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April 14, 2011 | 
Author So, we keep hearing that if we don’t raise the debt ceiling above $14.3 Trillion – then the country defaults on all of our loans and we won’t be able to pay for any of the spending already authorized by Congress…and we have Geithner out there now saying that if we default – then the GOP is to blame.
What kind of bullshit is that?
1 – While the GOP would shoulder some of the blame – almost all of the blame lies on the shoulders of the Democrats. They held the majority since 2007 and had a supermajority for 2 years. In the last 2 years – Obama has increased our debts and deficit more than any previous president. In just those two years – his spending totals MORE than all presidents in history.
The GOP is only partly to blame because they have followed right along with the tax and spend Democrats since the early 1900′s. No Republican has ever done anything significant to reduce our spending or our debts.
2 – If Congress doesn’t raise the debt ceiling – then the Fed will have to pump in more dollars – this would actually give the U.S. an extra 2 months before we actually do default on any loans.
With these things in mind – what the fuck, man? So, if the debt ceiling isn’t raised that means that the U.S. cannot borrow any more money from other countries in order to pay for spending authorized by Congress. That doesn’t mean we default. That is a red herring. We only default if we don’t actually pay our debts.
As a kid, my father always said – if you’re stupid enough to get yourself in debt – you pay your debts before you pay yourself. Once you pay your debts then you can pay yourself.
This is really simple financial planning.
A.) How much income do you have coming in?
B.) What needs do you have? (Food, shelter, clothing, heat, water, utilities, etc.)
C.) How much do you need to save for emergencies? (Reserves)
D.) Is there anything left over?
If you have any left over then you can use it as discretionary income to have fun with and buy those “wants” or use credit – and budget the remaining left over towards paying on that credit.
Simple – your budget is balanced – Income & Liabilities = 0
So, here is what our politicians are faced with – we have out of this fucking world spending programs and a shitload of stuff we don’t need to be spending on (foreign aide, cradle-to-grave entitlements, redundant government agencies, and agencies that usurp states’ rights). I have a very simple solution to this.
Don’t raise the debt ceiling – in other words – don’t borrow another damned penny from anybody
Make the debt payment
Find areas in the current spending and just cut that department/spending/entitlement – and use that to pay the debt. Whatever is left over – then you pay for those services.
Put in a balanced budget amendment that forces the government to balance to “0″ every year – eliminate the debt altogether
Put a budget in place that SIGNIFICANTLY reduces spending and the size of government.
Put a cap on government spending – equal to the amount of incoming tax revenue each year
So – in other words – how much does the government have coming in from taxes, then budget to the revenue only. No debt, no borrowing, no more deficit spending. In fact – the balanced budget amendment needs to place a ban on deficit spending. Those of us in the real world have to do it – we need to make these idiot politicians accountable and hold their feet to the fire.
Finally – get rid of all the damned liberals. They have destroyed this country – that includes RINOs. It is time we get back to the values that made this country great – values that says every person in this country has the ability to succeed on their own merits. If a person succeeds – they should not be punished by the government for their success, nor should they be vilified for being successful. Government needs to be reigned in and held to the constitutional limits placed on them. This government was created with a notion they would stay out of the way of business and individual liberties – and create rules and regulations that would allow individuals to be creative and pursue their own path to happiness.
I am not anti-government. I am only asking for the government that our founders gave us – a representative republic with a very limited federal government.
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For whatever reason, the Democrats believe that a government shutdown would hurt the Republicans. They are banking on it to score political points. Apparently, they must think this is 1995 when the majority of Americans were asleep and really didn’t pay attention to politics or Washington D.C. at all. Boy are they wrong.
First – let’s get this out of the way – a government shutdown doesn’t hurt anything that is important – in fact – according to The Heritage Fact Sheet
The term “shutdown” substantially overstates the matter. Even if Congress and the President fail to reach agreement, the most essential services continue, such as: (1) providing for national security, (2) conducting foreign affairs, (3) providing for the continuity of mandatory benefit payments, and (4) protecting life and property. These services include military, law enforcement, VA care, and others. Social Security checks are still mailed.
So, all that bullshit fearmongering coming from the Democrats about the military not getting paid, and other such things about border control and national security, and seniors being affected are just that…bullshit.
Next – they pin their hats on the Planned Parenthood defunding saying that the are waging war against women and would deny them essential services such as cancer screening, mammograms, and the like. Here are the facts from their 2010 IRS Form 990 regarding Planned Parenthood funding:
Total Annual Revenues: $85,263,306 (This does not include government funding)
Total Salaries and Benefits: $24,991,097 (25% of total revenues)
Total Fund Raising Expenses: $13,085,719 (15% of total revenues, also included as part of Grants & Services)
Grants & Services Expenses: $59,222,768 (70% of total revenues)
According to their 2008-2009 Annual Report:
Total Assets and Capital: $1.197 Billion
Total Government Funding: $349.8 Million (33%)
Given that in their own reports they have given out almost $100 Million in grants and services to the U.N. for International services – do you really think that defunding PPH would effectively cut off women from needed services?
Only 66% of their total go to actual medical services – that includes those screenings. Wow, wait a minute… 33% from the government – and 66% for medical services. 99% of total revenues. That means the 33% is being used for:
Fundraising – 5%
Management & General Support – 11% (See Salaries)
Non-Medical Domestic Services – 17%
That last 1% goes to International Services – hmm…1% of 1.197 Billion is $100 Million.
I say – defund them, and let them make the necessary cuts to their salaries, stop sending money overseas when the services are needed here, and cut those non-medical services to ensure the medical services remain funded. They need to work within their budget instead of relying on the taxpayers to pay their non-medical related services. If PPH is truly committed to providing services to women – they won’t choose to cut them off.
This is a red herring by the Democrats.
Let’s see what it is the Democrats are proposing……………
Oh…that’s right – ZIP. ZILCH. NADA. They have nothing to offer. They have no budget. No proposals. Nothing except fearmongering and rhetoric.
45% of Americans side with the GOP with their deep budget cut proposals. BUT, 58% of the general public want a compromise. This poll also shows that the GOP are not getting the message out as 41% think the Democrats are doing a better job with this budget process. Which makes absolutely no sense at all given the only thing the Democrats are doing is blocking the GOP every step of the way.
So, bottom line is – if the Democrats decide to block the GOP budget and CR proposal and we’re forced to shutdown government, the Democrats are going to lose out come the next election.
UPDATE – There appears to be a deal – but – we don’t have the details yet. Let’s wait and see.
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Alright! We booted out the Dems and have sent what I believe is a VERY clear message to those socialist libs and this marxist President – STOP! But, I would agree with Marco Rubio here – this does not mean that we embrace the Republicans now. What this means is that we spent the last 4 years cleaning out many of the RINO’s and have put in some true fiscal conservatives. We also send them up there with the message – WE HAVE OUR EYES ON YOU AND YOU BETTER LISTEN TO US THIS TIME!
I spent all night watching the returns and listening to the pundits explain the results. Something I haven’t heard anyone say yet is that the GOP is now in a win-win situation – provided they don’t screw this up. We put the GOP back in control to reign in government spending, reduce the size of government, reduce taxes, and place regulations (or de-regulations) that will get this economy growing and spur job growth. Those liberal Keynesian policies have proven NOT to work. It is absolutely a GREAT thing that the Republicans did not take the Senate this time around. The Republicans still don’t have full ownership of the outcome of the policies they implement. Two-thirds of this administration is still controlled by the Democrats. The good news is that the Republicans are at the most important point of the process – the bill creation point.
What the GOP needs to do is force the hands of the Dems in the Senate and also the Obumbler. The Republicans can’t lose if they control the message and continuously communicate with the American people. They need to put up some very clean, clear, and concise bills then come to the public with them first. They need to pass a bill that balances the budget and then come to the American people and say – “Look. We passed this bill in the house. It balances the budget in Washington without additional growth to the government or additional taxes on the people. If the Senate doesn’t pass it and if the President doesn’t sign it…here are the consequences….” They need to do that with every single bill that is passed before they send it to the Senate.
The Senate has 41 seats up for re-election in 2012. The Democrats in the Senate will have a choice to make – either side with the GOP on these bills – or risk losing big time in 2012. Most likely, they will concede. After all, they are politicians and the only thing that politicians care about is keeping their jobs and their power. Any Democrat that doesn’t go along with the House bills – the Republicans will come out in 2012 and say…”We provided the American with a VERY clear plan. We heard you loud and clear in 2010. We passed the bills that YOU the American people asked for. You sent the message that you wanted this administration to stop and reverse course. These Democrats apparently did not get that message. The only way we can fulfill the wishes of our electorate is for you to give us the power in the Senate now. We need your votes to remove these Democrats that stood in YOUR way.”
If the libs in the Senate do follow along with the GOP plans – then Obumbler has a choice…either sign the bills and do what is actually right for America and we the people – or stick to his marxist ideology and veto the bills on his principle only. If Obumbler vetoes any bills passed by both the House and the Senate – then he will be committing political suicide. This also means that the GOP can put up an candidate and that candidate will win. It will be up to we the people to make sure the GOP puts up the right candidate. Personally, I hope that Obambi sticks to his guns. The Republicans can then come out in 2012 and say – “Look, we got bipartisan support on these bills and they were passed in both the House and the Senate. Congress heard your message in 2010 and we listened. We are still listening to YOU. This President is still trying to govern against the will of the people. Please help us to help YOU by voting him out.”
Like I said – this is a win-win situation for the GOP – as long as they don’t screw it up.
Posted in Congress, Conservative, Democrats, Elections, government, Liberals, Politics | Tags: Conservative, Democrats, Elections, liberal, Politics, President, Republicans, Socialism | 6 Comments »
Hey All – welcome to the Halloween edition of the BoBo Carnival of Politics. Given the freakin’ state of the country – it is very appropriate to have such a scary edition. Make sure you check out all the submissions this week – there are some good ones. Check out Jodie Reed’s post – a Brit’s take on our American politics. And remember – GET OUT AND VOTE on November 2nd.
Enjoy
Conservative
Scott Spiegel presents Obama Misquoted: “I Looked Fierce on the Cover of The Advocate!” posted at Scott Spiegel, saying, “President Barack Obama demonstrated his pro-gay credentials last week by having Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett renounce comments she had made that 15-year-old gay suicide victim Justin Aaberg had been bullied because of a “lifestyle choice” he had made.”
The Expert presents The Party of No! posted at the Expert’s blog.
Scott Spiegel presents Don’t Let the Statehouse Door Hit You on the Way Out posted at Scott Spiegel, saying, “Amidst the embarras de richesses of House and Senate seat pickups Republicans anticipate this midterm election cycle, one plum reward they shouldn’t forget is their likely aggressive gains in gubernatorial contests across the country.”
Michael Cohen presents We Need Some States and Countries To Default posted at Double Dip Recession, saying, “Long-term, it is better if the Democrats win in California, since they will almost surely drive the state to bankruptcy. This may teach the rest of the country a lesson.”
Independent
harygarfield presents Research conclusion on beginning thoughts posted at Let’s Think, saying, “Land rights”
Dividist presents Defending Divided Government posted at Divided We Stand United We Fall, saying, “The Democrats biggest erosion of support from ’08 to ’10 is from the independent, moderate, centrist, libertarian vote. For the most part, these voters are not choosing to vote Republican in 2010 because they like the Republican candidates or because they suddenly have embraced GOP values. They are voting Republican to divide the government in the hope of reining in the Democratic agenda and restoring some semblance of fiscal rationality. The only surprise is that it has taken this long for the left to understand that their core problem was not ennui in the base. Their core problem is they have lost the center.”
Liberal
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Open Limerick To The Anti-Government Crowd posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Yet Another Limerick Ode To Christine O’Donnell posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.
Libertarian
Steven and Debra presents If God Says Civil Government is Oppressive, Haughty, and Abusive; Why Do Religious Institutions Promote It Anyway? posted at The END TIMES Hoax, saying, “Civil government is not divine.”
Jacob Tree presents Are Social Security and Medicare Ponzi Schemes? posted at Ponzi Schemes 101, saying, “Many younger voters do not realize that the are being taxed at higher rates to support a ponzi scheme that benefits retirees at the expense of younger workers.”
Rick Sincere presents NEA cites Charlottesville Libertarian Examiner in pro-Perriello TV ad – Charlottesville Libertarian | Examiner.com posted at Examiner, saying, “I think the headline speaks for itself …”
Miscellaneous
theo smith presents Obama’s Nobel posted at Theophillus Smith, saying, “Neutral commentary on the Nobel institution. -Theophillus Smith”
Wenchypoo presents Britain’s Budget Cuts–Two Lessons for America posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.
June Tree presents Where Are The High Paying Jobs? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “A look at the job front and where the high paying jobs are today.”
Mike @ jammer(six) presents Early Voting Locations: When, Where, and How? posted at jammer(six).
Mike Tye presents Technical jargon and lies posted at Mikes Simple Blog, saying, “How technical jargon is a huge part of our lives nowadays, including in politics”
Ben Harack presents How the common explanations for poverty are incorrect posted at Vision Of Earth, saying, “Extreme poverty in Africa is often blamed on a ‘democracy deficit’, or the idea that rich nations have stolen the wealth of the poor countries. It turns out that neither of these plays a major role in the persistence of extreme poverty.”
June Tree presents Planning To Roll Over Your 401K To A Rollover IRA? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Some commentary on corporate America. Here’s what’s going on with employee sponsored benefit plans.”
Scott Spiegel presents Banksy Gets Bankrolled by “The Simpsons” posted at Scott Spiegel.
Jodie Reed presents Fall-ing Mama Grizzlies posted at Teadrinking Mom, saying, “The new mom politics is very eye-catching but about as substantial as a toffee apple. A UK mom’s take on US politics.”
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Alpha-Political Verse: Election 2010 posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.
News
Wenchypoo presents South Korea to Send First Food Aid to N. Korea Since 2008 posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket, saying, “North Korea’s falling down…falling down…falling down!”
Politics
Ben Harack presents Media speed’s negative effect on politics posted at Vision Of Earth, saying, “It seems that the rampant speed of our news media today is having a deleterious effect on our politics. This article is an attempt to briefly touch on some of these issues.”
DJ Harris presents If I Were President Transparency Page posted at DJ6ual: An Irish Girl’s Blog, saying, “Do you vote? Has the voting process become confusing? Do you really know who you are voting for? Have you ever elected a candidate only to regret your choice later? Most candidates, fearing their opponents might use their positions in attack ads, refuse or only respond to a few questions that their consultants stamp as safe. Each candidate is repeatedly confronted with these issue questions but few to none are willing to tell the truth. These cowardly acts seem to apply to all major parties.”
Michael Wolf presents Letter 2 America for October 20, 2010 posted at letters2america, saying, “What will the Republicans do to us next? It looks like we’re going to find out November 2.”
Preity Smith presents 50 Best Books for Presidential History Buffs posted at mastersdegree.net.
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Welcome to another great edition of the Carnival of Politics and to opening weekend of the football season! Woo Hoo! Go Steelers! I am a football junkie and have the NFL Sunday Superticket with Red Zone coverage, Game Mix, and I can watch every game on T.V. – Watching my Steelers beating up on t he Falcons right now.
Okay – enough of that – we have a great line up this weekend for you all to check out. I suggest the posts from Dividist at DWSUWF, Scott Spiegel, Kelly, Nerd Mom and as always – Mad Kane has a good one (VJack has a related post). The others are great too – please be sure to go to the contributors’ blogs and let them know what your opinions are as well.
Conservative
Michael Cohen presents Obama Has No Plan And Is Just Flailing Around posted at Double Dip Recession, saying, “Obama’s poorly thought out $50 billion stimulus light plan shows he is already a lame duck.”
Scott Spiegel presents When $814 Billion Just Isn’t Enough for a Guy posted at Scott Spiegel, saying, “The stimulus bill Congress passed in February 2009 was supposed to be spent predominantly on infrastructure rebuilding projects. At an address to AFL-CIO members at Laborfest in Milwaukee on Monday, President Barack Obama pushed an additional $50 billion-plus stimulus bill designed to fulfill the novel task of… rebuilding the country’s infrastructure.”
Democrat
Jay Smith presents 10 Laws Passed After Horrible Crimes posted at Criminal Justice University.
Okay – I’ll let this stay. These are good examples of politics gone right – with the exception of The Patriot Act you mentioned. We’re allowing our government to suspend our rights in the name of security – something that Ben Franklin warned against. Given that Obama signed an E.O. and the PA that gives Interpol more access to American citizens – this is bothersome.
Independent
Kris G L presents Blog Carnival posted at Kris G L, saying, “Vous voulez avoir du trafic sur votre blog en autopilote et des backlinks? Essayez ce logiciel révolutionnaire maintenant!”
Liberal
Fatima presents VACCINES? YOUR CHILDREN? DO THEY REALLY NEED THEM? OR IS IT A SCHEME TO MAKE THE WORLD SICKER AND PHARM COMPANIES RICHER? posted at My Mind’s Chaos.
This one isn’t really related to politics – but – being that I am working on my Ph.D. in Public Health and my dissertation is on the H1N1 Vaccine – I found this to be very interesting and I hope my readers will too. Vaccines, for the most part, work against preventable diseases. The problem is that for many preventable diseases that were at one time eradicated – many vaccines have not been updated to keep up with the mutations – in addition to the fact that we use antibiotics any everything today – many diseases have become resistant to most antivirals.
Fatima presents I thought murder was a crime in the US? Obviously not for Pharmaceutical Companies. posted at My Mind’s Chaos.
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Apathy, Schmapathy — Dems Still Have To Vote! posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.
vjack presents The Enthusiasm Gap posted at Red State Progressive.
Libertarian
Archvillain presents Sound and Fury posted at A Dark and Sinister Force for Good, saying, “I am treated as evil by people who claim that they are being oppressed because they are not allowed to force me to practice what they do.”
I defend their right to build it – I just think that if this idiot Imam really want to build bridges for peace – he would move it. Fischer is an idiot.
Miscellaneous
Sonny presents Treat Her Like a First Lady posted at Seize the Day.
Regarding the First Spouse coins – that has been around for a couple years now. I’m a coin collector and I get all my proof sets through the U.S. Mint. FYI – in addition to the Gold coins as companions to the $1 Presidential coins – they also offer them in Bronze for those who can’t afford the Gold coins.
June Tree presents Investing For Retirement: How To Retire In A Bad Economy posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Many people are investing for the future. How can it be done in this bad economy? Do they need to do double the work because social security may not be around in the future?”
This is a great post as usual. The first step is to eliminate debt – then start stashing it away. I know, very simplistic. Your post will definitely help others figure their way through it.
NerdMom presents Participation Counts posted at Nerd Family.
Amen, Sister! I just watched Iron Jawed Angels this past week and had my wife watch it. If more people understood how hard those in our past fought to ensure the rights to vote for everyone – perhaps there would be more participation and involvement in politics. Your post points out exactly what happens when the people stay disengaged about what their so-called representatives are doing.
Annah Rondon presents PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT posted at Red Means Go!.
News
Ella Moss presents EAST VS WEST « Zodiac Times posted at Zodiac Times, saying, “to build the mosque by the WTC or not to build…”
Jennifer Miner presents September 11 Memories, Travel, and the US Constitution posted at The Vacation Gals – Family travel, girlfriend getaways, romantic getaways, destinations, things to do, travel tips, saying, “Thoughts on the anniversary of September 11, 2001, and what has changed in the years since then.”
Politics
Dividist presents Boxer and Fiorina Debate in Blue Red State California posted at Divided We Stand United We Fall, saying, “Carly Fiorina and Barbara Boxer met for their first debate of the election season. It is one of the key contests that will determine whether the GOP retakes the majority in the Senate.”
Kelly presents Koran Burning: An Exercised Right to Freedom of Speech or a Removal of Religious Freedom? posted at Investigating the Ground Zero Mosque Debate, saying, “Please check out my discussion on Koran Burning and freedom of religion.”
Republican
Dividist presents Top Ten Dem Delusions posted at Divided We Stand United We Fall, saying, “I’ve noticed a propensity for Democrats to enthusiastically embrace broad sweeping generalizations that strike me as – well – delusional. These episodes are characterized by extended period of self-congratulatory, mutually-admiring, media and blog linkfests that bloom like a 1,000 flowers across the intertube gardens. Eventually the meme is generally recognized to be – well – delusional, at which point it is never mentioned again. Except by Republican blogs pointing and laughing.”
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Hello All and welcome to the BoBo Carnival of Politics – as you have undoubtedly noticed – about the only thing I’ve been posting lately is these carnivals. I apologize – but – I promise I will try to make a better effort to start posting again. I have A LOT of work to do to bring this blog back in line again! In the meantime – check out these latest submissions.
Conservative
Scott Spiegel presents I Guess Tax Cuts Stimulate the Economy After All posted at Scott Spiegel, saying, “Now that it’s become obvious to everyone except Paul Krugman that runaway government spending does not mystically create wealth, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has been caught admitting to the House Financial Services Committee last Thursday, 18 months after the stimulus bill failed, “Extending the Bush tax cuts will strengthen the economy.””
Democrat
Silicon Valley Blogger presents Should The U.S. Banking Industry Be Regulated? Thoughts On Financial Reform posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thoughts on the U.S. banking industry and whether it needs to be regulated.”
Liberal
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Refudiating Sarah posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.
Sarah Certa presents I’m a Mama, but no Mama Grizzly posted at Here & Now.
Libertarian
Dividist presents ACLU: If you liked the Bush/Cheney Unitary Executive, you’ll love the bigger and badder Obama Unitary Executive posted at Divided We Stand United We Fall, saying, “header_draft9_Dan.png ACLU: If you liked the Bush/Cheney Unitary Executive, you’ll love the Obama Unitary Executive. By mw | Related entries in 2008 Election, Civil Liberties, Constitution, Democrats, Obama This week the ACLU released a disturbing report documenting the permanent enshrinement of the Bush/Cheney definition of the Unitary Executive by the Obama administration. With the tacit acceptance of the Democratic Congress, the balance of power continues to shift heavily to the executive branch. While distressing, the report is unsurprising as it became clear in the first few weeks of the new administration that Obama’s campaign rhetoric of rolling back the Bush/Cheney power grab was just that – empty campaign rhetoric.”
Politics
Michael Wolf presents Letter 2 America for July 23, 2010 posted at letters2america, saying, “The majority must once again control The Senate. The filibuster cloture rule is the key.”
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