"...January 28, 2010
SOTU. We Don't Quit. I Don't Quit !
The President's State of the Union (SOTU) speech was realistic, mostly accurate, and proscriptive. It was not a "feel good" speech. It accurately summarized where the nation is domestically, divided and behind schedule in addressing many of its most pressing issues. His speech pragmatically stipulated that he alone cannot bring the solutions to pass (a campaign refrain); Congress and the people have to carry their share of the load, the confidence, and responsibility.
» Continue reading "SOTU. We Don't Quit. I Don't Quit !"...January 25, 2010
Land of the Subsidized
Friday was an important day. A day when the US crossed a threshold that it is looking less likely to cross back the other way on. On Friday, January 22, 2010, the United States federal government put into full force of law its 2000th subsidy program.
» Continue reading "Land of the Subsidized"...January 21, 2010
Corporate Influence Over Elections
The Supreme Court, a conservative court on the belief that money is protected speech as far as elections are concerned, overturned a century of precedent and laws moving in the other direction. Republicans continue to sabotage America, even after being deposed from majority power to rule, via their Supreme Court activist judges. As usual, Republicans say one thing and do the opposite. For appearances they rail against activist judges, all the while appointing their own activist judges to the federal benches.
» Continue reading "Corporate Influence Over Elections"...January 20, 2010
Mass. Election. Independents and Anti-Incumbents!
For years, I have advocated for independent voters to unite around the ant-incumbent strategy. Pres. Obama won as the challenger to the Bush/Republican years, riding the wave of disapproving independent voters. He won with 53% of the vote, and his approval rating remains in that ball park, depending on what poll you look at. The off-year gubernatorial races in 2009 were dominated by anti-incumbent independent voters. And now, in an historically Democratic State, Democrats lost and a Republican shall take the late Ted Kennedy's seat. Are the Parties acknowledging this wake up call?
» Continue reading "Mass. Election. Independents and Anti-Incumbents! "...January 19, 2010
Slowly Goes Our Constitution
How does one know when you have too much democracy and not enough Republic? Look to the many programs run by the federal government. The federal government, aka Corpocracy, wants to control every facet of your life. The Corpocracy needs control of government in order to control you. You can often see the tentacles stretching for more power and control in the way federal programs are administered.
» Continue reading "Slowly Goes Our Constitution"...January 13, 2010
Political Decisions
Political decisions must, by definition in a diverse society, alienate some in that society. This truism is dictated by the concept of opportunity cost. For those without business school backgrounds, opportunity cost is the cost of not having selected the other choices. Every decision anyone ever makes, carries an opportunity cost. Example: The wife takes the shortest route to work. In doing so, she avoids alternative longer routes which may make her drive more interesting, less hazardous as the lesser traveled routes, or less fortuitous in passing up the opportunity to give Bill Gates a ride after his HumV broke down, which he appreciates with a sizable thank you check of a million dollars.
» Continue reading "Political Decisions"...January 08, 2010
Today's Populist Rant
As usual, about the only positive information a populist can relate to is a few new high tech gadgets. You can now access the Internet and ‘tweet’ through your cars dashboard. Other than that, all the information I’ve perused today qualifies as a criminal offense.
» Continue reading "Today's Populist Rant"...January 03, 2010
Sunday Morning Breakdown
Recently someone posted that I shouldn’t ‘hate’ President Obama for this or that position he is taking. Made me feel bad about myself. So, being in tune with the New Year I thought I would express myself in platitudes more in line with my true feelings.
January 01, 2010
Witness Iranian Courage
I have been following the second Iranian revolution since last June and it’s been an amazing thing to witness. Although it’s hard to believe this tense situation could be ratcheted up any further, it has. The Iranian people have become even more brazen, even more fearless and the nature of their actions signal that they truly have nothing left to lose anymore. They are fighting for their freedom with their lives. Something all Americans should respect.
December 27, 2009
Divided We Stand
Was watching C-span this morning where two seniors were being interviewed. One, I believe was a Dan Thomasson harking back to the days of Lyndon Johnson and, Steve from the Heritage Foundation who perhaps served in the Eisenhower administration. I immediately noticed their proclivity in viewing the world in historical perspective as opposed to a strategic or tactical view.
The Pakistani People Are Going Insane!
Most of you know that Pakistan is undergoing extreme internal strife, but do you know who they blame for their suffering? I don’t mean to ask you who the Pakistanis blame for the regional predicament this newborn nuclear power finds itself in. I mean to ask you who the Pakistanis blame for physically bombing and murdering Pakistani civilians with their own hands. They blame Americans.
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