Political Musings

Global Warming…yeah, right.
While the eco-topians hammered out a non-deal in Copenhagen, 18-24 inches of snow fell on Washington, DC. Meanwhile the eco-preacher from Tennessee, Al Gore, continues his pattern of false statistics and scientific measures. To these global alarmists the Global Warming is a religion and Gore is their pastor. I wonder what flavor kool-aid they drink?

Obamao-Care
The U.S. Senate marches on towards passage of the health care legislation. Apparently they have the votes and will pass the Senate version by Christmas Day. This legislation will burden Americans with increased taxes and add greatly to the federal deficit. Republican reform measures were all ignored, including: insurance portability, tort reform, importation of prescription drugs, and expansion of Medical Savings accounts. All of which are true reform. Instead, smarmy Harry Reid, has stuffed the legislation with “earmarks” to buy off legislators. Should the conference committee piece together a final measure that gains passage, the legislation will be re-visited after the 2010 elections.

Double-Dip Recession?
With the incredible tax burden that is festering due to a huge stimulus package that has failed, Obamao-Care, and the prospects of some form of Cap and Crunch (the economy), it is likely that we will see a double-dip recession. The weight of this troika of the iron fist of government will hurt small businesses and independent business people. Because of the new mandates and tax increases the self-employed and underemployed will rise as small businesses get pounded. Watch for the unemployment rate to remain unchanged. Also, watch for the “contingent workforce”, as it is called in Private Equity circles to rise. It is possible that many will be moved from the payrolls into a role of skilled temporary workers as a result of the socialist-democrat legislative agenda.

Does Government do Anything Right?
As the Party of Government (POG’s) increases the level of government workers and their benefits you have to wonder why? Do they do anything right? Consider:
· Amtrak continues to run in the red.
· The U.S. Postal Service will have a $3.8 billion loss this year and is projected to lose $8.0 billion next year.
· Fannie and Freddie are near insolvent and continue to be a dumping ground for political has-beens.
· The government cannot get the flu vaccine distributed in a timely fashion and when it does it is found that numerous batches do not have sufficient strength to ward off the current strain.
· Education. Most of the public schools in this country are terrible and produce those that graduate with an education that cannot compete with the rest of the world. Shameful.
It seems to me that government service attracts mediocrity while private industry attracts the best and the brightest. That is not to say that there are exceptional people working for governmental institutions. It is just that government bureaucracies do not create a culture of excellence. Government needs to be shrunk desperately.

Secular Religionistas
Why is it that all the secular religionists have to weigh in on all matter of public policy? Can’t they just shut up and tend to their flocks? They should concentrate on making their followers better people.

Liberal Union Leadership
These goons continue to speak out and lobby on all types of legislation. Very little of which has anything to do with matters important to their membership. They should negotiate on behalf of their members, NOT try to represent all Americans. The healthcare legislation is a case in point. They are pushing this monstrosity, yet in the Senate bill they are going to get hosed. The bill will heavily tax the “Cadillac” healthcare benefits they negotiated for their membership. No wonder union membership continues to decline. Its leaders are trying to get their 15 minutes of fame in the National political arena instead of negotiating for their membership.
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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?


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