Archive for September, 2008
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This week, Congress will vote on the largest federal bailout in history—$700 billion in spending authority to purchase the troubled assets of Wall Street’s major investment houses. As a free market economist I unequivocally oppose this legislation because it violates the basic working tenets of free market capitalism and individual responsibility. Equally important to me, it likely violates our Constitution and stands in direct contradiction to the founding principles of our great nation.
Granting the Treasury broad authority to buy troubled assets from private entities poses a significant threat to taxpayers and fundamentally alters the relationship between the private economy and the federal government.
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And, what happens when the next industry fails? Nationalize it? why not, the precedent has been set.
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John McCain is on course to lose the presidential election to Barack Obama. Can he turn it around, and surge to victory?
He has a chance. But only if he overrules those of his aides who are trapped by conventional wisdom, huddled in a defensive crouch and overcome by ideological timidity.
The conventional wisdom is that it was a mistake for McCain to go back to Washington last week to engage in the attempt to craft the financial rescue legislation, and that McCain has to move on to a new topic as quickly as possible. As one McCain adviser told The Washington Post, “you’ve got to get it [the financial crisis] over with and start having a normal campaign.â€
Wrong.
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Wrong is correct. John McCain missed his opportunity and may have already lost the race.
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Republican California State Senate candidate and former California Assemblyman Tony Strickland waving to early morning commuters in Camraillo, California, August 13, 2008
From the Press Release:
The Ventura Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee officially endorsed Tony Strickland in his race for the 19th District seat in the California State Senate. Strickland has a long history of supporting local businesses and promoting legislation aimed at growing our state and local economy.
In their endorsement letter, the Ventura Chamber of Commerce PAC states: “Your past record in the State Assembly, in support of key business legislation, is greatly needed in our state today and your support of small businesses and working families was a major factor in this decision to support your campaign.”
“It is an honor to receive the support of an organization that does such a wonderful job representing the Ventura business community,” said Strickland. “I will continue to work hard on their behalf and promote an environment that benefits working familes.”
Commentary in the local monthly magazine Ventura Business said it best…
- “Rarely has there been such a contrast in business support between two candidates. Tony Strickland supported California businesses 92.77 percent of the time, while Jackson voted favorably for business 13.25 percent of the six-year period.” – Ventura Business (September 2008)
- “…Jackson has opposed discount retailers, supported higher local income taxes, car taxes, internet taxes, and increased regulation on businesses. Tony Strickland votes against such job-killing legislation, thereby standing with small businesses and working families.” – Ventura Business (September 2008)
Tony Strickland, the business candidate for California State Senate District 19.
Tony Strickland’s Facebook page is here.
Strickland’s California State Senate website is here.
And, while you are thinking about, go here and send Tony a few bucks to finance his media campaign.
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Tony Strickland Watch: “Changing Minds†Radio Ad Features Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich Adds High Profile Help for Tony Strickland
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Herdt of the Ventura County Star Learns of Political Endorsements from
Websites?; Update: And Still Gets Tony Strickland’s WRONG
Democrat and Consumer Advocate Erin Brockovich Endorses Tony Strickland for California State Senate
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Katie Couric interviews Governor Sarah Palin and Senator John McCain
Sarah Palin is more relaxed in this interview with Katie Couric and Flap believes more herself. But, she appears somewhat tentative (is she nervous or afraid to make a mistake?) and looks to McCain for approval of some of her statements. McCain really needs to let her go.
Allah mentions that there are some interview missteps that are in the can and ready to hit later in the week. My God, are we running for Vice President or the Messiah (sorry that one is taken)? CBS should release the whole interview unedited now and let the viewers decide.
If Governor Palin cannot answer a question or is afraid to express an opinion then she shouldn’t be elected Vice President. However, if you are quizzing her with the intent to purposely cross her up, then what the hell kind of journalism is that?
Oh, Flap knows. The left-wing AGENDA dominated MSM.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi – Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, Part 1
Part Two
Republican Representative Mike Pence of Indiana’s statement.
“Today Congress took a stand for the American taxpayer and free markets. The American people rejected this corporate bailout and today the People’s House did likewise.
“It is now imperative that Congress come together and develop a response to the crisis facing our financial markets that reflects the American people’s belief in personal responsibility and fiscal discipline.
“There are alternatives to the massive federal bailout that Congress rejected. I look forward to working with my colleagues in both parties to develop a response to this crisis that puts taxpayers first and preserves the essential freedom of the American marketplace.â€
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Obama Never Took A Position On The Bailout Bill
Obama’s equivocation in voting “present” (in the video above) and if the House Democrats voted for an unpopular bill then they would be vulnerable in the November elections.
Duh!
The House GOP members knew they were being sandbagged by the House Democrat leadership and President Bush – hence the GOP votes against the plan.
Will McCain get it?
Only if he wants to be elected……
Update:
McCain just read a “milk-toast” statement not reflecting the rancor and angst among American voters. Mac better kick it in gear if he wants to win the Presidency.
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Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, accompanied by former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, speaks at an economic roundtable, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, in New York
Mitt Romney correctly criticizes Team McCain on the handling of Sarah Palin.
“Holding Sarah Palin to just three interviews and microscopically focusing on each interview I think has been a mistake,” Romney said. “I think they’d be a lot wiser to let Sarah Palin be Sarah Palin. Let her talk to the media, let her talk to people.”
Palin’s limited availability to the press has been repeatedly criticized by Democrats.
Romney, who was on McCain’s running mate short list, said that, ultimately, Palin’s “maverick” credentials will boost the GOP ticket in November.
McCain’s handlers are renown for micro-managing. Remember the Soren Dayton flap early on?
Let Sarah hit the talk shows and even SNL with Tina Fey.
Next, bring Mitt Romney back to Washington to help craft a GOP successor to the disastrous bailout bill that failed to win passage in the House today.
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