Obama adopting another failed Bush policy

I like Obama's newest adaptation of a failed Bush policy. Let's leave taxes alone for those of us making less than $250,000 and increase taxes on those making over $250,000. No, seriously, I really do like this plan.

http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/obama-has-right-idea-on-tax-cuts/1120797

By raising taxes on the rich we'll be bringing in an extra $700B. That'll come in handy since the CBO projects the 2011 shortfall to be $1.066 TRILLION. What? What was that? Oh, the $700B is over 10 years. So we're really only bringing in $70B a year. Hmmm, that's not going to balance the budget either. Oh well, at least it's a start. And, when Obama finds his missing scalpel he'll dig into that budget and cut spending soon I'm sure…just like he promised.

Clinton Condemns 1st Amendment

Well, not directly but essentially.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/09/08/florida.quran.burning/index.html?hpt=T2

Appeasement didn't work with the Nazi's and won't work with the militant muslim's either. Our first amendment must take precedent. Agree with their actions or not they have every right to burn the bloody Quaran. The Government, at the same time, cannot ask Americans to be tolerant of an islamic center near ground zero and also oppress Americans right to freedom of speech and expression.

Oh, so the muslims around the world will be angry with us. Aren't many of them already? Besides, I don't think burning a book puts our soldiers in danger. It was pretty much hijacking planes, flying them into buildings and killing 3,000 people that did that. Have we forgotten that part already? So, yes, I'm being childish and saying "they started it".

I think burning the Quaran is silly but they have every right to do it. Heck, Americans have burned Harry Potter and Dr. Seuss books too. It's almost an honor to have wacky American groups burn your book. If the afghan rebels get riled up they'll more likely surface and step into our soldiers' line of fire than hurt anyone.

By asking this wacky church to not burn a book our Government is backhandedly saying that we're better than muslims by implying that muslims are going to kill people over burning a book while Americans are only burning a book. The wacky Florida church isn't killing anyone. It's not like they're beheading reporters on live television or anything like that.

Mexico Laws Tougher Than Ours

Here's an even better idea: Instead of the Arizona law we copy the Mexico laws. There's are even stricter than the one Arizona just passed. Mexico's laws make Arizona look like a bunch of pansy's.

Mexicos Protest of Arizonas Immigration Law Hypocritical

PM Brown and the Potential Bigot

They keep mentioning that Englands PM Gordon Brown had a conversation with this lady and his recorded conversation where he called her a “bigot” but they don’t share with us what SHE said in the conversation with him that made him think she’s a “bigot” in the first place. Maybe she is one. Maybe we’d all think so too. How about let us decide and give us the WHOLE story and not just the one that makes Brown look bad. Would it have been better if he said “hell yeah, I agree with her. We need to do something about all these f*ing immigrants. Kick all the Dutch out. And those Frenchies too”. Would that have been better?

Don’t short-change us. Show us both sides of the coin.

PM Gordon Brown Apology

Michelle Obama Disbarred?

Did you know that Michelle Obama only practiced law for less than 5 years? She passed the bar in 1989 (2nd attempt) and stopped practicing in 1993. Did you also know that her inactive status as a lawyer was court ordered?

I got one of those emails that make the rounds with truths, half-truths, and falsehoods. I saw the picture they posted on a blog but it could’ve been altered. Thus, I went to the ARDC (Attorney Registration and Discipline Commission of Illinois) website myself and looked it up. Sure enough; it’s true. Her inactivity was court ordered. It doesn’t explain why but it does clearly state “…court ordered inactive status”. I wonder what she did for that to happen?

https://www.iardc.org/ldetail.asp?id=326158583

On the flip side; Barack’s record clearly states that he voluntarily retired from practicing law. Thus, she clearly didn’t voluntarily retire.

https://www.iardc.org/ldetail.asp?id=928352475

What? The transparent Obama's hide something? I am shocked!

Healthcare Reform...benefits?

It's not ALL bad but it doesn't start for quite awhile. There's time for it to be changed before anyone benefits.

Wall Street Journal article

There's too much time for the insurance companies, doctors, and pharmacuetical companies etc to screw us over. Just like the same batch of idiot congress persons did to credit card reform. They made new rules and then said it starts in 6 months. In the meantime the credit card companies have been jacking rates, doubling minimum payments and canceling accounts.

Remeber the Faulkland Island war many years ago? The British said "we're going to war and we'll see you in two weeks" (it takes awhile to get to the southern tip of Argentina by boat). Then the British slowed down and it took three weeks. Then when they got there they were surprised by how well prepared the Argentinan's were. Duh! You gave them a warning and a date you were on your way. What'd you expect? The Brits lost several ships before the whole thing was over.

When the British warned Argentina they were coming they were prepared for it. When our congress warned the Credit card companies of the new rules they were prepared for it. Do they really thing the even more devious insurance and pharmacuetical companies won't be prepared by 2013?

Healthcare is inching closer

Even though the people don't want it. 59% of those who have an opinion don't want THIS reform. Most people don't argue that we need reform it's just the costly reform we're getting that's the issue. After this we're going to need perpetual reform for the next few decades to clean up this mess. Even with the final vote nearing its ugly head there will be more debate and votes in our future. This isn't over. Ugh.

http://www.seattlepi.com/politico/413527_politico30894.html?source=mypi0

Remember, congress does makes mistakes.

But, no need to worry. I'm sure Palin will fix it all in 2012.

One problem with passing legislation the people don't want is it doesn't help you get re-elected. Especially when the taxes start NOW and the benefits don't start until way after any second term would begin. In 2012 the people who are un-insured today will still be un-insured and will be wondering where their healthcare is. A "smart" opponent running against our rookie President will use this to their advantage and get a nice giant White House to move into in January 2013.