Well, Obama has certainly stepped into it now. The latest buzz is all about a VAT (Value Added Tax) to raise enough revenue to pay for his pie in the sky dream of universal health care. But excuse me Mr. Obama, you may remember that the straw that broke the camels back was taxation without representation. That act ignited the American Revolution in the 13 colonies and eventually lead to the war for independence that gave birth to our glorious nation. A value added tax is a hidden tax. A hidden tax is taxation without representation. Do we really want to go full circle here? Or should the administration just give up on the ludicrous notion of universal health care because we cannot afford it.
The federal government under Obama seems hell bent on transforming itself into a national government. This has got to stop. He has to be stopped. He must be stopped if our country is to survive. The hubris of this administration is simply astounding to me. They willingly trash this country, its constitution, and blatantly disregard the laws that are duly enacted by congress. They trample on the rights of the individual States.
What I have a really hard time with is the fact that most people still actually like this guy. It is like they expect you to want him to take the knife that he put into their chest out and simply stand there and smile as he thrusts it into your chest! How much more of our country are we going to allow this clown to destroy before we rebel against this. He is a one man wrecking ball.
We cannot afford what they are proposing. Every single household in America is now in debt for an astounding figure of over $585,450! How many centuries will it take our descendants to pay off this outrageous sum with interest? It is simply an untenable position to be in. Wake up people!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Audacious Hope for Sure!
There is hope after all. Yesterday, Californians voted for the real hope and change, not that awkward leftist bumbling crap that Obama had so adeptly marketed and sold the country on. The residents of California have had enough; of paying the highest taxes of any state in the union, of wasteful spending by a bloated and ineffective state government, of the fearmongering thrown about by a Governor who acts more like a spoiled brat than a politician with a spine. They have had enough of their government being beholden to ecoterrorist special interest groups. They have shut off the spigot with a resounding defeat of four proposals to increase taxes to continue funding a bloated and irresponsible government.
Yes, it is hard to believe, but even the bluest of blue, liberal states has had enough. Yes Virginia, there is still real hope for our country. Because as you know, trends that begin in California usually spread east across the country like a bad virus. Granted, most of those trends are hair brained ecoterrorist schemes, but this one might just have legs. I am all for lower taxes, and less government intrusion in our lives.
Even the liberal Californians have put their foot down and drawn a line in the sand. Now that is truly audacious Mr. Obama! take a queue from the masses all you Obamanoids, sanity and reason will eventually rule the day. Because Obama is great at fear-mongering, he plays on your emotions by pandering to your fears. Get past the straw man argument by setting aside the emotions and deal with the real issues logically with reason. When you do that it becomes quite clear that this man, Obama is not only a neophyte politician, but he is a danger to our national security. All the diversionary tactics of never letting a good crisis go to waste by ramming through legislation regarding economic stimulus, domestic energy policy, health care, and the enormous power grab by nationalizing huge swaths of the private sector, will not detract from the fact that he does not know what he is doing in regards to foreign policy, or the economy.
He is doing a great amount of damage to our country. We have been weakened by what he has done. And until we stand up to him and the liberal hordes in congress, we will continue to suffer real damage as a country. The best thing that we could do is to remove him from office at the next election. In the meantime we should strive to replace the liberal horde as well in the midterm election in 2010.
Take heart my friends, all is not yet lost. If California can revolt at the ballot, we can too!
Yes, it is hard to believe, but even the bluest of blue, liberal states has had enough. Yes Virginia, there is still real hope for our country. Because as you know, trends that begin in California usually spread east across the country like a bad virus. Granted, most of those trends are hair brained ecoterrorist schemes, but this one might just have legs. I am all for lower taxes, and less government intrusion in our lives.
Even the liberal Californians have put their foot down and drawn a line in the sand. Now that is truly audacious Mr. Obama! take a queue from the masses all you Obamanoids, sanity and reason will eventually rule the day. Because Obama is great at fear-mongering, he plays on your emotions by pandering to your fears. Get past the straw man argument by setting aside the emotions and deal with the real issues logically with reason. When you do that it becomes quite clear that this man, Obama is not only a neophyte politician, but he is a danger to our national security. All the diversionary tactics of never letting a good crisis go to waste by ramming through legislation regarding economic stimulus, domestic energy policy, health care, and the enormous power grab by nationalizing huge swaths of the private sector, will not detract from the fact that he does not know what he is doing in regards to foreign policy, or the economy.
He is doing a great amount of damage to our country. We have been weakened by what he has done. And until we stand up to him and the liberal hordes in congress, we will continue to suffer real damage as a country. The best thing that we could do is to remove him from office at the next election. In the meantime we should strive to replace the liberal horde as well in the midterm election in 2010.
Take heart my friends, all is not yet lost. If California can revolt at the ballot, we can too!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Why Liberalism Is Its Own Worst Enemy!
President Obama's ongoing openness for dialogue with fascist dictators in the middle east region should be seen as a personal snub against our good friend and ally, Israel. He does not realize the impact that his lack of warmth for Israel is having on foreign affairs in regards to the current tensions in the middle east. The enemies of Israel are emboldened by Obama's inept and frankly tactless behavior. To even consider a dialogue with the Iranian leader who is a Holocaust denier, is insulting, hurtful, and damaging to Israel. The fact that his administration has given money to Hamas should be viewed by Israel as a blatant betrayal of trust.
How, in good conscience can Obama, presume that his words and actions wouldn't be perceived as anything other than hostile by Israel. But this should not surprise any conservative. Obama is not a unifying voice, his Saul Alinski way is to isolate, attack, and neutralize whomever he perceives as a threat. Therefore, Obama has displayed his antisemitism by waiting until now to visit Israel.
As a conservative Christian, I am ashamed that our President has behaved in this manner. And furthermore, I am embarrassed that Notre Dame invited Obama to speak at commencement ceremonies. The fact that there is such a disconnect from both the teachings of the Catholic Church and the beliefs of the faithful with the leadership at a Catholic institution of higher learning. It runs afoul of the morals promoted by the Church. It doesn't pass the smell test. It is most distasteful and insulting to honor a man who approves of, and in fact encourages the murdering of the unborn.
Our country will be judged for what we have done, and that includes the government sanctioned murder of over 43 million unborn babies since the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. Perhaps a part of that judgement is our current financial troubles. God's laws are not just applicable to the individual, but also corporately to nations!
The liberals in Congress are having their own toes caught under the crushing weight of the steamroller they have unleashed upon the public in regards to the Pelosi flap over the CIA information given and when she knew. I find it hilarious that her big fat dumb mouth has finally tarnished her own political patina! It was bound to happen eventually, but it is particularly poignant that it should happen now in this way to the "Speaker of the House" who is such a radical left wing liberal. She is a big fat liar, and Fox News has the video and audio tapes to prove it. In her own words, she is an idiot. ROFTLOL!!!!
How, in good conscience can Obama, presume that his words and actions wouldn't be perceived as anything other than hostile by Israel. But this should not surprise any conservative. Obama is not a unifying voice, his Saul Alinski way is to isolate, attack, and neutralize whomever he perceives as a threat. Therefore, Obama has displayed his antisemitism by waiting until now to visit Israel.
As a conservative Christian, I am ashamed that our President has behaved in this manner. And furthermore, I am embarrassed that Notre Dame invited Obama to speak at commencement ceremonies. The fact that there is such a disconnect from both the teachings of the Catholic Church and the beliefs of the faithful with the leadership at a Catholic institution of higher learning. It runs afoul of the morals promoted by the Church. It doesn't pass the smell test. It is most distasteful and insulting to honor a man who approves of, and in fact encourages the murdering of the unborn.
Our country will be judged for what we have done, and that includes the government sanctioned murder of over 43 million unborn babies since the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. Perhaps a part of that judgement is our current financial troubles. God's laws are not just applicable to the individual, but also corporately to nations!
The liberals in Congress are having their own toes caught under the crushing weight of the steamroller they have unleashed upon the public in regards to the Pelosi flap over the CIA information given and when she knew. I find it hilarious that her big fat dumb mouth has finally tarnished her own political patina! It was bound to happen eventually, but it is particularly poignant that it should happen now in this way to the "Speaker of the House" who is such a radical left wing liberal. She is a big fat liar, and Fox News has the video and audio tapes to prove it. In her own words, she is an idiot. ROFTLOL!!!!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
The Dark Side of the Force
With the eminent collapse of the manufacturing base in this country as the White House plays dictator with Chrysler, GM, and all their suppliers it has become clear that the greatness that once belonged to the United States has been compromised. Now that Obama has been flip-flopping on the issue of releasing the water boarding photos, and shown exceptional weakness on the world stage of foreign policy by sucking up to perverted dictators, he is setting his sights on destroying our country from the inside out on the domestic side as well.
Witness his eminence as he destroys the free enterprise system in one fell swoop. But we free thinkers have a secret weapon, and it is called integrity. Integrity in believing in the free enterprise system and the free market. They will expect us to just roll over and give up when they start taxing us to death, but we will not go quietly into serfdom. Those of us who own businesses will not give over our profits for redistribution so easily. We will go underground and enter the cash market. It is a drastic survival tactic to be sure but one that is certainly warranted in these times of tyrannical oppression. But unreported income will become the only vehicle for protecting the profits and prosperity of hard working individuals.
Reagan understood this reality and it is why he acted as he did to reduce the tax burden on businesses and individuals. When businesses and individuals are allowed to keep more of their income, they are more willing to pay their fair share of taxes. But when the government becomes oppressive of the people they will predictably react to keep what is rightfully theirs by going underground and entering the black market of unreported cash income. This is why he cut taxes on businesses and individuals which actually increased participation in the system thereby increasing revenues. And at the same time he shrank the government in both personnel and expenditures which decreased the deficit. Personal responsibility and free enterprise will survive, but for the time being they will most likely be forced underground until us free thinkers can become more organized and regroup against the evil forces of Lord Darth Emanuel and the greedy liberal horde of congress.
The conservative resistance will prevail against the evil empire eventually. Many battles will have to be fought. Some will be lost, many will be won before the war against the Emperor Obama and his evil empire of liberal tax and spend storm troopers in congress is finally over. Obama's statist policies will inspire ingenious subterfuge within the rebel alliance of the conservative resistance. Join the battle and fight on for true freedoms my fellow free thinkers; my true fellow Americans. Fight to keep as much of what you earn as possible because you know how to better utilize it than any government could ever presume to know. Long live the conservative resistance.
Witness his eminence as he destroys the free enterprise system in one fell swoop. But we free thinkers have a secret weapon, and it is called integrity. Integrity in believing in the free enterprise system and the free market. They will expect us to just roll over and give up when they start taxing us to death, but we will not go quietly into serfdom. Those of us who own businesses will not give over our profits for redistribution so easily. We will go underground and enter the cash market. It is a drastic survival tactic to be sure but one that is certainly warranted in these times of tyrannical oppression. But unreported income will become the only vehicle for protecting the profits and prosperity of hard working individuals.
Reagan understood this reality and it is why he acted as he did to reduce the tax burden on businesses and individuals. When businesses and individuals are allowed to keep more of their income, they are more willing to pay their fair share of taxes. But when the government becomes oppressive of the people they will predictably react to keep what is rightfully theirs by going underground and entering the black market of unreported cash income. This is why he cut taxes on businesses and individuals which actually increased participation in the system thereby increasing revenues. And at the same time he shrank the government in both personnel and expenditures which decreased the deficit. Personal responsibility and free enterprise will survive, but for the time being they will most likely be forced underground until us free thinkers can become more organized and regroup against the evil forces of Lord Darth Emanuel and the greedy liberal horde of congress.
The conservative resistance will prevail against the evil empire eventually. Many battles will have to be fought. Some will be lost, many will be won before the war against the Emperor Obama and his evil empire of liberal tax and spend storm troopers in congress is finally over. Obama's statist policies will inspire ingenious subterfuge within the rebel alliance of the conservative resistance. Join the battle and fight on for true freedoms my fellow free thinkers; my true fellow Americans. Fight to keep as much of what you earn as possible because you know how to better utilize it than any government could ever presume to know. Long live the conservative resistance.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Obama's Report Card
The evidence is mounting against the Obama administration's liberal tax and spend policies; they are not working as they had hoped. The policy of "spreading the wealth" by taxing the wealthy and giving it to the poor is not working as expected. The gap between revenues required to maintain the enormous spending deficits introduced by Queen Pelosi and her liberal horde in congress and what is currently collected is growing exponentially by the hour. Because of this, all of the other lessor statists around the country at the state and local levels are scrambling to come up with ingenious ways to tax those who can least afford to pay. For instance, in New York Governor David Patterson has proposed to introduce a "Student Tax" on all college students of $150 per student, (although it isn't yet clear if this is per course or per year). As if higher education wasn't already too expensive, he actually wants to increase the costs for students, most of whom are underemployed and already deep in debt financing their education.
And if you drink soda pop, or eat sugary foods, they are actually musing around with the idea at the federal level with a "sugary foods" or "unhealthy foods" tax to fund their bastardized, bureaucratic, mess for universal rationed health care.
So let's see; in just four short months, this buffoon of a President and his incompetent administration have attacked with vigor and pretty much taken over or outright killed several key industries including, the banking and finance industry, the manufacturing sector in general (by decimating the automotive industry specifically), and still their ravenous appetites are not sated. The next industries in their cross hairs are the restaurant industry, agriculture, ranchers, entertainment, higher learning, transportation, and many others.
These clowns would be a side-splittingly hilarious side show if what they were doing wasn't hurting so many people, especially those whom they claim to want to help the most; the poor.
They do not get the free market at all. It will correct itself because the abuses and excesses of the past all have a self limiting effect. But instead of learning this, they are intent on meddling in it and causing great harm to the markets and to the populace at large. In fact, the market is already showing signs of self healing. They are oblivious of course, and yet they will claim that what they are doing is working. I give Obama a C minus so far, only because he could still do so much more damage, I wouldn't want to place any artificial limits on the depths of his depravity or the breadth of his idiocy just yet. That would just be premature at this point. AFter all, it has only been 4 months so far and we wouldn't want him to reach his nadir too soon.
And if you drink soda pop, or eat sugary foods, they are actually musing around with the idea at the federal level with a "sugary foods" or "unhealthy foods" tax to fund their bastardized, bureaucratic, mess for universal rationed health care.
So let's see; in just four short months, this buffoon of a President and his incompetent administration have attacked with vigor and pretty much taken over or outright killed several key industries including, the banking and finance industry, the manufacturing sector in general (by decimating the automotive industry specifically), and still their ravenous appetites are not sated. The next industries in their cross hairs are the restaurant industry, agriculture, ranchers, entertainment, higher learning, transportation, and many others.
These clowns would be a side-splittingly hilarious side show if what they were doing wasn't hurting so many people, especially those whom they claim to want to help the most; the poor.
They do not get the free market at all. It will correct itself because the abuses and excesses of the past all have a self limiting effect. But instead of learning this, they are intent on meddling in it and causing great harm to the markets and to the populace at large. In fact, the market is already showing signs of self healing. They are oblivious of course, and yet they will claim that what they are doing is working. I give Obama a C minus so far, only because he could still do so much more damage, I wouldn't want to place any artificial limits on the depths of his depravity or the breadth of his idiocy just yet. That would just be premature at this point. AFter all, it has only been 4 months so far and we wouldn't want him to reach his nadir too soon.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
The Soloist
I went to the movies last night with my wife Su and a friend. We saw The Soloist with Jamie Fox and Robert Downey Jr. It is based on a true story and what an outstanding performance is given by all. Once again Jamie Fox has shown such incredible talent. It must have been extremely hard to prepare for that role. I mean, just how does one study and learn how to accurately portray a person who lives with the mental illness of schizophrenia anyway? How do they do it? How do they cope with everyday stressors? How can they build and keep relationships? It is a devastating mental disorder that strikes without warning usually in the mid to late twenties. And the people it strikes are usually very bright and intelligent people.
Those whom the disease afflicts usually do not enjoy the same greater longevity that the general population does because they unwittingly cause their own demise trying to get away from the voices in their own heads. This story has a happy ending, but many lives touched by this disease do not. This story also puts a human face on the plight and suffering of the homeless. They are societies cast offs; swept under the rug of conscience and forgotten about.
If you have a loved one that suffers from any mental illness in general or schizophrenia in particular, you should go and see this movie. I hope that it opens up peoples hearts to the hellish suffering that these people endure every minute of every single day. I hope that people see that these people are coping with their tortured existence with every ounce of their being. I hope people see that these people are talented, gifted, people who deserve our compassion. I hope that this movie acts as a catalyst for understanding and compassion.
Superb acting, great cinematography, and the most beautiful classical music in the world combined together with the true story of heartfelt human connections and relationships create a film worthy of an Oscar for the best picture. If you see only one movie this year, make it this one.
Those whom the disease afflicts usually do not enjoy the same greater longevity that the general population does because they unwittingly cause their own demise trying to get away from the voices in their own heads. This story has a happy ending, but many lives touched by this disease do not. This story also puts a human face on the plight and suffering of the homeless. They are societies cast offs; swept under the rug of conscience and forgotten about.
If you have a loved one that suffers from any mental illness in general or schizophrenia in particular, you should go and see this movie. I hope that it opens up peoples hearts to the hellish suffering that these people endure every minute of every single day. I hope that people see that these people are coping with their tortured existence with every ounce of their being. I hope people see that these people are talented, gifted, people who deserve our compassion. I hope that this movie acts as a catalyst for understanding and compassion.
Superb acting, great cinematography, and the most beautiful classical music in the world combined together with the true story of heartfelt human connections and relationships create a film worthy of an Oscar for the best picture. If you see only one movie this year, make it this one.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Get Activated!
While I hold out very little hope that the politically engineered bankruptcy and takeover of Chrysler by Italian carmaker Fiat will bode well for either company, their suppliers or the Michigan economy overall. I believe that it will inevitably fail and here's why; First, Fiat is a small company to start with and it is not in good financial health either. Secondly, having been delivering parts inside of the Warren assembly plant where the Dodge Dakota and Ram trucks are put together when the filing was made public, I talked with several Chrysler workers on the loading dock, and learned that several suppliers had already stopped shipping parts, including the Warren Stamping Plant (another Chrysler facility)! No more floor pans were being brought in and you can't make any vehicles without that!
Chrysler is going to go away! It may take a few more months, but it will go away. And along with it many suppliers will fail. Once that happens, the community businesses that are supported by a robust automotive sector (like mom and pop restaurants, party stores, and bars) will also fall as the Michigan economy implodes.
It will be an exponential acceleration to the bottom as businesses fail, the population leaves, and tax bases evaporate. The Michigan government is already $1 Billion in the red this year, and next year's budget is projected to have a deficit of over $2 Billion! We aren't that far behind California as far as deficits go. Well we do have a little bit better looking jerkenator for Governor after all.
Even Michigan's most wealthy county, Oakland is starting to show signs of the economic strain. Oakland County Michigan is one of only 49 counties in the entire United States with an "AAA" bond rating, but that may be changing soon according to the County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson.
Ah, but we have "Hope and Change" to look forward to saving the day!
What is telling about the Government orchestrated Chrysler deal is that it gives the majority ownership stake in the new company to the union! That is such a transparent act of payback for the loyalty of the votes of the union in Obama's election to office. His administration is so blatantly transparent, so brazen, so unapologetic for their political pandering and groveling it makes me want to heave. He does not really care about the union, the workers that it represents, or the "microeconomy" that he views as Michigan; all that matters to him is political expediency.
Don't believe the "drive-by media" who experience those tingly feelings up and down their legs whenever Obama speaks. (They actually have Obamagasms whenver the Annointed One is near). If you really want to know what is truly going on with our government I suggest that you do three things. First, go to Amazon online and purchase the book "Liberty and Tyranny; A Conservative Manifesto" by Mark R. Levin, and secondly Go to the website for the Heritage Foundation and join and make sure that you order a copy of the pocket sized edition of the Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution. Every American citizen should have one and know what is in it! Also go to Glen Beck's 9/12 Project and read up, join, and sound off on what you believe in! And above all, share all of this with as many people will be receptive. Activate yourself and others. It matters. It is important!
Chrysler is going to go away! It may take a few more months, but it will go away. And along with it many suppliers will fail. Once that happens, the community businesses that are supported by a robust automotive sector (like mom and pop restaurants, party stores, and bars) will also fall as the Michigan economy implodes.
It will be an exponential acceleration to the bottom as businesses fail, the population leaves, and tax bases evaporate. The Michigan government is already $1 Billion in the red this year, and next year's budget is projected to have a deficit of over $2 Billion! We aren't that far behind California as far as deficits go. Well we do have a little bit better looking jerkenator for Governor after all.
Even Michigan's most wealthy county, Oakland is starting to show signs of the economic strain. Oakland County Michigan is one of only 49 counties in the entire United States with an "AAA" bond rating, but that may be changing soon according to the County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson.
Ah, but we have "Hope and Change" to look forward to saving the day!
What is telling about the Government orchestrated Chrysler deal is that it gives the majority ownership stake in the new company to the union! That is such a transparent act of payback for the loyalty of the votes of the union in Obama's election to office. His administration is so blatantly transparent, so brazen, so unapologetic for their political pandering and groveling it makes me want to heave. He does not really care about the union, the workers that it represents, or the "microeconomy" that he views as Michigan; all that matters to him is political expediency.
Don't believe the "drive-by media" who experience those tingly feelings up and down their legs whenever Obama speaks. (They actually have Obamagasms whenver the Annointed One is near). If you really want to know what is truly going on with our government I suggest that you do three things. First, go to Amazon online and purchase the book "Liberty and Tyranny; A Conservative Manifesto" by Mark R. Levin, and secondly Go to the website for the Heritage Foundation and join and make sure that you order a copy of the pocket sized edition of the Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution. Every American citizen should have one and know what is in it! Also go to Glen Beck's 9/12 Project and read up, join, and sound off on what you believe in! And above all, share all of this with as many people will be receptive. Activate yourself and others. It matters. It is important!
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