Oh, Romney. Srsly.
Today Romney and Santorum face a tough battle in Michigan, something Romney didn't anticipate in his home state. Today he accuses Santorum of "outrageous and disgusting behavior." What behavior is that exactly? Santorum is reaching out to democratic voters with robocalls.
Santorum (correctly) asserts that if he is to have any chance at all in the general election, he needs to sway at least a few democrat voters, so what is the problem if he starts now?
Romney: does it bother you because you actually think Santorum is "consorting with the enemy"? Or are you just mad because you didn't think of it first?
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
February 27, 2012
If I didn't know better, I'd think that President Obama was lobbying for my prize. (Realistically, I doubt he knows of its existence...)
We all knew that the new budget proposed by the Obama Administration would cut defense spending. What they weren't publicizing is the fact that they were going to make those cuts in military healthcare. The plan is ton increase to cost of care paid by active duty service-members, their dependents, and retirees - to include those medically retired after having been wounded in action. Those remaining unaffected by the increase in premiums? Unionized civilian defense workers.
The moral of this story? If you manage to nab a federal government union job, your healthcare will be paid for. If you give your time, your arm, your leg, or your life for your country, you will then be asked to pay for the injuries you sustained in the defense of your country because they're too busy buying boob jobs and birth control for bureaucrats to be concerned over your missing limbs.
We all knew that the new budget proposed by the Obama Administration would cut defense spending. What they weren't publicizing is the fact that they were going to make those cuts in military healthcare. The plan is ton increase to cost of care paid by active duty service-members, their dependents, and retirees - to include those medically retired after having been wounded in action. Those remaining unaffected by the increase in premiums? Unionized civilian defense workers.
The moral of this story? If you manage to nab a federal government union job, your healthcare will be paid for. If you give your time, your arm, your leg, or your life for your country, you will then be asked to pay for the injuries you sustained in the defense of your country because they're too busy buying boob jobs and birth control for bureaucrats to be concerned over your missing limbs.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
February 26, 2012
I was wondering how long it would take Hillary Clinton to make the list...
Recent concerns over the possible backsliding of the "Arab Spring" suddenly have Clinton diplomatting as she's never diplomatted before. In Tunisia, after offering support to the rebels that overturned the secular leader just under a year ago, Clinton now warns the people that a takeover by extremists is possible. Basically, she's admitting that what conservatives warned people about while the Arab Spring was going on actually stands a real possibility of coming to pass...Imagine that, right?
The best part: she is speaking to young people in Town Hall meetings and preaching the value of democracy - even though what America has is not democracy and was never intended to be - because democracy does not work. You know, ever.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
February 25, 2012
Bob McDonnell. Governor of Virginia. Generally conservative. Coward.
In the state of Virginia, two pieces of legislation have made news recently. I have addressed the "personhood" bill, but today's punt-worthy action comes from the other bill - a bill that mandates an ultrasound for any woman who desires an abortion. As soon as news of the bill hit the media, the public outcry went from loud to ludicrous in 3.7 seconds. Media personalities began to refer to transvaginal ultrasound procedures (the bill only mandates an ultrasound, meaning that a highly non-invasive abdominal ultrasound would also be acceptable under the new law) as "state-mandated rape," and liberals everywhere ate it up. Unfortunately, so did Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell - he is now demanding that the bill be resubmitted with an amendment to clarify that the mandate doesn't require the transvaginal procedure that it didn't require in the first place.
As for those who were screaming about any mandated ultrasound, let me make something clear: in most states Planned Parenthood requires an ultrasound prior to all abortions anyway. But rather than using that ultrasound to help women make more informed choices, Planned Parenthood uses their required ultrasound to determine the size and age of the baby so that they can determine the best way to kill it. Babies over a certain gestational age and size, for example, cannot be safely killed with chemicals. Likewise, babies under a certain size and age do not require surgical intervention.
In the state of Virginia, two pieces of legislation have made news recently. I have addressed the "personhood" bill, but today's punt-worthy action comes from the other bill - a bill that mandates an ultrasound for any woman who desires an abortion. As soon as news of the bill hit the media, the public outcry went from loud to ludicrous in 3.7 seconds. Media personalities began to refer to transvaginal ultrasound procedures (the bill only mandates an ultrasound, meaning that a highly non-invasive abdominal ultrasound would also be acceptable under the new law) as "state-mandated rape," and liberals everywhere ate it up. Unfortunately, so did Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell - he is now demanding that the bill be resubmitted with an amendment to clarify that the mandate doesn't require the transvaginal procedure that it didn't require in the first place.
As for those who were screaming about any mandated ultrasound, let me make something clear: in most states Planned Parenthood requires an ultrasound prior to all abortions anyway. But rather than using that ultrasound to help women make more informed choices, Planned Parenthood uses their required ultrasound to determine the size and age of the baby so that they can determine the best way to kill it. Babies over a certain gestational age and size, for example, cannot be safely killed with chemicals. Likewise, babies under a certain size and age do not require surgical intervention.
February 24, 2012
In a surprise twist, today's prize is a tie between President Obama and Congressman Ron Paul - for the same reasons.
Several days ago in Afghanistan, American soldiers burned several copies of the Koran. They resorted to this action not as a political statement or to inflame the sensibilities of the Islamic community but to prevent terrorist prisoners from further covert communications. The prisoners in question had already defaced the Korans by writing in them in code (writing in the Koran is prohibited under Islamic law).
The burning of those Korans resulted in riots throughout Afghanistan, several American soldiers killed by the very Afghani soldiers they had helped to train, and Afghan President Karzai demanding an apology from America (which President Obama gave).
So it's pretty obvious that Obama gets the prize for offering an apology when he should have been demanding one for America instead. What does this have to do with Ron Paul? His foreign policy, if taken to its logical conclusion, would have America apologizing not just for the burning of the Koran, but for our very existence. In a world that boasts a culture that will gladly kill over the defacing of a religious book, we must demand respect through strength or risk losing everything.
Several days ago in Afghanistan, American soldiers burned several copies of the Koran. They resorted to this action not as a political statement or to inflame the sensibilities of the Islamic community but to prevent terrorist prisoners from further covert communications. The prisoners in question had already defaced the Korans by writing in them in code (writing in the Koran is prohibited under Islamic law).
The burning of those Korans resulted in riots throughout Afghanistan, several American soldiers killed by the very Afghani soldiers they had helped to train, and Afghan President Karzai demanding an apology from America (which President Obama gave).
So it's pretty obvious that Obama gets the prize for offering an apology when he should have been demanding one for America instead. What does this have to do with Ron Paul? His foreign policy, if taken to its logical conclusion, would have America apologizing not just for the burning of the Koran, but for our very existence. In a world that boasts a culture that will gladly kill over the defacing of a religious book, we must demand respect through strength or risk losing everything.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
February 23, 2012
Ok, this guy isn't a politician, but his crime of stupidity is certainly related to politics so we'll let it slide.
Mohamed Shohan, of Stamford, CT, was arrested on a warrant Wednesday. The charge? He recorded President Obama's State of the Union address and then sat down to watch it with his eleven year old son. Predictably, the child grew bored and began to act out - at which point Shohan grabbed a coffee mug and used it to hit the boy in the face.
First of all, no one should have been forced to listen to that blather. And second of all, I'm surprised family services wasn't called in - not for the physical assault, for the assault on his son's intellegence that speech represented.
Mohamed Shohan, of Stamford, CT, was arrested on a warrant Wednesday. The charge? He recorded President Obama's State of the Union address and then sat down to watch it with his eleven year old son. Predictably, the child grew bored and began to act out - at which point Shohan grabbed a coffee mug and used it to hit the boy in the face.
First of all, no one should have been forced to listen to that blather. And second of all, I'm surprised family services wasn't called in - not for the physical assault, for the assault on his son's intellegence that speech represented.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
February 22, 2012
President Obama is back in the spotlight today, for doing what he has been doing since the day he was inaugurated. Not campaigning for the 2012 election, the other thing. You know, blaming everyone but himself for...everything.
In the last two days, Obama has said - through White House Spokesman Jay Carney - that while he accepts responsibility as any President should for coming up with a new comprehensive energy policy, he will not admit culpability in failing to make the most of the resources we currently have available. Carney's exact words were, "If you're suggesting that there is responsibility for a rise in the global price of oil, it's certainly not because of anything he hasn't done to expand domestic oil and gas production."
It wouldn't be so funny if this statement didn't come in the wake of Obama's complete and utter failure in terms of the Keystone XL pipeline, a deal that Carney claims fell through because "Republicans prevented a full environmental review from taking place."
(It should be noted here that Republicans only asked the President for conditional approval of the pipeline project, pending the environmental review he asserts they blocked, in order to keep Canada from offering the project to China.)
Fail, Sir.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
More from February 21, 2012
Oh, Claire. Really?
Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill recently put out a new radio ad in which she claimed to be "fighting against abortion."
Her voting record over the last ten years suggests that her methods for "fighting against abortion" might need some work. For example, she voted against defunding Planned Parenthood and against diverting federal funding away from groups that either encourage or perform abortions. She voted against an amendment that would have prevented U.S. foreign aid money from being used to fund coercive abortions in nations like China. She even voted against an amendment that would have helped prevent minors from crossing state lines to obtain abortions in order to avoid parental consent laws in their own states.
So if you're Claire McCaskill, "fighting against abortion" means doing everything in your power to make sure that it's accessible, legal, and federally funded.
Claire: next time you do a radio spot, let me help you out. I have a dictionary and a thesaurus you can borrow. Heck, you can keep it. You obviously need it more than I do.
Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill recently put out a new radio ad in which she claimed to be "fighting against abortion."
Her voting record over the last ten years suggests that her methods for "fighting against abortion" might need some work. For example, she voted against defunding Planned Parenthood and against diverting federal funding away from groups that either encourage or perform abortions. She voted against an amendment that would have prevented U.S. foreign aid money from being used to fund coercive abortions in nations like China. She even voted against an amendment that would have helped prevent minors from crossing state lines to obtain abortions in order to avoid parental consent laws in their own states.
So if you're Claire McCaskill, "fighting against abortion" means doing everything in your power to make sure that it's accessible, legal, and federally funded.
Claire: next time you do a radio spot, let me help you out. I have a dictionary and a thesaurus you can borrow. Heck, you can keep it. You obviously need it more than I do.
February 21, 2012
I don't know about you, but I think President Obama is looking good for a February title here at Punt the Politician.
In a recent campaign stop in Cedar Rapids, IA, Obama took a new message to the people. He set aside class warfare for a brief moment to attempt to sell the public on a newer, more "realistic" American Dream.
And let's not get into the fact that setting the goalposts lower will do nothing but breed a generation of underachievers...oh, wait...
In a recent campaign stop in Cedar Rapids, IA, Obama took a new message to the people. He set aside class warfare for a brief moment to attempt to sell the public on a newer, more "realistic" American Dream.
"That's all most people want. Folks don't have unrealistic ambitions. They do believe that if they work hard they should be able to achieve that small measure of an American Dream."Sorry, Mr. President. I, for one, have unrealistic ambitions. I believe that I have more opportunities than my parents had, and if I work hard my kids can have better opportunities than I have. I believe that if I work hard I should be able to achieve the full measure of the American Dream. I also believe that if, by the grace of God, I am able to make such achievements, it will be in spite of the government rather than because of it.
And let's not get into the fact that setting the goalposts lower will do nothing but breed a generation of underachievers...oh, wait...
Monday, February 20, 2012
February 20, 2012
Score one (or probably a few) for the mainstream media.
After repeatedly slamming the George W. Bush administration for its role in jacking up gas prices in the United States, they have remained (predictably) silent in the face of similar infractions when perpetrated by the Obama administration.
So let's take a look at the numbers, shall we? Taking only the state of California as an example, we learn the following: during the Bush administration, gas was over $3 per gallon for 96 weeks (out of 416), or 23% of the Bush Presidency. Gas prices were over $4 per gallon for 12 weeks, or 2.9% of the Presidency.Overall, gas prices increased 7% over the course of the eight years he held the office.
In contrast, Obama has been in office for 163 weeks. in that time, gas prices have been over $3 per gallon for 114 of those weeks, which amounts to 70% of the Presidency. Prices have been over $4 for 10 weeks, or 6.1% of the Presidency. Overall prices have increased 67% in just over three years.
It is becoming increasingly difficult for the media to deny that President Obama's policies - both domestic and international - are contributing to a much more drastic and permanent increase in the cost of fuel. Why, then, after throwing unfounded accusations at George W. Bush over ties to "Big Oil" and all the problems that caused, would they remain silent in the face of far more egregious offenses being at the very least facilitated by the Obama administration today?
After repeatedly slamming the George W. Bush administration for its role in jacking up gas prices in the United States, they have remained (predictably) silent in the face of similar infractions when perpetrated by the Obama administration.
So let's take a look at the numbers, shall we? Taking only the state of California as an example, we learn the following: during the Bush administration, gas was over $3 per gallon for 96 weeks (out of 416), or 23% of the Bush Presidency. Gas prices were over $4 per gallon for 12 weeks, or 2.9% of the Presidency.Overall, gas prices increased 7% over the course of the eight years he held the office.
In contrast, Obama has been in office for 163 weeks. in that time, gas prices have been over $3 per gallon for 114 of those weeks, which amounts to 70% of the Presidency. Prices have been over $4 for 10 weeks, or 6.1% of the Presidency. Overall prices have increased 67% in just over three years.
It is becoming increasingly difficult for the media to deny that President Obama's policies - both domestic and international - are contributing to a much more drastic and permanent increase in the cost of fuel. Why, then, after throwing unfounded accusations at George W. Bush over ties to "Big Oil" and all the problems that caused, would they remain silent in the face of far more egregious offenses being at the very least facilitated by the Obama administration today?
Sunday, February 19, 2012
February 19, 2012
Congratulations are in order once again for former House Speaker Newt Gingrich...
In an interview with Fox News Sunday today, Gingrich claimed that if Romney loses in Michigan he should drop out of the race. He said that a failure to carry his home state would indicate that Governor Romney would struggle to carry the state against Obama in the general election.
Well, of course Gingrich wants Romney to drop out of the race. A Romney-free primary is most likely his only chance for success. But a loss in Michigan would still leave Romney with four wins and Gingrich (if he too failed to take Michigan) with only one, so a more legitimate demand would be that Gingrich leave the race at this point.
The question I have for Speaker Gingrich is this: if Romney fails to win his home state, he will still have won 40% of the primary contests thus far. Gingrich has only managed to win in his home state, securing only 10% of the contests. (including Michigan in those tallies) How does he justify claiming that one loss, regardless of the state in which it occurs, makes a candidate with a one and nine record stronger than one with a 4 and 6 record?
In an interview with Fox News Sunday today, Gingrich claimed that if Romney loses in Michigan he should drop out of the race. He said that a failure to carry his home state would indicate that Governor Romney would struggle to carry the state against Obama in the general election.
Well, of course Gingrich wants Romney to drop out of the race. A Romney-free primary is most likely his only chance for success. But a loss in Michigan would still leave Romney with four wins and Gingrich (if he too failed to take Michigan) with only one, so a more legitimate demand would be that Gingrich leave the race at this point.
The question I have for Speaker Gingrich is this: if Romney fails to win his home state, he will still have won 40% of the primary contests thus far. Gingrich has only managed to win in his home state, securing only 10% of the contests. (including Michigan in those tallies) How does he justify claiming that one loss, regardless of the state in which it occurs, makes a candidate with a one and nine record stronger than one with a 4 and 6 record?
Saturday, February 18, 2012
February 18, 2012
Another win for President Obama today!
In a story that naturally was released on Friday afternoon, Obama praised the work of a manufacturing plant that he just months ago attempted to have closed. The plant in question was a Boeing plant in South Carolina. The NLRB had brought a lawsuit claiming that Boeing had built the plant in South Carolina, a right-to-work state, in retaliation against the union after a strike slowed production in Washington state.
Granted, he should have been praising the South Carolina plant. They have made excellent progress, and their production numbers have been great as well. But when he stands up and claims that this plant is a great example of American ingenuity and hard work, it seems disingenuous when you realize that it was only in spite of his administration that the plant even exists today.
In a story that naturally was released on Friday afternoon, Obama praised the work of a manufacturing plant that he just months ago attempted to have closed. The plant in question was a Boeing plant in South Carolina. The NLRB had brought a lawsuit claiming that Boeing had built the plant in South Carolina, a right-to-work state, in retaliation against the union after a strike slowed production in Washington state.
Granted, he should have been praising the South Carolina plant. They have made excellent progress, and their production numbers have been great as well. But when he stands up and claims that this plant is a great example of American ingenuity and hard work, it seems disingenuous when you realize that it was only in spite of his administration that the plant even exists today.
Friday, February 17, 2012
More February 17, 2012
Finally, a win for Media Matters for America! I know, I know, you've been waiting for this...
The Daily Caller released a list of MMfA donors, and not surprising at all was the massive contribution from pot-stirrer extraordinaire George Soros. What is likely to raise eyebrows is the over $100k donated by Goldman Sachs. Yeah, you heard right. Media Matters for America is taking money from a Wall Street firm while they continue to carry water for the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Don't get me wrong, I personally dont care who MMfA takes money from. We live in a capitalist nation, and it's very capitalist of them to take money from anyone willing to give it. My problem is that it makes their message disingenuous. By supporting the OWS movement, which claims that capitalism is the root of all evil, they are effectively saying that capitalism is ok for MMfA, but when other people do it, it's the epitome of greed.
Nice.
The Daily Caller released a list of MMfA donors, and not surprising at all was the massive contribution from pot-stirrer extraordinaire George Soros. What is likely to raise eyebrows is the over $100k donated by Goldman Sachs. Yeah, you heard right. Media Matters for America is taking money from a Wall Street firm while they continue to carry water for the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Don't get me wrong, I personally dont care who MMfA takes money from. We live in a capitalist nation, and it's very capitalist of them to take money from anyone willing to give it. My problem is that it makes their message disingenuous. By supporting the OWS movement, which claims that capitalism is the root of all evil, they are effectively saying that capitalism is ok for MMfA, but when other people do it, it's the epitome of greed.
Nice.
February 17, 2012
Today, a win for those who oppose the VA "Personhood" legislation...
A bill granting "personhood" to fertilized human eggs has made it through the Virginia legislature, and feminists everywhere are crying "FOUL!" They call it an all out war on contraception, and a giant step backward in history and in women's rights.
However, the bill does not address any contraceptive measures that prevent pregnancy - only those that terminate pregnancy.
So how should we define "personhood"? Well, is it equivalent to humanity? Because if so, I present the following: DNA does not change from conception to death. The only thing that varies along that timeline is the human being's capabilities (or lack thereof) concerning self care. The unborn, as well as infants, toddlers, children and the elderly may have difficulties - or a complete inability - to provide themselves with food, shelter, or security. If the unborn are not entitled to personhood simply because they cannot survive without constant care, how can we justify recognizing infants, toddlers, children or the elderly as "persons" when they clearly suffer from the same inabilities?
A bill granting "personhood" to fertilized human eggs has made it through the Virginia legislature, and feminists everywhere are crying "FOUL!" They call it an all out war on contraception, and a giant step backward in history and in women's rights.
However, the bill does not address any contraceptive measures that prevent pregnancy - only those that terminate pregnancy.
So how should we define "personhood"? Well, is it equivalent to humanity? Because if so, I present the following: DNA does not change from conception to death. The only thing that varies along that timeline is the human being's capabilities (or lack thereof) concerning self care. The unborn, as well as infants, toddlers, children and the elderly may have difficulties - or a complete inability - to provide themselves with food, shelter, or security. If the unborn are not entitled to personhood simply because they cannot survive without constant care, how can we justify recognizing infants, toddlers, children or the elderly as "persons" when they clearly suffer from the same inabilities?
Thursday, February 16, 2012
February 16, 2012
Aaaahhh, yet another tie. I really shouldn't be surprised by this, but we'll go with it. Those receiving the dubious honor today? Former Vice President Al Gore, and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. No, I never thought I would have to type those two names in the same sentence.
First, VP Gore. Together with former Goldman Sachs Asset Management CEO David Blood, Gore has recently spoken out about a newer (greener?) "sustainable capitalism." It sounds like kittens and sunshine when he opens with this: "we believe that capitalism is fundamentally superior to any other system for organizing economic activity." But then he continues to explain that the way to make capitalism sustainable is to "incorporate sufficient regard for its impact on people, society and the planet."
In other words, if we make capitalism nicer, then it will work. The problem is that if we regulate ourselves into a nicer capitalism, the end result won't be capitalism anymore, and is not likely to be sustainable either.
Now on to Governor Chris Christie. After the recent death of singer Whitney Houston, Christie announced that flags in New Jersey would be flown at half mast in her honor. The public immediately questioned the decision, outraged that a drug addict would be honored in that way regardless of her incredible talents. Christie defended the decision, saying that her problems did not take away from her status as an icon.
The problem? The American flag should be flown at half mast for people who have made a contribution to its honor. Presidents. Senators. Congressmen. Soldiers. Not entertainers. Granted, a few exceptions could be made for entertainers like Bob Hope or Gary Sinise who dedicated time and money and put themselves in harm's way to entertain soldiers on the front lines. But only a few. And not for singers who fell off the map prior to death by pharmacology.
First, VP Gore. Together with former Goldman Sachs Asset Management CEO David Blood, Gore has recently spoken out about a newer (greener?) "sustainable capitalism." It sounds like kittens and sunshine when he opens with this: "we believe that capitalism is fundamentally superior to any other system for organizing economic activity." But then he continues to explain that the way to make capitalism sustainable is to "incorporate sufficient regard for its impact on people, society and the planet."
In other words, if we make capitalism nicer, then it will work. The problem is that if we regulate ourselves into a nicer capitalism, the end result won't be capitalism anymore, and is not likely to be sustainable either.
Now on to Governor Chris Christie. After the recent death of singer Whitney Houston, Christie announced that flags in New Jersey would be flown at half mast in her honor. The public immediately questioned the decision, outraged that a drug addict would be honored in that way regardless of her incredible talents. Christie defended the decision, saying that her problems did not take away from her status as an icon.
The problem? The American flag should be flown at half mast for people who have made a contribution to its honor. Presidents. Senators. Congressmen. Soldiers. Not entertainers. Granted, a few exceptions could be made for entertainers like Bob Hope or Gary Sinise who dedicated time and money and put themselves in harm's way to entertain soldiers on the front lines. But only a few. And not for singers who fell off the map prior to death by pharmacology.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
More February 15, 2012
Since I skipped Valentine's day, I figured it was only fair that I include a second entry today. Actually, the United States Department of Agriculture gave me no choice.
Chicago is no longer the only place in which parental authority is challenged in public school cafeterias. In a story out of North Carolina, a preschooler's lunch was subjected to scrutiny by a federal lunch inspector from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. The lunch in question consisted of a turkey and cheese sandwich, a banana, chips, and apple juice. Sounds reasonably healthy, no? Well, the lunch inspector didn't think so. After he confiscated the child's lunch, he directed said child to the school cafeteria - where chicken nuggets were being served.
In reality, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture should win multiple awards for this one action. It takes someone really special to label chicken nuggets a healthier option than the lunch the child had brought from home. And it takes someone who is more interested in keeping a job in the current administration than in what passes the idiocy test.
The Obama Administration should also be congratulated for their most recent (successful) intrusion into private American homes. I dare them to stand between me and my kids.
Chicago is no longer the only place in which parental authority is challenged in public school cafeterias. In a story out of North Carolina, a preschooler's lunch was subjected to scrutiny by a federal lunch inspector from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. The lunch in question consisted of a turkey and cheese sandwich, a banana, chips, and apple juice. Sounds reasonably healthy, no? Well, the lunch inspector didn't think so. After he confiscated the child's lunch, he directed said child to the school cafeteria - where chicken nuggets were being served.
In reality, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture should win multiple awards for this one action. It takes someone really special to label chicken nuggets a healthier option than the lunch the child had brought from home. And it takes someone who is more interested in keeping a job in the current administration than in what passes the idiocy test.
The Obama Administration should also be congratulated for their most recent (successful) intrusion into private American homes. I dare them to stand between me and my kids.
February 15, 2012
And the prize, once again, goes to former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.
As he struggles to regain the momentum that he seems to think he had, he lashes out at current twist in the GOP establishment panties, Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum. Romney claims that Santorum "is unqualified to be President because he lacks gubernatorial experience." He continues with a justified dig at President Obama, saying, "You've seen what happens when you elect someone who has never run anything."
But what Romney is forgetting? George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Dwight Eisenhower and JFK never served as governors either. He also seems to forget that FDR, Woodrow Wilson and Jimmy Carter did. Hardly a reasonable litmus test for leadership abilities.
As he struggles to regain the momentum that he seems to think he had, he lashes out at current twist in the GOP establishment panties, Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum. Romney claims that Santorum "is unqualified to be President because he lacks gubernatorial experience." He continues with a justified dig at President Obama, saying, "You've seen what happens when you elect someone who has never run anything."
But what Romney is forgetting? George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Dwight Eisenhower and JFK never served as governors either. He also seems to forget that FDR, Woodrow Wilson and Jimmy Carter did. Hardly a reasonable litmus test for leadership abilities.
Monday, February 13, 2012
February 13, 2012
And now, for the moment you have all been waiting for: President Obama's first "win" of 2012.
It seems that the 2012 Obama campaign team has launched a project referred to as "truth teams." The goal is to have grassroots style boots on the ground, making sure that people are getting all the facts about the current Obama Administration and the plans they have for the next four years.
Two problems with that: first, being funded by the Obama campaign makes these "truth teams" by definition not grassroots. They are the very embodiment of AstroTurf organization. And second, anyone who has watch Obama speak before knows that he prefaces the most monstrous lies with the phrases "let me be clear" or "I'll be honest with you." Based on experience, we have to assume that these "truth teams" are likely to be circulating anything but.
It seems that the 2012 Obama campaign team has launched a project referred to as "truth teams." The goal is to have grassroots style boots on the ground, making sure that people are getting all the facts about the current Obama Administration and the plans they have for the next four years.
Two problems with that: first, being funded by the Obama campaign makes these "truth teams" by definition not grassroots. They are the very embodiment of AstroTurf organization. And second, anyone who has watch Obama speak before knows that he prefaces the most monstrous lies with the phrases "let me be clear" or "I'll be honest with you." Based on experience, we have to assume that these "truth teams" are likely to be circulating anything but.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
February 12, 2012
The Ron Paul supporters in Maine take the title today.
After nine straight losses in the recent primaries and caucuses, you would think that Ron Paul's supporters would be used to coming in second. Instead, after reporters announced another Romney victory, they immediately began to cry foul and point fingers. "Liar!" one supporter yelled at the television. Another asked how many votes had been cast by dead people.
The bottom line is this: if Ron Paul were anything more than a distraction at this point, it's likely that he would have won, well, something.
After nine straight losses in the recent primaries and caucuses, you would think that Ron Paul's supporters would be used to coming in second. Instead, after reporters announced another Romney victory, they immediately began to cry foul and point fingers. "Liar!" one supporter yelled at the television. Another asked how many votes had been cast by dead people.
The bottom line is this: if Ron Paul were anything more than a distraction at this point, it's likely that he would have won, well, something.
February 10, 2012
And... Mitt Romney wins something beside the CPAC straw poll today. And the Maine caucus.
Today Romney was quoted as saying "I never worked a day in Washington!" It's a safe bet that he said it to draw attention to the fact that he isn't a "Washington insider." Perhaps he has forgotten the Gingrich debate zinger, "The only reason you're not a 'Washington insider' is that you kept losing elections."
I don't know about you, but I'm not about to give Governor Romney credit for that, considering the fact that if he had had his way he would certainly be a Washington insider.
Today Romney was quoted as saying "I never worked a day in Washington!" It's a safe bet that he said it to draw attention to the fact that he isn't a "Washington insider." Perhaps he has forgotten the Gingrich debate zinger, "The only reason you're not a 'Washington insider' is that you kept losing elections."
I don't know about you, but I'm not about to give Governor Romney credit for that, considering the fact that if he had had his way he would certainly be a Washington insider.
February 9, 2012
The first day ever results in a tie between Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and the DC Occupiers.
Newt Gingrich,after setting up private meet and greet at CPAC for 100, let just over 40 people in - most of them press and his own campaign aids - and then closed the door on the rest of the gathered crowd. Many of the people who had been promised a spot at the reception had been waiting for over two hours, holding up "Newt" signs and tirelessly handing out "Newt" literature and stickers to anyone who passed by.
The DC Occupiers surrounded the Marriott Wardman Park where CPAC was held. They blocked exits, making it impossible for conference attendees - or even just regular guests - to leave the hotel for lunch without wading through a sea of stinky bodies who were likely to at the very least attack them verbally. To make matters worse, some of them actually came into the hotel, pushing past CPAC attendees and blocking the video monitors while Governor Romney spoke. They were wearing CPAC badges, which meant that either they paid hundreds of dollars to stage that protest, or someone else bought their badges for them. Of course, then we found out that they were being paid by SEIU $60 per day to protest, so it's likely that they financed the infiltration as well. But we already knew that the SEIU needs to be punted.
Newt Gingrich,after setting up private meet and greet at CPAC for 100, let just over 40 people in - most of them press and his own campaign aids - and then closed the door on the rest of the gathered crowd. Many of the people who had been promised a spot at the reception had been waiting for over two hours, holding up "Newt" signs and tirelessly handing out "Newt" literature and stickers to anyone who passed by.
The DC Occupiers surrounded the Marriott Wardman Park where CPAC was held. They blocked exits, making it impossible for conference attendees - or even just regular guests - to leave the hotel for lunch without wading through a sea of stinky bodies who were likely to at the very least attack them verbally. To make matters worse, some of them actually came into the hotel, pushing past CPAC attendees and blocking the video monitors while Governor Romney spoke. They were wearing CPAC badges, which meant that either they paid hundreds of dollars to stage that protest, or someone else bought their badges for them. Of course, then we found out that they were being paid by SEIU $60 per day to protest, so it's likely that they financed the infiltration as well. But we already knew that the SEIU needs to be punted.
Punt who? Why?
Just about everyday, I find myself thinking about at least one politician, pundit, or political activist who needs a proverbial boot up his you-know-what. I have started this blog to keep a record of those punt-worthy people in all of their punt-worthy splendor.
If you have suggestions to add to the list, or would like to submit your own competing ideas for any given day, please feel free o do so in the comments section at any time.
Because I am located in the United States, most of the people who end up in these posts will likely be Americans. However, I will consider international figures for mention as well.
I will be compiling the data posted, and will declare a winner at the end of the year. If necessary, I may post monthly winners as well.
Enjoy, and please participate!
If you have suggestions to add to the list, or would like to submit your own competing ideas for any given day, please feel free o do so in the comments section at any time.
Because I am located in the United States, most of the people who end up in these posts will likely be Americans. However, I will consider international figures for mention as well.
I will be compiling the data posted, and will declare a winner at the end of the year. If necessary, I may post monthly winners as well.
Enjoy, and please participate!
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