Friday, November 2, 2012
The Currency of Power; Want to understand America's place in the world? Write economics back into the plan. Also a must-read by Mark Steyn.
FOREIGN POLICY "...Australia's foreign minister and a longtime friend of the United States, observed with Aussie clarity: "The United States is one budget deal away from restoring its global preeminence." He added a caution: "There are powers in the Asia-Pacific that are whispering that this time the United States will not get its act together, so others had best attend to them." "
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"....Mike Mullen, then chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff -- to recall Hamilton's warning about the link between credit and security. Mullen seized attention not by pointing out a danger to the fleet, but by telling CNN, "The most significant threat to our national security is our debt." "
Mark Steyn; A Vote For Obama-Biden Is A Vote For National Collapse "And yet, mysteriously, multi-trillion-dollar Big Government Obama-style can't do anything except sluice food stamps to the dependent class, lavish benefits and early retirement packages to the bureaucrats that service them, and so-called government "investment" to approved Obama cronies.
"So you can have Big Government bigger (or, anyway, more expensive) than any government's ever been, and the lights still go out in 17 states — because your president spent 6 trillion bucks and all the country got was a lousy Air Force One bomber jacket for him to wear while posing for a Twitpic answering the phone with his concerned expression."
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Mark Steyn; A Vote For Obama-Biden Is A Vote For National Collapse "And yet, mysteriously, multi-trillion-dollar Big Government Obama-style can't do anything except sluice food stamps to the dependent class, lavish benefits and early retirement packages to the bureaucrats that service them, and so-called government "investment" to approved Obama cronies.
"So you can have Big Government bigger (or, anyway, more expensive) than any government's ever been, and the lights still go out in 17 states — because your president spent 6 trillion bucks and all the country got was a lousy Air Force One bomber jacket for him to wear while posing for a Twitpic answering the phone with his concerned expression."
The cables on Benghazi that most of the media ignores
"...the Emergency Action Committee was also briefed “on the location of approximately ten Islamist militias and AQ training camps within Benghazi … these groups ran the spectrum from Islamist militias, such as the QRF Brigade and Ansar al-Sharia, to ‘Takfirist thugs.’” Each U.S. mission has a so-called Emergency Action Committee that is responsible for security measures and emergency planning.Parody: MSM Finally Covers Libya
In light of the uncertain security environment, US Mission Benghazi will submit specific requests to US Embassy Tripoli for additional physical security upgrades and staffing needs by separate cover.”
“Even as al Qaeda’s leadership in Pakistan struggles to remain relevant, the terrorist threat we face has become more diverse,” Olsen said. “Al Qaeda has turned to other groups to carry out attacks and to advance its ideology. These groups are based in an array of countries, including Yemen, Somalia, Nigeria and in Iraq.”
Administration Ignores Law, Delays Exposing New Regulations
Heritage ..."A variety of major rules have been parked in prolonged “review” by the White House, while the regulatory agenda required by statute has failed to materialize—twice. This flouting of the law is disturbing enough, but it’s made worse by the mounting regulatory uncertainty that has ensued."
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"A variety of major rules have been parked in prolonged “review” by the White House, while the regulatory agenda required by statute has failed to materialize—twice. This flouting of the law is disturbing enough, but it’s made worse by the mounting regulatory uncertainty that has ensued.
"President Obama has ignored both the April 2012 and October 2012 agenda deadlines. The last agenda from the Administration, with 2,676 regulations, was published in fall 2011. The President’s neglect of the law contradicts his promise of an “unprecedented level of openness in government transparency.” "
Want to see some of the regulations that impact the economy? Check these out:
Romney blasts Obama's 'secretary of business' plan as just another layer of government "Republican running mate Paul Ryan, in Greeley, Colo., also mocked Obama on Thursday for the proposal. He said the country already has a secretary of business. "It's called the secretary of commerce," he said."
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"A variety of major rules have been parked in prolonged “review” by the White House, while the regulatory agenda required by statute has failed to materialize—twice. This flouting of the law is disturbing enough, but it’s made worse by the mounting regulatory uncertainty that has ensued.
"President Obama has ignored both the April 2012 and October 2012 agenda deadlines. The last agenda from the Administration, with 2,676 regulations, was published in fall 2011. The President’s neglect of the law contradicts his promise of an “unprecedented level of openness in government transparency.” "
Want to see some of the regulations that impact the economy? Check these out:
•A Department of Transportation rule to require a rear-view camera and video display for all new cars and trucks, at an estimated cost of up to $2.7 billion.I dread the economic damage a "Secretary of Business" would do. On the surface, combining nine or so different departments into one has much to commend it if it were established by a conservative who understood business and economics. But today's socialist Democrats are the last people I'd want to see having absolute authority over the free market and decisions made by businesses. I have much more trust in the abilities of Mitt Romney and here is what he has to say on this subject:
•Revisions to the so-called Boiler MACT rules that impose stricter limits on industrial and commercial boilers and incinerators. The EPA pegged the cost of its original proposal at $9.5 billion, but independent analysts estimated the cost to be as much as $20 billion.
•Energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers as well as commercial refrigeration, which would apply to virtually all equipment used in retail food stores. This is estimated by the Department of Energy to increase manufacturing costs by $500 million over four years.
•Department of Labor restrictions on worker exposure to crystalline silica (fine particles of sand common to mining, manufacturing and construction). One analysis submitted to OIRA by engineering and economic consultants estimated compliance costs would be $5.5 billion annually, the loss of 17,000 “person-years” of employment, and $3.1 billion of economic output each year.
Romney blasts Obama's 'secretary of business' plan as just another layer of government "Republican running mate Paul Ryan, in Greeley, Colo., also mocked Obama on Thursday for the proposal. He said the country already has a secretary of business. "It's called the secretary of commerce," he said."
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Stay classy, Democrats
Election Day Riots "Let’s be clear about what the calls for violence on social media are, they are a call to action for anarchists and domestic terrorists. While most of the tweets are from urban blacks that are incensed that a black president might be tossed aside in favor of a white president (their words, not mine), the call to violence will be heard by hundreds of thousands of individuals looking for an opportunity to wreak havoc on society and government.
"If President Obama loses the election, it is almost guaranteed that riots will occur; the only variables are how large the riots will be, how well law enforcement is prepared to deal with the riots, and which groups will use the riots as a distraction to inflict additional terror."
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| And this is just over a World Series game!
New Michael Moore Ad Is Loaded With Obscenities: Uses Senior Citizens To Threaten Romney "Michael Moore has once again resorted to innuendo, obscenities and unproven allegations in his latest attempt to discredit the candidacy of Mitt Romney. Moore is the creative ‘genius’ behind the MoveOn.Org sponsored commercial that accuses the opposition of planning massive voter fraud to steal the election from President Obama. The commercial features a group of senior citizens who voice obscenity laced violent threats against the Republican candidate."
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"One might wonder if Attorney General Holder or Michael Moore have the slightest idea that making a commercial in which a person says : “I want the Republican Party to know if your voter suppression throughout this beautiful country enables Romney to oust Barack Obama, we will burn this motherf***er down” probably constitutes a felony for making a threat of violence against a candidate for the office of President of the United States." Emphasis added.
Here is the ad. We could have linked to the bleeped version, but want you to experience the full force in this ad as Moore meant for us all to. Just be advised. TD
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Piers Morgan Chats Up Moore, Ignores Filmmaker's Vulgar Anti-Romney Ad "CNN's Piers Morgan got Michael Moore for an extended chat Wednesday night, and yet the low-rated talker didn't mention the vulgar, nasty ad Moore produced recently using seniors to attack Mitt Romney."
Even in Israel, they've heard of Obama
Cartoon by Menachem Jerenberg , who says of himself, "I am a Jew from Beit Shemesh, Israel. I am Zionist on both my parents' sides. My father's Jewish, my mother's Jewish. I'm Jewish."
Gov Chris Christie and Obama having some make-up intimacy
Nov, 2011; Christie to Obama: ‘What the hell are we paying you for? "New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had harsh words for President Barack Obama’s leadership abilities on Monday, following the failure of the super committee to come to a budget agreement.
“I was angry this weekend listening to the spin coming out of the administration about the failure of the super committee and that ‘the president knew it was doomed for failure so he didn’t get involved,’” the Republican governor said. “Well, then what the hell are we paying you for? ‘It’s doomed for failure so I’m not getting involved?’ What have you been doing, exactly?”
Sep 22 2012; Christie slams Obama for 'feeble' leadership " "He doesn’t know how to lead. He can’t bring people together. He can’t develop relationships that are trusting. He can’t bang heads together when necessary," Christie said. "He has failed the litmus test for the presidency, which is to lead our country in a way that brings people together." "
Gov. Christie gives Mitt a Halloween trick, not a treat "Here is some advice for the Governor: take a lesson from New York Mayor Bloomberg. He wanted to focus on the recovery and rescue of New York as his top priority and did not meet with the President. It seems more and more that Christie is all about Christie, he has no concern for anyone else, and the word loyalty does not seem to be a part of his vocabulary.
NRO; Chris Christie: Apolitical and Loving It "Christie allies tell National Review Online that the rising conservative angst is unwarranted. He’s still a Romney supporter, and he has been in touch with Romney over the past few days. But with his state in crisis, he is, for the most part, apolitical and loving it."
Has Chris Christie swung the election for Obama?
"On CNN that night Christie explained why he had changed his tune about Obama’s ability to lead. “When the president does things that deserve praise, I will give him praise,” he told Piers Morgan. “And when the president does things that deserve scorn, I’ll give him scorn.” On Wednesday, Christie welcomed Obama to the Jersey Shore and their personal rapport and body language betrayed two men who understand each other and, importantly, respect and like each other."
“I was angry this weekend listening to the spin coming out of the administration about the failure of the super committee and that ‘the president knew it was doomed for failure so he didn’t get involved,’” the Republican governor said. “Well, then what the hell are we paying you for? ‘It’s doomed for failure so I’m not getting involved?’ What have you been doing, exactly?”
Sep 22 2012; Christie slams Obama for 'feeble' leadership " "He doesn’t know how to lead. He can’t bring people together. He can’t develop relationships that are trusting. He can’t bang heads together when necessary," Christie said. "He has failed the litmus test for the presidency, which is to lead our country in a way that brings people together." "
NRO; Chris Christie: Apolitical and Loving It "Christie allies tell National Review Online that the rising conservative angst is unwarranted. He’s still a Romney supporter, and he has been in touch with Romney over the past few days. But with his state in crisis, he is, for the most part, apolitical and loving it."
Has Chris Christie swung the election for Obama?
"On CNN that night Christie explained why he had changed his tune about Obama’s ability to lead. “When the president does things that deserve praise, I will give him praise,” he told Piers Morgan. “And when the president does things that deserve scorn, I’ll give him scorn.” On Wednesday, Christie welcomed Obama to the Jersey Shore and their personal rapport and body language betrayed two men who understand each other and, importantly, respect and like each other."Remember when our "journalists" told us during the Bush years that it was their job to be critical and skeptical of the administration?
Despite Media Blackout, Obama Sits at 51% Disapproval On Libya "Unfortunately for the CorruptMedia, though, New Media now has a voice and the ability to mount an offensive in the form of a counter-narrative that has real impact. Nowhere is this more apparent than in a CBS/New York Times poll released yesterday that shows voters disapprove of Obama's handling of Libya by a 51-38% margin."
Liberal Media Are Accessories to Benghazi Cover-up "For the sixth night in a row, ABC World News, CBS Evening News, and NBC Nightly News refused to give one single second of coverage to a Fox News report that the Obama Administration denied help to those attacked and killed by terrorists at the US consulate in Benghazi on September 11. According to a Media Research Center analysis, ABC, CBS, and NBC have failed to cover this devastating story - not to confirm it, not to knock it down, and never mind do their own investigation. The story broke last Friday, long before Hurricane Sandy swamped the news cycle. Further, neither The Washington Post nor The New York Times has committed a single inch of their newspapers to a news story about this report."
"....Now, the left and the mainstream media are busily spinning another narrative to get them through the years ahead in the event that Mitt Romney unseats President Barack Obama next week: Superstorm Sandy stole the election"
The Uncool President; Voters who feel they were had in 2008 have had enough.
Victor Davis Hanson "In place of his previous “no red states or blue states” healing rhetoric, Obama has sown all sorts of needless divisions in hopes of cobbling together a thin us-versus-them coalition, as independents flee. The 99 percent claim oppression by the 1 percent. Young single female professionals are supposedly at war with Republican Neanderthals. Beleaguered gays apparently must fight the bigotry of the homophobic right wing. Greens should go on the offensive against conservative polluters who are okay with dirty air and water. Latinos must “punish our enemies” at the polls, and Attorney General Eric Holder’s “my people” are to be set against “a nation of cowards.” With all the advantages of incumbency and an obsequious media, why is Barack Obama reduced to stooping to save his campaign?"
Victor Davis Hanson is a classicist and historian at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and the author of the recently released The End of Sparta. You can reach him by e-mailing author@victorhanson.com. © 2012 Tribune Media Services
Victor Davis Hanson is a classicist and historian at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and the author of the recently released The End of Sparta. You can reach him by e-mailing author@victorhanson.com. © 2012 Tribune Media Services
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