I wonder if Teddy "I want Favre Gone" Thompson is regretting his decision to send his hall of fame quarterback packing to New Jersey yet?
If not, he should be. I take that back, he should be fired. The question is does anyone in Green Bay have what it takes to show him the door? Doubtful.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Hillary as SoS?
Well I have seen worse:
1. Madeleine Albright
2. Warren Christopher
3. Colin Powell
4. Edmund Muskie
...
I could go on, but why give myself indigestion.
1. Madeleine Albright
2. Warren Christopher
3. Colin Powell
4. Edmund Muskie
...
I could go on, but why give myself indigestion.
Mark Ritchie Must Step Aside
Mark Ritchie, the Minnesota Secretary of State is responsible for the recount of the hotly contested contest between the Republican Incumben, Norm Coleman and Democratic comedian, Al Franken.
However, Mr. Ritchie's recent comments and statements that are ON THE RECORD and his previous ties to ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) make his ability to perform his job as top elections administrator impossible.
The only way for Mr. Ritchie to come out of this looking like anything but the rear end of a horse, is to step aside and do so immediately.
Mr. Ritchie is biased and his comments in recent days have proven that and you cannot fairly judge an election recount when you have a stake in the outcome.
Mr. Ritchie I am calling on you to step aside and allow the Governor to appoint someone else to manage this mess.
However, Mr. Ritchie's recent comments and statements that are ON THE RECORD and his previous ties to ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) make his ability to perform his job as top elections administrator impossible.
The only way for Mr. Ritchie to come out of this looking like anything but the rear end of a horse, is to step aside and do so immediately.
Mr. Ritchie is biased and his comments in recent days have proven that and you cannot fairly judge an election recount when you have a stake in the outcome.
Mr. Ritchie I am calling on you to step aside and allow the Governor to appoint someone else to manage this mess.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Duties of the Vice President
There are numerous articles floating around about the duties of the Vice President, especially in this last election cycle, and most of them have missed the boat. The Vice President is President of the Senate, which means he/she/it gets to set the rules of the Senate and this is outlined in Rule XVI.
Mr. Biden's claim that the Vice President only has the power to break a tie is wrong and he knows it.
I hope he pays more attention after taking his oath.
Mr. Biden's claim that the Vice President only has the power to break a tie is wrong and he knows it.
I hope he pays more attention after taking his oath.
Obama to Quit Senate
Well its about time. Personally, I wanted Obama to resign the moment he ran for the White House, as I did McCain, Biden and Palin.
If you are going to seek a higher office, it should be a requirement that you step down from the office you hold, regardless of what it is.
Not to mention that Obama assured Illinois residents that when he was elected to the Senate he would not seek higher office during his term.
Ok, that was a lie, and when someone lies that makes them what?
If you are going to seek a higher office, it should be a requirement that you step down from the office you hold, regardless of what it is.
Not to mention that Obama assured Illinois residents that when he was elected to the Senate he would not seek higher office during his term.
Ok, that was a lie, and when someone lies that makes them what?
Poll finds Great Expectations for Change
I read the CNN article this evening on the recent poll that found 2/3 of those questioned (of course I would love to know the details of the polling - interesting that the statistics were not disclosed hmmmm wonder why?) have high expectations for the Obama Presidency, especially when it comes to change.
I ask the same question I asked during the campaign....."WHAT CHANGE ?" BE SPECIFIC! Obama is the first candidate elected to the highest office in the land without having to explain his policies in depth, and he is the first candidate to get a pass from the press like no other.
I ask the same question I asked during the campaign....."WHAT CHANGE ?" BE SPECIFIC! Obama is the first candidate elected to the highest office in the land without having to explain his policies in depth, and he is the first candidate to get a pass from the press like no other.
GM Bailout proposal
With General Motors asking, in fact begging Washington for a bailout I thought I would come up with a bailout package of my own.
Its simple and straightforward.
1. All executives, members of the board, will have their compensation reduced to $1.00 per year for the next three years. No exceptions at any time.
2. All executive expense accounts are eliminated for 18 months and if the company has returned to profitability, they can be reinstated to a max of 25% of the pre-bailout level.
3. An across the board cut of 10% on all wages.
4. Employees must begin contributing towards their health insurance of no less than 15% of the single coverage and no less than 25% of the family coverage.
5. No retirement benefits will be paid to any employee or executive during the first 3 years and no more than 50% of the pre-bailout rate while the bailout loan is still unpaid.
6. The bailout loan cannot exceed 25 billion and must be repaid within 10 years, at a per annum rate of 8.5%.
Simple, straightfoward, effective.
Got a better one? Let me hear it
Its simple and straightforward.
1. All executives, members of the board, will have their compensation reduced to $1.00 per year for the next three years. No exceptions at any time.
2. All executive expense accounts are eliminated for 18 months and if the company has returned to profitability, they can be reinstated to a max of 25% of the pre-bailout level.
3. An across the board cut of 10% on all wages.
4. Employees must begin contributing towards their health insurance of no less than 15% of the single coverage and no less than 25% of the family coverage.
5. No retirement benefits will be paid to any employee or executive during the first 3 years and no more than 50% of the pre-bailout rate while the bailout loan is still unpaid.
6. The bailout loan cannot exceed 25 billion and must be repaid within 10 years, at a per annum rate of 8.5%.
Simple, straightfoward, effective.
Got a better one? Let me hear it
Bailout largess
This U.S. Government bailout of the financial industry just keeps on getting worse.
First, they were supposed to be buying up mortgages from companies that never should have extended credit to people who never should have applied for loans all because someone in some boardroom somewhere on wallstreet decided they could make a buck at it.
Then it morphed into a well of money for insurance carriers and now appears on the edge of giving the big three automakers a line of credit they do not deserve.
The bottom line is, these companies need to be held responsible for their own actions. If you make mistakes in business, you fail. Period. The U.S. Government does not have a responsibility to bail out every company that has screwed up due to inept management and wasteful spending.
Now, we are faced with Secretary Paulson changing the rules midgame. It is time to put an end to this nonsense. No more money, no more bailouts, no more Paulson.
The largess udder has dried up, and its time for those in Congress, Bush and Obama to realize that they only way to improve this, is to let this run its course. Obama on the other hand wants to be the "Saviour" and "save America".
The question is, who is going to save America from the Obama bailout?
First, they were supposed to be buying up mortgages from companies that never should have extended credit to people who never should have applied for loans all because someone in some boardroom somewhere on wallstreet decided they could make a buck at it.
Then it morphed into a well of money for insurance carriers and now appears on the edge of giving the big three automakers a line of credit they do not deserve.
The bottom line is, these companies need to be held responsible for their own actions. If you make mistakes in business, you fail. Period. The U.S. Government does not have a responsibility to bail out every company that has screwed up due to inept management and wasteful spending.
Now, we are faced with Secretary Paulson changing the rules midgame. It is time to put an end to this nonsense. No more money, no more bailouts, no more Paulson.
The largess udder has dried up, and its time for those in Congress, Bush and Obama to realize that they only way to improve this, is to let this run its course. Obama on the other hand wants to be the "Saviour" and "save America".
The question is, who is going to save America from the Obama bailout?
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Obama Please Do it
I would love to see OBama appeal to Congress for a private bill for citizenship for his Aunt Onyango.
There is no doubt that he would succeed, and I would stand up and support the decision.
Then again, I may have an ulterior motive....What do you think?
There is no doubt that he would succeed, and I would stand up and support the decision.
Then again, I may have an ulterior motive....What do you think?
No explanation
On a day when the market drops 411 points, and oil drops a whopping 3.17 per barrel, the local price of gasoline in Springfields shoots up $.25 per gallon. Inventories are higher than they have been in a year, and consumption is down.
Considering all that, I would like someone to explain to me how in the world there is a price increase today?
Please, someone explain it.
Just what I thought, there is no explanation, except GREED!
Considering all that, I would like someone to explain to me how in the world there is a price increase today?
Please, someone explain it.
Just what I thought, there is no explanation, except GREED!
Two steps I hope the Democrats make
I sincerely hope that the Democratic leadership on day one of the Obama administration makes it a point to bring this bill forward for a vote. Do it, please do it.
While your at it, please bring the "Fairness Doctrine" forward at the same time.
Those two actions would prove more harmful to the Democrats than anything the Republicans could do on their own in an entire year.
While your at it, please bring the "Fairness Doctrine" forward at the same time.
Those two actions would prove more harmful to the Democrats than anything the Republicans could do on their own in an entire year.
Progressive Taxes - The Worst of the worst
There are some rumblings from those on the left that Illinois needs to move to an progressive state income tax. That would be the worst decision this state could make.
Progressive taxes stifle creativity, they punish those that work hard to improve and what it will generate in additional income will be temporary and outweighed by the increase in costs associated with processing the state income tax returns.
I have a better suggestion, how about we cut spending 20% across the board and reduce the tax base by 20%. You want to bring more business into Illinois? Lower the costs of doing business here. You want to be a haven for technology? Lower the taxes on companies that base their corporate headquarters here.
It is not rocket science, but I am beginning to realize that for some Democrats, its all about taking from the haves, regardless of how it effects the economy.
Progressive taxes stifle creativity, they punish those that work hard to improve and what it will generate in additional income will be temporary and outweighed by the increase in costs associated with processing the state income tax returns.
I have a better suggestion, how about we cut spending 20% across the board and reduce the tax base by 20%. You want to bring more business into Illinois? Lower the costs of doing business here. You want to be a haven for technology? Lower the taxes on companies that base their corporate headquarters here.
It is not rocket science, but I am beginning to realize that for some Democrats, its all about taking from the haves, regardless of how it effects the economy.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Chicago Tribune has lost all credibility
The Chicago Tribune in their efforts to make money has sold their soul, in their greed they have given up the pursuit of the truth, and in their desire to be first they have lost all credibility.
Tonight they were running an advertisement offering a limited edition Obama picture, what got me about was the following quote:
"Barack Obama has inspired millions of Americans with his authentic message of change, hope and equality..."
Authentic message of change, hope and equality....I literally was left sitting there with my mouth open and no words, which does not happen often, as a matter of fact, I cannot remember the last time it happened.
The message of Obama is simple, if you have it I am going to take it. His message was anything but authentic and with that ad, the Tribune has made it clear that they are no longer about the truth, its all about the money.
I wonder if they will be asking for a piece of the bailout as well?
Tonight they were running an advertisement offering a limited edition Obama picture, what got me about was the following quote:
"Barack Obama has inspired millions of Americans with his authentic message of change, hope and equality..."
Authentic message of change, hope and equality....I literally was left sitting there with my mouth open and no words, which does not happen often, as a matter of fact, I cannot remember the last time it happened.
The message of Obama is simple, if you have it I am going to take it. His message was anything but authentic and with that ad, the Tribune has made it clear that they are no longer about the truth, its all about the money.
I wonder if they will be asking for a piece of the bailout as well?
Palin in 2012 is really out of her conrtrol
Sarah Palin in her interview with Greta Van Susteren left open the door for a possible Presidential bid in 2012. There is no doubt that she can energize the base of the Republican Party and that if she handles herself with distinction in Alaska over the next four years that she will gain among women and independents alike.
What she cannot control is how the press paints her and you can be assured they are watching and waiting for every opportunity to keep her from launching a serious campaign.
I personally would love to see her make a serious run, if for no other reason that to piss off Rachel Maddow and the ever moronic Keith Olbermann, you know the guy that has been fired from every single broadcasting job he ever had.
What she cannot control is how the press paints her and you can be assured they are watching and waiting for every opportunity to keep her from launching a serious campaign.
I personally would love to see her make a serious run, if for no other reason that to piss off Rachel Maddow and the ever moronic Keith Olbermann, you know the guy that has been fired from every single broadcasting job he ever had.
Minnesota - did you expect anything less?
I will keep my thoughts short, but it is obvious that something is disturbingly wrong in Minnesota when before the automatic recount fires, Senator Norm Coleman has lost 500+ votes. It smells bad, it tastes bad, and it smacks of fraud.
When they are showing Franken having more missed ballot counts in a county that Obama received in the entire state, one can easily draw the conclusion that someone is up to some serious games.
You can be sure of this, before it is over this will be ANOTHER election result that will end up in the courts.
Hey Al Gore, thanks again...
When they are showing Franken having more missed ballot counts in a county that Obama received in the entire state, one can easily draw the conclusion that someone is up to some serious games.
You can be sure of this, before it is over this will be ANOTHER election result that will end up in the courts.
Hey Al Gore, thanks again...
Wild Prediction
I am going to make a hugely wild prediction as it pertains to the economy and gas prices.
Today, the Dow is already down another 277 points at 1:43pm and appears to be sinking further. The American people are opposed to another bailout package just as they were with the first. So here is the prediction:
1. Oil will continue its slide all the way to $25.00
2. Gas prices will sink to $1.25 a gallon
3. The Dow will drop below 5,000
And nothing that Obama tries to do will work, he does not seek a second term.
Wild prediction, we can only hope that I am right and wrong at the same time.
Today, the Dow is already down another 277 points at 1:43pm and appears to be sinking further. The American people are opposed to another bailout package just as they were with the first. So here is the prediction:
1. Oil will continue its slide all the way to $25.00
2. Gas prices will sink to $1.25 a gallon
3. The Dow will drop below 5,000
And nothing that Obama tries to do will work, he does not seek a second term.
Wild prediction, we can only hope that I am right and wrong at the same time.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Aaaay aaaay good byyyyyyyyyyyye
Hey Howie, nice knowing ya, now get lost would ya?
That is about all I can muster up for the departing Howard Dean. He has been without a doubt, the biggest demogogue this country has ever seen and frankly it cannot come a moment too soon.
Make no mistake, he got things done, a far sight better than the Republicans, but hopefully with the thumping they were just handed, the arrogance we are already seeing from Obama, the guaranteed overreaching by the Congressional Democrats, I already feel a new wind blowing.
Of course, for the next several weeks we are going to hear what a great leader Dean was, well, he was for the liberal wing of the Democratic Party, but he was certainly no leader for America.
Howie, can I help ya move dude?
That is about all I can muster up for the departing Howard Dean. He has been without a doubt, the biggest demogogue this country has ever seen and frankly it cannot come a moment too soon.
Make no mistake, he got things done, a far sight better than the Republicans, but hopefully with the thumping they were just handed, the arrogance we are already seeing from Obama, the guaranteed overreaching by the Congressional Democrats, I already feel a new wind blowing.
Of course, for the next several weeks we are going to hear what a great leader Dean was, well, he was for the liberal wing of the Democratic Party, but he was certainly no leader for America.
Howie, can I help ya move dude?
Dan lungren - Is it possible? Could we have hope?
Dan Lungren a Representative from the 3rd Congressional District of California is reportedly considering challenging John Boehner for the House Minority Leader.
The House Minority Whip, Roy Blount, has already indicated that he will not seek the seat again; of course he is stating family reasons, but we all know its because of his inept leadership that has Blount stepping down.
Dan Lungren is the former Attorney General of California and now represents the 3rd district which includes parts of Sacramento, Solano county.
Lungren definitely has a strong conservative bent and could be considered a tough challenge for Boehner; we can only hope.
Boehner is a nice enough fella, but his time has come and gone and we need new leadership, so I say bring it on Dan......
The House Minority Whip, Roy Blount, has already indicated that he will not seek the seat again; of course he is stating family reasons, but we all know its because of his inept leadership that has Blount stepping down.
Dan Lungren is the former Attorney General of California and now represents the 3rd district which includes parts of Sacramento, Solano county.
Lungren definitely has a strong conservative bent and could be considered a tough challenge for Boehner; we can only hope.
Boehner is a nice enough fella, but his time has come and gone and we need new leadership, so I say bring it on Dan......
Returning to Prominence (Cont'd)
Point two on returning the Republican Party to prominence, requires that the party as a whole returns to its roots of fiscal responsibility. There is absolutely no doubt that after the '94 elections, the Republicans in Congress became drunk on their own wasteful spending.
You cannot stand for one thing and do something else and not expect the public and especially the press to take notice. It is a simple philosophy, so simple it smacks of grade school intellect; you only spend what you have! You do not increase spending when you do not have the money. Now, when faced with a 300 or in the case of 2008, a 455 billion decifit, you have backed yourself into a corner.
Make no mistake this is not just a Republican problem, members on both sides of the isle are drunk with spending, earmarks, and projects that are designed only to gain votes for reelection. The American public and voters at large expect that their money will be properly managed; at least they did at one point in time, I doubt at this stage with the excess we have seen in the past 16 years they are going to easily trust anyone.
The problem now is manifesting itself even more so with the 700 billion bailout of Wall Street and others to the point that it will take no less than a decade to get ourselves out of this mess. You can expect the decifit under Obama to increase substantially, unless the Republicans, especially in the Senate unite behind this principle - No increase in spending without a legitimate source from which to fund it. Period.
With the economy in a contraction state at the moment, it is imperative that Congress manage this situation delicately and eliminate all new increases in spending.
That means NONE, not a single one, not without a funding source. Pretty simple, if you do not have the money, you do not spend it.
My plan is even simpler. A complete hiring freeze in Washington for 4 years. For 24 months no increases in spending. The second 24 months spending increases is limited to 1/2 the rate of inflation. Year 5-8 Spending increases is limited to the rate of inflation.
In addition, we streamline the Department of Homeland Security, and eliminate the Department of Education.
Basic, straight forward approach that will eliminate the deficit within 10 years without requiring a single tax increase.
Speaking of taxes, well, I will save that for another day.....
You cannot stand for one thing and do something else and not expect the public and especially the press to take notice. It is a simple philosophy, so simple it smacks of grade school intellect; you only spend what you have! You do not increase spending when you do not have the money. Now, when faced with a 300 or in the case of 2008, a 455 billion decifit, you have backed yourself into a corner.
Make no mistake this is not just a Republican problem, members on both sides of the isle are drunk with spending, earmarks, and projects that are designed only to gain votes for reelection. The American public and voters at large expect that their money will be properly managed; at least they did at one point in time, I doubt at this stage with the excess we have seen in the past 16 years they are going to easily trust anyone.
The problem now is manifesting itself even more so with the 700 billion bailout of Wall Street and others to the point that it will take no less than a decade to get ourselves out of this mess. You can expect the decifit under Obama to increase substantially, unless the Republicans, especially in the Senate unite behind this principle - No increase in spending without a legitimate source from which to fund it. Period.
With the economy in a contraction state at the moment, it is imperative that Congress manage this situation delicately and eliminate all new increases in spending.
That means NONE, not a single one, not without a funding source. Pretty simple, if you do not have the money, you do not spend it.
My plan is even simpler. A complete hiring freeze in Washington for 4 years. For 24 months no increases in spending. The second 24 months spending increases is limited to 1/2 the rate of inflation. Year 5-8 Spending increases is limited to the rate of inflation.
In addition, we streamline the Department of Homeland Security, and eliminate the Department of Education.
Basic, straight forward approach that will eliminate the deficit within 10 years without requiring a single tax increase.
Speaking of taxes, well, I will save that for another day.....
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Illinois Review makes the call
A cudos to Illinois Review this morning for making the call on Paul Volker. In case anyone has missed it, Paul Volker has been named as a part of Obama's economic team, a team that is comprised of former Clinton Administration officials and a few like Volker, from the Carter Administration.
He is the last one this country needs right now, and I salute the Illinois Review for making the call.
He is the last one this country needs right now, and I salute the Illinois Review for making the call.
Obama's first acts should come as no suprise
Now that Obama is a President in waiting, he has wasted no time in sending his mouth piece John Podesta out to float the first acts of an Obama Administration.
It should come as no suprise that Obama has every intention of legislating with Executive Priviledge; yes I know Bush used the EP pen as did Clinton, Reagan, Bush Senior, etc. They were all wrong.
Obama has every intention of rescinding or reversing Bush policies on stem cell research, rules pertaining to us financial assistance for abortions, and drilling for oil.
Considering that Obama has made his support of abortions front and center and he has a dislike for the oil and gas industry, this is something that all should have expected; if you did not, well, then you are asleep at the wheel.
It should come as no suprise that Obama has every intention of legislating with Executive Priviledge; yes I know Bush used the EP pen as did Clinton, Reagan, Bush Senior, etc. They were all wrong.
Obama has every intention of rescinding or reversing Bush policies on stem cell research, rules pertaining to us financial assistance for abortions, and drilling for oil.
Considering that Obama has made his support of abortions front and center and he has a dislike for the oil and gas industry, this is something that all should have expected; if you did not, well, then you are asleep at the wheel.
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