7 posts tagged “democrat”
Nov. 20, 2009
Letter to the editor:
The college age students should stop supporting Federal and State Government policy that has created the high cost of education. In the past students have not missed a chance to support the top heavy administration in the California public education system. One of the main reasons for the high costs.
AP Photo/ Paul S Sakuma The huge support staff is not necessary and adds to the high costs and keeps teachers from actually being teachers. Many, too many, teachers and professors spend their time and resources for political purpose and cause. It is not a case of academic freedom as a question of work for pay. Firing the staff that use the education system as their personal soap box would bring immediate costs reduction. Not to mention a better education. Again, students support these same staff and fight any reasonable or necessary costs saving efforts.
Bottom line: The students are, in a large part, protesting themselves. And, the masked ptotesters must be because they do not want to know who 'they' are.
Lightfoot Letters
Published in part Sacramento Bee
Cato Letters." - cir. 1721
Too many of us today do not understand these two simple concepts. Too many of us today think somehow, someway, we, the United States of America, can not fail by either concept.
For the last fifty years or so we seem to have learned nothing from history. Are, more likely, we teach nothing of or about history. Therefore we learn nothing from history. Anything we can build, we may also tear down. That is the nature of history and the nature of all human kind.
The first letter from Cato (pseudonym for John Trenchard and Thomas Gordon, honoring Cato the Younger, whose dedication to principles of liberty led him to oppose Julius Caesar) appeared in the London Journal -1720.
Notable Quotes for the Times
The OBAMA CHRONICLES
To AYER is to be WRIGHT
Poster by Shepard Fairey -Arrested on two outstanding warrants Feb. 7, 2009
Senator Obama resume: Senator, Community Organizer, Chicago, 1985, Attorney-Sidley & Austin, Author and Teacher
November 4, 2008, elected President of The United States.
Nov. 14 - President Obama had more money than other candidate in history to spend on his election with millions left over. His moral conviction that there was too much money in politics got lost? His first semi-official act was to pick a strident partisan Chief of Staff according to most Democrats. His first press conference was to state he could do nothing, even though he is still a Senator, until after his move to the White House. Also, a cheap shot at a much older lady was in order, which the press thought was very funny, endeared him to his many supporters. The older lady was the former First Lady Nancy Reagan. The attacks on people of faith and vandalism on churches are up, gun sales are up, verbal attacks by the media on home schooled children are up, bail-out money is up and the the stock market is down. I expect all to keep going up except the stock market. Last I heard President-Elect Obama and President Bush were lobbying for a another bailout. Rumors have the same old, tired, failed, re-tread politicians of the past in the new adminstration. Hope for real change is fadeing.
Nov. 17 - President-Elect Obama and Senator McCain have scheduled a meeting. The purpose is to discover the policies and social goals they have in common. This could be a very short meeting by simply admitting they is no difference on any major policy or social goals. Or, it could take days detailing all the goals they have in common. It would be much more accurate to say this is the worst economy since President Jimmy Carter not the Great Depression. I hope that is just 'Political Speak' and President-Elect actually knows the difference. And, the difference between Wall Street and Main Street, which is basically the same, seems completely mis-understood. President-Elect Obama says he will ban torture. Again, I hope this is just more 'Political Speak.' That seems like a slander against all citizens, especially military, active and retired. That as a public policy we have always approved torture. Lets hope President-Elect knows what it is like to be beaten and starved, with bones broken, for months at a time without medical care.
Nov. 24 - President Elect has made a decesion regarding education - Private Quaker Education 2, Public Education 0. According to MMP, Senator McCain is helping with a new version of the aministy bill for illegal aliens on which they both agree. Terrorist attacks are up and the Stock Market is up. If the market goes up President-Elect is responsible. If the market goes down President Bush is responsible. No one wants to take credit for the increase in terrorists attacks. Speaking of President Bush, he always reminded me of an owl. Not to be outdone, President-Elect Obama reminds me of Alfred E. Neuman which makes it hard for me not to smile every time I see them speaking to a very serious subject.
Dec. 21 - "She is running around talking about this is an insult to sportsman. Now she values the 2nd Amend. She's talking like she is Annie Oakley!!" President-Elect Obama is talking about the Govenor of Alaska, Sara Palin? No, he was talking about his choice for Sec. of State Senator Clinton. And the Obama policy looks more and more like the President Bush policy. Partisans think there is a big difference, but that is why they are partisans and think in political speak. Meanwhile, We the People, fiddle while Rome burns.
Jan. 4 - No birth records, work records, college records or medical records seem to be forthcoming from President-Elect Obama. This continues to make for a lot of babble from some of the talking heads on AM radio and the US Su. Ct. said no thanks to hearing a case involving his birth certificate. "Is Barack Obama a socialist? Not really. Is George W. Bush a free marketer? Not hardly. In fact, right now they both seem to be pursuing policies that are neither socialist nor laissez-faire but rather corporatist." David Boazs. Interesting thought somewhat different than mine.
Jan. 16, 2009 - Aids say President-Elect Obama will do a better job of enforcing the law. Nomination for Sec. of Treasury doe not pay his personal income tax and hires illegal aliens. Nomination for Attorney General was instrumental in the disconnect between the CIA and the FBI that, in part, was responsible for 9-11. And, pursues a policy of pardons for white collar crimes. A mixed bag of re-tread politicians and re-tread policies of ever President after President Eisenhower.
One has to give President-Elect Obama at least half a point for political courage. In warning, that Social Security and Medicare are ticking fiscal time bombs.
Jan. 25 - During the inauguration ceremony the Reverend got smiles and laughs from President Obama for a future when "white would embrace the right." An economic adviser to the President says he is concerned, as many of you are, that no money from the stimulus package go to "white male construction workers." It is like the 'Underground Railroad', the marches of Martin Luther King never happened. Our entire history of sacrifice to end injustice only began with the election of the President Obama. There is 'change' but it is not the kind of progressive change I support. I had hoped for progressive change to rescind all Federal Laws and Programs that reward or punish citizens based on race, culture, language or religion, in the likeness of Martin Luther King...not the Klan.
Feb. 6. - "Obama is on the verge of completing what FDR (and Hoover) started. Like the original New Deal, Mr. Obama's "stimulus" plan will fail to kick-start the contracting economy. But it will target pivotal Democratic special-interest groups: Hispanics, African-Americans, labor unions, blue-collar Catholics, the youth, and environmentalists. It is a naked attempt to exploit the economic crisis to enhance the Democratic Party's appeal - and reach." Jeffrey T. Kuhner. This seems to be what congress is trying to agree upon. The Democrats want to pay their supporters. The Republicans are meekly balking at such a apparent hoax on the taxpayer, Democrat, Republican or Libertarian.
I am almost convinced that Bush, Obama and the Congress will lead and force us into bad economic times for years to come. The current and past President seems not to know if they scare everyone into fear, the economy will dry like the desert sand. The Federal Government spending money and the average citizen, hoarding money, induced by fear is a planned disaster. We have been here before.
All special-interest groups except the one that really matters: the one that holds society up. Man, woman and children in a family unit, recognised by society through a bond of matrimony, earning their keep and paying taxes. When that unit fades, society collapses.
Feb. 10. "Mexico should be proud of their achievement protecting workers' right to a secret ballot. Unfortunately while Mexico is a taking a step forward, Obama's America is poised to make a giant leap backward.
Does President Obama and the Democrat-led Congress really want American workers to have fewer rights than Mexicans?" F. Vincent Vernuccio is a former Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management in the Department of Labor.
By voiding workers right to a private vote in union matters the Obama administration is releasing the dogs, also known as union thugs, on the worker. What happened to the idea that your vote was a private matter between you and your maker and none other.
The 'Fear Factor' continues by all the President's men. Also known as the ' Treasury Secretary Geithner's Plan' on Wall Street. Not many specific details while pushing the fear factor higher and higher. How hollywood sells sex, Obama's men sell fear. "The power gravitates to a small group of people." Ron Paul - Feb. 10, 10:54 AM PT.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/23/paul.bailout/index.html
And, just for the fun..check out school built in the 1850's President Obama referred to in his speech.
http://www.dillon2.k12.sc.us/jvm/default.htm
Briefly, the only "natural" (vs. artificial) way interest rates can lower is if man saves more. This means that man has held off present consumption for the future; that he is saving and investing more in temporally lengthy projects. If the Federal Reserve System, on the other hand, floods the market with credit (via the printing up of money from nothingness), this in turn artificially lowers the interest rate. It makes investments in capital industries (that receive the credit) seem profitable. But as the new money trickles through the market, the old consumption-saving proportions reassert themselves and those investments are then seen for what they really are; namely, hot air because they will no longer be profitable (resources are not there to keep the "boom" going). This is when a recession or depression occurs. It is the market's correcting process where the malinvestments are liquidated. (If we want a fast recovery, government must then allow the correction process to take place. Government, then, must do nothing.)
I recommend you all read "Economic Depressions: Their Cause and Cure" by Murray N. Rothbard. You might also want to check out my blog essay, "Money and Civilization." Dr. Paul has written, among other works, "Gold, Peace, and Prosperity." Please allow me to additionally recommend a new book by Dr. Thomas E. Woods, Jr., Meltdown. He has given an excellent lecture on it here (mp3).
Cato Letters - c. 1720
Mar 1 The little boy needed 100 dollars to help his parents pay bills. and prayed for weeks, but nothing happened. So, he decided to write God directly.
When postal authorities received a letter addressed to to God they decided to send it to President Obama.
President Obama felt sorry for the young boy, his family and instructed the Treasury Secretary to send him a $5.00 bill.
The President thought what is five dollars out of a 8 trillion dollar budget. A good use of tax money to make a small boy happy. Not to mention, the boy would think he was using his own money and being a good citizen by helping his parents.
Delighted to get 5 dollars, the young boy noticed, it was postarked Washington DC. He decided to send God a thank you note.
Dear God,
Thank you for sending the money,
my parents can use the help,
But, why did you send it thru Washington, DC,
Those assholes took $95 dollars in tax !!!!!!
Thanks again,
Bobby
Last Words: " Mr. President. Regardless of the politics of this past election, all Americans wish you good health, wisdom and fortitude as you guide our fragile experiment in democracy forward for the next four years. And if you ever feel that there is anything I can do to help you in this effort, you can always count on me"
Judge James P. Gray - Nov. 2, 2008
"I'm proud of Barack Obama, I pray for him, his family, the new administration. I look forward to the good things that are in store for this nation." Governor Sara Palin - Nov. 2008
. Original Post Nov. 14, 2008
Commentary by Lightfoot - Published in part or whole, print or web, Los Angeles Times Jan. 30, Wall Street Journal Feb. 16, NBC LA News Mar. 13, Fox News, ABC News Mar. 14.
source: abc news,cato institute, cbs news, la times, wash times
George and Sharlee McNamee bought their home 32 years ago in Corona del Mar, California. In 2001 the California Coastal Commission decided to tell George and Sharlee how and under what circumstances they could use their property which amounts to constructive eminent domain without just compensation. In fact no compensation what so ever, only threats.
The Coastal Commission creates policy, rules and regulations that carry the weight of law, with fines and punishment, but do not follow the 'rule of law.' In this case fines of six thousand dollars per day. This is a clear violation of the 'seperation of powers' doctrine. That is; to make policy (legislate) with the weight of law and enforce the same policy with the force of law (judicial) by the same agency.
If there was ever a time for the City of Newport Beach to step up to the plate for a citizen, that time is now! The City should do whatever it can thru legal action or otherwise to deal with the Coastal Commission in defense of George and Sharlee. Especially, since the Coastal Commission is accountable to no one. Not the County of Orange, The City of Newport Beach and especially not mere senior citizens in their 70s.
If the City of Newport Beach can not or will not go to bat for one of its own we have elected the wrong people. People who can not tell right from wrong and have no respect for the 'rule of law. These seem like strong words and they are intended to be so regarding the Coastal Commission that acts like the King or a Banana Republic with the force of a dictator. And, I do realize Newport Beach is between a rock and a hard place with few options because the Coastal Commission treats the City no better than the McNamee's. But that can be overcome, if we as a people, support efforts by the City to retain control by local government for local citizens. Yes, this could cost lots of money, blood, sweat and some tears. But to rid the community of an un-elected king, tyrant or dictator will always be worth the cost.
I think John Phillips of KABC Radio said it best, "Joseph Stalin is back in charge."
And BEYOND: "Because of their quasi-government status there is a perception that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage backed securities and debt, carry an explicit Federal guarantee against default. Hence, the GSE's expose the Federal tax-payer to an ever-increasing potential contingent liability that could ultimately cost tens of billions to rectify."
Vern McKinley - Cato Institute - 1997
When I read quotes like this it drives me crazy on some level. I think of the babble of Bill O'Reilly and constant complaints about how nobody knew about the dire condition of the financial system. Even his own financial advisors did not know. Nobody, not even the President told him. Everybody trusted Barney Frank and thought the world was beautiful, the birds were still singing.
Well, not exactly. Even I got of REITS almost two years ago. The President did not call me either. I think this is another example of someone in the media creating an issue, then arguing for or against the issue they themselves created. Not un-like the issue created by the media about auto execs flying private jets. A non-issue, the news media talked about for weeks. A controversy that was created from whole cloth. Note: The Cato Institute was not alone in predicting the future based on facts. It is always pretty easy to predict the future when you start with well known facts. And, not to be too mis-leading Mr. O, has and does make some good points...this is just not one of them!
Commentary by Lightfoot - Published: Liberty Views - Additional information regarding The Cato Institute under Links
Source: The O'Reilly Factor, Cato's Letters
cc: Bill O'Reilly
"This WEEK'S Quote: "No, not in politics, No I'm going to get an honest job." Mayor Debbie Cook (D), Huntington Beach, Ca., Nov. 4, 2008, referring to her future after losing a bid for Congress.
I really like this quote by Mayor Cook. It reminds me of a quote by President Harry Truman. Something about a piano player in a house of ill repute being more reputable than a politician.
Comment by Lightfoot - Published Dec. 27, 2008 - Liberty Views
CLINTON PALIN and the SISTERHOOD and it's existence?
Photo - Kieth Srakocic
The words “disapproval of the McCain-Palin ticket” attributed to young women and the photo worded “Women for Obama” struck a chord with my inner self that I did not know I had (“Praised, panned in Costa Mesa,” Oct. 5).
I have heard since I was a young boy that there was a sisterhood among all women. What women experienced in life was very different than the good old boys’ world experience. Most women had insight into the pain and glory, that bound them together based on life experience. Any time one of the sisters was unfairly treated or physically harmed it was an attack against the sisterhood as a whole.
If the theory is true, it has met it’s greatest test. What is that test? The crucifixion of Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin.
No, not questions of policy or experience, which I would expect. An all-out personal attack regarding her lifestyle, beliefs, husband and her children. Not unlike what happened 
to Sen. Hillary Clinton as she campaigned for the Democrat Party nomination for president.
Both Palin and Clinton have been the target of demeaning slurs and personal questions of all types. Saying she is only qualified to run the PTA or that her daughter proves she is an unfit mother is a slur against all women. Because Palin and Clinton both have more experience than Sen. Barack Obama, I can only conclude that the crucifixion of each has more to do with their being successful moms and successful in their chosen fields.
We know the good old boy network does exist, and Palin and Clinton do not belong. Each in their own way, remind me a little of Margaret Thatcher.
The sisterhood did rise up somewhat to the personal attacks against Clinton from many sides of the political arena.
Then, possibly the message 'be all that you can be' is intended for all women.
My best guess, and just a guess, the answer is no. However, if there were a true sisterhood they should realize that if they do well in life the good old boys and the media will crucify them!
Things could change
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Beanie wrote: Nov. 2, 2008 - I just went and read your post on Sisterhood. Very compelling.
Commentary by Lightfoot - Published LA Times Daily Pilot, Freedom Newspapers, OC Register, Alaska Daily News
Zak Klemmer wrote: Jan 23
I have one that says "DOPE