[W]e’ve been guided by a Republican administration who believes in the simplistic notion that people who have wealth are entitled to keep it, and they have an antipathy towards the means of redistributing wealth.
Couple that with Barack Obama’s statement yesterday that “Only government can break the vicious cycles that are crippling our economy,” and you get a pretty clear picture of what we’re dealing with here — a mindset and philosophy which, if you agree that personal freedoms like the right to keep your own property and the right to the fruits of your own toils and labors are a moral good, can only be called morally repugnant.
h/t CfG
add Obama's "spending tax cuts" to the philosophy-LINK
Mike gamecock DeVine Friday, January 9th at 5:36PM EST (link)http://www.redstate.com/gamecock/2009/01/09/before-you-see-it-on-your-paystub-it-belongs-to-obama/
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Just wait until the average Obama supporter finds out
NightTwister Friday, January 9th at 6:12PM EST (link)that Obama is referring to them when he refers to people who have wealth.
I’m quite sure they were thinking all these handouts were going to be paid for by someone else.
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izoneguy Friday, January 9th at 6:22PM EST (link)“When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”
Thomas Jefferson
Excellent!
Vegas_Rick Friday, January 9th at 11:50PM EST (link)The master con man.
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” Calvin Coolidge.
Ignorant America-haters on here
freeman8888 Friday, January 9th at 11:08PM EST (link)I bet you thought reich-wing was uber clever. It wasn’t.
buh bye now. - absentee
redstatefascist
Hey flippen idiot
gekster Friday, January 9th at 11:27PM EST (link)Under Mr bush, although he has spent like a Democrat, under him there was the largest amount taken in by the IRS in its HISTORY on April 15th, 2008..
And unemployment, besides the Peoples Republic of Michigan, the national average has been around 5%. And if you didn’t count in Michigans rate of a constant 7%, it would have been lower.
And since Uncle Ronnie brought down the Soviet Union, remember them Mr Bush has liberated more people since Jesus.
And if you actualy listen to any of the Massiah’s speeches, yopu can come away with everything, or nothing, because he says both.
Will you tell me and everyone here, how Bush ruined the economy.
The Wall Street bailout was Congresses.
And I don’t see any one hear “whining” about Obama, just stating facts..
A political party cannot be all things to all people.
It must represent certain fundamental beliefs which must not be compromised to political expediency, or simply to swell its numbers.
Ronald Reagan
Every deer hunter in Michigan still likes to take a shot at a squirrel, rabbit, or even a troll every now and then.
also flippen idiot
gekster Friday, January 9th at 11:37PM EST (link)two things with one of your statements:
“I know he is a honest public servant”
for one:
its “an honest” as opposed to “a honest”.
for two:
Whas he been honest?
A political party cannot be all things to all people.
It must represent certain fundamental beliefs which must not be compromised to political expediency, or simply to swell its numbers.
Ronald Reagan
Every deer hunter in Michigan still likes to take a shot at a squirrel, rabbit, or even a troll every now and then.
I made a new contraction
gekster Friday, January 9th at 11:39PM EST (link)“when has” can now be “whas”
A political party cannot be all things to all people.
It must represent certain fundamental beliefs which must not be compromised to political expediency, or simply to swell its numbers.
Ronald Reagan
Every deer hunter in Michigan still likes to take a shot at a squirrel, rabbit, or even a troll every now and then.
Moe Lane, please pick up the nearest white courtesy phone.
George Claghorn Friday, January 9th at 11:29PM EST (link)We’ve got a live one right here.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
At least he knows how to spell "fascist"
Jack_Savage Friday, January 9th at 11:35PM EST (link)Check back with us when you figure out that Obama isn’t going to pay your mortgage or fill your car with gas.
Your post speaks volumes...
Fred Maidment Friday, January 9th at 11:44PM EST (link)Republicans can certainly share some blame in the current economic situation with their over-spending, government growing mentality the past 8 years. The Bush Administration and Republican Congress picked winners and losers from 2001 to 2007.
The interesting thing to note is that, while Bush and Republicans were in charge, we saw economic growth. Our economy grew from $9.8 trillion in 2000 (just before Bush took over) to $13.8 trillion in 2007 (growth of 40%).
Accounting for inflation, the economy grew equally from 2001 to 2007 as it did from 1995 to 2000.
Obama’s states policy goals are not stimulus. They are simply more unfunded government spending for the purpose of buying votes and creating more government dependents.
“…we no longer can call ourselves a superpower. ”
I challenge you to find a nation that defeat us in open battle. Only the lack of political will to fight could really stop us.
“bush negelcted our nation’s infratructure, schools, he allowed city to drown and remain broken,”
Our infrastructure has been ignored for decades. Our schools have been failing for decades. New Orleans and Louisiana knew that a powerful hurricane flooding the city was a matter of when, not if, again for decades. Why are all these issues sudden “Dubya’s” fault when they were known issues long before he could even vote?
“…bush is also responsible for more unemployment since 1929. ”
Only in terms of absolute values, not real percentages; and only if you believe that the Democratic Congress has absolutely nothing to do with our current economic situation, a position I argue is laughable at best.
You keep saying that Bush’s policies failed. I’d like you to be just a bit more specific.
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Nah, dipstick the incompetent Dem congress has presided over this. nt
Vegas_Rick Friday, January 9th at 11:47PM EST (link)“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” Calvin Coolidge.
I've seen the light!
bs Friday, January 9th at 11:55PM EST (link)I’m so inspired! I think I’ll go donate to His Majesty-Elect’s perpetual campaign right now. You’ve convinced me! How could I have been wrong all along? What a FOOL I’ve been! Why - I’ll never have to work again! Free housing…free insurance…no mortgage. The One is teh awesome!
Launch the unicorns!
Decorum is fo’ suckas
and my gas tank will be filled,and my mortgage paid off, even though I paid it off myself.
gekster Friday, January 9th at 11:58PM EST (link)nt
A political party cannot be all things to all people.
It must represent certain fundamental beliefs which must not be compromised to political expediency, or simply to swell its numbers.
Ronald Reagan
Every deer hunter in Michigan still likes to take a shot at a squirrel, rabbit, or even a troll every now and then.
I wonder if...
Fred Maidment Friday, January 9th at 6:31PM EST (link)…Rep. Moran would like it if I took money out of his pocket to pay off my student loans and credit card debt?
If I take money from him to pay my debts or purchase something, or even if I give his money to someone else so they can pay for something, that is stealing.
Why is it not stealing when he’s taking the money out of my paycheck to spend on those brilliant government spending programs, or transferring my income to someone who didn’t work for it?
No one has ever been able to explain that one to me in a rational and satisfactory manner.
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- - Thomas Jefferson, to Archibald Stuart, 1791
Apparently you don't understand how it works.
NightTwister Friday, January 9th at 6:55PM EST (link)Elected government representatives are part of the more equal than others class.
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This isn't Animal Farm
Fred Maidment Friday, January 9th at 7:18PM EST (link)At least, not yet it isn’t. And if Mr. Moran really believes he’s “More Equal than Others,” I challenge him to admit it openly to his constituents…
Yeah, like that will ever happen.
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- - Thomas Jefferson, to Archibald Stuart, 1791
I believe he just did, based on his quote above...nt.
NightTwister Friday, January 9th at 8:41PM EST (link)Get Connected in Colorado.
Not to go all Marat on the topic, But Morans 'head should roll' for the good of the Republic.
Alberta Friday, January 9th at 6:36PM EST (link)Morans thoughts are poison for the body politic, and one cannot and should not sit pretty while one is poisoned.
Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.
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Nothing like the truth
Whitehorse Friday, January 9th at 9:30PM EST (link)To make the Dems/left look like goons. Orwell’s estate should ask for royalties from the Dems for using Animal Farm as a blueprint…
We will have ample fodder from these guys, we need to make the most of it. I predict there will be copious attempts at sleight of hand to make it look like the working folks aren’t being gouged, however we must make sure these are called out for what they are when these are tried.
I bought Ann Coulter's book the day it came out
George Claghorn Friday, January 9th at 10:42PM EST (link)And so far I love it.
Maybe I’ll post a review when I finish it.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
All of Ann Coulter's books are essential references
Mike gamecock DeVine Friday, January 9th at 10:51PM EST (link)She meticulously documents all her claims with footnotes and is the best chronicler of the left’s excesses.
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“One man with courage makes a majority.” - Andrew Jackson
I think you might like this, GC
George Claghorn Friday, January 9th at 10:52PM EST (link)Coulter responds to Media Matters
And, just out of curiosity, which is your favorite AC book?
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
I think I like Slander the best because it exposes and documents
Mike gamecock DeVine Friday, January 9th at 11:14PM EST (link)the overall rot that is the dem party. How they stand for nothing but power and have to live by a code of lies about us. It was one of the books that I read in 2000 that helped lead to my epiphany because it was so true to my experience within the dem party.
It also shows that it is not just the “far left” that is the problem. It is the whole of the dem party.
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Amen Brother GC
GordonTaylor Friday, January 9th at 11:16PM EST (link)Amen
Agreed
George Claghorn Friday, January 9th at 11:24PM EST (link)I liked “If Democrats Had Any Brains…”, but it was just a “best of…” book. Actually, another “best of…” book. “How to talk to Liberal” was her official best-of.
“High Crimes” was good, too, but it lacks the extreme point-by-point documentation and lie destroying that “Slander” had. High Crimes was more of a legal insight book.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
link not working other GC - nt
Mike gamecock DeVine Friday, January 9th at 11:15PM EST (link)Mike DeVine’s Examiner.com, Charlotte Observer and The Minority Report columns
“One man with courage makes a majority.” - Andrew Jackson
Fixed link
George Claghorn Friday, January 9th at 11:19PM EST (link)Sorry. HTML hates me.
Here it is.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
I also bought "Guilty" the day it came out
peg_c Friday, January 9th at 10:52PM EST (link)Been working since then, want to start it this weekend. Honestly, but for the NBC brouhaha I wouldn’t have bought it, though we own most of Ann’s books. I can’t help supporting anyone and anything the Drive-Bys hate that much.
Government cannot be the solution when government is the problem.
I hear ya, peg_c.
George Claghorn Friday, January 9th at 10:53PM EST (link)I only read the first chapter. But I love the book so far. That’s how good it is.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
And brownie points to you...
George Claghorn Friday, January 9th at 11:20PM EST (link)for bringing a Rush quote into an Ann Coulter conversation.
I bow to your superior conservatism.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
this being an open thread, I wanted to put this up,but was distracted.
gekster Friday, January 9th at 11:47PM EST (link)From 2005, someone sent me, but it applies, as wisdom allways does.
And so for your amusement;
Recent hurricanes and gasoline prices are proof of the
existence of a new chemical element. Research has led to the
discovery of the heaviest element yet known to science. The
new element, Governmentium (Gv), has one neutron, 25
assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons, and 198 assistant
deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312.
These 312 particles are held together by forces called
morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of
lepton-like particles called peons. Since Governmentium can
cause a reaction that would normally take less than a second
to take from four days to four years to complete,
Governmentium has a normal half-life of 2-6 years. It does
not decay, but instead undergoes reorganization in which a
portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons
exchange places. In fact, Governmentium?s mass will
actually increase over time, since each reorganization will
cause more morons to become neutrons, forming isodopes. This
characteristic of moron promotion leads some scientists to
believe that Governmentium is formed whenever morons reach a
critical concentration. This hypothetical quantity is
referred to as critical morass.
When catalyzed with money, Governmentium becomes
Administratium (Ad), an element that radiates just as much
energy as Governmentium, since it has half as many peons,
but twice as many morons.
A political party cannot be all things to all people.
It must represent certain fundamental beliefs which must not be compromised to political expediency, or simply to swell its numbers.
Ronald Reagan
Every deer hunter in Michigan still likes to take a shot at a squirrel, rabbit, or even a troll every now and then.
That's fantastic.
itrytobenice Saturday, January 10th at 4:35PM EST (link)Consider it stolen and emailed.
The problem with America is stupidity. I’m not saying there should be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don’t we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?
Could Redstate please have new recommended diaries to replace the old recommended diaries?
David123 Saturday, January 10th at 7:51AM EST (link)Some of the recommended diaries have been there since Moby Dick was a minnow.
David123
Neil is working on it
George Claghorn Saturday, January 10th at 7:59AM EST (link)But he has more pressing issues with the new software to deal with first.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline