In case you haven't heard (i.e if you live under a rock), the White House is claiming that Fox News Channel acts as a wing of the Republican Party. Check out the story here.
I almost don't want to get started on how crazy this is. If the White House is going to criticize Fox for acting like a wing of the GOP, why don't they accuse MSNBC of acting as a wing of the Democratic party? I have no problem with people criticizing a news organization for leaning one way or the other, but let's make sure we criticize both sides if we are going to criticize at all.
Whoops, I forgot, Obama would still be in the Senate if it weren't for MSNBC.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
I'm Back
After a long hiatus, I'm back on the blog scene. I will try be posting a story or two a day and providing my phenomenal commentary. Stay tuned!
Monday, April 6, 2009
Only Republicans Use "Fear Tactics," Right?
The Obama administration has long said they are moving away from "politics of fear" and into a new era of "unprecedented transparency."
That is, until this weekend, when Obama, in his infinite naivete, outlined his plan for a nuclear-free world. Yeah, that sounds likely. Everyone is just going to get along perfectly. Anyway, according to the article, Obama claimed that "The future of mankind is at stake." Really? Nuclear weapons have existed for awhile, and mankind still exists too. Does this not sound a lot like when former treasury secretary Paulson said "There may not be an economy tomorrow" during the mini market crash in fall 2008?
Can't wait for tomorrow, when Obama will try to convince the world that Republicans use fear tactics and democrats are all saints.
That is, until this weekend, when Obama, in his infinite naivete, outlined his plan for a nuclear-free world. Yeah, that sounds likely. Everyone is just going to get along perfectly. Anyway, according to the article, Obama claimed that "The future of mankind is at stake." Really? Nuclear weapons have existed for awhile, and mankind still exists too. Does this not sound a lot like when former treasury secretary Paulson said "There may not be an economy tomorrow" during the mini market crash in fall 2008?
Can't wait for tomorrow, when Obama will try to convince the world that Republicans use fear tactics and democrats are all saints.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Newsflash: America is Still the Greatest
Between hearing Obama blame a lot of the world's economic problems during his overseas, "Kiss the rest of the world's ass" trip (credit Jay Severin of Boston's 96.9 WTKK for that one) and Secretary Geithner mention that America is open to considering a global currency, I realized a major issue I have with our current government (as if there's only one). That issue is the fact that they seem to neglect the fact that America is still the greatest country on earth. We don't answer to the rest of the world; they answer to us. And we sure as hell don't let Korea move rockets into an area where a launch could potentially reach America. But at some point, we stopped playing the position of world leader. Why? I don't know, but I would say our current president contributes greatly to it because he is more worried about being liked rather than feared.
I don't really know where I'm going with this, but all I remember is being outraged hearing some of our leaders talk. I can't stand to listen to someone who supposedly speaks for me carry on about how bad America is and how we screwed everything up. We didn't screw everything up. I don't care if the only way to get France to like us is to get all soft and apologize for being big, bad America.
Despite what our leaders might say, America isn't some disgraced country that's in shambles. We're still the greatest. Let's start acting like it.
I don't really know where I'm going with this, but all I remember is being outraged hearing some of our leaders talk. I can't stand to listen to someone who supposedly speaks for me carry on about how bad America is and how we screwed everything up. We didn't screw everything up. I don't care if the only way to get France to like us is to get all soft and apologize for being big, bad America.
Despite what our leaders might say, America isn't some disgraced country that's in shambles. We're still the greatest. Let's start acting like it.
A New Direction
I've taken some time off from this blog, and I've considered which direction I want it to go in. I looked at the limited number of posts I've made and made one observation: those posts haven't sounded like me. It's hard to explain, but that's how it seemed. So from now on, each post will be in my voice. I'm going to ignore grammar and political correctness. It's going to be exactly what my friends and family hear when we are together watching the news.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Message to Obama: Stop Campaigning
This AP wire article does a great job summing up one of my biggest issues with Obama; the guy has spent his entire career campaigning and building his image that he doesn't actually know how to do much else. When is this guy going to make up his mind about who he is? I've never seen a president go around the country campaigning for the policies that he already has the power to implement. Dare I say he's trying to stay close to the people to increase his chances of re-election?
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Bush Won't Criticize Obama
If only today's government were as mature as the former president who we drove out of office, constantly kicking him on the way out.
I'm tired of listening to congressmen argue over who is at fault for the AIG bailout. No one cares who was at fault. These guys are afraid of having something negative on them in fear that they may not get re-elected. As usual, they put their own re-election ahead of everything else. I don't care who's fault it is, but even more, I don't want to listen to a bunch of grown men argue about it. How are parents supposed to raise their kids to be responsible when guys running the country like Chris Dodd go on TV and say "Someone must have changed my words after I sent the Dodd Provision out." Seriously, this is stuff I outgrew in third grade.
Anyway, Bush announced at his first speech since leaving office that he would not criticize the Obama administration because "Obama deserves my silence." Who would've thought, just two months in, George W. Bush would be the one who seems classy and mature? Think about the abuse this guy took. For the last few years, the cornerstone of Obama's endless presidential campaign was that George Bush's policies are responsible for everything that has ever gone wrong. How does Bush respond? By making the transition as smooth as possible and then saying the new President deserves his silence. Mr. Bush, hats off to you, sir.
Here's what I meant by kicking him on the way out. First, about 2 weeks ago, Obama went public with documents from the Bush administration about fighting terrorism that were never supposed to go public (sorry, lost the link on that one). There was no reason to do so...other than to try to show how terrible of a president GWB was. Now, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano goes out of her way to avoid the word "terror." Apparently, terrorist attacks are now "man-caused disasters." The goal of this is basically to "Stop using the fear tactics of old." Unbelievable. It's a word. How much damage can a word do? This administration is apparently spending more time finding new ways to say the same things that the Bush administration said rather than actually protecting me. Here's a word of advice, Ms. Napolitano: start doing your job of protecting the country and stop worrying about semantics. The people you save will appreciate it.
I'm tired of listening to congressmen argue over who is at fault for the AIG bailout. No one cares who was at fault. These guys are afraid of having something negative on them in fear that they may not get re-elected. As usual, they put their own re-election ahead of everything else. I don't care who's fault it is, but even more, I don't want to listen to a bunch of grown men argue about it. How are parents supposed to raise their kids to be responsible when guys running the country like Chris Dodd go on TV and say "Someone must have changed my words after I sent the Dodd Provision out." Seriously, this is stuff I outgrew in third grade.
Anyway, Bush announced at his first speech since leaving office that he would not criticize the Obama administration because "Obama deserves my silence." Who would've thought, just two months in, George W. Bush would be the one who seems classy and mature? Think about the abuse this guy took. For the last few years, the cornerstone of Obama's endless presidential campaign was that George Bush's policies are responsible for everything that has ever gone wrong. How does Bush respond? By making the transition as smooth as possible and then saying the new President deserves his silence. Mr. Bush, hats off to you, sir.
Here's what I meant by kicking him on the way out. First, about 2 weeks ago, Obama went public with documents from the Bush administration about fighting terrorism that were never supposed to go public (sorry, lost the link on that one). There was no reason to do so...other than to try to show how terrible of a president GWB was. Now, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano goes out of her way to avoid the word "terror." Apparently, terrorist attacks are now "man-caused disasters." The goal of this is basically to "Stop using the fear tactics of old." Unbelievable. It's a word. How much damage can a word do? This administration is apparently spending more time finding new ways to say the same things that the Bush administration said rather than actually protecting me. Here's a word of advice, Ms. Napolitano: start doing your job of protecting the country and stop worrying about semantics. The people you save will appreciate it.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Jindal: Growing Government Won't Help
Yes, his first moment in the public spotlight wasn't exactly a great one. Even my beloved FoxNews gave him low marks. But let's take a step back and look from something that is meaningless in the long run to something that is very meaningful: what he does as a leader. Jindal recently wrote a piece for the News Star (A news outlet in Monroe, LA) about the current economic climate in relation to his home state of Louisiana. The article can be found here. A few things I found interesting.
- Louisiana's economy has outperformed the larger national economy. Yeah yeah, I know it probably depends on what measure you use and such, but the fact that Louisiana, just a few years removed from Katrina, is one of the few bright spots economically is a testament to what this guy can get done.
- He reiterates his stance against raising business taxes, and states it in simple terms:
"Increasing taxes on Louisiana businesses would have the exact opposite effect, and I have said I will not increase taxes on our people to help meet our budget challenges. Raising taxes on our businesses, in particular, would effectively punish employers who create the very jobs we want to protect and multiply for our people." Sounds simple enough to me. - Louisiana will be turning down some of the money from the stimulus package because it would require a permanent change in unemployment insurance that would result in businesses having to "foot the bill" as he puts it.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
White House: Economy Is Strong Despite "Mess"
Article can be found here.
That statement sounds pretty familiar. Where have I heard that before? Ohhh, now I remember...it was on the campaign trail. But it wasn't Obama who was touting this idea: it was his opponent, John McCain. Not only that, but Obama mocked McCain when he made this statement, saying it proved that he's out of touch and that the "old" way of doing business in Washington is clueless.
Fast forward to today. Not only is Obama now, but he uses the EXACT same wording of which criticism became a cornerstone of his campaign.
I don't even have to say anything more about this. It speaks for itself. Obama simply says what he thinks that people want to hear. It's all about re-election.
Country First, right?
That statement sounds pretty familiar. Where have I heard that before? Ohhh, now I remember...it was on the campaign trail. But it wasn't Obama who was touting this idea: it was his opponent, John McCain. Not only that, but Obama mocked McCain when he made this statement, saying it proved that he's out of touch and that the "old" way of doing business in Washington is clueless.
Fast forward to today. Not only is Obama now, but he uses the EXACT same wording of which criticism became a cornerstone of his campaign.
I don't even have to say anything more about this. It speaks for itself. Obama simply says what he thinks that people want to hear. It's all about re-election.
Country First, right?
AIG Gives $165M in Bonuses, Comment on TARP
It's true. I don't have a whole lot to say about this, probably because its around 1AM and I'm exhausted, but for some reason, I feel like AIG isn't totally at fault. I mean, their near-failure was a sign that it was a poorly run company to begin with. Why would a bunch of free government (AKA taxpayer) money change that? I don't get mad at the irresponsible; I get mad at the people who give my tax money to the irresponsible.
Also, I was talking to someone who is familiar with the TARP regulations. For anyone who doesn't know anything about TARP, check out the Wiki for it. Anyway, I didn't know this, but apparently one of the requirements is that while new hiring is allowed, companies are only allowed to hire American citizens. These banks hire the smartest grads from the best colleges...many of them happen to be foreign. So basically, TARP banks are being forced into having their hiring pools narrowed down artificially. Meanwhile, banks with no TARP money are free to hire as they please, of course. The TARP banks are at a competitive disadvantage in terms of new employees. Maybe I just don't get it, but I'm pretty sure the way to fix struggling companies is to put them at an advantage, not a disadvantage. I feel like that's logical and would probably work fairly well. But hey, none of that matters so as long as the lawmakers can make it seem like they care about the American worker in order to look better for re-election, right?
Also, I was talking to someone who is familiar with the TARP regulations. For anyone who doesn't know anything about TARP, check out the Wiki for it. Anyway, I didn't know this, but apparently one of the requirements is that while new hiring is allowed, companies are only allowed to hire American citizens. These banks hire the smartest grads from the best colleges...many of them happen to be foreign. So basically, TARP banks are being forced into having their hiring pools narrowed down artificially. Meanwhile, banks with no TARP money are free to hire as they please, of course. The TARP banks are at a competitive disadvantage in terms of new employees. Maybe I just don't get it, but I'm pretty sure the way to fix struggling companies is to put them at an advantage, not a disadvantage. I feel like that's logical and would probably work fairly well. But hey, none of that matters so as long as the lawmakers can make it seem like they care about the American worker in order to look better for re-election, right?
Saturday, March 14, 2009
News Roundup
- Obama and Biden are stressing for people to use the free money they get for no reason wisely. Here is the article, from Boston.com. I dunno. There's just something that makes me laugh when Obama and Biden are stressing intelligent spending. If only the government were held to the same standard.
- Can anyone explain this one to me? New Jersey is trying to ban Brazilian bikini waxing. Um, how the hell does whether or not you shave below the equator have any impact on the government? Apparently two women filed lawsuits after being hospitalized after undergoing a Brazilian wax. Wasn't it their choice to get the thing done in the first place? I could probably write a 50 page entry ranting about this, but I'll save you the trouble. My last question though....why does NJ even have a "Board of Cosmotology and Hairstyling??" I don't need anyone from New Jersey telling me what looks good, thank you very much.
- Apparently, there is a 14 year old kid who is the "Future of the GOP." And no, they aren't talking about Bobby Jindal. A 14 year old, homeschooled kid gave a 3 minute speech Conservative Political Action Conference and has written a book. Cute story, but honestly, doesn't it take more to become president than giving some good speeches and writing a book? Don't you need experience and something beyond rhetoric? Oh, wait...nevermind.
- According to a recent Zogby poll, Obama is still doing well in terms of popularity. If a Zogby poll says it, you should trust it; he is the only pollster I fully trust. As much as I dislike Obama's philosophies, I suppose it's good for the country to have a president they like. We'll just see how much everyone likes him when we get taxed back to the stone age.
About Me
Before I started this blog, I thought to myself, "How the hell am I gunna get people to read this?" What are my qualification? I still don't know the answer to that, but I thought if I have any prayer of getting a consistent following, people would want to know who is talking to them. So here's a little about me:
I'm 20 years old. I've lived in the suburbs outside of Boston my entire life, but I am currently a sophomore at a Catholic University about 20 minutes outside of Philadelphia. I went to a fairly liberal high school, and at the time, wasn't sure which side of the political spectrum I sat on. I would listen to all of the liberal kids in my school talk about politics, and while I felt like I disagreed, I never knew enough about it to converse with them. I got to college and, to my delight, found that a majority of the kids I hung out with agreed with my beliefs. I'm probably the only kid whose gone to college and been happy about how conservative the place is. I'm a big sports fan, and have another blog devoted to sports (check out statboysports.com) and I am a finance major. As you can see, I have no qualifications except a computer and limited knowledge of these fancy "interweb" things that Al Gore invented, which is enough to make a blog. I figure there's zero chance I'll ever be a politician (and making a political blog probably cements that fact), so this is the loudest political voice I can possibly have.
Feel free to ask me any questions you have. Your knowing who exactly is imposing their beliefs on you should be important to you as a reader.
I'm 20 years old. I've lived in the suburbs outside of Boston my entire life, but I am currently a sophomore at a Catholic University about 20 minutes outside of Philadelphia. I went to a fairly liberal high school, and at the time, wasn't sure which side of the political spectrum I sat on. I would listen to all of the liberal kids in my school talk about politics, and while I felt like I disagreed, I never knew enough about it to converse with them. I got to college and, to my delight, found that a majority of the kids I hung out with agreed with my beliefs. I'm probably the only kid whose gone to college and been happy about how conservative the place is. I'm a big sports fan, and have another blog devoted to sports (check out statboysports.com) and I am a finance major. As you can see, I have no qualifications except a computer and limited knowledge of these fancy "interweb" things that Al Gore invented, which is enough to make a blog. I figure there's zero chance I'll ever be a politician (and making a political blog probably cements that fact), so this is the loudest political voice I can possibly have.
Feel free to ask me any questions you have. Your knowing who exactly is imposing their beliefs on you should be important to you as a reader.
Welcome! A word about this site
Hello all!
Thanks for reading my blog. As the name indicates, this is a political blog that leans right. Sadly, that fact probably cuts my potential pool of readers in half, but such is life.
This blog isn't here to rip on people who disagree with republican ideals, even though it may seem that way sometimes. This isn't a place for the stereotypes of the left and the right. But keep in mind, these are all my opinions, so obviously, I think mine are right and yours, if you disagree, are wrong. If that rubs you the wrong way, then tough...but I've never met anyone who doesn't feel the same way, whether they say it or not.
That said, this blog is going to be fun for both of us. (By both of us, I mean my reader and me. And yes, the word "reader" was intentionally left in the singular form, since I doubt I have more than one). There will be plenty of links to stories about the ridiculousness of our government for all to enjoy.
Thanks for reading my blog. As the name indicates, this is a political blog that leans right. Sadly, that fact probably cuts my potential pool of readers in half, but such is life.
This blog isn't here to rip on people who disagree with republican ideals, even though it may seem that way sometimes. This isn't a place for the stereotypes of the left and the right. But keep in mind, these are all my opinions, so obviously, I think mine are right and yours, if you disagree, are wrong. If that rubs you the wrong way, then tough...but I've never met anyone who doesn't feel the same way, whether they say it or not.
That said, this blog is going to be fun for both of us. (By both of us, I mean my reader and me. And yes, the word "reader" was intentionally left in the singular form, since I doubt I have more than one). There will be plenty of links to stories about the ridiculousness of our government for all to enjoy.
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