The Economy According to Barack Obama

The Pope of Hope's been out on the stump touting his plans to save the US economy. His speech on Monday to many Americans probably sounds pretty good. Class Warfare is the new Democratic board game. Oil companies are bad for making a profit while working Americans can't afford to pay for gas. Oh, those big, bad oil companies. He'll show them, he'll decide how much profit they are allowed to keep and take the rest away to distribute to the needy Americans who can't take care of themselves. Heck, he won't let them use their profits to get the oil out of the ground beneath our feet, so why not? Gas lines can be fun!

He talks about the "inequality" of the economic system. Why should some people get to be rich while other people are poor? That's so unfair. We shouldn't "spend" money giving tax breaks to wealthy people. We can all look forward to retiring on Social Security because it allows people to live in dignity in their old age. So what if he doesn't actually know anyone living on Social Security. He's heard it's great. He promises never allow to allow privatization of Social Security. The American people don't need a better return on their money than the government gives them. We certainly can't have prosperous retirees (unless they are union members on the taxpayers dole), the young workers could be envious.

The Messiah then called for another, immediate, economic stimulus package to the tune of $50 Billion. He's so charitable, he must have been donating 60% of his income over the years to help the needy. On the same theme of his generosity with our, I mean, government money, he'll create a $10 billion "Foreclosure Prevention Fund". Those of us who pay our bills will have the privelege of paying for those who don't. Won't that be fun? You can get by on a smaller paycheck! Remember, ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for the schmuck who took out a mortgage he couldn't afford.

Lot's of Americans have credit card debt so he's going to put (other people's) money into their pockets. So, your check will shrink a little more paying for your neighbor's iPod. Maybe they'll invite you over to listen to the music they just downloaded.

Of course he understands how hard it is for college graduates to pay off their loans because he and his wife had to pay a lot of money for their Ivy League educations. He'll take more of your, I mean, rich folks' money to give every student $4000 a year to attend college. It's really nice the way he spends our, I mean, government money to help people out.

But don't worry. He knows this all sounds expensive but he believes in "pay as you go". Unfortunately, that's code for "tax the crap out of working Americans as you spend".

I must have been brought up wrong. My parents taught me that taking someone else's money was stealing. They're just so out of it. If Obama is elected there will be no inequality. We'll all be schmucks!

Better Buy a Burka

The American Thinker has an article written by Andrew Walden today that every American should read before casting a vote in November. Obama's War details what Obama has said and written regarding foreign policy and his plans should he be elected President. He will bomb our allies and befriend our enemies. Mr. Walden also notes Obama's fondness for Islam and distrust of Christians.

McCain has his faults, I'll be the first to admit. But come on folks, burka's aren't my style.

Fred Thompson's Hershey, PA Speech

Fred Thompson gave a speech Friday in Hershey PA and Townhall has the transcript. Maybe he can give John McCain some pointers on what to say to win over conservatives and Americans in general. He began the speech pointing out the principles upon which our nation was founded.

From these principles we developed a market economy, with the rule of law, a system of trade with other nations, and a strong national defense. From the prosperity, freedom and strength that came from this system we became a friend and example to all those around the world who aspired to those same things. We won wars, including the Cold War, and enhanced world stability and a friendlier environment within which others could pursue their own freedom. This of course enhanced our own security as Americans.

But today many of the principles that made our country great are under assault. Some of our fellow Republicans say that things are different now and we must change with the times. We recognize that appropriate change is necessary, just as the conservative thinker Edmund Burke did when he supported the American Revolution.

However we must ask those who would modify our principles, “When did freedom and liberty become outdated?” Then, “What part of our Constitutional framework needs to be abandoned?”

Maybe he was referring to Barack Obama who, in a recent speech said he wants to "re-make this great nation". If it's so great, Barry, why do you feel the need to remake it?

Un-Inspiring

It's Obama vs. McCain. Democrat vs. RINO. Left winger vs. never afraid to embrace left-wingers. We have the two candidates chosen for us by the media.

During Republican primary debates John McCain argued that he is the most conservative candidate. Since he became the presumed nominee, McCain has done whatever he can to appear liberal or moderate. While this may help him pick up some angry Hillary supporters, without the conservative base it is doubtful he can win the election in November.

McCain's choice of running mate could be just what he needs to win in November or it could doom his candidacy. Let's hope he makes a wise decision.

Must Reads of the Day

The Road to Hell is Paved With Democrats by Richard Collins caught my eye just because I like the title. Let's hope the American people can see beyond slick Barry's fancy rhetoric.

Many conservatives have been less than thrilled with McCain's presumed nomination. Thomas Sowell reminds us why it is important to not sit out this election in his piece Obama and McCain. He has a point, McCain may not be the perfect candidate, but look at the alternative.

What a Surprise-Carter to Endorse Obama

The presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party is picking up an endorsement from the worst president in the history of the United States. Will Jimmy Carter say he hopes Barry will pick up where he left off in his quest to destroy our country? Is he happy to endorse a man who will throw Israel under the bus, the way he threw his grandma, pastor and church under the bus? Will he praise Obama's plans to meet with psychotic tyrants with no pre-conditions? Is he proud to endorse a man whose friends include terrorists and race-baiters? Does he pine for the good old days of gas lines and 7.5% unemployment? Does Jimmy Carter honestly believe that his endorsement is going to convince hard working Americans to vote for Obama?

Obama the Collectivist

Barack Obama gave the commencement speech at Wesleyan University. He was calling on the graduates to serve their country and to help those less fortunate than themselves.

Not because you have an obligation to those who are less fortunate, although I believe you do have that obligation. Not because you have a debt to all those who helped you get to where you are today, although I do believe you have that debt to pay.

It's because you have an obligation to yourself. Because our individual salvation depends on collective salvation. Because thinking only about yourself, fulfilling your immediate wants and needs, betrays a poverty of ambition. Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential and discover the role that you'll play in writing the next great chapter in the American story.

He did not speak of strengthening our military or winning in Iraq but he did comment on foreign policy.

As President, I intend to grow the Foreign Service, double the Peace Corps over the next few years, and engage young people of other nations in similar programs, so that we work side by side to take on the common challenges that confront all of humanity.

He must think he is running for President of the World. About education here at home:

I will pay our educators what they deserve, and give them more support, but I will also ask more of them to be mentors to other teachers, and serve in high-need schools and high-need subject areas like math and science. We will need you.

Since when does the President pay teachers? Taxpayers pay teachers. He doesn't call on any of these young people to serve their country by serving in the military.

At a time of war, we need you to work for peace. At a time of inequality, we need you to work for opportunity.

He even found a way to explain away all of the failed liberal policies and programs, and to convince these young people to go on welfare.

And so, understand that, should you take the path of service, should you choose to take up one of these causes as your own, know that you'll experience the occasional frustrations and the occasional failures. Even your successes will be marked by imperfections and unintended consequences. I guarantee you, there will be times when friends or family urge you to pursue more sensible endeavors with more tangible rewards. And there will be times where you will be tempted to take their advice.

In a nutshell, he believes we should not work for our own living, but for the lives of others. Individuals are nothing, it's the "collective" that's important. Don't support yourself, the government will support you. Don't join the military, in Obama's utopia we won't need one. There are lots of unintended consequences of liberal, socialist policies, but don't worry about that.

Anyone who says Obama is not a socialist is a liar.

Bush's Third Term vs. Carter's Second

Barack Obama and the Democrats keep telling us that if John McCain is elected it will be nothing more than the third term of President George W. Bush.

They fail to mention whose footsteps Obama wants to follow. On the American Thinker is an article by Paul Miller stating that if Obama is elected it will be Jimmy Carter's Second Term. Mr. Miller has done his homework. Obama's campaign hired many former aides and advisors to Jimmy Carter.

He also compares speeches by Obama to those given by Jimmy Carter, they are eerily similar. He rightly points out:

When you take an honest look at the advisors Obama has selected, his desire to meet with leaders who promote genocide and rule their nations with an iron-fist, the comparison to Carter is undeniable. When you add the fact that both men are media favorites, place much blame on the way Americans live and support increased government regulation and big government programs instead of the free-market ideas to solve America's ills, the fear that people have that an Obama Presidency would by Carter's second term, is not just a concern, but a harsh reality.

Four years with Obama as President and the Democrats controlling Congress would be a disaster for the United States of America.

Who are the Communists Supporting?

The Communist Party USA can't officially endorse a candidate, knowing full well if they do it would be like committing political homicide. But I was wondering which candidate they like so I thought I'd check out their web site. Their electoral policy page let's people know where they stand on the election.

While not specifically endorsing any candidate, about Obama they say "Barack Obama’s campaign has so far generated the most excitement, attracted the most votes, most volunteers and the most money. We think the basic reason for this is that his campaign has the clearest message of unity and progressive change, while having a real possibility for victory in November." That sounds like an endorsement to me.

They proudly state their slogan "People before profits" and their goal of a "Bill of Rights Socialism" say it all. Yes, that tells me all I need to know.

Who You Calling Appeaser?

President Bush gave a speech in Israel and in his speech he said "Some seem to believe that we should negotiate with the terrorists and radicals, as if some ingenious argument will persuade them they have been wrong all along."

He didn't specifically name anybody. Why are Barack Obama and his followers so upset about these remarks? I'll tell you why, it's because, Obama has said he will sit down and talk with Iran and he's been endorsed by Hamas. So even if the President did single out Obama or any of the other Democrats, it would have been the truth. The reason they're upset is they don't want you to find out the truth about them.

You can read the full text of the President's speech here.