We all know the importance of America meeting her financial obligations and the global impact if Washington cannot or will not come together and figure out a way to get the debt ceiling raised. Over 200 world renowned economists recently wrote a letter to congress advising, no, demanding that the debt ceiling be raised and… Continue reading It’s Time. Everyone Must Pay Their Fair Share
Category: Barack Obama
Save Us First, Mr. President
After eight years of the Bush Administration living way beyond its means and charging up a debt that has now put the country on the brink of disaster, NOW the GOP wants to introduce “cap, cuts and balancing” in their never-ending quest to pin this insurmountable mess on President Obama. The offer from Harry Reid and… Continue reading Save Us First, Mr. President
President Obama’s Speech On Raising The Debt Ceiling – Transcript
Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery Primetime Debt Speech Monday, July 25, 2011 Washington, DC As Prepared for Delivery – Good evening. Tonight, I want to talk about the debate we’ve been having in Washington over the national debt – a debate that directly affects the lives of all Americans. For… Continue reading President Obama’s Speech On Raising The Debt Ceiling – Transcript
President Obama – I Cannot Invoke The 14th Amendment
So you think President Obama has the authority to invoke the 14th Amendment and raise the Debt Ceiling all by himself? Think again. According to the President himself, the debt ceiling is a statutory rule, not a constitution rule. Speaking at an event in Maryland on Friday, the question of invoking the 14th amendment arose. President… Continue reading President Obama – I Cannot Invoke The 14th Amendment
Gang Of Six Plan “Killed” Because President Is For It – Says Republican Aide.
It was just a matter of time before this came out. A top Republican aide is sending around an email stating that President Obama’s endorsement of the “Gang of Six” just “killed” the bill from passing. The so-called “Gang of Six” is composed of three Republicans and three Democrats, all working together to come up with an… Continue reading Gang Of Six Plan “Killed” Because President Is For It – Says Republican Aide.
Who Is The Puppet Master of Congressional Republicans?
His name is Grover Norquist – The author of a pledge that over 230 Republican House members, 41 Republican Senators and more than 1,100 state officeholders, from state representatives to governors have signed. The Pledge forces these members to promise that no matter what the circumstance, no matter how dire the situation, they will not raise taxes.… Continue reading Who Is The Puppet Master of Congressional Republicans?
Poll Shows 51% of Republicans Disapprove With Republican Leaders On Debt Crisis
Americans are paying attention. In a new poll conducted by CBS, 71% of Americans are against the way the Republicans are handling the debt ceiling issue, with only 21% giving the Republicans their approval. President Obama and the Democrats received a little better rating, with 43% approving and 48% disapproving of the way they’re handling… Continue reading Poll Shows 51% of Republicans Disapprove With Republican Leaders On Debt Crisis
President Obama – “Wealthiest Americans Must Pay Their Fair Share!”
In his weekly address to the nation, President Obama continued his push for a balanced approach to the nation’s debt problem, and called for Republicans to agree to raising revenues along with spending cuts. “The truth is, you can’t solve our deficit without cutting spending. But you also can’t solve it without asking the wealthiest Americans to… Continue reading President Obama – “Wealthiest Americans Must Pay Their Fair Share!”
Mitch McConnell – “I Refuse To Help Barack Obama Get Re-Elected!”
For the 3 people in the entire world, who think Mitch McConnell is sincerely trying to work with the President to set America on solid economic ground, this one’s for you. Today, the Republican Senate minority leader clearly stated his reasoning for coming up with a “solution” to the debt ceiling, saying, ” I refuse to help… Continue reading Mitch McConnell – “I Refuse To Help Barack Obama Get Re-Elected!”
Mitch McConnell Raised The White Flag On The Debt Ceiling…Or Did He?
When President Obama earlier stated that “nothing is agreed upon until everything is agreed upon”, no one really understood where the President was going in terms of the negotiations concerning raising the debt ceiling. Later when he put forth his plan for a massive $4 trillion dollars in spending cuts – if Republicans agreed to ending the… Continue reading Mitch McConnell Raised The White Flag On The Debt Ceiling…Or Did He?
Michele Bachmann’s Expertise Is Slavery… Apparently!
We all remember Bachmann’s recent signing of a pledge which claimed that children born under slavery were better off than those born after President Obama became President! Well, Steven Colbert picked up on another very interesting piece of info about her and Rick Santorum – the other Republican Presidential candidate who immediately signed the document.… Continue reading Michele Bachmann’s Expertise Is Slavery… Apparently!
Obama Raises Twice As Much As All G.O.P. Candidates Combined
President Obama just set another record, shattering the White House record for presidential election fund-raising in the first 3 months of his re-election campaign. The Obama 2012 Campaign Manager, Jim Messina, made the announcement earlier today stating that in the first quarter of fund-raising, $86 million dollars was collected. Obama’s record also beat the efforts… Continue reading Obama Raises Twice As Much As All G.O.P. Candidates Combined