Hypersensitivity, chaos, and the bus
I sure wish some would let Obama's "Special Olympics" gaffe go. Yes, it was a stupid remark, but who of us hasn't said something we wished we could take back as soon as it left our yaps? And yes, I understand why it's a big deal to some on the right. Had it been Bush who said it, he'd have been tarred and feathered and they'd be calling for a public hanging. But he's Bush, not Oshielded Obama. But by now we have to be very familiar with the double standard and hypocrisy from the left. Where is their outrage over this "slip of the tongue"? Oh yeah. Karen, you're such a doofus! You already answered that question. This is Obama we're talking about. Sheesh!
We've become hypersensitive to every word out of every mouth. We may as well walk around with duct tape over our mouths. But then our fingers would get us into trouble so we'd have to bind them with duct tape. Our eyes would then have to be our expressions, which would soon have to be covered. It's stupid.
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I was thinking last night about how we are just about ripe for another terrorist attack. After Obama's video kum by yah to Iran and their oh so tea-and-crumpets reply, I think we'd best be prepared.
Washington DC is in chaos; our economy is in the tank; we have no leadership . . . sounds like a recipe for disaster. But in our favor, we have a president who is also a comedian! That should get us through the tough times. Do we have anyone in intelligence with intelligence? Do we have a clue as to what the scuttlebutt is regarding our enemies?
Our esteemed (in his own mind) leader is busy alienating our allies while kissin' up to our enemies. There's something out of whack here. Our enemies are really enjoying what's going on in Washington. But, they get to chuckle at the President's jokes, too. That's comforting.
"The wheels on the bus go round and round; round and round; round and round. The wheels on the bus go round and round all through Washington DC." Timmy, watch your back. The bus doth approach. Or, you may just want to pack your bags and be ahead of the game. Geithner has got to go!!!! He never should have been confirmed to begin with. What a mess.
And, Ms. Diane Feinstein does not want any solar panels or windmills on the Mojave Desert. Fine. But I don't want them in my yard either. So, the dilemma. Where do we put all these lovely things that are supposed to free us from oil? The battle begins.
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Well, I'm off to do my best to stimulate this pathetic economy. I'll make my payment towards our $10 trillion deficit. Don't want to fall in arrears. I might get arrested by Dodd or Geithner. Worse yet. I might get what little money I have taxed at 90%!! Let's see. That would leave me with about, uh, er, uh, ummm, uh, er, uh, a dime!
We've become hypersensitive to every word out of every mouth. We may as well walk around with duct tape over our mouths. But then our fingers would get us into trouble so we'd have to bind them with duct tape. Our eyes would then have to be our expressions, which would soon have to be covered. It's stupid.
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I was thinking last night about how we are just about ripe for another terrorist attack. After Obama's video kum by yah to Iran and their oh so tea-and-crumpets reply, I think we'd best be prepared.
Washington DC is in chaos; our economy is in the tank; we have no leadership . . . sounds like a recipe for disaster. But in our favor, we have a president who is also a comedian! That should get us through the tough times. Do we have anyone in intelligence with intelligence? Do we have a clue as to what the scuttlebutt is regarding our enemies?
Our esteemed (in his own mind) leader is busy alienating our allies while kissin' up to our enemies. There's something out of whack here. Our enemies are really enjoying what's going on in Washington. But, they get to chuckle at the President's jokes, too. That's comforting.
"The wheels on the bus go round and round; round and round; round and round. The wheels on the bus go round and round all through Washington DC." Timmy, watch your back. The bus doth approach. Or, you may just want to pack your bags and be ahead of the game. Geithner has got to go!!!! He never should have been confirmed to begin with. What a mess.
And, Ms. Diane Feinstein does not want any solar panels or windmills on the Mojave Desert. Fine. But I don't want them in my yard either. So, the dilemma. Where do we put all these lovely things that are supposed to free us from oil? The battle begins.
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Well, I'm off to do my best to stimulate this pathetic economy. I'll make my payment towards our $10 trillion deficit. Don't want to fall in arrears. I might get arrested by Dodd or Geithner. Worse yet. I might get what little money I have taxed at 90%!! Let's see. That would leave me with about, uh, er, uh, ummm, uh, er, uh, a dime!
I was very disappointed in the Special Olympic remark.Not just becuase I happen to be the mother of a boy who has won several medals over the years while participaing in the games.I've always disliked the way some people equate being stupid or inept with retardation. I thought it was very insensitive and out of character. I know that if we dismiss people for foolish and thougthless remarks we'd all live very lonely lives but a little thinking before speaking is a good idea.
ReplyDeleteBelow is a list of just a few of the things the President has done so far.
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No. 15: Create a foreclosure prevention fund for homeowners
Create a $10 billion fund to help homeowners refinance or sell their homes. "The Fund will not help speculators, people who bought vacation homes or people who falsely represented their incomes."
No. 36: Expand loan programs for small businesses
Expand "the Small Business Administration's loan and micro-loan programs which provide start-up and long-term financing that small firms cannot receive through normal channels."
No. 40: Extend and index the 2007 Alternative Minimum Tax patch
Extend and index the temporary fix to the Alternative Minimum Tax that was passed in 2007
No. 58: Expand eligibility for State Children's Health Insurance Fund (SCHIP)
"Expand eligibility for the Medicaid and SCHIP programs and ensure that these programs continue to serve their critical safety net function."
No. 125: Direct military leaders to end war in Iraq
On "my first day in office, I would give the military a new mission: ending this war".
No. 134: Send two additional brigades to Afghanistan
"As Obama removes our combat brigades from Iraq, he will send at least two additional brigades to Afghanistan, where the Taliban is resurgent. He will also provide our armed forces with the reset capability that they need. He will replace essential equipment, and he will ensure that our men and women in uniform get the care and support they have earned."
No. 239: Release presidential records
"Will nullify the Bush attempts to make the timely release of presidential records more difficult."
No. 241: Require new hires to sign a form affirming their hiring was not due to political affiliation or contributions.
"Will issue an executive order asking all new hires at the agencies to sign a form affirming that no political appointee offered them the job solely on the basis of political affiliation or contribution."
No. 278: Remove more brush, small trees and vegetation that fuel wildfires
"Will place a high priority on implementing cooperative projects to remove brush, small trees and other overgrown vegetation that serve as fuel for wildfires. Barack Obama will focus the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management's efforts on working with local communities on hazardous fuels projects to make communities safer and forests healthier."
No. 307: Create a White House Office on Urban Policy
"Will create a White House Office of Urban Policy to develop a strategy for metropolitan America and to ensure that all federal dollars targeted to urban areas are effectively spent on the highest-impact programs. The Director of Urban Policy will report directly to the president and coordinate all federal urban programs."
No. 327: Support increased funding for the NEA
Will "support increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, the support of which enriches schools and neighborhoods all across the nation and helps to promote the economic development of countless communities."
No. 411: Work to overturn Ledbetter vs. Goodyear
"Obama will work to overturn the Supreme Court's recent ruling that curtails racial minorities' and women's ability to challenge pay discrimination."
No. 427: Ban lobbyist gifts to executive employees
"Barack Obama will issue an executive order banning registered lobbyists or lobbying firms from giving gifts in any amount or any form to executive branch employees."
No. 452: Weatherize 1 million homes per year
"Will make a national commitment to weatherize at least 1 million low-income homes each year for the next decade, which can reduce energy usage across the economy and help moderate energy prices for all."
No. 458: Invest in all types of alternative energy
"We'll invest in research in every form of alternative energy - solar, wind, biofuels."
No. 480: Support high-speed rail
Will "Support development of high-speed rail networks across the country. Providing passengers with safe high-speed rail will have significant environmental and metropolitan planning advantages and help diversify our nation's transportation infrastructure. Our domestic rail freight capacity must also be strengthened because our demand for rail transportation has never been greater, leaving many key transportation hubs stretched to capacity. Obama and Biden are committed to renewing the federal government's commitment to high speed rail so that our nation's transportation infrastructure continues to support, and not hinder, our nation's long-term economic growth."
No. 503: Appoint at least one Republican to the cabinet
Interview with Steve Kroft of "60 Minutes": Question: "Will there be Republicans in the Cabinet?" Obama: "Yes." Question: "More than one?" Obama: "You're not getting any more out of me."
No. 507: Extend unemployment insurance benefits and temporarily suspend taxes on these benefits
"Obama and Biden believe Congress should immediately extend unemployment insurance for an additional 13 weeks to help families that are being hit hardest by this downturn. In addition, they believe we should temporarily suspend taxes on unemployment insurance benefits as a way of giving more relief to families."
No. 513: Reverse restrictions on stem cell research
"I believe that the restrictions that President Bush has placed on funding of human embryonic stem cell research have handcuffed our scientists and hindered our ability to compete with other nations. As president, I will lift the current administration’s ban on federal funding of research on embryonic stem cell lines created after August 9, 2001 through executive order ... .."
Most of these "accomplishments" are trivial. And, most haven't been accomplished yet. We'll see about #239 when it comes time for his records to be made public; #241 - like people don't lie, especially in Washington DC; #307 - he already has ACORN! Why create yet another bureaucracy? Ending the war is good -- if it's time. I'll hold an opinion on the Afghan war and his handling thereof. Bush's stem cell research program was a good one, even with the restrictions. According to many reports, the science hasn't turned out to be as great as they'd hoped. I don't like any program that uses "fetuses" for their science. They're humans, babies, living and developing (unless purposely killed). They're not created for scientific experimentation. Additional funding for the NEA? Big deal. How about extra funding for the care of our elderly? How about a major pay raise for our military personnel? Our law enforcement? Our firefighters? How about better medical care for our veterans? How about extra funding for our VA hospitals? The biggest joke of all of these "accomplishments" is his appointing a Republican to his administration. A "token" Republican. Well, he can have Arlen Specter. Judd Gregg woke up in the nick of time and got the heck out of Dodge. I don't think he'll have much luck getting a Repub who will go along with his nonsense, unless of course, it is someone like Specter -- a RINO.
ReplyDeleteRe #15, 58, 327, and 452: I'm supposed to be happy about being forced into charitable giving?
ReplyDeleteRe #241 and 427: LOL
Re #430: Amtrack is working so well for us.
Re #523: one of the great myths perpetrated on the American people. Bush didn't ban or restrict embryonic stem cell research, he merely refused to Federally fund it. Now our more than broke government is going to spend even more money to "spend our way out of debt."