Tag Archives: Obama
Gutting America
Now that the budget cuts have been released for public viewing I am reminded that we have a Democratic president who enjoys passing Republican policies. This budget as it stands now is the gutting of America and the road to … Continue reading
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Filed under Business, Government, National Issues, Obama, Opinion
Government Shutdown Narrowly Averted
Just before the midnight deadline Congress has passed a temporary budget deal that will prevent the furlough of thousands of workers and ensure that U.S. combat troops do not go unpaid. Reportedly this budget contains $39 billion in cuts and … Continue reading
Filed under Environment, Government, Internet, Life, National Issues, News & Politics, Obama, Opinion
Glenn Beck & The Right-Wing Media
(WATCH VIDEO: Crooks & Liars “Glenn Beck ‘You’re Going To Have To Shoot Them’”) I see Glenn Beck as actually dangerous, and not just abrasive and dishonest like other right-wing media pundits. I first became mildly aware of Beck when … Continue reading
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The Obama Comeback?
I will come over to the notion that President Obama is the best thing since sliced bread when I see him put down the hammer on big business and all these bad practices. Obama has thus far favored too moderate … Continue reading
Filed under Government, Internet, National Issues, News & Politics, Obama, Opinion
The Obama Tax Compromise
The price tag is too high in my estimation. Perhaps I’m mistaken but the way I read this we get to decide if we want increased deficit into eternity with soon-to-be permanent tax cuts for the top 2% (if … Continue reading
Filed under Government, National Issues, News & Politics, Obama
Obama’s Weekly Address & My Thoughts On Education
(Watch President Obama’s Weekly Address here.) We might have our priorities all backwards in this country. Education is important, no doubt. But more and more the reality is looking like education doesn’t help anyone get a job. Job training and … Continue reading
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Rahm Is Going To Chicago
TheDailyBeast.com: Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, who marked his last day in the Obama administration on Friday, officially announced his candidacy for the mayorship of Chicago on Sunday. I am a big fan of this move to … Continue reading
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Buffet Offers Optimism To Krugman
Warren Buffet has presented a rosy sunshine picture of the U.S. Economy to contrast against the desolate landscape in Paul Krugman’s warnings of “the early stages of a third depression.“ I believe Buffet may be practicing the concept that psychology … Continue reading
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Hardball: ‘Rise of the New Right’
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Chris Matthews of MSNBC has aired his political documentary covering the trend of radical right-wing extremism taking hold in the U.S. I think it worth the watch. “Political … Continue reading
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Repost: Fox “Not-a-news-agency” News is Banned From White House Porch
(Chicago Tribune: Swamp Politics) Is it a good idea to single out just one outlet in the manner that The Obama White House recently has in the case of removing Fox Broadcasting from the press pool? – At first, I … Continue reading
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Why The Health Care Debate Is So Contentious
Even prior to the abortion issue being pointlessly dragged into the debate over health care reform the issue has been one of the most contentious debates I have ever seen in politics. The question quickly becomes: Why? I feel I … Continue reading
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Yes We Can Have Health Care!
We have talked about it. We have fought about it. We have gotten upset about it. But now it’s over, and I called this shot from months back. Some said I was counting my chickens before they hatched, others believed … Continue reading
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Filed under Internet, National Issues, News & Politics, Obama, Opinion
Eric Lightborn
