Debt Ceiling Shenanigans

As most of you know, there is a lot going on in Washington. I am sure you have all read and heard about the debt ceiling negotiations, but I am not sure how many people know what is meant when the words "Debt Ceiling" are thrown around.

The debt ceiling refers to the amount of debt the federal government can legally borrow, which currently stands at $14.3 trillion. At this moment we are pretty close to hitting the limit. The politics are getting nasty with Barry's Administration predicting chaos in the world markets if the deal is not done by August 2 (the other deadline was in May. It passed with no chaos). My personal opinion is more in line with Republicans (surprise surprise). I am okay with raising the debt ceiling, but only if we can have substantial cuts or/and a balanced budget resolution (like most states).
Now for the hypocrisy:
- Barry thinks it is wrong for Republicans to not raise the debt limit and that they are playing politics with the matter. Well that sounds all well and good until you read the following quote:
“The fact that we are here today to debate raising America’s debt limit is a sign of leadership failure,” he said on March 16, 2006. “Leadership means that ‘the buck stops here.’ Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership . Americans deserve better. I therefore intend to oppose the effort to increase America’s debt limit.”

This quote is from Barry when he was a Senator and Bush was the President. His press secretary has since stated that he voted that way because he knew the outcome wasn't in doubt.

Barry now wants to raise taxes on the rich in this country as part of any deal with Republicans. Well this leads to more false hoods perpetuated by the Democrats and Barry.

-Top 5% of wage earners pay 59% of taxes (Tax Foundation). This debunks the lefts ridiculous argument of not paying their fair share.
And as for raising taxes in a tough economy:
"First of all, he’s right. Normally, you don’t raise taxes in a recession, which is why we haven’t and why we’ve instead cut taxes. So I guess what I’d say to Scott is – his economics are right. You don’t raise taxes in a recession. We haven’t raised taxes in a recession.” (Interview with Chuck Todd Aug. 2009)

With the unemployment rate at 9.2%, this administration should quit with the shenanigans and get a deal done.

RR

Bump in the Road

This is the new add by Mitt Romney. I am not supporting anyone at this time, but I thought this was a very creative ad.

Enjoy.







RR

Barry and Priorities

Unless you have been under a rock for the past few weeks, you know that there is a lot going on in the world. Unfortunatley for our President he is unaware. There are a few items that should have had the President's full attention, but he was more concerned about other things. Below is a list of what he should have been focused on:

His focus: NCAA brackets
Our focus: The people of Japan, the fear of a nuclear meltdown,the Libyan people

His focus: Women's History Month, fair pay, gender inequality
Our focus: Japanese earthquake

His focus:Scott Walker, the state of Wisconsin, teachers unions
Our focus:Getting a balanced budget

His focus: Headed to Brazil to talk about free trade
Our focus: WTF we are dropping bombs in Libya? Why? Are we going to war?

His focus:Another round of golf
Our focus: (hint 3 letter word) JOBS!

I could go on and on, but you get the point. We have a President who won a popularity contest, and he demonstrates this by not leading, but by hiding.

RR

2010 Midterms

I have not written a lot about this subject, but I have spoken about it a great deal with libs on Facebook. Most Democrats are living in some sort of fantasy land. They believe they will be reelected if they simply bash Bush. Well I am here to let them know, that Americans have had enough of the Bush bashing. It cannot last forever. Eventually the "chickens do come home to roost".
I see three trends that are going to make if very difficult for the Democrats to hold onto to their super majorities in Congress.
- The conservative base is very energized about this year's midterm. They have been blogging, writing letters to their congressman/congresswoman and Tea Parties have formed and show that they are a force to be reckoned with (see Ran Paul KY,Sharron Angle NV).
- Democrats have misread the past two election cycles. Since the 2006-08 election cycles Dems have let their hair down so to speak. They have come out of their cloaks and are showing us they are the big spending, higher taxes, die hard liberals we (conservatives) always knew they were. Independents voted for the Dems the past two election cycles, but things are changing. A reader from the Washington Post sums it up this way:

"In 2006, Democrats talked about how bad the economy was and how they could do better. In 2006, unemployment was 4.3% and in decline. After taking control of both branches of Congress (and therefore all legislation and spending), they drove the rate to 8%. With the help of a super-majority in Congress and Obama in the White House in early 2007, they drove the rate to 10% where it hovers now."

This week it was reported that Barry's approval with Independents is slipping away. After having an approval as high as 56% his standing is now hovering around 38%.

- Last but not least is the economy. As stated in the paragraph above, the unemployment rate was around 4.3% when the Dems took over Congress in 2006. Since 2008 the President and this liberal Congress have helped increase this number with their horrible fiscal policies. We have a deficit that is rising faster than the temperature in AZ in the month of August! These guys (and gals) have spent billions and even trillions on healthcare, job bills (lol), a non working stimulus, bailouts, etc...

I have only about 4 months to see if I am right or not, but the way things are going now, I wouldn't bet against me.

RR

Smart Custard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQK2YchAnnM