Thank You Obama!

The natural history of an Obama promise:

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September 12, 2008

And I can make a firm pledge: Under my plan, no family making less than $250,000 will see their taxes increase—not your income taxes, not your payroll taxes, not your capital gains taxes, not any of your taxes!

~ BHO

February 24, 2009

In order to save our children from a future of debt, we will also end the tax breaks for the wealthiest 2% of Americans. But let me perfectly clear, because I know you’ll hear the same old claims that rolling back these tax breaks means a massive tax increase on the American people: if your family earns less than $250,000 a year, you will not see your taxes increased a single dime. I repeat: not one single dime.

~ BHO

August 3, 2009

Barack Obama will keep his promise not to raise taxes on people making less than $250,000 a year, the White House said Monday, rebutting comments by administration officials that indicated otherwise.

"The president has made a very clear commitment to not raise taxes on middle-class families," White House spokesman Robert Gibbs told a regular briefing.

April 12, 2010

Millions of taxpayers earning less than $200,000 a year will pay roughly $3.9 billion more in taxes — in 2019 alone — due to healthcare reform, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation, Congress's official scorekeeper.

April 16, 2010

We cut taxes for 95 percent of working Americans just like I promised we would on the campaign... So I’ve been a little amused over the last couple days where people have been having these rallies about taxes...taxes. You would think they would be saying, “Thank you!” That’s what you’d think!

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~ BHO

April 19, 2010

What about the president's remarks and the Tea Parties?

I think it was Obama with his usual condescension — except he ratcheted it up to Code Orange in snootiness — where he looks down his nose at the gun-and-god crowd, the lumpenproletariat, as he sees it. And he ridicules them because they're not grateful enough to him.

And look, it's quite obvious what he’s talking about. He thinks that they are stupid because they don't recognize that he hasn't raised their taxes.

The point is the movement began a year ago before there were any hikes in taxes, but it was a prescient movement: it understood — and it wasn't really that hard to see, although a lot of the press entirely overlooked it — that if you’re going expand the government hugely (as he has) you’re going to have to end up raising taxes. There‘s no other way.

That's why we’re all talking about a VAT.

He’s assuming that these people are paranoid or agitated because they are expecting that taxes are going to rise. We just had the chairman of the Federal Reserve, who’s not exactly a member of the Tea Party, say exactly that. In order to sustain our economy, we’re going to have to raise taxes.

April 21, 2010

John Harwood: If reducing consumption is a good idea, could you see the potential for value-added tax in this country?

Barack Obama: You know— I know that there's been a lot of talk around town lately about the value-added tax— that is something that has worked for some countries. But I haven't forgotten my promise to taxpayers making under $200,000. So there will be no VAT tax...not on my watch.

Are you as grateful for Obama as I am?

The Mob Speaks

Today's best links from the Mom & Pop bloggers of the conservosphere...

Adrienne's Corner: Radon, DDT, etc., etc. Adrienne reflects on the doomsday drama of recent decades.

Doctor Zero: The Green Death. Who is the worst killer in the long, ugly history of war and extermination? Hitler? Stalin? Pol Pot? Not even close.

Left Coast Rebel: Keith Olbermann (of the "indelibly white" MSNBC) can see into your soul. LCR has the latest.

Bungalow Bill: Obama's Budget...“it could mean the end of America as we know it.”

geeeeeZ! Who's head should roll first? Rahm? Axelrod? Gibbs?

Jumping in Pools: Joe the Plumber becomes Joe the Bummer.

Right Cost Girl: They voted for Obama, but they're not idiots... Just 6% of Americans believe the $787 “stimulus” boondoggle created any jobs.

Founding Principles: The taxpayer gets very little return on investment for money spent on the wealthy?

A Crazy Right-Wing Myth About Obama

Obama, transfixed by the teleprompter's hypnotic golden gaze, will say whatever it tells him to.

Which of the following is a bold-faced myth?

A. The president wants to raise my taxes.

B. Led by Obama, Democrats are planning to reinstitute the FCC's Fairness Doctrine (or some variation thereof), eviscerating right-wing talk radio in the process.

C. Obama is a socialist.

D. Obama can't function without a teleprompter, he even uses it for answers at press conferences.

Trick question. The answer is E, all of the above. According to Salon.com, if you believe any of that tripe, you're a feeble-minded right-wing nut job who's been had by the vast conservative propaganda machine.

Socialism? Perish the thought! The VAT? Ignore those silly rumors. While you're at it, forget what you've heard about Obama's plans to silence his critics. Mr. Eloquent is a champion of free speech.

Get your re-education here.

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GREAT video: Rick Scott, standing up for your healthcare rights.

Funny video: Whatever you do, don't shut up!

hat tip: Z

Mission accomplished

29% of Iranians say they have favorable views of the US. Way to go Obama! Keep groveling!

Are you ready for "lifestyle taxes?"

Liberal Sexist Pigs

Fighting conservatism with misogyny

Obama's Sneering Remarks

Did Obama learn nothing from the aftermath of his comments about "bitter clingers"?

While celebrating the first 100 days of his administration's relentless campaign to insult, intimidate and ridicule every conservative in America, Obama finally broke his silence on the Tea Party Protests of April 15.  Speaking at a town hall meeting on Wednesday, Obama set aside some time to insult the Tea Party participants.  Watch the video and read the quote:

"So, you know, when you see those of you who are watching certain news channels that on which I'm not very popular and you see folks waving tea bags around let me just remind them that I am happy to have a serious conversation* about how we are going to cut our health care costs down over the long term, how we're going to stabilize Social Security. Claire and I are working diligently to do basically a thorough audit of federal spending. But let's not play games and pretend that the reason is because of the Recovery Act, because that's just a fraction of the overall problem that we've got. 

"We are going to have to tighten our belts, but we're going to have to do it in an intelligent way, and we've got to make sure that the people who are helped are working American families. And we're not suddenly saying that the way to do this is to eliminate programs that help ordinary people and give more tax cuts to the wealthy. We tried that formula for eight years. It did not work, and I don't intend to go back to it." 

Wow. 

Need I remind you that these sneers are coming from a man who has nothing but bright smiles and warn handshakes for America's harshest critics? 

Speaking as a Tea Party Protester, I have to say that my initial reaction to these disrespectful remarks was very negative.  Watching the video, it was hard not to take the comments personally.  I felt angry, deflated, discouraged and disappointed. 

But after thinking about his remarks I've come to conclude that conservatives should be glad that he brought up the issue.  He has brought more attention to the movement and has given us the opportunity to keep the discussion going.  So here's your discussion... 

Mr. Hussein Obama, let me point out a few problems with your statements.  You disingenuously implied the following:

• The Tea Party protesters are not serious...they're just playing games.
  
• The Tea Party protests were focused only on the porcine "Economic Recovery" Act.
  
• The Protests were organized and orchestrated by Fox News
  
• The Protesters want to "give" money to the rich.
  

Obama, you know all of this is incorrect, but because your fragile ego has been wounded and your popularity is at stake, you've decided to help spread some misinformation.  You know the protesters are gravely serious; you know that the protests were a reflection of widespread disaffection stemming from concerns about a whole range of shameful and irresponsible government actions;  you know that the protests emerged from a sudden and unprecedented grassroots movement; and you know that the protesters aren't taking to the streets to pressure the government to give money to the rich.  

Obama your misinformation campaign speaks volumes about your fear.  You fear that America will wake up before it's too late to stop you.  

Yes, time is running out, but it's not too late.

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Bluff called

The National Leadership Team of the Nationwide Tea Party Coalition today accepted President Obama`s invitation “to have a serious conversation..."

Courageous Obama targets tea bags at town hall

100 Days of Reckless Photo-Op Hubris

*By serious conversation, are you referring to one of those sessions when you sit us down to tell us how it's gonna be, and then remind us that "you won" when it's our turn to speak?  If so, you can keep your serious conversation to yourself.

The Federal Government Has Crossed The Line

Our elected officials are arrogant, greedy, irresponsible and hypocritical.  Washington D.C. is populated by ravenous pigs whose appetite for power will never be satisfied.  In their mad rush to the tax-payer funded trough, they have trampled the constitution.  

To mix in another metaphor, the pigs in Washington have crossed the line.  In fact they're so far past the line that they can't even see the line:

For the best part of the scene, fast forward to 2:02

Chandler: You're right. I have no excuses. I was totally over the line.

Joey: Over the line? You... you.. you're so far past the line that you can't even see the line! The line is a dot to you!

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George addresses today's congress.

I try to keep this a "G-rated" blog, but this is too funny.

Liberal Doughboys Afraid of Tea Parties

Liberals can't get the Tea Party phenomenon out of their heads.  There must be a plot; the vast right-wing conspiracy at work.

RightKlik's Photoshop Gallery

Briefly documenting the horrors of the past six months.

What happens at a Liberal Tea Party?

Obama's Lies And Broken Promises

Obama's dossier of lies and broken promises is getting really fat.

Obama on earmarks

"[W]e need earmark reform. And when I'm president, I will go line by line to make sure that we are not spending money unwisely." 

But what about the porkulus bill?  

It's a great example of my committment to eliminate earmarks says Obama: "Now, I'm proud that we passed a recovery plan free of earmarks."  

Really, Obama?  Even your own cronies know that's a joke.  

"There was just a roar of laughter – because there were earmarks," Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., told CNN.

Sunlight Before Signing

Obama's Pledge: "When there is a bill that ends up on my desk as the president, you the public will have five days to look online and find out what's in it before I sign it." 

Reality Check: Obama signed his first bill, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act only two days after its passage. He signed a second bill expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program just three hours after Congress passed it. Obama signed his $787 billion porkuls only one business day after it passed through Congress – without allowing for five days of public comment.

Lobbyists

Obama promised to ban lobbyists from serving in his administration. He stated it very plainly: "When I am president, they won't find a job in my White House." Obama later "waived" his rules for at least two of his nominees – William J. Lynn and William Corr.

Do you believe these statements?

• “If your family earns less than $250,000 a year, you will not see your taxes increased a single dime. I repeat: not one single dime.”
  

• “...Not because I believe in bigger government — I don’t.”
  

• "Let me say this as plainly as I can: By Aug. 31, 2010, our combat mission in Iraq will end." (What happened to May 2010?)

• “Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency,”

• Q. Are you a socialist as some people have suggested?  A. "You know...the answer would be no."

• Update:  How about this one: "We cannot allow Iran to get a nuclear weapon ...And I will do everything that's required to prevent it. And we will never take military options off the table."

Hat Tip: Chicago Ray

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Obameter: Broken Promises

America's closest ally: Dealing with Obama regime ‘unbelievably hard’

Obama's Poll Numbers Are Falling to Earth

Times Hires "Squishy" Conservative Columnist

Commentary: Obama, Dems wrong to kill school vouchers

The Obama Rosetta Stone

Obama’s Top Five Broken Promises

Tyranny Alert: Judge orders homeschoolers into public district classrooms

The judge explained his goal in ordering the children to register and attend a public school was to make sure they have a "more well-rounded education." "I thought Ms. Mills had done a good job [in homeschooling]," he said. "It was great for them to have that access, and [I had] no problems with homeschooling. I said public schooling would be a good complement." Hat Tip: Freedom's Fight

RightKlik Rewind: Marxism

Solve this problem:

Democratic President + Democratic Senate + Democratic House of Representatives + Democratic Media =  ?

HINT:

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Negative Liberties and Obama Newspeak

A President Who Won't Uphold the Constitution?

On your Marx...

Taxing the achievers

There are people who actually believe that Obama is going to succeed in his quest to return economic prosperity to our country through taxation. There are also people who believe that wet streets cause rain. These people are commonly called "idiots."

*This classic weblog post was originally broadcast on October 29, 2008, but if you didn't read it, it's new to you!

Will Obama Resign?

I'll be the first to admit that Obama had a bad day yesterday. The Iranians and the North Koreans were rattling their sabers, and Obama's conciliatory "unclench your fist" line has only been making things worse. The message of hope and change hasn't been quite as contagious as expected.

Moreover, Obama lost his Health Care Czar nominee, and his Performance Officer nominee—both for the same reason: more tax embarrassing tax scandals. Apparently Joe Biden is Obama's only friend who takes his patriotic duties seriously.

To make matters worse, as the economy continues to circle the drain, the highly partisan stimulus plan is becoming increasingly unpopular with the public and is running out of steam in the Senate. To get bipartisan support, it will need a radical makeover.

The clock is ticking. Reporters are asking annoying questions. Obama apologists are working overtime to smooth things over, but things look awful right now. Irrational exuberance is giving way to the grim reality of running the world's most important country during tough times.

So on Tuesday, under the cumulative pressure of two weeks on the job, Obama left the White House on short notice to chill out with second-graders. It's apparently a great way for presidents to decompress, but if we learned only one thing from 9/11, it's that world leaders can't sit around reading storybooks with grade schoolers when there's important work to be done.

Obama is cracking under the pressure, and Ahmadinejad and the North Koreans are lovin' it. If Obama can't handle the heat, he needs to make way for someone who can do the job.

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Obama escapes

"We were just tired of being in the White House," the president candidly told the gleeful second-graders at Capital City Public Charter School.

Withdrawal Syndrome

There's no question that the seemingly well-oiled machine of the transition has not hummed quite as smoothly in the first weeks of the Obama administration. The three appointees ought to have been thoroughly vetted and considered during the transition to avoid a conflagration at a time when President Obama has a government to run.

Why Daschle Withdrew His Nomination (according to George Stephanopoulos)

Already depressed by the recent discovery that his younger brother is stricken with brain cancer, Daschle wasn't prepared for another week of Senate hazing and damaging headlines. Stephanopoulos, your credibility is no good here.

North Korea Rattling Sabers

North Korea appears to be preparing to test-launch its longest range ballistic missile, media reports said on Tuesday, stoking tensions just days after the reclusive state warned that the Korean peninsula was on the brink of war. North Korea last week scrapped all agreements with South Korea, a move analysts said was in response to Seoul's tough policies toward Pyongyang as well as designed to grab the attention of U.S. President Barack Obama.

Iran launches satellite

Iran says it has launched its first domestically made satellite into orbit. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the launch had been successful and that with it Iran had "officially achieved a presence in space". A US state department official said the launch was of "great concern" and could lead to ballistic missile development.

Only 38 percent of Americans favor the existing stimulus proposal.

Democrats are hypocrites when it comes to paying taxes

'Good' Tyrants Impoverish the People

Obama Should Channel Harding, Not FDR

Obama's Outreach To Muslims Won't Achieve Goal.

Creepy Obama worship from the Detroit Free Press: See Obama in yourself—and take a photo for our gallery.

Warning: facts are often mixed with parody on this blog, read at your own risk.