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Thank you to Bobby Eberle at GOPUSA!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Defining Conservatism
What is a "Conservative"? I've asked a few people in the past few days and gotten quite a few answers, so I'm putting the question out here:
What is a conservative? Just add a comment and let me know. I'll post the answers within a week or so. I promise.
What is a conservative? Just add a comment and let me know. I'll post the answers within a week or so. I promise.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Investing 101: As taught by Professor Obama
On Tuesday our Professor-in-Chief declared that now is a good time for investors to buy stocks.
Really? Last time I looked, the Dow is still dropping like a rock.
But his next words are meant to comfort (or should I say placate) us: "What you are now seeing is a profit and earnings ratios get to the point that buying stocks is a good thing if you have a long-term perspective on it." I guess by "long-term perspective" he really means "until the Republicans get back in control".
For further reassurance he's also told us "The stock market is sort of like a tracking poll in politics. It bobs up and down day-to-day and if you spend all your time worrying about that, they you're probably going to get the long-term strategy wrong." I'm sorry Mr. President, but the stock market has been plummeting since the day it became clear that you would be the Democratic nominee and it's decline only hastened when it was evident you would win the election.
This poor guy is living in fairy-tale land. Only it's the Brothers Grimm version.
Someone please take away his rose-colored glasses before he completely destroys our economy.
Really? Last time I looked, the Dow is still dropping like a rock.
But his next words are meant to comfort (or should I say placate) us: "What you are now seeing is a profit and earnings ratios get to the point that buying stocks is a good thing if you have a long-term perspective on it." I guess by "long-term perspective" he really means "until the Republicans get back in control".
For further reassurance he's also told us "The stock market is sort of like a tracking poll in politics. It bobs up and down day-to-day and if you spend all your time worrying about that, they you're probably going to get the long-term strategy wrong." I'm sorry Mr. President, but the stock market has been plummeting since the day it became clear that you would be the Democratic nominee and it's decline only hastened when it was evident you would win the election.
This poor guy is living in fairy-tale land. Only it's the Brothers Grimm version.
Someone please take away his rose-colored glasses before he completely destroys our economy.
More Wisdom
Democratic state Rep. Martin Walsh of Massachusetts told the New York Times: “Every state in the nation, including Massachusetts, needs to figure out a way of raising revenues. So we need to be creative.”
No. Wrong. A lie. You need to cut back. Quit spending. Budgeting is more than raising taxes. In fact, cut taxes because taxpayers could use a break.
Thanks to Don Surber for the above.
No. Wrong. A lie. You need to cut back. Quit spending. Budgeting is more than raising taxes. In fact, cut taxes because taxpayers could use a break.
Thanks to Don Surber for the above.
Wisdom
Diplomacy is the art of saying, “Nice doggie,” until you can find a rock.
-Will Rogers
Has anyone told Obama this yet?
-Will Rogers
Has anyone told Obama this yet?
Monday, March 2, 2009
Here's Something for a Laugh & Some Perspective!
OK - This is a comedian - and comedians are often a bit irreverent. But the guy makes a good point here!
Take Everything They Earn - It Still Won't Be Enough
President Obama has laid out the most ambitious and expensive domestic agenda since LBJ, and now all he has to do is figure out how to pay for it. On Tuesday, he left the impression that we need merely end "tax breaks for the wealthiest 2% of Americans," and he promised that households earning less than $250,000 won't see their taxes increased by "one single dime."
This is going to be some trick. Even the most basic inspection of the IRS income tax statistics shows that raising taxes on the salaries, dividends and capital gains of those making more than $250,000 can't possibly raise enough revenue to fund Mr. Obama's new spending ambitions.
More here. . . . .
This is going to be some trick. Even the most basic inspection of the IRS income tax statistics shows that raising taxes on the salaries, dividends and capital gains of those making more than $250,000 can't possibly raise enough revenue to fund Mr. Obama's new spending ambitions.
More here. . . . .
Driving Me Crazy!
Big Brother that is - at least if some members of Congress and Obama's advisors get their way.
It's bad enough President Obama is spending our money that we don't have on programs that we don't need. . . . or want for that matter. And it doesn't stop there - under President Obama we will have government interference in far too many areas of our lives.
So, what's got me so upset? Despite trillions of dollars being spent we still don't have enough money for roads. The solution? Tax drivers by the mile driven through the use of mandatory tracking devices in our vehicles.
Now you may ask - doesn't the per-gallon-gas-tax accomplish the very same thing? Well, it does - sort of. The per gallon gas tax does vary by being dependent on your vehicle's gas mileage.
Here's what a special commission created by Congress has said in justifying more intrusion into our lives: "We will suffer grim consequences in the future: unimaginable levels of congestion, reduced safety, costlier goods and services, an eroded quality of life, and diminished economic competitiveness as a nation."
Is this what our great nation is coming to? The government's ability to monitor our travels?
What's next? The ability to monitor our grocery purchases to ensure we only purchase healthy food? Or maybe the ability to monitor all our purchases? Combine this ability with the health database that is already being set up and our citizens will have lost any semblance of privacy.
And yet Democrats are the ones who decried the government's ability to monitor communications with terrorists.
It's bad enough President Obama is spending our money that we don't have on programs that we don't need. . . . or want for that matter. And it doesn't stop there - under President Obama we will have government interference in far too many areas of our lives.
So, what's got me so upset? Despite trillions of dollars being spent we still don't have enough money for roads. The solution? Tax drivers by the mile driven through the use of mandatory tracking devices in our vehicles.
Now you may ask - doesn't the per-gallon-gas-tax accomplish the very same thing? Well, it does - sort of. The per gallon gas tax does vary by being dependent on your vehicle's gas mileage.
Here's what a special commission created by Congress has said in justifying more intrusion into our lives: "We will suffer grim consequences in the future: unimaginable levels of congestion, reduced safety, costlier goods and services, an eroded quality of life, and diminished economic competitiveness as a nation."
Is this what our great nation is coming to? The government's ability to monitor our travels?
What's next? The ability to monitor our grocery purchases to ensure we only purchase healthy food? Or maybe the ability to monitor all our purchases? Combine this ability with the health database that is already being set up and our citizens will have lost any semblance of privacy.
And yet Democrats are the ones who decried the government's ability to monitor communications with terrorists.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
My Mind Is Now Completely Boggled!
I found this spreadsheet on the internet yesterday - a list of the stimulus proposals submitted by various agencies and governments in Michigan. Keep in mind these are just proposals. But it still boggles the mind!
Just one example: $18,000,000.00 to refurbish the Holland Civic Center. After years of studying, talking, voting, etc. there was a concensus that we, the taxpayers, were not willing to pony up money for this project. Meanwihle, Hope College took the initiative to build their own arena that is available for rent.
If we weren't willing to pay for this a few years ago, why on earth are we now being asked to pay for it without even the opportunity to vote on it?
And this is just one small example. These are projects that rightfully should be funded on a local level.
Just one example: $18,000,000.00 to refurbish the Holland Civic Center. After years of studying, talking, voting, etc. there was a concensus that we, the taxpayers, were not willing to pony up money for this project. Meanwihle, Hope College took the initiative to build their own arena that is available for rent.
If we weren't willing to pay for this a few years ago, why on earth are we now being asked to pay for it without even the opportunity to vote on it?
And this is just one small example. These are projects that rightfully should be funded on a local level.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Ergonomics?
From the Michigan Retailers monthly newsletter (article is titled "Top 10 Legislative Issues to Watch in 2009:
"This is a regulatory issue rather than a legislative one and in Michigan that further complicates efforts to kill it. MIOSHA has put together guidelines for a state-specific ergonomics rule, but has yet to put in a request for rule making authority. The business community has opposed such a request, as it would put a process into motion that would be almost impossible to stop and would result in increased costs to business."
I've written about this before because it makes Michigan employers even less competitive - not exactly what we need given Michigan's dismal economy. Please contact your state legislators if you agree. And it wouldn't hurt to contact the Governor and MIOSHA too.
"This is a regulatory issue rather than a legislative one and in Michigan that further complicates efforts to kill it. MIOSHA has put together guidelines for a state-specific ergonomics rule, but has yet to put in a request for rule making authority. The business community has opposed such a request, as it would put a process into motion that would be almost impossible to stop and would result in increased costs to business."
I've written about this before because it makes Michigan employers even less competitive - not exactly what we need given Michigan's dismal economy. Please contact your state legislators if you agree. And it wouldn't hurt to contact the Governor and MIOSHA too.
The Wisdom of Cicero
"The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome becomes bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance." ~ Cicero , 55 BC
Can't improve on the wisdom of the ages.
Can't improve on the wisdom of the ages.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
We Live In An Upside-Down Country
OK - So let me get this straight. It's OK to abort a baby. Got it. Don't agree with it, but I got it. But if you carry a sign that says "Abort Obama" it's considered a terroristic threat. Don't get it.
Unbelievable isn't it? Read what happens when you have a sign that says exactly that: "Abort Obama" in your car here.
Unbelievable isn't it? Read what happens when you have a sign that says exactly that: "Abort Obama" in your car here.
With All Due Respect Mr. President. . . . . .
Interesting full-page ad in the New York Post. No additional comment needed!
Monday, February 16, 2009
The Audacity of Hope - Oops! I Mean Obama.
Obama (during his prime time press conference):
"It (the stimulus bill) also contains an unprecedented level of transparency and accountability so that every American will be able to go online and see where and how we're spending every dime. What it does not contain, however, is a single pet project, not a single earmark, and it has been stripped of the projects members of both parties found most objectionable."
Oh really? Obama spoke about audacity a lot during his campaign. And now we know why. He's just brimming with it.
Go here so see just how much "non-pork" there really is.
"It (the stimulus bill) also contains an unprecedented level of transparency and accountability so that every American will be able to go online and see where and how we're spending every dime. What it does not contain, however, is a single pet project, not a single earmark, and it has been stripped of the projects members of both parties found most objectionable."
Oh really? Obama spoke about audacity a lot during his campaign. And now we know why. He's just brimming with it.
Go here so see just how much "non-pork" there really is.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
This Is Job Creation?
There's money for global warming. There's money for sex education. There's money for ACORN. There's money for golf course renovations. There's money for Amtrak. There's even money for unions (no big surprise here).
Sounds more like a Make-A-Wish Foundation for liberals than a job-creating stimulus package.
But there is a dangerous provision that is much much worse. It's called "Comparative Effectiveness Research." Sounds pretty innocent doesn't it?
But read this from the House Appropriations Committee's report: "Those items, procedures and interventions that are found to be less effective and in some cases more expensive will no longer be prescribed."
Sounds more like a prescription for rationing to me.
Freedom can be lost in small increments. So small that too many of us don't notice until it's too late. For generations that follow us, we need to stand firm and vigilant to ensure they do not lose their freedom while we were standing watch.
Sounds more like a Make-A-Wish Foundation for liberals than a job-creating stimulus package.
But there is a dangerous provision that is much much worse. It's called "Comparative Effectiveness Research." Sounds pretty innocent doesn't it?
But read this from the House Appropriations Committee's report: "Those items, procedures and interventions that are found to be less effective and in some cases more expensive will no longer be prescribed."
Sounds more like a prescription for rationing to me.
Freedom can be lost in small increments. So small that too many of us don't notice until it's too late. For generations that follow us, we need to stand firm and vigilant to ensure they do not lose their freedom while we were standing watch.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Democrat Style Stimulus
Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House. One is from Chicago, another is from Tennessee, and the third is from Minnesota.
All three go with a White House official to examine the fence. The Minnesota contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil. "Well," he says, "I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit for me."
The Tennessee contractor also does some measuring and figuring, then says, "I can do this job for $700: $300 for materials, $300 for my crew and $100 profit for m3."
The Chicago contractor doesn't measure or figure, but leans over to the White House official and whispers "$2,700."
The official, incredulous, says, "You didn't even measure like the other guys! How can you come up with such a high figure?"
The Chicago contractor whispers back, "$1,000 for me, $1,000 for you, and we hire the guy from Tennessee to fix the fence."
"Done!" replies the government official.
And that is how the new stimulus plan will work.
Unfortunately, I'm afraid the joke is closer to the truth than we think.
All three go with a White House official to examine the fence. The Minnesota contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil. "Well," he says, "I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit for me."
The Tennessee contractor also does some measuring and figuring, then says, "I can do this job for $700: $300 for materials, $300 for my crew and $100 profit for m3."
The Chicago contractor doesn't measure or figure, but leans over to the White House official and whispers "$2,700."
The official, incredulous, says, "You didn't even measure like the other guys! How can you come up with such a high figure?"
The Chicago contractor whispers back, "$1,000 for me, $1,000 for you, and we hire the guy from Tennessee to fix the fence."
"Done!" replies the government official.
And that is how the new stimulus plan will work.
Unfortunately, I'm afraid the joke is closer to the truth than we think.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
"The Worst Bill in Galactic History"
That's right - according to Charles Krauthammer. The more you learn about the economic stimulus package the less you like it.
Democrats have merely taken their pie-in-the-sky wish list and added dollar amounts.
Even if you believe in Keynesian policy, this bill is not what's needed.
Here's what needs to be done: Rebuild our defenses. Cut the payroll tax. Help the unemployed breadwinner. Lay some pavement. Rebuild falling bridges. Remain steadfast.
Democrats have merely taken their pie-in-the-sky wish list and added dollar amounts.
Even if you believe in Keynesian policy, this bill is not what's needed.
Here's what needs to be done: Rebuild our defenses. Cut the payroll tax. Help the unemployed breadwinner. Lay some pavement. Rebuild falling bridges. Remain steadfast.
Can There Be Cuts In Line? Please!?!
Nancy Pelosi - Speaker of the House and third in the Presidential succession line. And she doesn't know basic math.
Speaking yesterday, Pelosi warned that if the economic stimulus package didn't pass immediately "500 million more American jobs would be lost."
Scare tactics for sure. But it's more scary to contemplate someone who doesn't know what she's talking about being in line for the Presidency.
Speaking yesterday, Pelosi warned that if the economic stimulus package didn't pass immediately "500 million more American jobs would be lost."
Scare tactics for sure. But it's more scary to contemplate someone who doesn't know what she's talking about being in line for the Presidency.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Can You Stomach This?
If you want more information about the insanity masquerading as stimulus check out this website!
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