Monday, February 09, 2009
Choose "A" or "A"
From the AOL.com poll page after the BHO Olivet discourse. Any idea who the writer may have voted for (HT to my friend Mark)(click on picture to expand) :
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Is nothing sacred anymore?
This headline from Breitbart:" Massachusetts Couple Who Led Gay Marriage Fight to Divorce".
What next, illegals eligible for Social Security? New York Democrat politicians changing their positions when they reach the Senate?
What next, illegals eligible for Social Security? New York Democrat politicians changing their positions when they reach the Senate?
Sunday, February 01, 2009
and when I see it ,well, it just gets better doesn't it?
The people at Suitably Flip have extended their graphic analysis of what the Stimuless Bill will buy per American household:
I've added comments at the site.
I've added comments at the site.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
...but I'll know it when I see it
Everet Dirkson, Senator from Illinois, has been attributed to have said "A billion here and a billion there and pretty soon you're talking about real money!" (BTW, when I think "Senator" I think "Ev Dirkson!"). In the Spendapalooza (aka Wastepalooza) going on in Washington, I'm also reminded, in trying to imagine what a million million is, I'm reminded of a quote from Stalin:" A single death is a tragedy, a million deaths is a statistic." I'm afraid we've become dulled to to the scope of this Porkalooza tsunami.
Well, from Ed Morrissey at Hot Air, here is a link to a historical spending graphic, all in inflation adjusted dollars (aka constant dollars) (click on the image for a clearer view):
Now, what this graphic does not show is the Fannie and Freddie bailout, TARP, the auto bailout just to name three. Ed got this from a a site Suitably Flip . What also is not shown is all the economic damage from the New Deal which has crippled the American economy for over 75 years. This graphic does not include the $70,000,000,000,000+ unfunded liability for Social Security and Medicare. The Porkulus bill only spends about 12-14% on any real "stimulus". That plus most of the "money" won't be spent for years.
Liz Trotta on Fox News Sunday a few weeks back had five great questions to ask, even before this disaster (my answers follow each question):
So, what happens when foreign governments no longer buy our debt?
Well, from Ed Morrissey at Hot Air, here is a link to a historical spending graphic, all in inflation adjusted dollars (aka constant dollars) (click on the image for a clearer view):
Now, what this graphic does not show is the Fannie and Freddie bailout, TARP, the auto bailout just to name three. Ed got this from a a site Suitably Flip . What also is not shown is all the economic damage from the New Deal which has crippled the American economy for over 75 years. This graphic does not include the $70,000,000,000,000+ unfunded liability for Social Security and Medicare. The Porkulus bill only spends about 12-14% on any real "stimulus". That plus most of the "money" won't be spent for years.
Liz Trotta on Fox News Sunday a few weeks back had five great questions to ask, even before this disaster (my answers follow each question):
- How much money does the Fed have?- None. It has to take it from you in one way, shape or form.
- Where does it come from?- Depends on what Liz Trotta refers to as the Fed: The federal government or the Federal Reserve. The Fed Reserve again prints it. The federal government gets it from only three places: taxes (you pay), borrowing (you pay again with higher interest rates and taxes as those debt instruments have to paid back) or they print it.
- Who decides what to do with the money?- Barney Frank ("Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are solid and sound! No problem at all. Trust me."), Chris Dodd (How's that Countrywide mortgage going for you there Senator?), Charles Rangel (I'm too important to have to pay fines and penalties on those taxes I didn't pay), Tim Geitner (Oh, THOSE taxes! Horrible mistake, Turbo Tax's fault, etc...).
- Who has oversight? Checks/balances?- see answer to question 3.
- How much money does the government have left?- As it didn't start with any and has run up deficts (for us serfs, it called "overdrawn", aka "bounced check syndrome"), it's "created" money.
So, what happens when foreign governments no longer buy our debt?
Thursday, January 29, 2009
An ad that I really like
My friend Ed Morrissey over at Hot Air has a pro-life ad that NBC and the Super Bowl rejected.
It makes a very powerful statement.
It raises a lot of thorny questions for the anti-life/limited pro-choice left.
A lot.
And that makes it even more enjoyable.
It makes a very powerful statement.
It raises a lot of thorny questions for the anti-life/limited pro-choice left.
A lot.
And that makes it even more enjoyable.
Another reason the Stribune is bankrupt
From the Stribune editorial cartoonist Sack:
I notice Mr. Sack conveniently did NOT include the President's tirade against Rush Limbaugh, not to mention that he "mentioned" in his all inclusive bi-partisan overture to the Republicans "I won". No reference to Speaker Pelosi's refusal to include the Republicans any opportunity to address or amend the Porkulus package. As Minority Whip Eric Cantor reminded President Obama at a White House get together yesterday that it was not a House bill-as the Republicans were frozen out, it was and is a Democrat bill.
I wonder if Sack is working as a consultant for the Strib these days or is still one of the 23 retained under Chapter 11 employees still on board?
I notice Mr. Sack conveniently did NOT include the President's tirade against Rush Limbaugh, not to mention that he "mentioned" in his all inclusive bi-partisan overture to the Republicans "I won". No reference to Speaker Pelosi's refusal to include the Republicans any opportunity to address or amend the Porkulus package. As Minority Whip Eric Cantor reminded President Obama at a White House get together yesterday that it was not a House bill-as the Republicans were frozen out, it was and is a Democrat bill.
I wonder if Sack is working as a consultant for the Strib these days or is still one of the 23 retained under Chapter 11 employees still on board?
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Why I love the open, compassionate, diverse left
I've written many times about my involvement with the 8th Air Force Historical Society. Every Wednesday 50-60 of us meet for lunch, usually seated at the same chairs at the same tables.
I usually sit next to a retired Chief Master Sargent (CMSgt). I know he's a fairly strident lefty. I had no idea how strident until today.
I put my stuff on my regular chair, took off my jacket and went to return a book on WWII to a Vietnam vet across the dining hall. As I left I made a comment about Rush Limbaugh and this CMSgt made a comment about "A bullet to his head". I dropped off the book, chatted with the Navy vets and went back to my seat. We had a program that lasted for about 30 minutes. After the program, I turned to the CMSgt and said "Jack (not his name), you said something about Rush Limbaugh before the program. I just want to be clear about what you said." "I said that I don't agree with him." "Oh. What about a bullet to his head?" "Well, I said I wouldn't mind if someone put a bullet in his head. I just don't like what he says." "Oh. What about me? Do want to put a bullet in my head?" "No. Not at all." "Why not? I agree with a lot of what he says. As a matter of fact, I sometimes think he's a bit too soft. So, again, do you want to put a bullet in my head?" "No, no. I don't disagree with you." "But, I agree with Rush. You want a bullet in his head. Do you want to put a bullet in my head too?" Three times I asked him directly. Three times he demurred. I'll let remain unsaid what I thought about doing next to really call him out.
This is from the open, inclusive, bi-partisan, compassionate, we'll never re-enact the Fairness Doctrine, we support open debate, embracing diversity left.
My posterior!
Next week, I'll give "Jack" the link to this post.
I'll report on the reaction from this compassionate, embracing diversity, not closing the debate from other voices CMSgt (ret).
I usually sit next to a retired Chief Master Sargent (CMSgt). I know he's a fairly strident lefty. I had no idea how strident until today.
I put my stuff on my regular chair, took off my jacket and went to return a book on WWII to a Vietnam vet across the dining hall. As I left I made a comment about Rush Limbaugh and this CMSgt made a comment about "A bullet to his head". I dropped off the book, chatted with the Navy vets and went back to my seat. We had a program that lasted for about 30 minutes. After the program, I turned to the CMSgt and said "Jack (not his name), you said something about Rush Limbaugh before the program. I just want to be clear about what you said." "I said that I don't agree with him." "Oh. What about a bullet to his head?" "Well, I said I wouldn't mind if someone put a bullet in his head. I just don't like what he says." "Oh. What about me? Do want to put a bullet in my head?" "No. Not at all." "Why not? I agree with a lot of what he says. As a matter of fact, I sometimes think he's a bit too soft. So, again, do you want to put a bullet in my head?" "No, no. I don't disagree with you." "But, I agree with Rush. You want a bullet in his head. Do you want to put a bullet in my head too?" Three times I asked him directly. Three times he demurred. I'll let remain unsaid what I thought about doing next to really call him out.
This is from the open, inclusive, bi-partisan, compassionate, we'll never re-enact the Fairness Doctrine, we support open debate, embracing diversity left.
My posterior!
Next week, I'll give "Jack" the link to this post.
I'll report on the reaction from this compassionate, embracing diversity, not closing the debate from other voices CMSgt (ret).
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Roses wilt under the heat
Yah know, some champagne goes flat real fast.
A drop of nearly 20%? Who'd a' thunk?
Come on now-those numbers will boing right back up as soon as we stop listening to Rush Limbaugh (see below).
A drop of nearly 20%? Who'd a' thunk?
Come on now-those numbers will boing right back up as soon as we stop listening to Rush Limbaugh (see below).
Why President Obama represents Hope and Change to me
His stance and expressed desire and his striving for unity and bipartisanship.
In contrast to his campaign rhetoric.
In contrast to his campaign rhetoric.
Friday, January 23, 2009
A concept twice lost
When Little Jimmy Carter came to Washington, he rode in on a wave of "I'm not one of them. I'm a Washington outsider."
How'd that work out for him again?
Today, from The Politico, there is this headline: "Obama to GOP: ' I won'"
The Republicans came to the President to express concerns about the "stimulus" package. President Obama reminded the assembled representatives of the minority party "I won".
What Pres. BHO doesn't realize is the lesson from Jimmy Carter and the ancient Greek tragedies regarding hubris. Whenever there is failure on the part of a character, it is usually traced back to the arrogance on the part of that character.
Presidential candidate Obama walked and talked arrogance from his "vero possumus", his faux presidential seal, his plane being called "O Force One", Greek columns, et al. He starting believing all the fawning press reports regarding him. What he fails to realize is that when he moved that 1.5 miles down Pennsylvania Ave from the Capitol Dome, that he left being "one of them" to being "The President". He fails to realize that he now has to contend with a whole marble dome full of egos. He is now one of three branches of government. He is the lightening rod.
One more thing he doesn't realize is what Princess Diana also failed to realize: the press made her and she thought that she could turn that on and off like a faucet. So it is here in America.
The President's ego is going to collide with Washington reality. It already has (from a Hot Air column):
How'd that work out for him again?
Today, from The Politico, there is this headline: "Obama to GOP: ' I won'"
The Republicans came to the President to express concerns about the "stimulus" package. President Obama reminded the assembled representatives of the minority party "I won".
What Pres. BHO doesn't realize is the lesson from Jimmy Carter and the ancient Greek tragedies regarding hubris. Whenever there is failure on the part of a character, it is usually traced back to the arrogance on the part of that character.
Presidential candidate Obama walked and talked arrogance from his "vero possumus", his faux presidential seal, his plane being called "O Force One", Greek columns, et al. He starting believing all the fawning press reports regarding him. What he fails to realize is that when he moved that 1.5 miles down Pennsylvania Ave from the Capitol Dome, that he left being "one of them" to being "The President". He fails to realize that he now has to contend with a whole marble dome full of egos. He is now one of three branches of government. He is the lightening rod.
One more thing he doesn't realize is what Princess Diana also failed to realize: the press made her and she thought that she could turn that on and off like a faucet. So it is here in America.
The President's ego is going to collide with Washington reality. It already has (from a Hot Air column):
Thursday, January 22, 2009
A question to ponder
Glenn Beck asked a great question regarding the closing of Guantanamo:
"Dear Mr. President-If you're going to close Gitmo and therefore will need to move theradical killers detainees to someplace in the United States, well, then, why close Gitmo if you're just moving pieces around the checkerboard?"
Glenn Beck's read- the only reason is to make some radical anti-Americans feel good-for some unknown reason.
P.S. Another one of those embarrassing questions from asubject citizen: "Uh, Mr. President, how, exactly, will closing Guantanamo make me or my children any safer?"
"Dear Mr. President-If you're going to close Gitmo and therefore will need to move the
Glenn Beck's read- the only reason is to make some radical anti-Americans feel good-for some unknown reason.
P.S. Another one of those embarrassing questions from a
Thermostats click on in hell (part, some number)
There are times when The Daily Show nails it.
Here is one of those times (from Hot Air):
Here is one of those times (from Hot Air):
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
First and Last BHO Coronation/Anointing post
I was going to have a BHO free day here on Savage Republican. My friend Ed Morrissey has pushed me to break that self pledge with a single picture in a single post.
I watched just a under a minute of this retch inducing video and went on to read the comments. I am now committed to never drink any Pepsi products after seeing this video and NEW "Pepsi" logo. But, it was this blog entry and this picture that sent me on my pledge breaking moment:
The BHO logo like CBS eye, the BHO colors, the BHO motto.
When Princess Diana died, there was an editorial regarding that the same week Viktor Frankl also passed away. Dr. Frankl was the author of the second most powerful book I've ever read, "Man's Search for Meaning". That editorial referred to the "media carpet bombing" of coverage on Diana's death.
With BHO, it appears that our once free and independent press is now practicing what I would call a carpet bombing, napalm raking, cluster bombing, intellectual fellatio on BHO ad naseum ad infinitum.
I watched just a under a minute of this retch inducing video and went on to read the comments. I am now committed to never drink any Pepsi products after seeing this video and NEW "Pepsi" logo. But, it was this blog entry and this picture that sent me on my pledge breaking moment:
The BHO logo like CBS eye, the BHO colors, the BHO motto.
When Princess Diana died, there was an editorial regarding that the same week Viktor Frankl also passed away. Dr. Frankl was the author of the second most powerful book I've ever read, "Man's Search for Meaning". That editorial referred to the "media carpet bombing" of coverage on Diana's death.
With BHO, it appears that our once free and independent press is now practicing what I would call a carpet bombing, napalm raking, cluster bombing, intellectual fellatio on BHO ad naseum ad infinitum.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Complaints-
Remember the complaints from the whiney left about how outrageously extravagant the 2004 Bush Inauguration was? No compassion about the poor (same reasoning that Mom's used on us about clean plates and starving children in the world). And the complaints about AIG scheduling a salon weekend after being illegally bailed out?
I'll be scouring the New York Times and Washington Post for their scrutiny about the BHO Coronation expense in an economy in duress (no breath holding on my part).
I'll be scouring the New York Times and Washington Post for their scrutiny about the BHO Coronation expense in an economy in duress (no breath holding on my part).
Minnesota's new motto
By now, I'm sure you've read about the triumph of "bio-diesel" used in the transport of schoolchildren in Bloomington. And a big BTW, when I first met future soon to be former Senator Coleman in 2002, he stated categorically that he did not support drilling in ANWR because he supported "bio-diesel". I then hung the term "BDN" on Mr. Coleman (Bio Diesel Norm).
Yup-another smashing success for alternative energy and another wound for failed petroleum.
However, not a solo winner here in Minnesota...
Thursday evening at the monthly local Republican Exec Comm meeting, one of our local Representatives was able to attend. He sits on the Energy Committee. He had an interesting report on another smashing success of alternative energy. Maybe "smashing" is a unique word choice: seems that at -20F the wind turbines need to be shut down. The composite materials used for the turbine blades becomes so brittle at below zero temps, that there is the risk of, well, "catastrophic failure" if the turbines run. Oh. Well, it gets better. At those temperatures, with the BBW (Big Bad Windmills) NOT putting out any energy, they become net energy users as the lubricants in gearboxes and elsewhere need to be heated to be sure that they don't become thick and there is lubrication failure upon start up. It gets even better: in Minnesota, the peak energy season has moved from summer to winter. When we experience protracted cold here in Minnesota, that indicates a high pressure area over Minnesota. That usually indicates no wind. No wind, no BBW's a turnin' and a churnin'out energy-just when we need it most.
A couple of new state mottos for Minnesota:
"Minnesota-Where Alternative Energy Theory Comes to Freeze to Death"
"Minnesota-Where the Citizens and Alternate Energy Suffer Hypothermia"
Yup-another smashing success for alternative energy and another wound for failed petroleum.
However, not a solo winner here in Minnesota...
Thursday evening at the monthly local Republican Exec Comm meeting, one of our local Representatives was able to attend. He sits on the Energy Committee. He had an interesting report on another smashing success of alternative energy. Maybe "smashing" is a unique word choice: seems that at -20F the wind turbines need to be shut down. The composite materials used for the turbine blades becomes so brittle at below zero temps, that there is the risk of, well, "catastrophic failure" if the turbines run. Oh. Well, it gets better. At those temperatures, with the BBW (Big Bad Windmills) NOT putting out any energy, they become net energy users as the lubricants in gearboxes and elsewhere need to be heated to be sure that they don't become thick and there is lubrication failure upon start up. It gets even better: in Minnesota, the peak energy season has moved from summer to winter. When we experience protracted cold here in Minnesota, that indicates a high pressure area over Minnesota. That usually indicates no wind. No wind, no BBW's a turnin' and a churnin'out energy-just when we need it most.
A couple of new state mottos for Minnesota:
"Minnesota-Where Alternative Energy Theory Comes to Freeze to Death"
"Minnesota-Where the Citizens and Alternate Energy Suffer Hypothermia"
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