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Barack Obama Watch: Quote of the Day
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., looks out on a sea of supporters at a campaign rally on the banks of the Willamette River in Portland, Ore., Sunday, May 18, 2008
“We can’t drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times … and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK,” Obama said.
“That’s not leadership. That’s not going to happen,” he added.
Barack Obama sounds alot like Jerry Brown around 1976: “This is an era of limits, and we had all better get used to it.” But, instead of referring to government as Brown did Obama is referring to the aspirations of American lifestyle.
So, Senator Obama, what exactly did you mean?
Does American lifestyle and wealth need to be accomplished with the permission of the rest of the world?
Or is it acquired at the expense of other countries?
Please explain……..
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American Dentists to Liberate Dentally Challenged British?
William Kelly, 43, extracted part of his own tooth, leaving a black stump. He plans to pull one more.
The American League of dentists declared this a noble mission.
“A noble mission yes, but not an entirely easy one.” said Dentist General Charles Chicklets. “These people have never seen a toothbrush, toothpaste or even a toothpick in their entire lives! We’ll be sending advisors at first. We’ll then slowly build up our forces there. We may be in country for a decade or more.”
About damn time those Brits were civilized…….
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Barack Obama on Social Security
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., greets seniors after speaking at Huntinton Terrace Assisted Living Community in Gresham, Ore., Sunday, May 18, 2008
It is pandering to the old folks but it is effective. Let’s look at Obama’s proposals:
But Senator McCain’s campaign went even further a few weeks ago, suggesting that the best answer to the growing pressures on Social Security might be to cut cost-of-living adjustments or to raise the retirement age. I think there is another option that is fairer to working men and women. We have to protect Social Security for future generations without pushing the burden on to seniors who have earned the right to retire in dignity.
Here’s my plan. Right now, the Social Security payroll tax only applies to the first $102,000 a worker makes. I think the best way forward is to adjust the cap on the payroll tax so that people like me pay a little bit more and people in need are protected. That way we can extend the promise of Social Security without shifting the burden on to seniors. And we should include what’s called a “donut hole†to make sure that this change doesn’t ensnare any middle class Americans.
Obama is proposing a tax increase and John McCain has proposed the pain of reduced benefits to senior citizens.
Who do you think will win the favor of voters?
In reality, a non-partisan commission will have to propose some tax increases and benefit equity/reductions in order to assure the system remains financially solvent. Neither party will want to deal the disfavor to voters.
But, note how Obama paints McCain with the unpopular George Bush brush again and the weak McCain response.
“Barack Obama’s response to our slowing economy is to raise taxes on job creating investment. His response to high gas prices is to raise taxes on oil. With his lack of experience, it should be no surprise that Barack Obama’s response to the problems facing Social Security is to raise Social Security taxes, while making mis-informed partisan attacks. His proposal for billions upon billions in tax increases on Social Security is just another example of his weak economic judgment. John McCain has been clear about his belief that we must fix Social Security for future generations and keep our promise to today’s retirees, but raising taxes should not be the answer to every problem.â€
Advantage Obama.
Most senior voters will accept a higher payroll tax cap of a tax increase when threatened with a reduction of their benefits.
McCain will have to counter with a “VIABLE” plan to “SAVE” Social Security or Obama and the Democrats will demagogue him to defeat.
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John McCain Watch: Diffusing Age – Generational Issues on SNL
This SNL routine with Senator McCain shows why older Pols should not try to be cool
The age and Gaydar jokes fall flat
John McCain may wish to reach out to young and independent voters but this sends a conflicting message to his GOP red state base. Can you imagine Ronald Reagan doing lame jokes about homosexuality?
The ONLY thing that will help McCain win this election will be voter dislike of Obama for his inexperience and radical left views on the issues.
Flap knows McCain was the WRONG choice for the GOP nomination and daily McCain shows why.
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California Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald M. George Likens Gay Marriage to Civil Rights Battles
The California Supreme Court
This puff piece in the Los Angeles Times in almost enough to make Flap GAG.
But as he read the legal arguments, the 68-year-old moderate Republican was drawn by memory to a long ago trip he made with his European immigrant parents through the American South. There, the signs warning “No Negro” or “No colored” left “quite an indelible impression on me,” he recalled in a wide-ranging interview Friday.
“I think,” he concluded, “there are times when doing the right thing means not playing it safe.”
Yet he described his thinking on the constitutional status of state marriage laws as more of an evolution than an epiphany, the result of his reading and long discussions with staff lawyers.
Talk about legislating from the bench.
Your honor, we don’t care about your “feelings” on the matter. Interpret the law according to the California Constitution.
What does the text of the California Constitution mean?
Flap predicts Chief Justice George will either retire prior to a confirmation election in 2010 or he will be thrown out of office by the wrath of California voters.
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Day By Day by Chris Muir May 18, 2008
The track record of the National Republican Congressional Committee has been horrible. Some pundits blame President Bush. Some, including California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger blame the GOP brand and the RIGHT.
John McCain’s shift and pandering to the LEFT will NOT help the GOP this fall. Perhaps a “Bob Dole” type loss to Barack Obama in November will re-vitalize the GOP as Ford’s loss to Jimmy Carter – giving us Ronald Reagan four years later.
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links for 2008-05-18
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Obama advisers note that he defeated Clinton among women in at least 12 states during the primary contest, in part because of overwhelming support for his candidacy among black women.
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The would of, could of, and should of…..
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Typical RINO Arnold
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Rebranding is one thing but Schwarzenegger is NOT really a Republican. Arnold should switch parties and get it over with.
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And, why Flap won’t be participating in any further McCain blogger conference calls