With the Republican induced stalemate going down in Washington about whether or not to raise the nation’s debt ceiling, Democrat are slowly beginning to familiarize themselves with the Constitution, specifically the 14th Amendment. And although President Obama and his White House lawyers seem to think that option is off the table, even former president Bill Clinton… Continue reading Democrats To Obama – Use The 14th Amendment
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Trump To Republicans – Let The Nation Go Into Default
Donald Trump just wont go away quietly. In order to make himself seem relevant still, The Donald had a little advice for the Republicans in Congress trying to negotiate a plan with the President to raise the debt ceiling. What was Mr. Hairpiece’s advice? Don’t compromise, do not make any deals. Let the nation go into default! Donald… Continue reading Trump To Republicans – Let The Nation Go Into Default
Republicans Suggest Impeaching Obama If Nation Defaults
President Obama has tried just about every conceivable angle, to convince these Republicans that a “balanced approach” is what’s needed to address the nation’s debt. That balanced approach being, spending cuts plus raising revenue. But Republicans have been defiant. They have maintained their original “no compromise” position on allowing some of the loopholes for the… Continue reading Republicans Suggest Impeaching Obama If Nation Defaults
Bush Vs. Obama – Who Spent The Most
A new report from the New York Times attempts to answer the questions – how did our economy get to this point? And where did this massive deficit come from? The report took the spending habits of the last president, and compared them to those of President Obama, from his inauguration in 2009 and projected through… Continue reading Bush Vs. Obama – Who Spent The Most
It’s Time. Everyone Must Pay Their Fair Share
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
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
Final Debt Ceiling Plan – Democrats Cave To Republicans
In what will likely be the final plan offered to raise the nation’s debt ceiling from $14.3 trillion, Harry Reid offered the unofficial-official surrender for Democrats – a plan that cut spending by $2.7 trillion dollars, with zero, nada, zilch revenue increase – just what Republicans have asked for all along. Harry Reid, the Democratic… Continue reading Final Debt Ceiling Plan – Democrats Cave To Republicans
While Washington Postures, World Markets React To Debt Ceiling Debate
The rest of the world is beginning to react to what is being described, by a British Minister, as “Right Winged Nutters” in Washington DC. Speculating that the U.S. may not be able to come to some term of agreement on raising the debt ceiling before the August 2nd deadline, financial markets around the world… Continue reading While Washington Postures, World Markets React To Debt Ceiling Debate
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
British Minister Says “Right-Winged Nutters” In U.S Are Our Biggest Threat
Think the calamity developing in Washington over raising the debt ceiling is just an American problem? Well think again! The rest of the world, realizing that their economic prosperity is directly linked to what happens in Washington DC, are beginning to weigh in on the matter. British Minister Secretary of State for Business, Vince Cable,… Continue reading British Minister Says “Right-Winged Nutters” In U.S Are Our Biggest Threat
Republicans – President Obama’s Political Assassins
When, then Senator Barack Obama campaigned for the office of the president in 2008, Republicans accused him of running against George W. Bush. This was because Mr. Obama compared all of his opponent’s policies to the unpopular president, suggesting that a vote for John McCain would result in re-electing Mr. Bush. One of the ways… Continue reading Republicans – President Obama’s Political Assassins
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.