Ok, Fine. Obama wins. America has spoken. At first it was beyond all comprehension and I began-then erased-three different blog posts blasting every idiot Democrat in the country. I did not get my desired outcome, but the world has not ended. Acceptance has taken hold, and I realize all I can do is roll with it. I will even concede that Obama's healthcare plan will benefit many, and I like that. I also like that he is adopting a shelter mutt for his daughters. His tax policies are still bullshit.
But, just let me say, the first time I hear one of you Obama supporters bitching about him doing something you don't approve of, it's your own fault. You voted him in. Also, I will be the first to smile and say "I told you so". Get ready for it.
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
11/6/08
11/3/08
Election Day
I am anxious, I am nervous, and there's a knot in my stomach the size of a baseball.
I'm freaking out because there's a very good chance that Obama could win this election, and that thought makes me physically ill.
So, just to give everyone a heads up, I will be freaking out for the rest of today and all day tomorrow, until they announce our next president.
I'm freaking out because there's a very good chance that Obama could win this election, and that thought makes me physically ill.
So, just to give everyone a heads up, I will be freaking out for the rest of today and all day tomorrow, until they announce our next president.
10/31/08
My Response to Nick
This is in response to Nick, who commented on my 10/24 post on Obama's redistribution plan.
Nick Democrat, Apparantly you did not read the first line of my post- the one that says the blog was originally posted by a friend and I'm simply reposting it here.
No matter, because you still missed the point. The point is that the waiter was upset to see that he was not on the receiving end of this 'wealth redistribution' bullshit. Of course the bum was excited, he got paid to sit outside on his ass. See, *I* represent the government in this little story, and *my* actions were obviously not just or fair. Get where this is going?
Here's the kicker. Last I checked, your occupation is your CHOICE. I chose to not become a surgeon, and therefore I am not raking in $250,000+ (Obama's definition of wealthy) per year. I also chose not to become a plumber (like Joe), and as a result it's very likely that my salary exceeds his. Had I chosen to become a surgeon, why would you punish me for that, after I had worked so hard to achieve success? Why take extra money from me and give it to someone who chose to not work as hard as me? Ridiculous.
Here's something else to chew on. This wealth redisribution sounds a lot like...wait for it...WELFARE!!! Yes, that great American institution that takes gobs of my (and yours, Nick) money and cheerfully signs it over to those 'less fortunate' souls who have problems with steady employment. Three cheers for government handouts. I can't wait to see what the man who grew up somewhere between the ghettos of Chicago and a little mud hut in Kenya will do with that one, but that's a whole other conversation, so we'll table it for another day.
Read this carefully.
According to an article in the Wall Street Journal (8/19/08), taxes paid by small business people earning $250,000 or more each years will be distributed to those who pay little or no federal income tax. If a tax credit is $1,000 but otherwise the tax payer would pay only $200, the U.S. Government, under Obama's redistribution plan, would get a check for $800. Those who pay no income tax at all would get a check for $1000.
Tell me, Nick, does this make any kind of sense to you? And, as a side note, the roads, schools, hospitals, military, and bridges in my corner of the world are perfectly fine, and growing in number every day. Hell, in Houston they grow by the hour. If Obama actually is elected-God forbid- I suspect it won't take long for your sarcasm to disappear, and, hopefuly, taking your oh-so-cool, hilarious, awesome-ness with it. Comments are welcome.
Nick Democrat, Apparantly you did not read the first line of my post- the one that says the blog was originally posted by a friend and I'm simply reposting it here.
No matter, because you still missed the point. The point is that the waiter was upset to see that he was not on the receiving end of this 'wealth redistribution' bullshit. Of course the bum was excited, he got paid to sit outside on his ass. See, *I* represent the government in this little story, and *my* actions were obviously not just or fair. Get where this is going?
Here's the kicker. Last I checked, your occupation is your CHOICE. I chose to not become a surgeon, and therefore I am not raking in $250,000+ (Obama's definition of wealthy) per year. I also chose not to become a plumber (like Joe), and as a result it's very likely that my salary exceeds his. Had I chosen to become a surgeon, why would you punish me for that, after I had worked so hard to achieve success? Why take extra money from me and give it to someone who chose to not work as hard as me? Ridiculous.
Here's something else to chew on. This wealth redisribution sounds a lot like...wait for it...WELFARE!!! Yes, that great American institution that takes gobs of my (and yours, Nick) money and cheerfully signs it over to those 'less fortunate' souls who have problems with steady employment. Three cheers for government handouts. I can't wait to see what the man who grew up somewhere between the ghettos of Chicago and a little mud hut in Kenya will do with that one, but that's a whole other conversation, so we'll table it for another day.
Read this carefully.
According to an article in the Wall Street Journal (8/19/08), taxes paid by small business people earning $250,000 or more each years will be distributed to those who pay little or no federal income tax. If a tax credit is $1,000 but otherwise the tax payer would pay only $200, the U.S. Government, under Obama's redistribution plan, would get a check for $800. Those who pay no income tax at all would get a check for $1000.
Tell me, Nick, does this make any kind of sense to you? And, as a side note, the roads, schools, hospitals, military, and bridges in my corner of the world are perfectly fine, and growing in number every day. Hell, in Houston they grow by the hour. If Obama actually is elected-God forbid- I suspect it won't take long for your sarcasm to disappear, and, hopefuly, taking your oh-so-cool, hilarious, awesome-ness with it. Comments are welcome.
10/24/08
Obama's Redistribution of Wealth
My friend posted this on Myspace today, and I had to pass it along.
Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read " Vote Obama, I need the money." I laughed.
Once in the restaurant my server had on a "Obama 08" tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference--just imagine the coincidence. When the bill came, I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the 'Obama redistribution of wealth' concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight.
I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I've decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful. At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient needed money more.
I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.
Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read " Vote Obama, I need the money." I laughed.
Once in the restaurant my server had on a "Obama 08" tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference--just imagine the coincidence. When the bill came, I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the 'Obama redistribution of wealth' concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight.
I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I've decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful. At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient needed money more.
I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.
10/3/08
McCain/Palin '08!
Did y'all see the VP debate last night?? Sarah Palin made me proud! I'm really excited that she may be our next VP. No, not because she's a woman (but it's about damn time!), but because she has spent most of her life as an average citizen. Her family isn't exceptionally wealthy and I think her middle-class roots will give her insight to what this country really needs. I must say that Joe Biden also did well during the debate. Not once did he tell another lie about being under attack while in the Middle East or his helicopter almost being shot down- in case you didn't hear, the attack was not at his camp, and the chopper landed because it was snowing, not because it was being pummelled with bullets. Obama certainly picked a running mate who can put a...um...creative twist on the truth.
Don't expect many politics-oriented posts from me because it's too frustrating...everyone has their own opinions and fussing over issues takes too much time and doesn't resolve anything. Perhaps in a later post I will get more into my reasons for feeling the way I do. You want to know my opinion? Here it is. Vote for McCain.
Don't expect many politics-oriented posts from me because it's too frustrating...everyone has their own opinions and fussing over issues takes too much time and doesn't resolve anything. Perhaps in a later post I will get more into my reasons for feeling the way I do. You want to know my opinion? Here it is. Vote for McCain.
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