You have to hand it to Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, he is a man of guts, and no integrity. He is a Neocon charlatan, and smirks for his repulsive behavior. Oh yes, he is a hypocrite.
It seems that three (3) days after the Senate voted to ban Earmarks, Senator Kyl was capable of getting $200, 000,000 dollars (Two hundred million) for his pet Arizona project. In doing so, Senator Kyl told America, he was beyond the Earmark ban. He is just another Neocon saying "Screw you" to the American taxpayers.
Incidentally, it does not matter what the money was for, it is the principle that matters: that we have the Number two Republican acting like a charlatan and having his own willful rogue way.
So, why doesn't Senator John McCain flap his fat lips. Probably because he is a rogue too. Forget that maverick shit!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Hypocrisy: GOP Style.
The GOP wants the Obama Administration to extend the Bush Tax cuts indefinitely for their business friends with deep pockets. They do this while crying, "We cannot afford to spend more money, government is spending way too much money now. We have to lower the deficit."
If Congress does extend the Bush Tax cuts, then the Obama Administration will have to go hand in mouth to China to borrow another 600 billion dollars to pay for the Bush Tax cuts for the wealthy. The Republican's offer no plans to pay for them. And, it increases the deficit subtaintually, almost doubling it's present size.
However, if the Bush Tax cuts are allowed to expire, or Obama vetos them, we save enough funds to almnost but not quite enough to eliminate the deficit.
Now get this America, the GOP is willing to increase, almost doubling the deficit, however, they will not extend the unemployment for three month because it will cost too much, and run up the deficit.The Republicans again are showing they do not give a shit about America's working class, and are steadily pushing it into the ranks of the poor.
Anyone out there seeing a GOP hypocrisy here?
If Congress does extend the Bush Tax cuts, then the Obama Administration will have to go hand in mouth to China to borrow another 600 billion dollars to pay for the Bush Tax cuts for the wealthy. The Republican's offer no plans to pay for them. And, it increases the deficit subtaintually, almost doubling it's present size.
However, if the Bush Tax cuts are allowed to expire, or Obama vetos them, we save enough funds to almnost but not quite enough to eliminate the deficit.
Now get this America, the GOP is willing to increase, almost doubling the deficit, however, they will not extend the unemployment for three month because it will cost too much, and run up the deficit.The Republicans again are showing they do not give a shit about America's working class, and are steadily pushing it into the ranks of the poor.
Anyone out there seeing a GOP hypocrisy here?
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Rand Paul: Political Jekyll and Hyde.
While Rand Paul was running for the Senate, he promised not to take earmarks, but to work on banning them. But, now that he has been elected to the Senate, he flip/flops and agrees not to ban them, but to fight for them.
Come on Rand, this crap has a stink to it, your word isn't for shit. Just another lying Republican trying to get elected to the Senate. Well, I suspect he will shortly run lock-step with the Republicans when they start waving their leadership on juicy committees. What lies will he tell the Tea Party folks back on the farm who voted for him?
Come on Rand, this crap has a stink to it, your word isn't for shit. Just another lying Republican trying to get elected to the Senate. Well, I suspect he will shortly run lock-step with the Republicans when they start waving their leadership on juicy committees. What lies will he tell the Tea Party folks back on the farm who voted for him?
Democrats: Repeal DADT, It's Un-American and Stupid.
Ok Democrats, it's time to 'strap on your balls' and stand for something vital to this nation. Repeal DADT! It's time is over. It was a damn un-American law to begin with, the idea of practically asking people to testify against themselves based on their lifestyle. A person should have the right to live in their own lifestyle. DADT eliminates that right to service people. We have got to stop being so damn homophobic. It is insulting.
I was in the Korean War, and I didn't give a crap if the guy in the bunker with me was gay or not. As long as he had courage, and could fire his gun when needed, that's all I cared about. Or, when the nurse taking care me in the hospital after I was wounded, as long as her hands were taking care of me, changing my bandages, I didn't care who they caressed.
Most of the troops in a war zone feel the same way. So Democratic boys and girls in congress, be brave once, have some balls, or strap some on, and do the right thing for our warriors, they are doing the right thing for you. Repeal DADT!
I was in the Korean War, and I didn't give a crap if the guy in the bunker with me was gay or not. As long as he had courage, and could fire his gun when needed, that's all I cared about. Or, when the nurse taking care me in the hospital after I was wounded, as long as her hands were taking care of me, changing my bandages, I didn't care who they caressed.
Most of the troops in a war zone feel the same way. So Democratic boys and girls in congress, be brave once, have some balls, or strap some on, and do the right thing for our warriors, they are doing the right thing for you. Repeal DADT!
Sunday, November 7, 2010
"No Compromise!" Says the Republican Party of 'No.'
So What Is New?
It is an old story heard repeatedly to prevent legislative bills from being passed. So what the hell is new here!
Ideology Dysfunction.
The Neocon Republicans have forced the GOP legislators into a lockstep 'no vote for the last two years. Any one differing can expect a severe reprimand by the GOP hierarchy. Can we expect anything less from them on the issues of debt, spending, and judicious governance. We will get convoluted logic, lies and worthless promises. What can we expect is our nation caught in ideology dysfunction, and polarized thinking. In addition, we, the American people the the royal screwing.
Myopic Vision.
While the Neocon Republicans with their myopic vision are holding the GOP hostage as a functional arm of government, Eric Cantor and John Boehner said as reported in Huffington Reports favors extending the Bush tax cuts indefinitly No compromise there. The Neocon Republicans know they cannot have their way with Obama in office. So Mitch McConnell has made getting the Democratic Obama Administration out of office his priority. With so much to be done to move the nation forward, it is disrespectful myopic vision that tells people they have nothing coming from the Republican Party.
Step Up and Be Counted.
There may be some newly elected Republicans that don't want to use their office as a political vendetta, and want to put America first by trying to build a sensible consensus. If anything is to be done they will have to act quickly, defy the Neocons, and incur their threats and wrath. They should 'step up and be counted' for their nation needs them, before gridlock sets in.
It is an old story heard repeatedly to prevent legislative bills from being passed. So what the hell is new here!
Ideology Dysfunction.
The Neocon Republicans have forced the GOP legislators into a lockstep 'no vote for the last two years. Any one differing can expect a severe reprimand by the GOP hierarchy. Can we expect anything less from them on the issues of debt, spending, and judicious governance. We will get convoluted logic, lies and worthless promises. What can we expect is our nation caught in ideology dysfunction, and polarized thinking. In addition, we, the American people the the royal screwing.
Myopic Vision.
While the Neocon Republicans with their myopic vision are holding the GOP hostage as a functional arm of government, Eric Cantor and John Boehner said as reported in Huffington Reports favors extending the Bush tax cuts indefinitly No compromise there. The Neocon Republicans know they cannot have their way with Obama in office. So Mitch McConnell has made getting the Democratic Obama Administration out of office his priority. With so much to be done to move the nation forward, it is disrespectful myopic vision that tells people they have nothing coming from the Republican Party.
Step Up and Be Counted.
There may be some newly elected Republicans that don't want to use their office as a political vendetta, and want to put America first by trying to build a sensible consensus. If anything is to be done they will have to act quickly, defy the Neocons, and incur their threats and wrath. They should 'step up and be counted' for their nation needs them, before gridlock sets in.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Democrats: You Missed A Golden Opportunity.
With the country having high unemployment and out of work, but still a viable work force ready and able to to work, the Democrats missed a golden opportunity to put America back to work andcleaqn up the nation's outdated, decaying, and rusting infrastructure. It was an opportunity begging to happen...and fell with a thud to the political wayside by Democrats without vision. We did it in the 1930's with the WPA and CCC.
Can this opportunity to restructure our roads, highways and bridges be regained? Who among the Democrats raised a voice to become stewards of this nation's treasures like our National Parks?
The jobs we lost to foreign nations by American businesses seeking the almighty profit will not be coming back soon, if ever. So why not take advantage of the American work force who wants to work, and let them clean up a decaying America. Don't we deserve it.
Can this opportunity to restructure our roads, highways and bridges be regained? Who among the Democrats raised a voice to become stewards of this nation's treasures like our National Parks?
The jobs we lost to foreign nations by American businesses seeking the almighty profit will not be coming back soon, if ever. So why not take advantage of the American work force who wants to work, and let them clean up a decaying America. Don't we deserve it.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Democrats Cut Their Own Throats!
The Democrats were brought into power with Obama's promise for change in the country. They were afforded a perfect time for two years to get something done for the people of America. It is unfortunate they could not govern, and they did not know how to govern. Most importantly, the Democrats in Congress did not know how to come together to work within the party to gain ideologly goals. Most of them acted as if they did not know the Democratic ideology.
They deserved the beating they took, and work hard (doing little) to get the beating! They let President Obama down time after time, and let the Neocons define who they were supposed to be. They were fortunate to have saved their majority in the Senate.
They squabbled, fought and often bucking their own party and the President. They were not aggressive but self-protective, individuals, they were not a coheisive group, but timid individuals fighting for personal recognition. It was a pathetic bunch of elected people. They did not think in terms of real compromise, but capitulation to Neocon Republican' who voted 'no' en masse at legislation attempts.
By their actions, they simply stepped forward and handed the Republicans the sharpe knife to cut their throats. And, elected to office the same people who brought us the 'Great Recession.' How stupid can we get!!!
They deserved the beating they took, and work hard (doing little) to get the beating! They let President Obama down time after time, and let the Neocons define who they were supposed to be. They were fortunate to have saved their majority in the Senate.
They squabbled, fought and often bucking their own party and the President. They were not aggressive but self-protective, individuals, they were not a coheisive group, but timid individuals fighting for personal recognition. It was a pathetic bunch of elected people. They did not think in terms of real compromise, but capitulation to Neocon Republican' who voted 'no' en masse at legislation attempts.
By their actions, they simply stepped forward and handed the Republicans the sharpe knife to cut their throats. And, elected to office the same people who brought us the 'Great Recession.' How stupid can we get!!!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Our Democracy is Dead!!
The American Democracy lies in its death throes. It is being viciously stabbed in the back by the votes and mouths of the GOP's Neocon Republicans. It took them over eight years of George Bush to do it, but, they brought the American Democracy to its knees, waiting the final Coupe de Grace from this November 2010 election. they want to finish the assassination of our way of life and culture.
World Domination of Big Business.
Americans should not be fooled by the slick, even folksy rhetoric of lies, distortions, misinformation and character assassination from the lips of the GOP, it is their stock and trade. They do not discuss issues. They will look America straight in the face and lie to us. They push a veiled, deep-rooted, unwavering power and control ideology of this country for big business. They will do anything, say anything to regain power and control of America's direction to global dominance, and the annihilation of our fragile middle class. Nothing else matters.
Are We Stupid?
They crave a Republican Pantheon with a furtive desire of a New World Order with businessmen and women running the country. If they have their way, there will no longer be states electing a Congressional Representative or Senator representing the citizens. It will be a Senator from Monsanto, or Congresswoman from General Motors or Ford., or other big business will be represented. The American middle class no longer exists, but is being absorbed into the new poor class of the country.
Corportations to Congress
Based on an unquenching financial greed, big business and multi-national corporations will run the country. Not for the good of the people, but the dollar. The lobbyists who assisted with a floodgate of money for this coupe will be negated because they are not needed. Corporations control the country, so what is their need to contaminate and corrupt an already corrupt country. The President will not be a Republican or Democrat, but from the New World Order Party, and may be from Halliburton or a European country represented by Mercedes-Dalmier. The Neocon Republicans have and ideology of global domination by Multi-national businesses. Our Democracy has stood in their way...until now!
Think about the Neocon Republican agenda in today's firestorm of politics with the dimwit politicians running. After their ouster in 2008, they have done nothing for this country except obfuscate, and vote 'no' on important legislation and deceive the people that they are doing something about the deficit, when it was on their watch we accumulated record deficits. How can we trust the same people who spent eight years arrogantly dismantling the country, and now are begging for the opportunity to finish the job. Are we stupid to let this bullshit happen and turn this nation over to these greedy bastards with their secret agendas?
The Rich Will Get Richer.
The wealth of America will be concentrated in fewer corporations and people, and making them more wealthy than before. While behind our back, they are buying politicians and selling our Democratic Capitalism to the highest bidder., until it simply no longer exists. We will have the best government bought and run by corporations.
Secret Funds.
There will be hundreds of millions of secret dollars pouring into political races in a attempt to place and win corporate approved candidates for state and national elections. We will never know where the money came from, thanks and credit to the Supreme Court's horrible decision in Citizen's vs the Federal Election Commission that opened the proverbial flood gates for non-disclosure of the source of election funds.
The Constitution as Useful Tool.
The Neocons say they won't compromise, and they haven't. They are obstructionists in Congress with their 'no' votes and threatened filibusters. There are Democrats there too, standing with them. They should be gone from public service, not re-elected for they play into the Neocon's hands and perpetuate the 'gotcha' game with President Obama. The Neocons tout they are Constitution Conservatives, however, that is only true as long as it serves their ideology. They have no faith, or belief in the Constitution of this nation.
Strategy: Get Obama Out of Office.
The Neocons have several stratagies to acheive their ideology of global domination by business and multi-nationals. President Obama is doing the right things to clean up their mess they left him. They cannot afford to have him in office, so they have to make him a one-term president.
They will use anything available, lies, and misinformation to discredit him, anything negative that will stick in the minds of the people. Even questioning his birth location.
When we think about the election, we should remember which party gave us the 'Great Recession' why, and how they did it. Most of all, which corporations benefited, and quickly became profitable.
Remember: People will believe a simple lie far easier than a complex truth. Don't believe a word any Republican tells you, they are all simple liars.
World Domination of Big Business.
Americans should not be fooled by the slick, even folksy rhetoric of lies, distortions, misinformation and character assassination from the lips of the GOP, it is their stock and trade. They do not discuss issues. They will look America straight in the face and lie to us. They push a veiled, deep-rooted, unwavering power and control ideology of this country for big business. They will do anything, say anything to regain power and control of America's direction to global dominance, and the annihilation of our fragile middle class. Nothing else matters.
Are We Stupid?
They crave a Republican Pantheon with a furtive desire of a New World Order with businessmen and women running the country. If they have their way, there will no longer be states electing a Congressional Representative or Senator representing the citizens. It will be a Senator from Monsanto, or Congresswoman from General Motors or Ford., or other big business will be represented. The American middle class no longer exists, but is being absorbed into the new poor class of the country.
Corportations to Congress
Based on an unquenching financial greed, big business and multi-national corporations will run the country. Not for the good of the people, but the dollar. The lobbyists who assisted with a floodgate of money for this coupe will be negated because they are not needed. Corporations control the country, so what is their need to contaminate and corrupt an already corrupt country. The President will not be a Republican or Democrat, but from the New World Order Party, and may be from Halliburton or a European country represented by Mercedes-Dalmier. The Neocon Republicans have and ideology of global domination by Multi-national businesses. Our Democracy has stood in their way...until now!
Think about the Neocon Republican agenda in today's firestorm of politics with the dimwit politicians running. After their ouster in 2008, they have done nothing for this country except obfuscate, and vote 'no' on important legislation and deceive the people that they are doing something about the deficit, when it was on their watch we accumulated record deficits. How can we trust the same people who spent eight years arrogantly dismantling the country, and now are begging for the opportunity to finish the job. Are we stupid to let this bullshit happen and turn this nation over to these greedy bastards with their secret agendas?
The Rich Will Get Richer.
The wealth of America will be concentrated in fewer corporations and people, and making them more wealthy than before. While behind our back, they are buying politicians and selling our Democratic Capitalism to the highest bidder., until it simply no longer exists. We will have the best government bought and run by corporations.
Secret Funds.
There will be hundreds of millions of secret dollars pouring into political races in a attempt to place and win corporate approved candidates for state and national elections. We will never know where the money came from, thanks and credit to the Supreme Court's horrible decision in Citizen's vs the Federal Election Commission that opened the proverbial flood gates for non-disclosure of the source of election funds.
The Constitution as Useful Tool.
The Neocons say they won't compromise, and they haven't. They are obstructionists in Congress with their 'no' votes and threatened filibusters. There are Democrats there too, standing with them. They should be gone from public service, not re-elected for they play into the Neocon's hands and perpetuate the 'gotcha' game with President Obama. The Neocons tout they are Constitution Conservatives, however, that is only true as long as it serves their ideology. They have no faith, or belief in the Constitution of this nation.
Strategy: Get Obama Out of Office.
The Neocons have several stratagies to acheive their ideology of global domination by business and multi-nationals. President Obama is doing the right things to clean up their mess they left him. They cannot afford to have him in office, so they have to make him a one-term president.
They will use anything available, lies, and misinformation to discredit him, anything negative that will stick in the minds of the people. Even questioning his birth location.
When we think about the election, we should remember which party gave us the 'Great Recession' why, and how they did it. Most of all, which corporations benefited, and quickly became profitable.
Remember: People will believe a simple lie far easier than a complex truth. Don't believe a word any Republican tells you, they are all simple liars.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Why Does America Kiss Israel's Ass
Israel is acting arrogant again to the point of US provocation. It was recently done when Israel's Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu's regime announced they are going forth with some 1,600 settlements around East Jerusalem. The US strictly opposes any new settlements, especially around Jerusalem.
This announcement came when Vice President Biden was visiting in Israel. Of course, Bibi feigned shock and said he knew nothing about it. When Vice President Biden called him on pushing for the settlement, and Secretary of State Clinton spent 43 three minutes upbraiding Netanyahu for pursuing the construction of the settlements. He apologized profusely, (for being caught) however, the Israeli government is proceeding with the construction of the settlements of Jewish homes. In fact, the Israeli press announced it would be 50,000 Jewish homes constructed in the area. Bibi plays a dangerous game of" hide and go seek" in the area.
Now, Israel is asking Secretary Clinton to defuse the tensions with the US that the Israeli's created, and made no mention of canceling the settlement's construction. Screw them!
The Israeli government has a long history of not honoring treaties, (except when it meets their needs) from Jimmy Carter's watch until present. They keep saying they want peace with Palestine and in the region, however, their actions are arrogant and provocative. Clearly not the actions of a nation who desires peace. Israel will negotiate, and even sign treaties, and when their actions are required they find some reason like the new settlements, using them to wriggle out of any meaningful political negotiations. We need a partner we can trust to do what they say they will, and not act as a rogue nation
Perhaps, it is time for Israel to stand alone, and take the consequences of their outrageous behaviors. The US should no longer tolerate a partner who uses us as their 'Whipping boy' to get their own way. Maybe it is now time to stop the 3.1 billion dollar subsidy we give Israel. We can certainly use the money at home.
This announcement came when Vice President Biden was visiting in Israel. Of course, Bibi feigned shock and said he knew nothing about it. When Vice President Biden called him on pushing for the settlement, and Secretary of State Clinton spent 43 three minutes upbraiding Netanyahu for pursuing the construction of the settlements. He apologized profusely, (for being caught) however, the Israeli government is proceeding with the construction of the settlements of Jewish homes. In fact, the Israeli press announced it would be 50,000 Jewish homes constructed in the area. Bibi plays a dangerous game of" hide and go seek" in the area.
Now, Israel is asking Secretary Clinton to defuse the tensions with the US that the Israeli's created, and made no mention of canceling the settlement's construction. Screw them!
The Israeli government has a long history of not honoring treaties, (except when it meets their needs) from Jimmy Carter's watch until present. They keep saying they want peace with Palestine and in the region, however, their actions are arrogant and provocative. Clearly not the actions of a nation who desires peace. Israel will negotiate, and even sign treaties, and when their actions are required they find some reason like the new settlements, using them to wriggle out of any meaningful political negotiations. We need a partner we can trust to do what they say they will, and not act as a rogue nation
Perhaps, it is time for Israel to stand alone, and take the consequences of their outrageous behaviors. The US should no longer tolerate a partner who uses us as their 'Whipping boy' to get their own way. Maybe it is now time to stop the 3.1 billion dollar subsidy we give Israel. We can certainly use the money at home.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Why Tiger: When You Had So Much?
Let me say that Tiger Woods with his alleged affairs has broken no laws, but, has behaved in a very immoral manner for an athlete role model. It is clear Tiger has many distorted, or mistaken beliefs, and acts out on them because he deeply believes he deserves them as rewards for his outstanding golf performance, and will not be caught in his unsavory behavior.
Poor Tiger Woods, the narcissistic man surly appears to be a control freak, evidenced by the setting up of a public apolpgy that aired nation wide. Once again, Tiger was going to have it his way. And the media once again were gleefully sucked into his game plan. Is this really national news? It is doubtful if Tiger Woods is really sorry, except that his wife caught him cheating on her, confronted him, and the media unraveled his sordid lifestyle publicly.
He has spent a very short time in therapy, being a quick learner, he was there just long enough to learn the vernacular of therapy with impact words and terms like: "responsible, sorry, hurt my family, contrition and change."
Tiger Woods claims his affairs is a problem between he and his wife, and he is probably right, it is a family matter. However, why is he apologizing to the world with a publicity stunt on national television?
The problem is, Tiger Woods is sorry that he has been exposed for the immoral person he is, and his sordid behavior has been made known to the masses. All this hype is for two reasons. What Tiger Woods really wants is to play competitive golf again, and to regain his sponsors (the money factor).
The way he set up his bland apology on national television, seems to indicate he is still a controlling person. He believes he is a victim, and not another immoral and dysfunctional athlete who is exposed. If he desires to maintain this charade, perhaps Tiger should have acting lesson on his agenda.
Yet, every man is fully entitled to change, however to do it, core beliefs that led to dysfunctional behaviors must be exposed and challenged. This is not easy to do. It is a journey that takes courage and hard introspection. We wish him well on his journey. He is the world's greatest golfer.
Poor Tiger Woods, the narcissistic man surly appears to be a control freak, evidenced by the setting up of a public apolpgy that aired nation wide. Once again, Tiger was going to have it his way. And the media once again were gleefully sucked into his game plan. Is this really national news? It is doubtful if Tiger Woods is really sorry, except that his wife caught him cheating on her, confronted him, and the media unraveled his sordid lifestyle publicly.
He has spent a very short time in therapy, being a quick learner, he was there just long enough to learn the vernacular of therapy with impact words and terms like: "responsible, sorry, hurt my family, contrition and change."
Tiger Woods claims his affairs is a problem between he and his wife, and he is probably right, it is a family matter. However, why is he apologizing to the world with a publicity stunt on national television?
The problem is, Tiger Woods is sorry that he has been exposed for the immoral person he is, and his sordid behavior has been made known to the masses. All this hype is for two reasons. What Tiger Woods really wants is to play competitive golf again, and to regain his sponsors (the money factor).
The way he set up his bland apology on national television, seems to indicate he is still a controlling person. He believes he is a victim, and not another immoral and dysfunctional athlete who is exposed. If he desires to maintain this charade, perhaps Tiger should have acting lesson on his agenda.
Yet, every man is fully entitled to change, however to do it, core beliefs that led to dysfunctional behaviors must be exposed and challenged. This is not easy to do. It is a journey that takes courage and hard introspection. We wish him well on his journey. He is the world's greatest golfer.
Friday, February 12, 2010
How Can We Have A Free Market Economy If We Subsidize Industries
The US Government uses taxpayers money to subsidize and incredible number of industries like: Petroleum, Insurance, Tobacco, and Financial industries. Not to mention the Farm and Lumber industries. If it is an American industry, it is subsidized somewhere along the line and their competitive edge and the desire to excel is taken from them with free government money. And, there is a well heeled army of lobbyist at work in Washington making sure corruption occurs.
We support a drug industry to help sell narcotics addicting our people on a drug, (Nicotine) for a lifetime of addiction. Yet, we have laws against selling marijuana in every state of the union. Then in crease the prices of a pack of cigarettes hoping to stop the addiction. Why are we subsidizing this industry? It makes no sense. However, it is a huge industry, big business, and their lobbyist control the legislation with their money, power, and corruption. That is why!
How can we have the morals to do this, how can we claim we have a free market exchange when the competitive field is not level, because some industries receive a an unfair advantage by lucrative government subsidizes. And most legislators do not have the guts to make selling a narcotic like nicotine, or its use against the law no matter what the delivering mechanism.
We will not have a "free market economy" as long as subsidies are offered to favored industries and pushed by their lobbyist, Senators and Representatives in their states. Intill subsidies are not given by the government, the talk of a "free market economy" is just bullshit in a nice wrapping of pure rhetoric.
We support a drug industry to help sell narcotics addicting our people on a drug, (Nicotine) for a lifetime of addiction. Yet, we have laws against selling marijuana in every state of the union. Then in crease the prices of a pack of cigarettes hoping to stop the addiction. Why are we subsidizing this industry? It makes no sense. However, it is a huge industry, big business, and their lobbyist control the legislation with their money, power, and corruption. That is why!
How can we have the morals to do this, how can we claim we have a free market exchange when the competitive field is not level, because some industries receive a an unfair advantage by lucrative government subsidizes. And most legislators do not have the guts to make selling a narcotic like nicotine, or its use against the law no matter what the delivering mechanism.
We will not have a "free market economy" as long as subsidies are offered to favored industries and pushed by their lobbyist, Senators and Representatives in their states. Intill subsidies are not given by the government, the talk of a "free market economy" is just bullshit in a nice wrapping of pure rhetoric.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wake Up America: Democracy Does Not Live In Washington
Wake up America, President Obama is stuck with Republicans who do not want any part of 'Bipartisanship'. He is also saddled with a group of Democrats who think and believe their constituents have sent them to Washington to vote their conscience and personal ideology. They do not care what the people want. They vote with the lobbyist who will grease their palm with cash, and more cash. And forget the common man or woman.
When we have votes in the Senate, the Republicans vote in lockstep against the bill. Not a single Republican Senator will defect, and vote for Democratic bills like Health Care or the President's Jobs program. It is a despicable political action. They do not do your work but the lobbyists.
Don't Wast Your Time
It is a waste of time Mr. President to attempt any wooing, or political conversion of any Republican attention to the real needs of this Nation and its people. They are idealogues who succor on greed, lies, power, deception and corruption from the special interest business groups. They can care less about our country, they have an agenda and goal of a world dominated by business. In the process, they are doing away with democracy and the Middle Class of this Nation. We will have only the rich and the poor. And they have been at it for the last ten years right under our trusting noses.
The Constitution Is Not Their Paradigm
The Republicans talk at great length about the Constitution and Conservatism in the same breath. Their mouths are foul and filled with tainted, deceptive and untrue rhetoric. They speak one way and vote another. Who was in power to run this nation into the brink of financial ruin and collapse? They use the Constitution only when it is convenient to further their cause as the Supreme Court did when they recently voted 5-4 to allow corporations unlimited funding for political candidates they pick and are of like persuasion and ideology. That ruling gave corporations the same voice as individuals, as you and I, but louder and and unlimited bankroll to buy and sell any Republican to their cause. Pathetic!
Wake up America, hold your polititicans accountable for your values, not their conscience or ideologies. Hold them to what you want done in Congress for the good of the Nation, and not Wall Street, or Insurance Companies. If they do not do the will of the people, then get them out of office. Those politicians are charming, slippery weasels, they will lie straight faced to you, and give their allegiance, and their vote for sale to the highest bidder. They are manipulators for big business. It is time we took our country back from the charming weasel mouthed bastards! Vote the out!
They are sent to Washington to vote for what you, the people want done, not Wall
Street, Insurance companies, or Mortgage firms or Financial intitutions. Watch them, Republican or Democrat. Hold them accountable to do what is best for the nation...and not themselves. They are not smarter than you, they just think they are.
When we have votes in the Senate, the Republicans vote in lockstep against the bill. Not a single Republican Senator will defect, and vote for Democratic bills like Health Care or the President's Jobs program. It is a despicable political action. They do not do your work but the lobbyists.
Don't Wast Your Time
It is a waste of time Mr. President to attempt any wooing, or political conversion of any Republican attention to the real needs of this Nation and its people. They are idealogues who succor on greed, lies, power, deception and corruption from the special interest business groups. They can care less about our country, they have an agenda and goal of a world dominated by business. In the process, they are doing away with democracy and the Middle Class of this Nation. We will have only the rich and the poor. And they have been at it for the last ten years right under our trusting noses.
The Constitution Is Not Their Paradigm
The Republicans talk at great length about the Constitution and Conservatism in the same breath. Their mouths are foul and filled with tainted, deceptive and untrue rhetoric. They speak one way and vote another. Who was in power to run this nation into the brink of financial ruin and collapse? They use the Constitution only when it is convenient to further their cause as the Supreme Court did when they recently voted 5-4 to allow corporations unlimited funding for political candidates they pick and are of like persuasion and ideology. That ruling gave corporations the same voice as individuals, as you and I, but louder and and unlimited bankroll to buy and sell any Republican to their cause. Pathetic!
Wake up America, hold your polititicans accountable for your values, not their conscience or ideologies. Hold them to what you want done in Congress for the good of the Nation, and not Wall Street, or Insurance Companies. If they do not do the will of the people, then get them out of office. Those politicians are charming, slippery weasels, they will lie straight faced to you, and give their allegiance, and their vote for sale to the highest bidder. They are manipulators for big business. It is time we took our country back from the charming weasel mouthed bastards! Vote the out!
They are sent to Washington to vote for what you, the people want done, not Wall
Street, Insurance companies, or Mortgage firms or Financial intitutions. Watch them, Republican or Democrat. Hold them accountable to do what is best for the nation...and not themselves. They are not smarter than you, they just think they are.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Is Abortion A Woman's Right?
Let me put another way. Does a woman have the right to kill her unborn child? Does she have the right to murder her unborn child, for any reason? It is a thorny question about a woman having the right to do what she will with her body. There are no laws against the systematic planning of killing an unborn child. the Supreme Court of the land says it is just fine, and it is a woman's right to due murder of an unborn child, but the second the child comes from the mother's womb, and breathes air it is another question!
What About the Father's Wishes
It takes two to normally make a child, what about the role of the father of the child? There are some men who want the child. We only hear of the one's who do not. Suppose he says : "No abortion, I want my son or daughter."
Why does the woman exclusively have his right, and the man does not? We know he does not have a prayer to claim and raise the child. Is this only a woman's issue? It seems 'Baby making' is generally a equal opportunity playground, and both sides get to play. Shouldn't both sides be responsible?
Is it Constitutional
Tell me, where it is written in the Constitution a woman has the right to kill her unborn children? The privacy issue does not cut it. If it did, why do we still have laws against prostitution? It is simply a woman doing with her body what she wants. I admit, it is a long leap from prostitution to murder, however, there are laws in each State of the Union against prostitution, and for abortion.
A Moral Problem
Perhaps we might be wise in saying that a woman has the right to do what she wants with her body until she is impregnated. Then the moral virtue kicks in. It is the life of the child and has to be considered and protected. It is on the woman and man to take care of the child, considering the child's future. There are many routes this can take, adoption is one. But abortion, the taking of a human life is off the table. and any one involved with it should be prosecuted. Oh that is right, there is no law against. I do not think our founding fathers when writing our Constitution considered privacy as a matter of murder.
What About the Father's Wishes
It takes two to normally make a child, what about the role of the father of the child? There are some men who want the child. We only hear of the one's who do not. Suppose he says : "No abortion, I want my son or daughter."
Why does the woman exclusively have his right, and the man does not? We know he does not have a prayer to claim and raise the child. Is this only a woman's issue? It seems 'Baby making' is generally a equal opportunity playground, and both sides get to play. Shouldn't both sides be responsible?
Is it Constitutional
Tell me, where it is written in the Constitution a woman has the right to kill her unborn children? The privacy issue does not cut it. If it did, why do we still have laws against prostitution? It is simply a woman doing with her body what she wants. I admit, it is a long leap from prostitution to murder, however, there are laws in each State of the Union against prostitution, and for abortion.
A Moral Problem
Perhaps we might be wise in saying that a woman has the right to do what she wants with her body until she is impregnated. Then the moral virtue kicks in. It is the life of the child and has to be considered and protected. It is on the woman and man to take care of the child, considering the child's future. There are many routes this can take, adoption is one. But abortion, the taking of a human life is off the table. and any one involved with it should be prosecuted. Oh that is right, there is no law against. I do not think our founding fathers when writing our Constitution considered privacy as a matter of murder.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Open letter to the President:
Why are we fighting in Afghanistan?
The recent pseudo-election of the Karzai government has indicated how grossly unstable that government really is. It is an unworthy partner, there is corruption on every level that makes the idea of doing business with them a joke.There are no control over the corruption going on in either the government or Taliban. The country is one of the world's largest drug suppliers and we are fighting to save their asses. Incredible!
Is this what we are all about? Is this what we are sacrificing our youth and treasure for? Are we that stupid we will fight a war because of the clash of culture and their differences? The American people do not want us in Afghanistan. You know it, listen to the distress in the people's voices.
Inherited a weak nation and economy!
Mr. President, you inherited a dying, anaemic country. Our nation was collapsing from within, spurred on by big business, the Neocons and the decimation of the financial and home markets. We have the highest unemployment rate since the great depression. It took eight years of Republican Neocon treachery and two wars to get us in this depression. We will recover, but it is a slow process and will take more than a year. You cannot be expected to be a miracle worker. The problem will not be solved in a year, or probably in a single term.
Americans are war weary.
Americans are weary of war. They yearn for peace. They think in terms of peace. What does it take to secure peace? Our military thinks in terms of fighting and winning. It is their mantra. They can only think of winning, it is ingrained in their training and psyche. War and winning is what they have been trained to do, it is their road to glory. They must not be allowed to prevail and drag us deeper into a war in Afghanistan. You Mr. President, can stop them and their war making philosophies.
The enemy is al Qaeda, not the Taliban.
The Taliban is not our enemy. We are in Afghanistan to find Bin Laden. However, we have invaded their country, looked at disdain on their culture because it is not like ours, and started acting as occupiers. Wouldn't we fight back if someone invaded our country, and didn't we after 9/11 ? But, we went after the wrong people when we invaded Iraq, didn't we? We know it was al Qaeda that was responsible for the 9/11 atrocious killing 3,000 people, not the Taliban! What is our policy that gives us the right to invade Afghanistan, a sovereign nation with a tremendous force under the guise of capturing al Qaeda, who uses terrorism as a weapon world wide. With this act of revenge, we opened a can of worms that will take bold moves to extricate ourselves.
The American policy of going after al Qaeda should b just that. We do not need to send more of our youth and treasure to a General's self styled war. That is reckless behavior.
Bring our people home.
If we want to commit to capturing al Qaeda, do it with Special Ops units, that their type of mission. We need to bring our troops home, not put more with targets on their backs. Bring them home and get them out of harms way. Mr. President, if you want to fight al Qaeda, then be prepared to fight world wide because they are a world wide organization. The Fort Hood incident should give you pause to think how good is our human intelligence right under our noses..
You know what has to be done Mr. President. No more troops to Afghanistan and bring home the troops currently serving there. Recently we found out that it will cost us one million dollars per man to fight in Afghanistan. And for every soldier we deploy, there is a contractor in support. Can we afford the price tag on a war we cannot win. Have we learned nothing from the Russians?
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Which CIA Lies To Congress, And to Speaker Pelosi, The Bush CIA, That's Who!
There is a great deal of rhetoric about the CIA lying in their testimony about water-boarding and enhanced torture, and it is specifically aimed at Speaker Pleosi. It is a lot of bull shit. Typical Republican garbage.
Wasn't the Bush administration in power and control of the government for the last eight years, including the CIA. Was it on their watch we got 9/11, the Iraq and Afganistan wars, the deep recession sitting on the edge of a depression, the housing failures, and the financial failures on Wall Street, the Big Three automobile failures
There is no reason why Leon Panetta would lie about something he had nothing to do with. He was not even in as CIA Director until President Obama was in the White House. Come on folks you ought to see past this stupid charade. We should be pissed to the gills, at this Republican crap of trying to pull Director Panetta in to this mess, shoving their dirty work on him.
So he had to dig out reconds from the Bush gaggle of misfits, and some good people muzzled. Would the CIA under Goss or General Hayden fudge, misappropriate and lose the records? In a heart beat!
So, we are not talking about Leon Panetta, We are talking about people in the Bush administration in the CIA or silenced. (Remember Valerie Pflamm?) and watch over by VP Dick Cheney who used the spy-school for his own personal games, and who had many visits to Langley to confer with his partners in deception.
The Republicans have no shame in their game! Excuse me, perhaps I preach to the choir.
Wasn't the Bush administration in power and control of the government for the last eight years, including the CIA. Was it on their watch we got 9/11, the Iraq and Afganistan wars, the deep recession sitting on the edge of a depression, the housing failures, and the financial failures on Wall Street, the Big Three automobile failures
There is no reason why Leon Panetta would lie about something he had nothing to do with. He was not even in as CIA Director until President Obama was in the White House. Come on folks you ought to see past this stupid charade. We should be pissed to the gills, at this Republican crap of trying to pull Director Panetta in to this mess, shoving their dirty work on him.
So he had to dig out reconds from the Bush gaggle of misfits, and some good people muzzled. Would the CIA under Goss or General Hayden fudge, misappropriate and lose the records? In a heart beat!
So, we are not talking about Leon Panetta, We are talking about people in the Bush administration in the CIA or silenced. (Remember Valerie Pflamm?) and watch over by VP Dick Cheney who used the spy-school for his own personal games, and who had many visits to Langley to confer with his partners in deception.
The Republicans have no shame in their game! Excuse me, perhaps I preach to the choir.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Enough Already: Seat Al Franken In The Senate
America has enough of the Republican nonsense over who gets the Minnesota Senator's seat. The Republican's never cease to be obstructionists, and don't give a damn about the people. Al Franken has been clearly declared the winner. However, it is a Republican ploy to keep Franken from taking his rightful place in the Senate.
Franken is the key to 60 votes on the Democratic side and the Republican's know it . They can not afford to to seat him because he is a swing vote for the Democrats. Consequently, they use every whine in the Republican playbook to keep Al Franken in a limbo state.
Let Franken Be Seated In The Senate
Let the Senate have some "balls" and seat Franken. The senate has already locked Coleman's office doors and the Senate rules committee has declared his term "expired" and dropped his name from the Senate phone book. The Republicans will puff, scream and challenge,but let the Senate act responsibly and seat Al Franken. It is the right thing to do. The Republicans are always sore losers when they don't get what they want. They simply use obstructionist delaying tactics.
Franken is the key to 60 votes on the Democratic side and the Republican's know it . They can not afford to to seat him because he is a swing vote for the Democrats. Consequently, they use every whine in the Republican playbook to keep Al Franken in a limbo state.
Let Franken Be Seated In The Senate
Let the Senate have some "balls" and seat Franken. The senate has already locked Coleman's office doors and the Senate rules committee has declared his term "expired" and dropped his name from the Senate phone book. The Republicans will puff, scream and challenge,but let the Senate act responsibly and seat Al Franken. It is the right thing to do. The Republicans are always sore losers when they don't get what they want. They simply use obstructionist delaying tactics.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
At Last A President Who Rolls Up His Shirt Sleeves And Works For The Nation
The Bush dress code in the Oval Office was all show and no substance. Andrew Card, former Chief of Staff to Bush took aim at President Obama, chastizing him because he works with his coat off and in his shirt sleeves . Card voices his opinion vociferously. Is this something we should be concerned about in our president, or even commenting on? Is this the best the Republicans can do?
Now Card is presumably the Fashion Police of the White House and tries to set the dress code in Obama's White House through innunedos. Card twists this respect shit all out of place. So George Bush wore a suit and tie in respect for the office. However, did not respect the office and the people who sent him there issuing dangerous world policies and led us into two wars. The American economy is in shambles and we are in a major fight a to survive the onslaught of a Republican based depression. Where is the respect for the Oval Office from Bush since he brought all this "doom and gloom" on the American people, and old Andy Card dressed to the hilt was standing right beside George Bush. Such hypocracy!
So what, if Obama takes off his jacket and works in his shirt sleeves. Isn't that the type of President we want. Forget the dress code, it is pure snob bullshit anyway. It's nice to see our president hard at work and is comfortable doing it. Andrew Card take your out of place, unsavory comments and shove them. We have a working president...not a fashion plate in the Oval Office. A jacket cannot cover a multitude of political mistakes in the Oval Office.
Now Card is presumably the Fashion Police of the White House and tries to set the dress code in Obama's White House through innunedos. Card twists this respect shit all out of place. So George Bush wore a suit and tie in respect for the office. However, did not respect the office and the people who sent him there issuing dangerous world policies and led us into two wars. The American economy is in shambles and we are in a major fight a to survive the onslaught of a Republican based depression. Where is the respect for the Oval Office from Bush since he brought all this "doom and gloom" on the American people, and old Andy Card dressed to the hilt was standing right beside George Bush. Such hypocracy!
So what, if Obama takes off his jacket and works in his shirt sleeves. Isn't that the type of President we want. Forget the dress code, it is pure snob bullshit anyway. It's nice to see our president hard at work and is comfortable doing it. Andrew Card take your out of place, unsavory comments and shove them. We have a working president...not a fashion plate in the Oval Office. A jacket cannot cover a multitude of political mistakes in the Oval Office.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Bailouts: Stupid Is As Stupid Does!
The American people knew it was down right stupid for Congress allocate $700 billion (TARP) of their taxpayer money to bailout the failed financial, insurance and mortgage institutions.
They knew it was more than stupid to give Henry Paulsen, Secretary of the Treasurary the lone person to administer the funds, using ability to blindly spend half the money, ($350 billion) where he wanted, without any oversight, at his descretion and his spending cannot be challenged. A sane person has to ask, "Why did congress give this power to one man who came from the same financial industry that he's trying to bailout?" Because he is a loyal Republican and a member of the Bush cabinet?
Are there any reports advising the citizens how much good the money had done? I have not heard any. Those prized institutions on Wall Street are still having problems. Now that Obama is president, the Republicans are fighting not to release the balance of the $350 billion (TARP) funds. Good luck, Obama will get thebalance of the funds and put to good work helping the middle class saving their homes and mortgages. But after the Republicans have done their bloody damage.
Incidently, those institutions that did receive some of the $350 billion did not put them into the economic system. They were very busy putting the money in uncheckable off shore tax havens. Not to mention, the very nicely paid CEO's and CFO's who brought us this crisis were given $18 billion and some chump change as bonuses for a job well done. It is shameful to reward such failure with huge multi-million dollar bonuses for a job well done.
Now who is stupid?
They knew it was more than stupid to give Henry Paulsen, Secretary of the Treasurary the lone person to administer the funds, using ability to blindly spend half the money, ($350 billion) where he wanted, without any oversight, at his descretion and his spending cannot be challenged. A sane person has to ask, "Why did congress give this power to one man who came from the same financial industry that he's trying to bailout?" Because he is a loyal Republican and a member of the Bush cabinet?
Are there any reports advising the citizens how much good the money had done? I have not heard any. Those prized institutions on Wall Street are still having problems. Now that Obama is president, the Republicans are fighting not to release the balance of the $350 billion (TARP) funds. Good luck, Obama will get thebalance of the funds and put to good work helping the middle class saving their homes and mortgages. But after the Republicans have done their bloody damage.
Incidently, those institutions that did receive some of the $350 billion did not put them into the economic system. They were very busy putting the money in uncheckable off shore tax havens. Not to mention, the very nicely paid CEO's and CFO's who brought us this crisis were given $18 billion and some chump change as bonuses for a job well done. It is shameful to reward such failure with huge multi-million dollar bonuses for a job well done.
Now who is stupid?
Republicans Tell Americans: "Go to Hell," With Their "O" Votes For Stimulus Package.
It was a clear message Republicans sent America when they voted 244-188 in the House. They did it in party lockstep against President Obama's stimulus package for American recovery. Not a single one had the insight and gumption to vote for America and dissent with their party ideology. In fact the GOP leadership was elated with their Hooverite vote. While it simply infurites the American people.
Ideological, Intellectually and Morally Corrupt
They wear grim faces and talk about bipartisian action. They lie to us, it is just the same bullshit rhetoric from the people who got us in this depression. (It is not a recession any more, that was last year.) Fortunately the Democrates have the votes in the House to pass this program and send it to the Senate. Moreover, the passing gave the Republicans a bitter defeat in the house. The vote allowed the Republicans to show their true color of yellow running down their backs, and just how arrogant cowards can be.
Obviously, the Republicans did not hear, or pay any attention to the people's voice in the recent elections. They do not care what the people think or say. They are decietful men and women who are intellectually, ideology and morally bankrupt and like a child, simply want their own way. They are shameless in their feckless behaviors and thinking. They consistently set themselves and big business ahead of the nation without impunity.
These Republicans are the same folks who begged and voted for a $700 billion bailout for the collapsed financial and mortgage industries. An industry collapse they and the Bush Administration are directly responsible for by their lack of leadership, insight. and oversight of deregulation. They approved the $700 billion to get their friends, lobbyist, and contributors out of financial forfeit. But will not support the rebuilding of America and the middle class lifestyle. However, the pendulum of time and truth is swinging back against them, and it is razor sharp.
Not A single Republican Voted For The Stimulus Package
Now the Democrats under President Obama have a program that will kick start all levels of the American economy and put our feet on the path to recovery. Not a single Republican in the House voted for it. Not one had the courage to do the right thing. Zip, Zero! It is amazing not one, mind you, not a single Republican can think for themselves. They are like lemmings on the edge of a cliff. Bipartisianship is not alive in the American Congress. The Republicans had it their way for the last eight years and still expect to get it. They will not! They do not have the votes for it! They are on the wrong side of the nation's recovery. Still they die hard, and will use the tactic of being the obstructionist and call it loyal opposition. Is this hypocracy to be rewarded
Political Obstructionist
The Republican idea of being a political obstructonist is based on; "If I cannot get what I want, then I will stop you for getting what you want." It is a childish game! Their game plan is to protect their cronies in the financial and business world with a "O" vote! They complain there is too much spending. This is the logic of people who brought us record deficits and trillions in national debt!
How many billions did they spend on their trumped up Iraq war? Can anyone please explain the benefits to the country, or the ravaged middle class for the little six-year fiasco? The Republican mantra was to spend, spend, spend on their pet projects and Americans can go to hell if they don't like. And we did, our economy is paying the price for their Republican gamesmanship! Now we are fighting for recover from the Republican lies and horrific leadership blunders. The Republicans had the votes in Congress to block any good Democratic ideas. Now they do not have those vital votes
How does the old saying go ... "Screw me once, shame on you, screw me twice, shame on me." Change is here, and so is the screwing cycle!
Ideological, Intellectually and Morally Corrupt
They wear grim faces and talk about bipartisian action. They lie to us, it is just the same bullshit rhetoric from the people who got us in this depression. (It is not a recession any more, that was last year.) Fortunately the Democrates have the votes in the House to pass this program and send it to the Senate. Moreover, the passing gave the Republicans a bitter defeat in the house. The vote allowed the Republicans to show their true color of yellow running down their backs, and just how arrogant cowards can be.
Obviously, the Republicans did not hear, or pay any attention to the people's voice in the recent elections. They do not care what the people think or say. They are decietful men and women who are intellectually, ideology and morally bankrupt and like a child, simply want their own way. They are shameless in their feckless behaviors and thinking. They consistently set themselves and big business ahead of the nation without impunity.
These Republicans are the same folks who begged and voted for a $700 billion bailout for the collapsed financial and mortgage industries. An industry collapse they and the Bush Administration are directly responsible for by their lack of leadership, insight. and oversight of deregulation. They approved the $700 billion to get their friends, lobbyist, and contributors out of financial forfeit. But will not support the rebuilding of America and the middle class lifestyle. However, the pendulum of time and truth is swinging back against them, and it is razor sharp.
Not A single Republican Voted For The Stimulus Package
Now the Democrats under President Obama have a program that will kick start all levels of the American economy and put our feet on the path to recovery. Not a single Republican in the House voted for it. Not one had the courage to do the right thing. Zip, Zero! It is amazing not one, mind you, not a single Republican can think for themselves. They are like lemmings on the edge of a cliff. Bipartisianship is not alive in the American Congress. The Republicans had it their way for the last eight years and still expect to get it. They will not! They do not have the votes for it! They are on the wrong side of the nation's recovery. Still they die hard, and will use the tactic of being the obstructionist and call it loyal opposition. Is this hypocracy to be rewarded
Political Obstructionist
The Republican idea of being a political obstructonist is based on; "If I cannot get what I want, then I will stop you for getting what you want." It is a childish game! Their game plan is to protect their cronies in the financial and business world with a "O" vote! They complain there is too much spending. This is the logic of people who brought us record deficits and trillions in national debt!
How many billions did they spend on their trumped up Iraq war? Can anyone please explain the benefits to the country, or the ravaged middle class for the little six-year fiasco? The Republican mantra was to spend, spend, spend on their pet projects and Americans can go to hell if they don't like. And we did, our economy is paying the price for their Republican gamesmanship! Now we are fighting for recover from the Republican lies and horrific leadership blunders. The Republicans had the votes in Congress to block any good Democratic ideas. Now they do not have those vital votes
How does the old saying go ... "Screw me once, shame on you, screw me twice, shame on me." Change is here, and so is the screwing cycle!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Is the Congress Out Of Their Minds: Bailed Out Financial Firms Take The Money And Run
It was a forgone conclusion for most Americans, the people in charge of the $700 billion bail out were of the same ilk, crooked and greedy people that brought down the financial institutions on Wall Street. The American people understood they would do all in their power to bail out their unscrupulous associates in crime to become their money saviors and save their own petty asses in the bargain. The likes of their fellow conspiritors are: AIG, Lehman, Bear/Stearns Citigroup Inc, JPMorganChase &Co., and Bank of America. Of course, there are some heavy hitters like Freddie Mac and Fanny Mae going unscathed and taking little responsibility in the financial and mortgage debacle. Plenty of money flowed from the corporate Board rooms into Republican coffers. The fix was definitely in.
No Controls, No Oversight.
Henry Paulsen, Secretary of the Treasuary wanted no controls on bail out spending, and would offer no oversight to as to how these funds are to be spent during the financial bail out's process. He was literally given free reign to decide on who got the money, how much, and how it was spent. His decisions could not be challenged. The American people looked for leadership and footed the bill is left screwed, and thanked with a typical one finger salute.
Take The Money And Run
Sadly each of these financial firms simply took the bail out money and ran to their nearest off shore tax haven. They all have them waiting for a cash infux. AIG received the greatest amount of funding with $150 billion. No investigations were made on the status and depth of the financial firm's off shore accounts because they are untouchable! We simply have no idea how much money is sequestered in these legal off shore tax havens. None!
Congress is Fearful To Do The Right Thing
Congress was afraid to let the kingpin financial institutions fail and fall on their fat butts causing financial chaos on Wall Street since the Great Depression of the 1930's. The Republicans fought tooth and nail for their business buddies and got their way.
The Democrats weaseled and caved in as the Republicans threatened a fraudulent doomsday scenario while postering as saviors. The Democrats in their usual frenzy to help, and do some good could not typically get their heads out of their asses to see any truth and daylight. Congress voted to throw $350 billion down a financial rat hole for big business bail outs. The Republicans had the votes to have their way.
The American taxpayers got their salute as a paultry thank you, and everything was hushed up...until Barack Obama was elected as a new Democratic President.
Obama Is Applalled
President-elect Barack Obama is appalled at the insane congressional antics of bailing out the financial and mortgage firms while doing nothing for the middle classes. Once he is president, he vows insight, strict oversight controls, and will use the remaining $350 billion to help the middle classes who are incredibly hurt by financial and mortgage institution's colossal failure and greed. The clock is ticking. The Republicans are posturing as obstructionists and protectionists again. But, this time they do not have the votes.
No Controls, No Oversight.
Henry Paulsen, Secretary of the Treasuary wanted no controls on bail out spending, and would offer no oversight to as to how these funds are to be spent during the financial bail out's process. He was literally given free reign to decide on who got the money, how much, and how it was spent. His decisions could not be challenged. The American people looked for leadership and footed the bill is left screwed, and thanked with a typical one finger salute.
Take The Money And Run
Sadly each of these financial firms simply took the bail out money and ran to their nearest off shore tax haven. They all have them waiting for a cash infux. AIG received the greatest amount of funding with $150 billion. No investigations were made on the status and depth of the financial firm's off shore accounts because they are untouchable! We simply have no idea how much money is sequestered in these legal off shore tax havens. None!
Congress is Fearful To Do The Right Thing
Congress was afraid to let the kingpin financial institutions fail and fall on their fat butts causing financial chaos on Wall Street since the Great Depression of the 1930's. The Republicans fought tooth and nail for their business buddies and got their way.
The Democrats weaseled and caved in as the Republicans threatened a fraudulent doomsday scenario while postering as saviors. The Democrats in their usual frenzy to help, and do some good could not typically get their heads out of their asses to see any truth and daylight. Congress voted to throw $350 billion down a financial rat hole for big business bail outs. The Republicans had the votes to have their way.
The American taxpayers got their salute as a paultry thank you, and everything was hushed up...until Barack Obama was elected as a new Democratic President.
Obama Is Applalled
President-elect Barack Obama is appalled at the insane congressional antics of bailing out the financial and mortgage firms while doing nothing for the middle classes. Once he is president, he vows insight, strict oversight controls, and will use the remaining $350 billion to help the middle classes who are incredibly hurt by financial and mortgage institution's colossal failure and greed. The clock is ticking. The Republicans are posturing as obstructionists and protectionists again. But, this time they do not have the votes.
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