You Didn't Build That!

It appears President Obama's remark is continuing to haunt him.  “If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help … Somebody helped to create this unbelievable American system that we have that allowed you to thrive,” Mr. Obama said at the time. “Somebody invested in roads and bridges. If you’ve got a business — you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen.”  If you just take the statement literally, it appears that Obama simply doesn't understand the Capitalist system that has served this nation so well over the centuries.  He does have a Socialist mindset in that it is the federal government that creates jobs and, thusly, creates wealth.  It is the entrepreneurial spirit of Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs and  Bill Gates that have led to so much this nation and the world can utilize to further their ambitions.  Indirectly, President Obama is saying these men are not responsible for their contributions to the world.  The GOVERNMENT is responsible.   Obama has tried backing off this statement.  But, Romney and the Republicans are having none of it.  Obama's Bain Capital attacks have proven fruitless.  Romney continues to gain traction as he has now moved into a tie with Obama in the key battleground state of Virginia. 

Some people are saying the President is correct.  Government loans helped men like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs to their ultimate goal.  Even that is incorrect.  The government has no wealth.  It was taxpayer money that provided that loan.  Taxpayers like Bill Gates are continuing to help people.  But, it was not the federal government as the President likes to insinuate.  This time, his Socialist philosophy has gotten him in hot water with the above statement.  President Obama believes in "spread the wealth," just as he stated to Joe the Plumber during the 2008 campaign.  In other words, spread the wealth to those who are too lazy or lacking in ability to be wealthy.  I believe in giving people the tools to help themselves.  But, to continuing a welfare state, as Obama has done with food stamps, unemployment benefit extensions and other "free" social services is not the way to get this nation back on good, solid economic footing.  It is not fair to the 51% to continue to help the majority of the 49% who get some form of government social service.  To paraphrase President Obama, "At some point, you've received enough government assistance."

Angry White Men

Crazy Harry Reid.  Just when you think he has said his most stupid remark that cannot be equaled, he proves us wrong...again.  Monday, in a speech before the Senate, the Nevada Senator stated that, "...17 angry white men is attempting to buy the presidential election for Mitt Romney."  Hypocrisy knows no bounds for Democrats such as Harry Reid.  How many angry white men bought the election for Barack Obama in 2008?  There were many "white men" on the, now, villainous Wall St. who supported then Senator Obama.   Of course, this is just another shot across the bow in the never ending class warfare battles Democrats like to invoke from time to time.  Just as the fictitious "war on women," this is another straw man trotted out for consumption.  Harry Reid has never been one to shy away from provocative statements. You would think this wouldn't be news any longer given Reid's history of making dumbass statements.  Imagine the outcry if a Republican senator had stated that "17 angry black men" are trying to win the election for President Obama.   The New York Times, Boston Globe and Washington Post, along with all the liberal electronic media, would be falling all over themselves with angry and fury.  Such is the double standard that conservatives must endure.

The Democrats can't match the Republicans in campaign fundraising.  So, what to do?  Go to the old Democratic strategy of demonizing the opponent.  Things are so bad for Democrats, they have opted to force Republicans to reveal names of their donors in an attempt to intimidate them.  The Campaign Donor Disclosure bill was one such attempt.  The attempt to pass the bill failed.  This was a Democratic response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision in 2010 that removed limits on independent spending by corporations and labor unions. The race between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney is tight.  It is much tighter than Democrats had anticipated.  So, like pouting children, they are striking out in ridiculous fashion.  Harry Reid's racist ramblings is just the latest attempt. 

Democrats Strapped For Cash

This has to be somewhat ironic.  The President and the Democratic Party itself is saying we are no longer in a recession.  In fact, both say the recovery started last summer.  Meanwhile, unemployment is steady above 8%, the housing market is stagnant (at best) and consumer spending is down.  That doesn't give one the warm fuzzies that the recession is over.  The ironic part here is that due to his own mishandling of the economy, President Obama is pleading for money from Democratic donors who, quite possibly, simply don't have it to spare. But, you say, "But, look at the Republicans.  Mitt Romney collected a reported $106 million in June.  Just one month."  The President collected about $75 million in June.  That is a disparity of about $30 million between the Republicans and Democrats.  I don't deny, Republicans are more probably more "well-heeled" than Democrats.  But, the underlying tone here (and one Democrats don't like to discuss) is that Republicans are highly motivated this time.  There is one main focus of the party;  defeat President Obama.  It appears the Republicans are pushing really hard to repeal Obamacare.  There is only one way to do this and that is to get rid of the current occupant of the White House.

At this point, even Democrats are saying the White House and, yes, quite possibly the Senate will be out of reach by Labor Day.   This is their viewpoint if donations don't pick up and pick up quickly.  Personally, I find this to be Democratic hyperbole more than anything else.  It is appearing more and more Obama and the Democratic Party are going to be unable to match the Republicans dollar for dollar.  Of course, they are whining about it loudly.  Funny thing though, I don't recall the Democrats crying about it back in 2008 when Obama and the Democratic Party were taking millions and millions of dollars in donations.  The Democrats remind me of a spoiled child.  It doesn't matter if the child already had their ice cream.  That same child wants more than all the others "just because!"  They obviously don't live in the real world.  The Democrats have proven that with their out of control spending.  Now, they complain they don't have enough money to spend to get reelected to spend more of money that does not belong to them.  I suspect reality will set in this November.



 

Independence Day - 2012

A short installation of The Right Commentary today.  I am still suffering with a health issue.  So, that is my reason for not posting my normal Wednesday and Saturday schedule.

Many people, far too many people, just refer to this day as the 4th of July or July 4th.  They do so not really understanding the meaning behind it.  Most people think of this day as one that they have the day off.  Some think of it as just a day at the beach or grilling out in the backyard.  But, the people who wrote the U.S. Declaration of Independence (the same people Bob Beckel referred to as "just dust now."), thought of it as freeing themselves from the shackles of tyranny from a King who considered them as nothing more than indentured servants. These men wanted freedom, they resented taxation without representation.   So, they pledged their lives, their wealth and the welfare of their families in order to gain freedom.  Today, we are witnessing those freedoms in danger of being trampled upon by a President who thinks he is a King.  This President rules by decree just as the King of England did so many years ago.  With the advent of Obamacare, Americans are now forced to pay the largest tax increase in history of this nation.  Sadly, the majority of liberals do not care.  They are too dimwitted to see the larger picture here.  Once government starts taking freedom away, they do not stop.  President Obama and the liberals in Congress will not stop either. 

I'm curious what our forefathers would think of this country today.  Would they be shocked that we stand idly by as a man who would be King actively tries to destroy the very fabric of this country?  A man who gives only lip service to the U.S.Constitution whenever it fits his agenda?  Enjoy this Independence Day.  Pretty soon, it will be Independence Day in name only. 

Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. - George Washington