The historic results of the 2010 mid-term elections have given the nation hope that the socialist policies of the current administration can be turned back. Come January 2011 the U.S. House of Representatives will be in firm control of the Republicans with as many as 245 members. Additionally, the Republicans will have 47 members meaning no longer will Democrats be able to break any filibusters. It is possible the Republicans may be able to have a defacto majority on many key issues, as there are many more Democrats up for re-election in 2012.
Abraham Lincoln once said, “ Leadership is, at times, a painful burden”. This is what the Republicans in the 112th Congress must be prepared to do; provide leadership on a full range of issues. First, is getting the economy back in full health. The majority must prioritize, engage, and execute these matters as quickly as possible.
Win. Win. Compromise!
Both sides have carved out their positions on the extension of the Bush tax cuts. President Obama has left the door open a little by saying he would look at a short-term extension for some income levels. While Senator Orrin Hatch has tipped the Republican’s hand by stating that he would be open to a temporary extension of three years.
The measure they should negotiate and pass in the lame duck session should be an extension of the “tax cuts” and expansion of the brackets of Obama’s “middle-class”. Additionally, pass Obama’s proposed quasi-accelerated cost recovery that would allow businesses write off major capital purchases instead of depreciated those assets over their useful life.
This is the type of compromise that can be achieved. It would allow Republicans a victory going into 112th Congressional season. It would allow Obama to save some face and get the economy rolling again. Politically it would be a draw. Both sides would have bragging rights before the real battles begin at the turn of the year.
The Battles Begin in January
Health Care Reform. Republicans and the few pro-growth Democrats left standing, should immediately move to dump Obama-care. Repeal, reform, and re-submit the legislation making it simple and free-market oriented. This is what many Americans had on their minds when they went to the polls. Speaker-elect, John Boehner, will need to work hard to guide this new improved legislation through under the threat of veto. Pass it. Let President Obama veto it if he dares.
Cut Government Spending. While Senator-elect, Rand Paul (R-KY), has already proposed an across the board cut of five percent which is laudable, more needs to be done. Republicans need to muster the will to cut deeper in order to get the nation’s balance sheet back in the black. Take out the budget axe and get it done 112th.
Social Security. It must be reformed and reinvigorated for it to survive. Newly elected Representatives and Senators should think outside the box to get the job done. Do it now, well in advance of the 2012 elections.
The Pledge. Republicans must adhere to all of the principles laid out in their “Pledge to America”. First, all of the economic matters must be dispensed with in order to have prosperity moving forward.
Important pieces of legislation will be worked on in the new 112th Congress. It is incumbent upon our newly elected officials to work diligently to turn around the specious policies passed by the Obama, Pelosi, and Reid troika. It will take considerable tenaciousness and courage. Which leads to another famous quote by Abraham Lincoln, “Courage is loss through disuse”.
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Election Day 2010 Observations
The U.S. Senate
It’s possible that the Delaware Senate seat will not be needed for Republicans to wrestle control of that deliberative body. The Republican candidate will not lose because she is the conservative witch of the east, as the dead-tree media will lead you to believe. She will lose because she became winy during the final week of the campaign and did not hold her opponent, the bearded Marxist, Mr. Coons, feet to the fire.
Based on polls in the closing days of the election, I am inclined to believe that the Senate will be comprised of 50 Democrats and 50 Republicans with crazy Uncle Joe Biden casting the deciding vote on important issues.
Campaigns’ Closing Days
Did you notice that President Obama and V.P. Biden spent much of the closing days of the campaign in deep blue states. This is a strong indication that the dems are in deep doo doo. Normally, a party’s base would have already been secured. From there the campaign would then circle out to marginal areas to secure close races. The internal polls must have showed something different.
2012
Believe it or not, the campaign for President begins the day after today’s election. Obama is already down six electoral votes from the 2008 contest, based upon census estimates. Texas alone is expected to gain four congressional seats. Consequently, four additional electoral votes for 2012 will be added to Texas’ 34. California on the other hand will not gain any for the first time in decades. Should Obama run for re-election the swing states he won in 2008 would be major battlegrounds in 2012.
Re-apportionment
If it turns out to be a Republican Tsunami today, you can almost bank on the fact that the Republicans will control the House for the next decade. Many states will elect Republican governors today and help them with split or fully controlled legislatures. This is the democrat’s worse nightmare. The Republicans are likely to put in play more geographically reasonable re-districting maps. Gone will be the gerrymandered districts that the Democrats love to carve out.
It will all be fun to watch, read, and listen to tonight.
It’s possible that the Delaware Senate seat will not be needed for Republicans to wrestle control of that deliberative body. The Republican candidate will not lose because she is the conservative witch of the east, as the dead-tree media will lead you to believe. She will lose because she became winy during the final week of the campaign and did not hold her opponent, the bearded Marxist, Mr. Coons, feet to the fire.
Based on polls in the closing days of the election, I am inclined to believe that the Senate will be comprised of 50 Democrats and 50 Republicans with crazy Uncle Joe Biden casting the deciding vote on important issues.
Campaigns’ Closing Days
Did you notice that President Obama and V.P. Biden spent much of the closing days of the campaign in deep blue states. This is a strong indication that the dems are in deep doo doo. Normally, a party’s base would have already been secured. From there the campaign would then circle out to marginal areas to secure close races. The internal polls must have showed something different.
2012
Believe it or not, the campaign for President begins the day after today’s election. Obama is already down six electoral votes from the 2008 contest, based upon census estimates. Texas alone is expected to gain four congressional seats. Consequently, four additional electoral votes for 2012 will be added to Texas’ 34. California on the other hand will not gain any for the first time in decades. Should Obama run for re-election the swing states he won in 2008 would be major battlegrounds in 2012.
Re-apportionment
If it turns out to be a Republican Tsunami today, you can almost bank on the fact that the Republicans will control the House for the next decade. Many states will elect Republican governors today and help them with split or fully controlled legislatures. This is the democrat’s worse nightmare. The Republicans are likely to put in play more geographically reasonable re-districting maps. Gone will be the gerrymandered districts that the Democrats love to carve out.
It will all be fun to watch, read, and listen to tonight.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Political Musings v4
The Silly Season Begins
It’s the silly season. We political animals incur an extra adrenaline rush as we inch towards Election Day. Unlike, Chris Mathews who has the tingle up/down his leg. He probably just sprung a leak in his depends.
The political signs pop up like weeds across the Illinois prairie. Relentless political radio and television ads appear. And the robo-calls fill the voice mailbox. Thank goodness it will all be over after that first Tuesday in November.
Chicago 2011 Mayoral Race
Chicago Mayor, Richard M. Daley’s amazing announcement that he would not seek re-election sent shockwaves through the Illinois political establishment. There are really only two candidates that could successfully run the City of Chicago and maintain its status as a World Class City. Both have the business background and managerial experience to deal with Chicago’s myriad challenges and problems. They are: the Mayor’s brother, former U.S. Commerce Department Chief, William Daley (D) or former Helene Curtis President and CEO, Ronald Gidwitz (R). Either one of these fine gentlemen have the resume and leadership capabilities to move the city forward. All other candidates will only be a single A player. A world-class city such as Chicago needs a major league player to keep its prominence.
Budget Cut. Revenue Raise.
Here is a Budget Cut that we could all support. Cut the salary of all U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators by $174,000. They clearly have not been up to the task over the last decade, in view of the current economic environment we currently find ourselves in. They do not deserve the pay.
A Revenue Raise that there would be little objection to--Lobbyists would need to obtain a license for 100 large. There are too many lobbyists in Washington, D.C. This would weed out some of them.
The Island Paradise of Cuba
Fidel Castro recently announce that Cuba’s economic model is not working. What is he to do? Use the Obama model? It doesn’t appear there will be any change in store for the destitute citizens of Cuba.
Tired of the Obama Presidency???
More and more Americans are growing weary of this President and his policies. He is more an arrogant Professor than the leader of the free world. He will be able to improve his golf game beginning in January 2013. Like two failed
Democrat Presidents before him, Mr. Obama will go the way of LBJ and decide not to seek another term, announcing his intention to spend more time with his family. Or he will be hustled away in a landslide victory for his Republican opponent, similar to Carter in 1980. The writing is clearly on the wall.
Note to the Honorable John Boehner, M.C.
Freezing spending at 2008 budget levels is unacceptable. Meaningful cuts are the greater necessity. Begin by eliminating and/or slashing whole departments. Such action will be the only way to secure our nation from economic ruin.
It’s the silly season. We political animals incur an extra adrenaline rush as we inch towards Election Day. Unlike, Chris Mathews who has the tingle up/down his leg. He probably just sprung a leak in his depends.
The political signs pop up like weeds across the Illinois prairie. Relentless political radio and television ads appear. And the robo-calls fill the voice mailbox. Thank goodness it will all be over after that first Tuesday in November.
Chicago 2011 Mayoral Race
Chicago Mayor, Richard M. Daley’s amazing announcement that he would not seek re-election sent shockwaves through the Illinois political establishment. There are really only two candidates that could successfully run the City of Chicago and maintain its status as a World Class City. Both have the business background and managerial experience to deal with Chicago’s myriad challenges and problems. They are: the Mayor’s brother, former U.S. Commerce Department Chief, William Daley (D) or former Helene Curtis President and CEO, Ronald Gidwitz (R). Either one of these fine gentlemen have the resume and leadership capabilities to move the city forward. All other candidates will only be a single A player. A world-class city such as Chicago needs a major league player to keep its prominence.
Budget Cut. Revenue Raise.
Here is a Budget Cut that we could all support. Cut the salary of all U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators by $174,000. They clearly have not been up to the task over the last decade, in view of the current economic environment we currently find ourselves in. They do not deserve the pay.
A Revenue Raise that there would be little objection to--Lobbyists would need to obtain a license for 100 large. There are too many lobbyists in Washington, D.C. This would weed out some of them.
The Island Paradise of Cuba
Fidel Castro recently announce that Cuba’s economic model is not working. What is he to do? Use the Obama model? It doesn’t appear there will be any change in store for the destitute citizens of Cuba.
Tired of the Obama Presidency???
More and more Americans are growing weary of this President and his policies. He is more an arrogant Professor than the leader of the free world. He will be able to improve his golf game beginning in January 2013. Like two failed
Democrat Presidents before him, Mr. Obama will go the way of LBJ and decide not to seek another term, announcing his intention to spend more time with his family. Or he will be hustled away in a landslide victory for his Republican opponent, similar to Carter in 1980. The writing is clearly on the wall.
Note to the Honorable John Boehner, M.C.
Freezing spending at 2008 budget levels is unacceptable. Meaningful cuts are the greater necessity. Begin by eliminating and/or slashing whole departments. Such action will be the only way to secure our nation from economic ruin.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
The Seaweed Amendment
Last week when the President delivered his Afghan War speech, I, like many of the cadets in the audience at West Point, began to doze off. I fell into a dreamlike state………
During the late hours of the night the U.S. House of Representatives met to discuss amendments to the healthcare legislation.
Congressman: “Madam Speaker”
Speaker: “For what purpose does the gentleman from Kentucky rise?”
Congressman Slimnon Pikkens from Kentucky adjusted his blue tie and headed down to the well to address his colleagues in the House.
Congressman Pikkens: “Madam Speaker I have an amendment to the Obamao-Care legislation which I have submitted for consideration by this body.”
Speaker: “You have six minutes, sir.”
Congressman Pikkens: “Thank you.” “Madam Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I submit to you an amendment to this historic healthcare legislation which I will call the Seaweed Amendment.”
“Said amendment is a tip of our beret to our friends across the Pacific Ocean, our Japanese allies.” “Under this amendment every man and women 21 years of age and older shall keep their waist size no greater than 35.5 inches in diameter.”
“Furthermore, an annual measurement will take place on September 15th of every year.” “The significance of this date is the birth date of our only 300 plus pound President, William Howard Taft."
“The net effect of this amendment will keep health care costs down and provide ample focus for all Americans to watch their girth while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.”
Speaker: “Thank you, Congressman Pickens.” “Is there debate on the matter before us?”
Speaker: “Hearing none we will move toward a vote.” “On a voice vote the ayes have it.” “The amendment passes.”
I suddenly awoke from my slumber, arose from the chair, and headed to the junk drawer in the kitchen. I pulled out a tailor measure. 'Twas some swag I had received from a men’s clothing store when purchasing a couple of Geoffrey Beene shirts many years ago. I proceeded to measure my waist. Damn, 36 inches. I thought, “I’m going to have to contribute to that “Taft Fund” for the oversized.”
Then through the fogginess in my mind I realized it was only a dream. But could something like this happen as the Socialist Democrat agenda marches on?
FFMFFE7K35SG
During the late hours of the night the U.S. House of Representatives met to discuss amendments to the healthcare legislation.
Congressman: “Madam Speaker”
Speaker: “For what purpose does the gentleman from Kentucky rise?”
Congressman Slimnon Pikkens from Kentucky adjusted his blue tie and headed down to the well to address his colleagues in the House.
Congressman Pikkens: “Madam Speaker I have an amendment to the Obamao-Care legislation which I have submitted for consideration by this body.”
Speaker: “You have six minutes, sir.”
Congressman Pikkens: “Thank you.” “Madam Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I submit to you an amendment to this historic healthcare legislation which I will call the Seaweed Amendment.”
“Said amendment is a tip of our beret to our friends across the Pacific Ocean, our Japanese allies.” “Under this amendment every man and women 21 years of age and older shall keep their waist size no greater than 35.5 inches in diameter.”
“Furthermore, an annual measurement will take place on September 15th of every year.” “The significance of this date is the birth date of our only 300 plus pound President, William Howard Taft."
“The net effect of this amendment will keep health care costs down and provide ample focus for all Americans to watch their girth while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.”
Speaker: “Thank you, Congressman Pickens.” “Is there debate on the matter before us?”
Speaker: “Hearing none we will move toward a vote.” “On a voice vote the ayes have it.” “The amendment passes.”
I suddenly awoke from my slumber, arose from the chair, and headed to the junk drawer in the kitchen. I pulled out a tailor measure. 'Twas some swag I had received from a men’s clothing store when purchasing a couple of Geoffrey Beene shirts many years ago. I proceeded to measure my waist. Damn, 36 inches. I thought, “I’m going to have to contribute to that “Taft Fund” for the oversized.”
Then through the fogginess in my mind I realized it was only a dream. But could something like this happen as the Socialist Democrat agenda marches on?
FFMFFE7K35SG
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