07 Feb

Warning! Obama more determined than ever to pass Obamacare

Posted by: The BoBo  //  Category: Congress, Democrats, Obama, P-BO, Politics, health care, progressives

Apparently, the political elite progressives in D.C. think they are smarter than WE THE PEOPLE and we just  don’t understand anything.  Apparently, they believe we are too stupid to understand they are doing what is best for WE THE PEOPLE and that we just don’t get it.  Apparently, those idiots don’t understand that 65% of this country have shouted from the tops of our lungs to stay away from our health insurance.

I am on Obama’s Organizing for America e-mail list.  This is the e-mail I received on Saturday – just one day after he publicly announced that health reform is dead on the hill.

An alarming new study shows that health care costs increased last year at the fastest rate in more than a half century.

Health care spending rose to an estimated $2.5 trillion in 2009, or $8,047 per person — and is now projected to nearly double by 2019. If we don’t act, this growing burden will mean more lost jobs, more families pushed into bankruptcy, and more crushing debt for our nation.

The conclusion is clear: This isn’t a problem we can kick down the road for another decade — or even another year. We need to pass health reform now.

First, the most obvious thing in this e-mail is it does no provide the citation of this “new study.”  Second, the reason that health care spending is on the rise is due to Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP. Private sector spending is 55% of total spending (this includes private insurance and self-pay).  Right now, government spending on health care is 6.7% of GDP and it is expected (without factoring in for this bullshit bill) government spending on healthcare will increase to 18.2% of GDP by 2050.  We’re seeing the effects of that now.  Private sector spending will decrease while government sector increases.  These tactics by the progressives are nothing but fear mongering.  Government run healthcare continues to increase because of fraud, waste, and abuse.  Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP lose $100’s of billions every year due mostly to fraud.  Healthcare fraud in the government run system is so prolific that organized crime is now involved – that alone is a $60 billion/year industry.  You don’t see this in private sector health care because private insurers employ resources that actually search out and combat this kind of fraud.

Despite our pleas with the government to stop – and despite the fact the GOP is taking Democrat seats left and right and are poised to completely take control of Congress in November – Obama came out saying this yesterday

“Just in case there’s any confusion out there, let me be clear. I am not going to walk away from health insurance reform,” Obama said, in one of his most feisty speeches since his 2008 election campaign.

“I’m not going to walk away from the American people. I’m not going to walk away on this challenge. I’m not going to walk away on any challenge.’

I guess we’re just too stupid to take care of ourselves and this idiot President is going to keep drilling it in our heads until we finally get it.  Well – we’re up to his challenge also.  I say – bring it on idiot – this will seal the doom for the progressives once and for all.

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26 Jan

Obama does in 1 year what took Bush 8 years to accomplish!

Posted by: The BoBo  //  Category: A Nation at Risk, America, Obama, P-BO, government

When Bush entered office in 2001 – the national “on-the-books” public debt was $5.7 Trillion (don’t buy in to that bogus lie that Clinton left a surplus – we were still in debt).  When he left in 2009 – the national “on-the-books” public debt was $10.0 Trillion. The Bush administration pumped up spending and the national debt by $4.3 Trillion!!

So – Obama comes in with a $10.0 Trillion national debt – as of today – those figures stand at:

Figures on government spending and debt (last six digits are eliminated). The
government's fiscal year runs Oct. 1 through Sept. 30.
Total public debt subject to limit Jan. 22		12,245,872
Statutory debt limit					12,394,000
Total public debt outstanding Jan. 22			12,302,465
Operating balance Jan. 22				   142,454
Interest fiscal year 2009				   383,365
Interest fiscal year 2008				   451,154
Deficit fiscal year 2009				 1,417,121
Deficit fiscal year 2008				   454,798
Receipts fiscal year 2009				 2,104,613
Receipts fiscal year 2008				 2,523,642
Outlays fiscal year 2009				 3,521,734
Outlays fiscal year 2008				 2,978,440
Gold assets in September				    11,041

Yup – $12.3 Trillion – AND – They are raising the debt ceiling by another $1.9 Trillion – that money is already spent – that’s why they need to raise the ceiling.  Obama – in one year – has increased the national debt by $4.2 Trillion!!  It took Bush – 8 freakin’ years to spend this economy in to dangerous territory.  Obama has taken only 1 year to spend the same amount that will no doubt bankrupt America.

Take a close look at those numbers up there.  Total Revenue in 2009 is $2.1 Trillion.  The national debt (as reported up there) is 6x our total revenues – and will be 7x our total revenue once they raise the ceiling.  This is totally unsustainable.  The fact of the matter is – our REAL national debt is (as of May 2009) is $70 Trillion.  That is 35x our total revenues.  No telling at this point how high that number actually is today.  It hasn’t been published anywhere yet.

Whether you are on the left, right, or middle of the political spectrum – you have to wake up and realize this is unsustainable and our country is headed for a real nightmare.  There are more foreign countries who own American land and public debt than there are American owners now.  Our crooked politicians have mortgaged our country to foreigners – and – no doubt – they will be sending in the collectors soon.

I know you guys on the left love this country and the freedoms it affords you – but – you must beg your government to stop spending now and shut off the spigot.  They need to reduce the size of government immediately and start shutting down entire departments and wasteful entitlement programs that are already unconstitutional.  If Obama can do this in just one year – what do you think he can accomplish with 3 more years?  A total destruction of this country and our economy.

I’m calling on all Americans to come out November and vote out all of the incumbents and let’s begin the reset of our government.  Then – let’s do it again in 2012 and finally rid our government of all those corrupt power-hungry politicians that care only for themselves.  We need a total reset of our government with new, fresh blood, consisting of representatives who will do the right thing, listen to we the people, and take very practical and pragmatic steps to reduce the size of government and stop the idiotic spending we have going on now. We are in a world of hurt if we the people don’t take action now and take our country back.

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23 Jan

Final Conclusion – P-BO is Definitely Delusional

Posted by: The BoBo  //  Category: America, Conservative, Liberals, Middle-class, P-BO, Politics, progressive

I have come to the conclusion that P-BO is most definitely delusional and in complete denial with regards to the Massachusetts election and the will of the American people.  In his speech in Elryia, OH yesterday he stated the following:

“I’ll take my lumps, too. I’ll never stop fighting to bring jobs back to Elyria. I’ll never stop fighting for an economy where hard work is rewarded, where responsibility is honored, where accountability is upheld, where we’re creating the jobs of tomorrow.”

First – he doesn’t care about bringing back jobs to the economy – unless they are “green jobs.” He doesn’t care about an American meritocracy where success is rewarded and responsibility is honored – just look at is Cap-and-Trade, Health care reform, and Stimulus bills.  Every one of them punish success by taking the hard earned dollars from those who are responsible and work hard and give it to those who are irresponsible.  Look at his latest overhaul of the mortgage finance industry where he is allowing those who should never have been in a home (they got in without an ID, without proof of income, and without a down payment) and allows them to restructure their loans so they can stay in those homes – and – giving them subsidies.  In the very same speech he alluded to the greatest sweeping changes to the banking system since the 1930’s very simplistically:

“And I can promise you, there will be more fights in the days ahead. We’re having one of them right now, because I want to charge Wall Street a modest fee to repay taxpayers in full for saving their skin in a time of need. You can rest assured, we’re going to get that money — your money — back, each and every dime.”

If it were that simple – the stock market would not have lost 6% over the past week – actually over just 3 days since he first announced and outlined his plans.  These sweeping changes to the banking system, if Congress is stupid enough to pass them, would take more money out of the pockets of every day citizens and would make it harder to obtain loans from the banks.  His sweeping changes would in effect shut down the banking system as we know it.  The problem with his plan is that he is using the banks to make up for the failures of those other institutions (GMAC, GM, Chrysler) who received TARP money but have no way of paying it back.  He is once again punishing success.  He is punishing those banks who paid back their TARP money and redistributing it to those union-backed businesses that can’t pay it back – sound familiar?

Is it any wonder that 77% of investors see P-BO as anti-business? Before you on the left start calling “investors” those evil rich people who just don’t want to “share their piece of the pie,” (as Michelle puts it) – remember – if you have a retirement program – YOU are an investor.  Those investors they are talking about are those money market and mutual fund managers and financial corporations that are managing your 401k and other retirement accounts on your behalf.  Those “investors” are the same individuals that invest in your companies to bring capital to your organizations to stay in business.  Those “investors” represent millions of people who purchase products made or produced or serviced by your organizations that help keep your company in business that keeps you employed.

P-BO and the progressives have created class warfare in this country pitting the rich against the poor and middle class.  If it weren’t for the rich – we wouldn’t have jobs in this country.  I have never gotten a job from a poor person.  Many of the rich in our country are self-made and got there through their own hard work, innovation, and personal sacrifice.  I would like to be rich some day – but – under P-BO’s class warfare system – I will be penalized should I ever achieve success.

I am a middle-aged white man and I earn an above average income.  But, it was just 20 years ago when I was unemployed for 6 months trying to hold on to my house and take care of a wife and two little children.  I was making $450/wk before I was unemployed.  By the time I found a job, I could only get one making $7.50/hr.  That wasn’t enough to take care of my family.  I worked three jobs for two years and went back to college at the same time and finally earned my BA degree in Business Management.  I am now working on my Ph.D.  I have busted my ass to get where I am now and I still have the potential to continue to advance and make even more money.  Under P-BO’s system he wants to take my hard earned money and give it to those with no ambition who are satisfied being part of “the system.”  I willingly give to my church and to charities.  But, if P-BO has his way – I won’t have that discretionary money to give to charities – and – he will forcefully, through taxes and so-called “fees” to “rich corporations”, take that from me to give to the poor.

I work not to feed the poor or save the homeless.  I work to feed my own family, keep a roof over their heads, and to provide an education for my children to ensure their future success.  I work to make sure then when  I am no longer able to work I will be self-sufficient and have enough to be able to continue to feed myself and keep a roof over my head.  I work to ensure that when I pass, my children will have enough money to help them move forward.  I work to be able to have extra discretionary money to spend on vacations, family fun time, and furnish my home with nice things.  I don’t work to give my money to charities or to the government.  But, I willingly give my money to help those less fortunate because I remember what it was like to be one those less fortunate.  I give my money willingly to those charities that I know will help those less fortunate transition in to successful individuals.  I don’t give my money to charities that will just give a hand out to people who don’t appreciate it and have no ambition to move up out of poverty.  I don’t want the government forcing me to give to their charity of choice.  Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, Welfare, Unemployment, methadone clinics, free-needle programs, free-condom programs, and other programs of those sort are all unconstitutional taxpayer subsidized charities.  These government formed programs should be paid by citizens who willingly want to give their money to them – not forced through increased taxes.  It is because of programs like these that our government is on the verge of bankruptcy.

P-BO is delusional and completely out of touch.  He doesn’t care about rewarding success, self responsibility and accountability.  All he cares about is fundamentally transforming this great country from a society built on those principles to one where he turns all the people in to slaves of the government through those aforementioned programs.  Don’t buy in those lies – he’s back in campaign mode saying what he thinks the people want to hear all the while knowing that he will continue to push is socialist agenda through.

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21 Jan

P-BO Makes George Bush Look Like a Mensa Genius

Posted by: The BoBo  //  Category: America, Congress, Conservative, Democrats, Elections, Idiots, Liberals, P-BO, Politics, government

Did anybody else catch the Stephanopolous interview with Obama?  Here’s what P-BO said with regards to the Scott Brown win:

“Here’s my assessment of not just the vote in Massachusetts, but the mood around the country: the same thing that swept Scott Brown into office swept me into office…People are angry and they are frustrated. Not just because of what’s happened in the last year or two years, but what’s happened over the last eight years.”

WTF, man?  Is P-BO really that much of an idiot or is he just in complete denial – or could it be both?  He seriously is blaming anger for Bush for the massive voter turn out to the Republican.  How does that even make sense?  Does he really think voters and the American people are that stupid?

“Hey, Frank.  You know what?  I’m so pissed off that the Republicans screwed up this country over the past 8 years that I’m gonna show them – I’m going to vote another Republican back in so the Democrats can’t control Congress any more – duh her!”

Either Obama is the most inept individual who ever sat in that seat – or – he’s just so blinded and focused on his agenda and this hate Bush message that he can’t see America for what it really is and for the massive revolt that is happening.  I know the Liberals hate to admit it – but – Congress has been in control of the direction of this economy since 2007.  This economy was actually doing quite well when the Republicans were in the majority.  There were some very serious warning signs and every Republican from Bush, to McCain, to Boehner, and on and on were trying several times to warn Congress and the people that trouble was brewing in Fannie and Freddy.  It was Barney Franks and Chris Dodd who refused to open up the books and reform Fannie and Freddy stating everything is fine there.  Republicans were standing on the mountain tops yelling that the CRA and Fannie and Freddie will cause an economic turndown if it wasn’t fixed.  The warning signs were there and the Democrats did absolutely nothing.  The Democrats were in control when this economy melted down.  The liberal policies that they pushed over the last 2 years is what caused this mess.  The power hungry mindset of the Democrats and the refusal to listen to the other side is what caused this mess.  Obama was part of that problem.  Obama too refused to allow a complete investigation of Fannie and Freddy.  Perhaps that’s because Gaine’s is one of his closest friends and allies.  The Democrats and their idiotic anti-capitalist liberal policies is what caused this economic collapse – and – we the people know the truth.  We know it isn’t Bush’s fault.  We know you Democrats caused it by not addressing the issue.  Rather, you continued to cover up the problem.  Obama – hear me now – we are not angry over the last 8 years – we are angry over the last 2 years – and especially after the last 1 year with out of control spending and increased debt.

Somehow, he honestly has to believe that the reason why the Independents voted for Brown was because they thought Obama hasn’t done enough, meaning, he’s going to continue to push forward with his radical agenda to “fundamentally transform this country.”  According to this latest article – that is exactly what he intends to do.  Apparently, he didn’t get the message – and – apparently, America didn’t shout it loud enough in Massachusetts!  We’re going to have to make damned sure in November that there is no way he can misread that message.  We need to send THEM ALL packing.  Every Democrat – Every Liberal RINO – Every politician who has ever voted against the American people – they all need to go.

Just a real quick refresher for those of you that truly do not understand how government works – the POTUS does not write the bills.  The POTUS does not create the budgets.  The POTUS does not control the nation’s treasury.  Congress controls all of that.  The POTUS signs off or vetoes the bills.  All he can do is ask Congress to do one or all of the above – but – he has no control as to what is actually written and presented to him for his signature.  His only control is to approve or deny.  So – the blame for this mess lies squarely with Congress – not Bush.  Congress in the last years never did a thing to send a bill or allow an investigation as Bush asked.  Don’t blame Bush because the Dems in control failed to act as requested by Republicans and Bush.

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17 Jan

The BoBo Carnival of Politics – January 17, 2009 Edition

Posted by: The BoBo  //  Category: BoBo, Carnival, Conservative, Harry Reid, Liberals, P-BO, Politics, Religion, blogs, government, libertarian

Hi All – welcome to another great edition.  Before we get started – I recently learned that a high school buddy of mine was trapped and survived a building collapse in Haiti.  I just wanted to give a public shout-out to Lt. Col. John Christopher Thomas and say – thanks for your service – and glad you’re a live buddy!  While were on the subject – Haiti and the people are in some very serious trouble right now.  If you can’t volunteer your time or talents – please make a donation to help them out. Now – on with the show!


Conservative

Scott Spiegel presents Reid to African Americans: “I Come Too Far From Where I Started From” posted at Scott Spiegel.

I’m with you on this – Democrats have definitely manipulated the black community for political gain and power.  See the post before this one.  Great analysis.

Liberal

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Al-Qaeda Talking Points? posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Not really sure where you’re going with this one.  Those individuals you pointed out spoke the truth about the failures of the administration to keep the people safe.  That could have turned out much worse had the bomb actually detonated.  Just out of curiosity – what were you saying when Reid said “The war is lost?”  What about when Durbin called our marines baby killers?  What about when Kerry said our soldiers were terrorizing citizens in the middle of the night?  What about when Obama said our military was bombing villages indiscriminately?  Those were truly statements that undermined our military, our national security, and helped to truly bolster Al-Qaeda.  I think in this instance you are trying to make a case where there isn’t one.

Libertarian

Wenchypoo presents D-I-Y Economic Reform–Starving the Evil Piggies posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket, saying, “Probably more in line with “money” carnivals, but it does contain some political talk in there.”

Wenchy – no problem – it does loosely fit with politics given today’s economy.  These are all good pointers.  My family has tightened the belt as well.  Given your list – it appears there is more we can do.

Miscellaneous

Steven and Debra presents Government False-flag Operations and Operation Northwoods posted at The END TIMES Hoax, saying, “Could our very own government be the enemy?”

That was indeed a very interesting read.  However, you failed to put it in context – JFK never signed off on Operation Northwoods.  You have to remember, this was just one of many potential strategies put forth to deal with the Cuba problem.  Everything is on the table during war planning.  It is then up to the President to decide what actions the military should take.

Steve Parry presents Racism In American Politics posted at The Axis, saying, “It’s about time we fight back on this.”

Great post, Steve.  One of the very first blog posts I wrote was about the hypocrisy of the Democrats regarding racism.  It was their party that started the KKK.  My most recent post points out how they use and enslave blacks just as they did when they were slave masters – only now they use social policies and laws instead of chains.  The good thing is that they have overplayed the race card and no one is buying it any longer – except for those really hard left libtards who believe anything coming from another liberal’s mouth.

News

SVB presents Can A Home Loan Modification Ruin Your Credit? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “How one person is dealing with a home loan modification, given the credit crunch and the possibility of losing a home.”

Some great information to consider.  I personally don’t care about my FICO score.  At one time I did – but not now. With the exception of one credit card – we paid them all off and closed them.  Essentially, the only credit debt we have is our house, the one card, and a leased vehicle.  We pay for everything with cash now.  If we can’t pay for it with case – we can’t afford it.  Once the lease is up on the SUV – we’re buying a used one with cash.  I know not everyone is in the same position as I am and may not have the resources available right now – but – lowering debt by any means (not including not paying your bills) is always a good option and a loan modification shouldn’t be ruled out just because it might hurt your credit score.  That can always be fixed later.  Ten years ago I had a FICO score of 450 because of my divorce and previous marriage.  Since my divorce I have done a lot of repair and built my credit up.  I hit 780 two years ago and have been consistent ever since.  It has fluctuated as we paid off our debt and closed our accounts.  It’s odd how having money in the bank and little to no debt changes your FICO score. Maybe that’s a good topic for one of your next posts.

Politics

Super Saver presents Holding Congressional Leaders Accountable posted at My Wealth Builder, saying, “Here’s a change I’d like to see happen.”

AMEN!  We used to be able to hold our representatives and senators accountable before they put in the 17th Amendment.  Prior to 1913 – Senators were appointed by the Governor and were subject to recall whenever the people felt the Senators were not acting on behalf of the people of that state.  The 17th Amendment changed all that – that also marked the beginning of the progressive era in the U.S.  I say we need to repeal the 17th Amendment.

Ann Margrain presents Road to Terrorism posted at Heroin and Cornflakes, saying, ““Terrorism is the greatest threat of the 21st century”, a phrase often uttered by our leading politicians. But does this statement hold true?”

WOW!  I don’t know whether to laugh or be offended.  You use terrorism and the horrors of 9/11 as a lead-in to car safety?  I’m not real sure how to take that.  What you presented with regards to roads, car safety, and transport tubes is very informational.  I just think it loses its value when you lead in with something not even closely correlated.

Joe Garecht presents How to Get Elected Even if Nobody Knows You posted at Local Victory – Your Guide to Winning Elections, saying, “This recent article gives tips on how candidates can get elected, even if they are starting from square one, without name recognition.”

Those all great pointers.  Very similar to getting recognized as a blogger in the blogosphere.

DWSUWF presents Scott Brown in Massachusetts: Hope or Delusion? posted at Divided We Stand United We Fall, saying, “Obama is stumping for Coakley using the same old”Change” mantra – exactly as if the last year never happened. Does he really have so little respect for Massachusetts voters that he thinks he can just repeat the same empty campaign slogans of a year ago? I mean – we now know what “change” means. It means two massive blowout omnibus spending bills with a combined 14,000 earmarks. It means a trillion dollar “stimulus” bill that didn’t stimulate anything, was written by the House of Representatives and was predominantly a vehicle to funnel money to Democratic districts. It means a trillion dollar Health Care “reform” bill that was written by big pharma, big insurance, and big union lobbyists and does not go into full effect until 2019 when it still will not cover 28 million Americans. It means a massive escalation of the War in Afghanistan. I guess if that is the kind of “change” Massachusetts wants, they should vote for a rubber stamp like Coakley.”

Let’s hope you have a lot of readers in Massachusetts and gets the whole DWSUWF point you are trying to make.  While Brown is not what I would call a real conservative – the fact of the matter is that he is at least fiscally conservative and is on the right side of the issues.  If anything – we need him to be there just to break that supermajority.  Who’s to say though that once he gets in there that given his moderate leaning he wouldn’t vote with the Dems on other issues?   Either way – let’s hope he wins so we can break the morale of the Dems and get rid of that horrendous health care bill.  I realize you submitted this before the weekend – but – did you hear that Coakley said in a radio interview that Curt Schilling is a Yankee’s fan?  LMAO – I think that alone may have just cost her the election regardless of what potential, of at all, bump P-BO could give her.  She just offended the entire state with that comment.

Diana Hall presents Jesus killed my political apathy posted at damascusmoments.

Welcome to the world of politics.  Given this day and age, I believe everyone should be passionately engaged in politics.  It is because of our global apathy towards politics that we allowed politicians to ruin our lives and the global community as a whole.  Politicians are supposed to be servants of the people and they have by nature now become self-serving and corrupt.  Jesus knew this.  We should have all heeded his actions and remained engaged.

smrtas1 presents Obama Proposes New Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee posted at Conservative Patriot HQ.

You’re spot on with the observation that this fee covers Geithner’s failure.  If they really wanted to fix the banking crisis – the would get rid of the CRA, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac – along with a few politicians directly involved.  My wife and I had a discussion about this fee last night – if these taxes get passed on to us as fees at our bank – we’re switching to a local bank.  Right now, we pay absolutely zero fees.  There is a very reputable local bank with three branches.  They started off just 5 years ago with only 1 in my neighborhood.  They added their 3d branch this past year during the bank bailouts and they did not receive funds.  I would encourage everyone that if they are with one of those top 50 banks and the taxes are passed on to them – start researching your local smaller banks and make the move.

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15 Jan

Elementary school kids give Obama a failing grade!

Posted by: The BoBo  //  Category: Children, P-BO, Politics

Despite what many think of GWB – at least when it came to school children – he always tried to personally respond to them.  If you recall, on 9/11 he was actually reading to a group of school children when those fateful incidents occurred. Obama sends out form letters – dated prior to the date when the kids sent out the letter!  Real classy touch there P-BO!

Syracuse Schoolchildren Upset Over White House Response To Letter

Can this administration and P-BO get any lower than dissing an entire elementary school?

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