So sorry for the delay – it’s been a very long day and I had a lot of posts to get through.  I’m quite sure you will all enjoy these – Wenchypoo dominated the Carnival this week with 6 submissions – WTG Wenchypoo! And..here’s one to start with – it wasn’t submitted to the Carnival – but – our good friend Irate-Nate sent me to this – you have to see this!  Obamalism

Conservative

Wenchypoo presents A Faith-Based Nation (L-O-N-G) posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket, saying, “Helping you drive the loony left loonier since 1963.”

Really?  A L-O-N-G post from you? Who wulda thunk it!   Actually, it wasn’t any longer than many other posts I’ve seen around.  Besides – I think you are right on the “money” with this one.  People are no longer putting faith in God – they are putting their faith in the government to do what they should be doing for themselves.  Excellent post.  And…I appreciate you helping me to drive them loony.

Wenchypoo presents The Law of Unintended Consequences Part 4 posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.

Ah yes – the sequel.  You brought up some excellent points in this one.  Many of them I myself had not realized yet.  Been too busy to get through all of the other stuff in there.  I was not aware that the welfare benefits only last as long as the funding in this bill.  There will be some seriously pissed off people.  However, what I see this as is a setup come the next election cycle.  “I promise of you vote for TEH ONE, I will extend those welfare benefits in my next term.  My opponent plans on cutting those benefits.”

Wenchypoo presents The Pelosi-tariat and the Totalitarian Temptation posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.

You got that right on the money.  Obama is the puppet and Pelosi is the puppetmaster.  She proved that with the spending stimulus bill – she pretty much told Obey to put everything in there that can stick – and forced the vote by going on vacation.  Obama is just following her lead.  Great post.

Selkirk presents Why Are We Funding This Stuff? posted at Political Castaway Blog: Broadcasting Conservatism to Rescue America.

You got me there, Selkirk. I’ve been asking myself the same thing.  But, in case you missed it in the carnival a couple weeks ago – Jason Zuckerman submitted this post:  Stimulating Art Stimulates the Economy. He made some good points – but – I’m not entirely buying it.

Selkirk presents Question of the Week: All About Failure posted at Political Castaway Blog: Broadcasting Conservatism to Rescue America.

I believe you nailed that one on the head Selkirk.  Indeed, Obama’s success will lead to America’s failure.  I would like to see him fail as well.

Curry Kenworthy presents Never give in posted at Curry Kenworthy, saying, “Remember who you are: a free citizen of the American Republic, not a slave and worshipper of a liberal empire.”

I couldn’t have stated any of this better myself!  As for your suggestion to seek out like-minded individuals – Glenn Beck has a “We Surround Them” event going on that will culminate this coming Friday, 3/13/09 in which he is gathering millions around this country and getting people together who share the same values and principles.  The point is to show the politicians that WE have the power and we won’t give in.

Chris presents This person points to intellectual inadequacy of TEH ONE post at Cmblake6′s Weblog.

Democrats

Joe Manausa presents First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit | Tallahassee Real Estate Blog posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “In case you did not hear the good news, the American Recovery And Reinvestment Act of 2009 (which President Obama signed into law last week) included significant improvements to the temporary First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. While many might view this as a great benefit aimed only at the first-time homebuyer, the reality is that it will help stabilize the housing market by bringing more buyers into an inventory-laden problem in need of more demand.”

Joe – thanks for this resource and the summary page.  However, I have a problem with one of the definitions – “First-time home buyer” – seems to me that would be self explanatory.  How can one qualify as a “first-time” buyer if they’ve owned a home before?  How can they possibly call someone who owned a home for twenty years – sales their home – rents for 3 years – then buys a new home as a first-time buyer? Hmmm.

Liberal

Sam Swinton presents My Take on the Stimulus Plan: Jobs posted at Tru US Politics.

Welcome to the Carnival Sam.  Very interesting blog you have there. You’re right – if it weren’t for the fact you submitted this post to the carnival – I might have clicked the “X” – I’m glad I didn’t.  Just a little piece of advise – the U.S. government is a great propaganda machine…I wouldn’t necessarily believe they will be creating or saving 3 – 4 million jobs.  We’ve lost just a little over 1 million since Obama took over.  We’ll see how it goes.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Ode To GOP Grovelers (Song Parody) posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Damnit Mad Kane – now I got that freakin’ Mickey Mouse tune stuck in my head! M-I-C, See you real soon! K-E-Y, Why? Because we love you! M-O-U-S-E.  Freakin’ hell!

Libertarian

Wenchypoo presents Is Libertarianism a Sign of Mental Illness? Harvard Says YES posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.

Great link to the Cato Institute.  Those guys in Harvard are just elitists that think the rest of us don’t know how to take care of ourselves.  Idiots.

Rick Sincere presents Trends of the New Economy posted at Rick Sincere News and Thoughts, saying, “Who knew there was a link between Ayn Rand and cube steak?”

Good one, Rick.  Actually, I bought a copy of Atlas Shrugged : New Edition myself a few months back.  Well worth the read and the parallels today are very eerie.  As for the cube steak – that would seem to make sense as we continue to contract – it’s a very cheap and versatile cut! LOL.

DWSUWF presents Dear Libertarians, We’re just not that into you. Love, Democrats posted at Divided We Stand United We Fall, saying, “You don’t need a political synthesis, if you think you are holding all the cards. This is where Brink, Will, Mark and other “Liberaltarians” are kidding themselves. Today there is no one in the Democratic Party or the left that are even vaguely interested. There are no allies… There is no synthesis… There is no relationship… They are just not that into you. As it stands today, the “liberaltarians” are just libertarians playing with themselves.”

Bwahahaha!  That’s a good one DWSUWF.  Libertarian Democrats – is that what Kos classifies himself as?  That’s a good one.  Having been a Libertarian myself at one point and going to the weekly meetings here in my county – can’t say I ever heard about that “marriage of convenience.”  Perhaps it was just in Kos’ little head cuz I sure didn’t see it.  This is a very detailed and indepth discussion regarding all of the players – I had no idea. Great post.

Travis presents I think what we?re all looking for here is some logic posted at News Today.

Travis – welcome to the Carnival – and – congrats again on you being lined from The Washington Post.  Good on ya, Mate.  Regarding your discussion – most excellent.  I disagree on a few little points – but – for the main premise – I give you an A+ and couldn’t disagree with you on it.  We are indeed at a crossroads – and I think Obama is heading us in the wrong direction.  I don’t think leaving a message at the recovery.org website is going to help any.  Obama has his own power grabbing agenda and he’s just following along with whatever Pelosi and Reid want.  He may have campaigned on change – but – what we’re all getting is the same old tax and spend Democrats shafting America.

Miscellaneous

Wenchypoo presents Using Your Own Money Against You posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket, saying, “Has to do with money more than politics, but Obama’s causing it.”

Your assertions follow right along with the Kondratieff model of capitalism.  It works on a 60 year cycle broken up in to four parts that he labels using the season.  Recession and Depression are part of capitalism.  Deflation works along with Recession and Depression and the money supply grows with it.  We’re only at the beginning of a possible 30 year cycle.  When we hit inflation again – we’re actually back on the upswing.  Great analysis.

Erika Collin presents 50 Best Blogs for Gun Enthusiasts posted at Criminal Justice Degrees Guide.

Once again, Erika – another great list and resource for my readers.  Your lists are always welcome here! I’ve actually been to a few of those blogs on the list.

nickel presents When Will the Recession End? posted at fivecentnickel.com.

Hi Nickel.  IMHO – I think the recession has already ended and that we’re actually at the beginnings of a depression.  I wouldn’t listen to those economists or the Fed – they were wrong for the last 2 years.  Not only has the public lost confidence in our economy – they’ve also lost confidence in those so called economist “experts.”

Wenchypoo presents The Origins of Congressional Pork posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.

Ahhh! <shakes head in disbelief> Didn’t even know about those projects.  Those few are just as bad as the studies on porn funded by taxpayers.

News

steven germain presents social policy in a financial crisis posted at Rough Fractals, saying, “Enacting social policy during financial crisis…”

Welcome back to the Carnival Steven – I’m not inclined to think that his funding the banks is noble.  My gut does say let them fail.  We’re supposed to be living in a free-market capitalist society where greed is punished through failure and shuttering the business.  You can’t bail out the banks and push a progressive agenda at the same time.  It will bankrupt this nation.  He needs to choose.  We can’t sustain both.

steven germain presents Rough Fractals: AIG – Behind The Scenes… posted at Rough Fractals, saying, “An inside view and analysis of what went wrong at AIG.”

Very detailed and in depth analysis there Steven.  Did you put all that together yourself or is there really someone named Dan Lowman?  Actually, your analysis flows with what Paul Muolo says in his book $700 Billion Bailout: The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act and What It Means to You, Your Money, Your Mortgage and Your Taxes If you haven’t read it yet – I highly recommend it.  Also, were you aware that the government now owns a 80% stake in AIG?  Wonderful.

Len Penzo presents Be Fiscally Irresponsible…Get $5000! posted at Len Penzo . Com, saying, “The dirty details of the Obama administration’s Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan this week finally went public, and after looking it over I have no choice but to conclude that our President has officially gone “full retard.”"

Welcome back Len – it’s always a pleasure! I watched those same Jerry Lewis movies – they would either follow or precede the Abbot & Costello or Three Stooges movies.  All I could say after reading this article was – No freakin’ way!  I want my $5,000 also then.  Should I risk going in to foreclosure briefly – just long enough to qualify for this incentive payment?  Good lord, man – what the hell is this country coming to?

Matt Urdan presents WSJ Reports Travel Industry Slams Obama for Limits on Business Travel post at Inside Government.

Some more of those unintended consequences of Obama policies.  Seems to be a lot of that happening lately if you ask me.

Brian McKay presents What’s in the Stimulus Bill for You? posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, “President Obama’s stimulus package is making it’s way through the House, through the Senate, back through the House and through the Senate for a final vote. The final stimulus bill will probably end up costing $787 billion dollars, pushing the nation’s debt level higher.”

Howdy Brian – and welcome.  Thanks for providing this list for all to see.  Personally, when I saw this – being the conservative that I am – I just shook my head.  I see everything there as enslaving the people to the government and making them dependent on the government.  Too bad this bill passed.

Pauly presents So, I wonder how the Jewish Obama voters feel now? posted at Pauly’s Political Rants from The Right.

Some very interesting comments on that post, Pauly.  I’m with ya on this one myself.  This is just further proof that Obama is sympathetic to the Palestinians and that he is prepared to turn his back on our strongest ally in the middle-east.  Given, as you said, Gaza is only 125 square miles – unless they plan on building palaces in that small region – there is absolutely no reason to give those terrorists $900 million to rebuild.  I think you’re right – they’re going to use the majority of that money to rearm.  Not only just to rearm – but – to get bigger and longer range missiles to lob in to Israel – probably from Iran.

Politics

Mar Matthias Darin presents Stimulus, Omnibus, and related thoughts posted at The Matthias Chronicles, saying, “My commentary about the Stimulus, Omnibus, and gov’t spending”

Howdy Mar Matthias – thanks for the submission.  I saw this coming a couple years ago as well.  We spent down our debt – moved everything in my 401k to a fixed rate account, bought some gold, and moved our cash accounts in to CD’s back in December ’06.  I haven’t lost anything in this downturn – I’ve actually been gaining.  I don’t understand it either how our government thinks going in to more debt could possibly turn this economy around. A recall election would be fine with me.

Learned Genius presents Why You Should Quit Your Political Party and Become an Independent posted at Learned Genius.

I became an Independent during the course of the election.  I was originally a registered Republican – but – after they named McCain as the nominee – it was at that point I realized the party had forever turned its back on the conservative principles that I follow.  I have, however, registered with the Constitution Party recently as they actually do seem to meet and follow the same principles as I.  Given your history, I can see why you remain Independent – and – given the five reason you listed – it certainly makes sense.  This is a great read for those out there still searching for their political identity.  Good one!

Tampa Pirate presents Why Won’t You Listen? posted at Tampa Pirate.

Hey TP – great visual.  I posted up something similar myself.  I have seen way too many lefty bloggers out there trying to say that none of it is Obama’s fault and that the tanking of wall street when he talks is just coincidence.  I hope someone else out there does start listening, soon! Psshh.

Obadiah Shoher presents Politicians vs IDF posted at Samson BLinded.

Welcome to the Carnival Obadiah – you know – I will never understand why the Israeli’s gave the Palestineans a warning to leave before they bombed them.  Israel used to be a very strong and proud country and would defend themselves as they saw fit without worries from the International community.  I think that is part of their weakness now – worrying about what the International community has to say rather than worry about their sovereignty.  Hopefully, with Netanyahu back in there – we might see them go back to being a strong force in the Middle East again.  Great post on the conflict.

Aetius Romulous presents Shock and Awe in Mudville posted at ScreamBucket.

I was actually going along with you pretty good until I came across this: “Americans need health care to the standards of the rest of the industrialized peoples of the world.” What?  Our healthcare system and standards far exceed those of any country in this world.  If you’re referring to socialized medicine like Cuba, Canada, England, etc – it’s a dismal failure in all of those countries – that’s why their political elite come to this country for their healthcare needs.  I’m not real sure what you were getting at with that one. Other than that one little hiccup (IMHO) everything else was spot on.  I think Naomi Kline was right and your linking analysis is spot on.

Mike presents Great Depression Myths posted at Great Depression Version 2: Bear Market and Economic Depression, saying, “With all the comparisons between our current financial and the Great Depression, it is time to dispel some basic myths about the Great Depression”

Thanks for clearing the air on a few of those myths there Mike.  Given the title there says “Version 2″ is there a version 1 of your blog?  Also – I was unaware of the Mexican Repatriation program.  Very interesting.  Given the propensity of our current dimbulbs in D.C. to be pro-Illegal aliens and pro-amnesty – I don’t see that program being resurrected.  It does make sense though.

Mark Couturier presents Osama Bin Limbaugh Calls for a Rightwing Jihad to Take Back America – THE POLITICAL ANIMAL posted at THE POLITICAL ANIMAL.

Mark – welcome to the Carnival and thanks for this submission.  I already stated my piece in your comments section – and – Oldfart is still wrong!

Mark Couturier presents Welcome to Bush Country, Mr. Governor! posted at THE POLITICAL ANIMAL.

This was a really good post here, Mark.  I think the only difference is that despite Bush’s low ratings at the end of his Presidency – history is going to look back on him favorably.  I don’t think Patterson stands a chance of recovery.

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