Barack And Rev. Wright

In full disclosure, I wasn't going to vote for Barack before this relationship came out. Frankly his politics are too far left from where I sit. However, I find it disturbing that there is a relationship between him and someone who damns America and blames us for HIV, etc. Reverend Wright must forget that we pump 15 billion dollars into Africa ever year to help combat AIDS/HIV there.

This video is a bit "choppy", but it does compile much of the different news footage of each of the men that's been on the news recently.

Budget Gone Crazy.....

Because I am a civics quasi-nerd, I belong to Congressman Sensenbrenner's (Wisconsin) mailing list. As a note, I also belong to Congressman Tierney's list as well. But I belong to the former's list because I agree with many of his viewpoints. When he agrees or disagrees with something, I find myself normally on the same side of the fence. Because of this, I am generally alerted to political developments in Washington, that I would not normally be aware of. His latest message on the house budget is another sobering testiment of continuous inflated spending by our Congress. Understand that although the Republican's had controlled the house for many years during this spending, Congressman Sensenbrenner is for tighter spending.
Can see his record from 1996 - present here

You can read his article here

If you look at his included chart, budget spending and earmarks have gone up astrinomically over the past 10 years. I'm ashamed to say that the Republicans, who are supposed to be more conservative were mostly in control through this period. Republicans took control in 1995. Spending was "normal" at that point until around 2001. It changed control a couple of times between 2001-2003, but then became Republican controlled again. I imagine this has a bit to do with Afghanistan first, then the incursion into Iraq. However, the number of earmarks are indicate that there is more promises for money and spending on "home state" projects. To me, that equals favors for votes.The Democrats control congress now. And it appears they are continuing the trend. Unfortunately, Democrats and Republicans are one-in-the-same now.

Barack considers you rich if you make over $75,000 combined family income

Does your family make over $75,000? Do you consider yourself wealthy? Do you consider your self extra-ordinary or are you just making it by, probably working two jobs, paying your property taxes, etc.

Barack Obama considers you rich. These are his words quoted from a speech he gave in February after winning the Wisconsin primary. I've linked to the transcript, so you can read it yourself.

Listen to his second half of his speech. This is where he talks about repealing tax cuts for the wealthy and giving tax cuts to "ordinary" families making $75,000 or less.

Listen carefully. It all sounds good: CEOs no longer receiving tax breaks, giving tax breaks to companies that do not ship jobs over seas, then at around 2:20 seconds on this video....

Someone Finally Standing Up For American Citizens

The Governor of Arizona has signed a tough illegal immigration employment bill. This bill will severely penalize employers who hire illegal immigrants.

You can read the article here

You Know I Have To Be Honest

I don't know all of the details in the Lewis Libby trial. I am familiar with the case, the charges, etc. But I have to say, that although completely legal, it seems almost inappropriate when a President commutes a prison sentence. I guess the reason I feel that way is because, a trial has been held, and a jury has found the defendant guilty.
That is how our judicial system is set up in this country. Now when a President steps in and commutes a sentence, or pardons a convicted criminal, it seems like a dictatorship where one power can override a decision like this.

Having said all that, I crack up that Hillary Clinton actually had something to say about this. I knew when President Clinton was ending has last term in office that he had pardoned a number of people. What I didn't know was how many he pardoned during his entire Presidency. Here is the list. I think it is hysterical that Hillary would open her mouth and expose her to be the hypocrite that she is. Don't give the, "It wasn't her, it was her husband" argument fooey either.

2008 Ballot Question on Gay Marriage - See How Your State Senator or Rep Voted

You might be interested in how your local Senator or Representative voted.
Remember this was not about our legislators voting for or against gay marriage. This was about allowing the people of Massachusetts to vote on the issue with a ballot question next year(2008). This is also not about YOU voting for or against gay marriage. This is about our legislators voting against giving us a say on whether we want this or not in our state.

The Boston Herald article is here

The Boston Globe article is here