President Obama launched a double-pronged appeal in his latest bid to court business leaders, asking a group of CEOs on Wednesday to back him on allowing a tax hike on wealthier Americans and also pushing back against Republican attempts to use the debt ceiling in budget negotiations. He told members of the Business Roundtable that… Continue reading President Obama To Republicans – “I Will Not Play That Game”
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Classic Chris Christie – Blame Obama For Republican Failure
The Republican governor of New Jersey and endorser of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, is falsely attacking the President. What else is new? “What the hell are we paying you for?,” Christie askedyesterday, implying that the president could have changed the outcome of the failed Super Committee. “I was angry this weekend, listening to the… Continue reading Classic Chris Christie – Blame Obama For Republican Failure
The Super Committee’s A Super Dud!
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the American political system where political affiliation is more important than doing what’s right for the viability of the United States economy. The “Super Committee” is set to announce today that they failed to reach a compromise on bringing some stability to the nation’s runaway deficit crisis. “I wouldn’t be optimistic. I… Continue reading The Super Committee’s A Super Dud!
The 14% Approval Ratings For Congress – A Win For Republicans
America sent these clowns to Washington to work together and get the economy back on the right track. The operative word there, is “work.” And the American people are quickly coming to understand the true nature of its elected officials – one group seems determined to fix a broken system and get the economy working again, even… Continue reading The 14% Approval Ratings For Congress – A Win For Republicans
Gabrielle Giffords Goes To Washington
Just seven months after being shot in her head in a failed assassination attempt, Arizona Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords returned to the floor of the House of Representatives on Monday to thunderous applause from the entire congregation. With less than five minutes remaining in the vote to approve a bill to raise the debt ceiling,… Continue reading Gabrielle Giffords Goes To Washington
The Deal – Is The Cup Half Empty or Half Full?
I just don’t get what all the fuss is about. I have criticized this president on many occasions, but listening to the backlash from liberal radio and television personalities about the proposed deal, you’d think the world as we know it was coming to an end. Based on the framework of the deal worked out… Continue reading The Deal – Is The Cup Half Empty or Half Full?
The Official Framework of The Deal To Avoid Default
The White House released the following information on the framework for a deal that would prevent America from defaulting on paying its bills. The deadline to get this voted on by both the House and Senate and sent to the President for his signature is August 2nd. Bipartisan Debt Deal: A Win for the Economy… Continue reading The Official Framework of The Deal To Avoid Default
The Deal – What We Know So Far
President Obama and the leaders of both parties in the House of Representatives and Senate, have finally agreed to a framework for a deal to prevent America from defaulting on paying its bills for the first time in our history. The specifics of the deal are not yet known, but for the first time in… Continue reading The Deal – What We Know So Far
China State Media Calls Washington “Irresponsible”
China is speaking out, and it’s apparently not happy. As the world sits on pins and needles, watching the unnecessary man-made crisis going on in Washington in reference to raising the debt ceiling, China, the biggest “investor” in the United States economy, is voicing their displeasure, calling Washington’s antics “political brinkmanship” and “dangerously irresponsible.” The… Continue reading China State Media Calls Washington “Irresponsible”
Mike Mullen Cannot Guarantee Soldiers Pay If Republican Block Party Wins
Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the US military’s Joint Chiefs of Staff told our troops in Afghanistan that if the stalemate in Washington is not resolved before the August 2nd deadline, then he cannot guarantee they will continue getting their paychecks. “I’d like to give you a better answer than that right now, I just honestly don’t… Continue reading Mike Mullen Cannot Guarantee Soldiers Pay If Republican Block Party Wins
President Obama To Congress – Get Your House In Order
With the August 2nd deadline quickly approaching, President Obama used his weekly address to urge Washington to “get your house in order.” In conveying this message, the President quoted a letter from Kelly Smith, a concerned individual who wrote to congress, saying; I keep my home clean. I work hard at a full time job, give my… Continue reading President Obama To Congress – Get Your House In Order
Tell Eric Cantor To Work For Ordinary Americans – Ad
A progressive group has began targeting certain members of the Republican Party who stand in the way of raising the nation’s debt ceiling. Below is the ad being run in Eric Cantor’s district. Good stuff! If Congress doesn’t act by Tuesday, America won’t be able to pay all of its bills,” says the narrator in the… Continue reading Tell Eric Cantor To Work For Ordinary Americans – Ad