Well, America, yesterday (1/28/2009) was a horrible day. Our House of Representatives passed a stimulus package in excess of $800 billion that has no hope of stimulating this economy. What was so horrid was that both sides of the aisle wanted to spend. The Republicrats were hard at work postering, but the fact is that both would not own up and do what is really necessary for our nation. President Obama called this a great victory, but the truth is that he was caught in his first lie. The following articles illustrate what President Obama said about Pork in bills (That he would forbid it):
However, the President did nothing of the sort. This stimulus package is nearly 30% pork. Do you think $200 million to rehab the National Mall will help? How about $276 million to work on the I.T. systems at the State Department? What about $50 million for the National Endowment for the Arts? There’s more–lots more– read the whole bill: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c111:1:./temp/~c111VrmicF::
Mr. President: You lied to me and to your fellow Americans. You promised no more pork. You lied and it seems you are only paying your friends off. You are trying to saddle my son and his children with more debt. Is this the skin you said we’d all have to put in?
Now, it is up to the Senate who seems less up to the task of actually getting us out of the recession. Personally, I like Mr. Pethokoukis’ opinions in 10 Reasons to Whack Obama’s Stimulus Plan. Don’t just nix the plan, whack it into oblivion.
I know what you are thinking: If this package is horrible, then what do YOU suggest we do?
Well, there are some very smart people out there who have been predicting this situation and they have the solution. Give a gander at these:
I remember several years ago when the Democrats were complaining that Bush’s inauguration costs were exorbitant ($40 million). But, it was deemed by the Washington Times to be instep with inflation and still less than Clinton’s Second inauguration.
You see these people, our leaders, are one in the same. You will see them complain about the other and do exactly as they did. Only this time, we are supposed to sit back and watch. When are the citizens of the United States going to realize this?
See my last post…if we are in such a financial turmoil, how can we afford such an extravagant party?
I think that if Obama wins the presidency our country is in serious trouble. It could be said for McCain, too. Remember, I am an independent conservative.
Here are my 15 reasons for why I don’t like Obama:
7. Obama’s health care plan does not reduce the cost of health care. It just passes it on to the American people in the form of taxes and debt. http://www.barackobama.com/issues/healthcare/
BTW-It’s Socialized medicine. Canada is doing it. See how it’s going:
10. Obama has done a flip flop on nuclear power and is now owned by the nuclear lobby. Nuclear power is very dangerous to the health of people of the world. Because of the nuclear tipped weapons used by the American military army, this nuclear waste is circling the earth and increasing degenerative disease such as diabetes across the Southern part of the United states. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/03/us/politics/03exelon.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
12. Obama’s 2nd amendment viewpoints are moronic. He still believes that gun laws help crime. When will he use actual data? Gun laws only impede law abiding citizens not criminals–remember, they are criminals and don’t pay attention to the law anyway! If I remember right, DC has 5 times the murder rate of anywhere in the US that doesn’t have a gun ban. BTW-Wanna know something really scarey? The vote this week on the 2nd amendment passed 5-4. Meaning that it was only one justice away from being upheld!!!!! One justice and it would be OK for complete bans on handguns!
13. Obama’s bitter comment leads me to agree that he is elitist and actually doesn’t have small town values and doesn’t care about them. Listen to Meet the Press give a REAL unbiased breakdown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyDxHPC74X0
14. Out of 517 votes in the senate, he chalked up 207 NVs (Not Voting, Excused, Absent, or Present). That is 40%!! BTW-Can anyone name one important piece of legislation he has helped put through? This points to his lack of respect for the job at hand. He is doing his current job poorly. I don’t want a President to only give 60% of his time! These numbers are my own. Please check my math!! http://www.votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=9490
15. Obama’s proposed programs will have to be funded through taxes. Lots and Lots of new taxes. Sure, there are some programs that need to be closed down and/or rebuilt, but he wants to build a new government! BTW–He doesn’t only want us to pay more for our US programs, but the whole world’s needs–check out his plan for a global tax: http://www.americanthinker.com/2008/02/the_global_candidate_proposes.html
OK–It’s hard to keep it at 15, but I thought I’d throw in one where I somewhat agree with him:
Gasoline. You all know my feelings about gas. I think we are finally seeing prices almost where they should be. I think $5.50 – $6.50 per gallon would be about right. I don’t think we should do anything. BHO agrees with me, in fact, he states here that he wished it would have been more gradual! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJLdHfIBnr0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4y1-W_VmS4
So, friends, I leave you with one last link to peruse and I challenge each of you to check the facts I have above and on this website. Please don’t just listen to the media or Rush or whoever. Think for yourself. I know it is hard sometimes, but if we don’t practice doing it now, we may find that we won’t have a choice in the future. And, if only one third of the facts on this website are true, would you rather OHB be put in jail? I think so!
Now, I could just as easily put together 15 reasons on McCain, but not this evening. I hate this two party system! Think about it, we have had a Bush or Clinton in power since 1980!! Isn’t that odd?