Category Archives: Deficit

WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Republicans blocked legislation Saturday to let upper-income tax cuts expire on Jan. 1, a showdown scripted by Democrats eager to showcase GOP lawmakers as defenders of millionaires.

“Do we want to extend those tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires at a time of huge deficits. I would argue vociferously we shouldn’t,” said Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., shortly before the votes.

Republicans countered that no taxes should be raised at a time the economy is recovering from a recession. “It is the most astounding theory I have ever seen, raise taxes to create jobs,” said Sen. John Thune of South Dakota.

Both measures would have extended expiring cuts for the middle class.

Ironically, the votes were widely seen as a prelude to a possible agreement next week between the White House and congressional leaders on legislation that would avert tax increases at all income levels, as Republicans want.

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Posted in Deficit, Economy, Ethics, Taxes

Tagged Spending, Unemployment

UPDATEx2: Dream Act Will Not Die

Posted on November 30, 2010 | Leave a comment

UPDATEx2: Again, Michelle Malkin brings to our attention tomorrow’s likely nightmare vote (aka, DREAM Act).
I URGE YOU TO READ THROUGH IT. Especially interesting is the ist of ‘misdemeanors’ this DREAM Act will erase.
A few:
Examples of misdemeanors in California:
(1) Assault, CPC § 240
(2) Battery, CPC § 242
(3) Domestic Violence, CPC § 273.5
(4) Criminal Threats/Harassment, CPC § 244
(5) Reckless driving, CVC § 23103
(6) Possession of Firearms, CPC § 12020

An excellent status update by Michelle Malkin.

Be sure to remember those that vote for this – and vote them out come 2011 or 2013.

UPDATE: The cost of this DREAM Act is estimated to be near $6.2B.

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Posted in Constitution, Corruption, Deficit, Economy, Ethics, Illegal Aliens, Illegal Immigration, National Security, Rights, Rule of Law, Social Security, Sovereignty, Taxes, Voting

Tagged 287G, Enforcement, Fraud, Freedom, Healthcare, Incompetence, Justice, Marxism, Spending, The American Way, Truth, U.S. Senate, Unconstitutional, Unemployment, Violence

DHS-ICE Seizes Domain Names?

Posted on November 27, 2010 | 1 comment

Huh? Pray tell, exactly how does this fall under their jurisdiction?

I’m cornfused. So our physical security and well being is in danger now because our enemies can hurt us through internet web page names?????

And these seizures can be done without due process?

This absolutely stinks to high heaven of a police state. Along with idiocy raised to heights unknown. Until now.

How do you explain this one, Jammit Napolitano? Because your feet aren’t even on the ground.

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Posted in Abuse of Police Powers, Air Travel, Article 4 Section 4, Constitution, Corruption, Deficit, Economy, Ethics, National Security, Politics, Rights, Rule of Law, Sovereignty, Terrorism

Tagged Control, controversy, Enforcement, Fraud, Incompetence, Unconstitutional

Illegal Alien Amnesty By Legislative Fiat

Posted on November 26, 2010 | Leave a comment

As best told by Michelle Malkin.

And guess who the latest sponsor of a deportation waiver is?

California Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

Now isn’t she just special?

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Posted in Article 4 Section 4, Constitution, Corruption, Deficit, Economy, Ethics, Illegal Aliens, National Security, Rights, Rule of Law, Sovereignty

Tagged controversy, Enforcement, Marxism, Spending, Unconstitutional, Unemployment

At Long Last Brutal Honesty

Posted on November 26, 2010 | Leave a comment

And it is way past due.

From Euroskeptic MEP Nigel Farage, who made his remarks in the European Parliament.

via Power Line.

Watch the video and pay attention to the faces after Nigel’s speech.

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Posted in Corruption, Deficit, Economy, Ethics, Politics, Sovereignty

Tagged Control, Fraud, Incompetence, Spending, Truth

Wait Time If You Are Lucky

Posted on November 26, 2010 | Leave a comment

Doctors say Medicare cuts force painful decision about elderly patients
By N.C. Aizenman
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, November 26, 2010; 12:02 AM

Ask yourself this: how old will I want to get before I leave this mortal coil?
And will I be healthy enough?

Do I have a Right to Life?

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Posted in Corruption, Death Panels, Deficit, Economy, Ethics, Rights, Tort Reform

Tagged Fraud, Healthcare, Marxism

UPDATEDx3: TSA Unbound

Posted on November 20, 2010 | Leave a comment

Just in time for major Holidays.

Thanks, but no thanks, TSA.

I’ll drive. That way, you can keep your hands to yourself.

UPDATE: Apparently, the TSA in San Diego airport has definitely – gone – too -far.

And then there’s this.

Be thankful you aren’t this person. Poor fellow, no one should have to go through this.

What to do with TSA? Well, allow Texas to put all of those gropers on the southern border. Yeah, that’s the ticket. Maybe then we can assure the bad guys won’t cross our borders after humiliating them to death. sheesh.

UPDATEDx2: Another outrageous incident. Idiots all.

UPDATEDx3: A friend sent me this link. It describes the likelihood why Congress doesn’t seem to act fast enough concerning our unfriendly TSA gropers on the ground, before anyone can get to the skies. Figure there is probably something to this. What say?

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Posted in Abuse of Police Powers, Air Travel, Corruption, Deficit, Economy, Ethics, Rights, Theft

Tagged Control, controversy, Freedom, Holiday, Marxism, The American Way, Violence