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Not much to get excited about these days. The debut of another Harry Potter movie should be one small bright spot. Of course how small is 104 million on a movie’s first day? Tiny compared to the $600 billion healthcare plan from the Democrats. And even smaller compared to the more likely 1 to 1 1/2 trillion dollar price tag it will likely reach.
Microsoft and Yahoo are haggling about a search engine deal. And in these tough economic times and scaled back consumer spending you have to wonder how the kids got the 104 million to give Harry Potter a good send off? It would seem parents found a way to send the kids to the movies this week even though paying that credit card bill or house payment may be tougher than it once was.
Most would probably say Sotomayor is a lock for the Supreme Court but that doesn’t stop the pundits from analyzing and reanalyzing the hearings and the judge’s resume’, etc. The GOP can go along with Obama or vote against his nominee. They can also filibuster but with the sixty vote liberal advantage what does it matter?
Foreclosures or those in trouble with making payments has risen to a record level and the nation’s 2nd largest bank just posted a profit. Must be nice to have someone take those toxic assets off your books. Yes, bash those who may have made less than wise choices about buying a house and now facing foreclosure. And bash the banks for getting bailouts. It is easy to criticize when the complaint is not directed at yourself. With all the bad news and problems to solve you could think everyone has a share in it and we should look inward for some of the answers.
Healthcare would be one of those problems if not for the political use of that issue to gain power and control over citizens with legislation. You might want to inquire of your elected reps on one feature of the bill approved in committee. If it becomes law, one year from that date employer’s will not be allowed to add anyone to their health plans. Gee, Wally, could that be how the liberals plan on forcing us to take the public or government option? They claim you will be allowed to keep your coverage if you like it. But the plan feature mentioned will make your current coverage really unaffordable when no one else can enter the plan. This is what this post means by bad news.
Maybe we can borrow some of Harry Potter’s magic and tricks to end healthcare reform, reject the SCOTUS nominee and return some sense to the White House and Congress. Remember those promises from the likes of Obama and Pelosi? The culture of corruption is over. Transparency and accountability are the rule. We will change Washington and it won’t be business as usual, etc.,etc. So much for your hope and change.
As for the requisite hope and change joke, you better hope you at least have some change left after Washington gets done spending all your money.
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July 18th, 2009 at 3:03 am
I’m thinking it will be only lint in our pockets. I expect every single Republican to vote against Sotomayor on principle, and I am prepared to be sadly disappointed. Lindsay Graham, after his cheeky camera face-time says she is “generally in the mainstream.” I can think of not a single thing that qualifies her as mainstream. I would like to sock him. My own Senator Coburn will likely vote for her, and help her move against the 2nd Amendment.
These confirmations are a joke. The day a U.S. Senator queries and believes her, when there are hundreds of thousands of her own quotes and decisions available, to the contrary is, is a dark, dark day for conservatism.
I read that Obama is thinking of taking over the home mortgages of the jobless and letting them pay the gov’t back. What about the jobless who owns no home. They’ll want their’s too, and will probably get it.
Healthcare is the single scariest thing in the world next to Iran, right now. I’m believing that a fair number of Democrats will not let this happen. I’m also believing that I’d better worry about RINO’s who just might let it happen.
Love your graphic:-)
July 18th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Ah, yes, a little scotch and water to ease the pain. I have to get a real copy of the 1000 plus page healthcare scam. Need to research the claim I echoed here about employer plans. I took the risk that it is true but need to follow up. More than I can say for the POLS that won’t read it but vote on it.
We have to keep reminding ourselves that this is the price of freedom. We have to keep up the battle with the weapons available to us regardless of how powerless they may make us feel. There will be victory and there wil be losses. As long as on balance the outcome saves our great nation then it is all worthwhile and confirms the notion that this republic and two century plus experiment in democracy is successful, again.
Thanks for stoppin’ in Maggie and the commentary. My ice has melted, be back later.