Posts Tagged ‘Barack Obama’
Sequestration kicks in, sympathy for government cuts rightfully hard to find
President Barack Obama signed the order Friday kicking in the cuts mandated by his sequestration plan. While the cuts will hit areas best left alone, it is hard to feel sympathetic for a government that has long been spending outside its means. The blame game is of course in full swing in Washington DC but [...]
Shameful: Military used as props for First Lady’s Oscar appearance
I’m not one to watch the Oscars or any other award show – Hollywood, actors and musical “artists” hold no particular fascination for me. I could not however help but be drawn to a photo from the White House of First Lady Michelle Obama’s appearance last night. The image is interesting in that standing behind [...]
Immigration stupidity: Don’t call them illegal, amnesty to add to Obamacare costs and more
The debate immigration and what to do with those that have violated our national sovereignty by taking up residence in our nation is raging from the Colorado capitol to Washington DC. While lawmakers try to invent new laws rather than enforcing ones already on the books, some of the discussions and possible outcomes are interesting. [...]
Flashback: President Obama explains lower gas prices
This morning I filled up my American made, gas guzzling, V8 powered truck and was pleased to only pay $2.60 per gallon. The relatively low gas price had me wondering what was driving down the price of fuel. Then it occurred to me: President Obama explained lower gas prices in one of his debates with [...]
Wannbe king: Obama laments Founding Fathers restrictions on his power
Well, what can you say, the narcissist-in-chief has moved on from blaming George W. Bush for his incompetence to faulting the Founding Fathers and the Constitution. In an interview with Matt Lauer, the president is asked how he feels about the citizens of the United States being disappointed in his leadership. “What’s frustrated people is [...]
Looking back: Key moments in President Barack Obama’s first term
As voters head to the polls today they are presented with two very different choices for who should hold the office of the President of the United States. Barack Obama has a less than stellar record to run on and folks would be wise to get reacquainted with the key moments of his presidency to [...]
Breaking: Five hundred generals and admirals endorse Mitt Romney
With the military facing dangerous budgetary cutbacks and a president whose foreign policy is in shambles, hundreds of retired generals and admirals threw their support behind Mitt Romney today. The officers took out a full page ad in the Washington Times with a simple message: “We, the undersigned, proudly support Governor Mitt Romney as our [...]
Your choice America: Vote for revenge or vote for love of country
Two very different visions of what America should be have emerged from the Obama and Romney presidential campaigns this year. New comments from Barack Obama show he is intent to continue his divisive governance while Mitt Romney offers a clear, positive alternative. Obama brought his message of anger and division to a rally in Springfield, [...]
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Obama administration an embarrassment and incompetent
Much of the United States is waking up to the sad reality of the poor governance of the past four years and stands poised to deliver a repudiation of it next Tuesday. One Las Vegas newspaper today offered a harsh -but true – critique of the Obama administration. The Las Vegas Review-Journal announced its endorsement [...]