DNC Chairwoman Returns From Pluto

Quote Of The Day:

Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.
- Mark Twain, a Biography

DemagoguesDemocrats are obsessive about accusing Republicans of being heartless and cruel to anyone besides the rich. Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Fla.) displayed a Democratic flaw, the dreaded LGCA (little gray cell anemia) on Fox And Friends with Gretchen Carlson. Ms. Carlson said the unemployment has increased since Obama took office. Ms. Wasserman Schultz told Ms. Carlson that the unemployment rate has not gone up since Obama became president and is going down. Ms. Carlson realized that the DNC Chairwoman was fact-impaired and tried to help her out by using a simple yes or no question, Has the unemployment rate gone up since Obama took office? Wasserman Schultz gave a very vague and evasive answer that unemployment was nearing the rate it was at when Obama took office. Here is the unemployment rate monthly since Obama took office.

Unemployment Rate in the United States:

2009

January, 7.6%

February, 8.1%

March, 8.5%

April, 8.9%

May, 9.4%

June, 9.5%

July, 9.4%

August, 9.7%

September, 9.8%

October, 10.2%

November, 10%

December, 10%

2010

January, 9.7%

February, 9.7%

March, 9.7%

April, 9.9%

May, 9.7%

June, 9.5%

July, 9.5%

August, 9.6%

September, 9.6%

October, 9.6%

November, 9.8%

December, 9.4%

2011

January, 9.0%

February, 8.9%

March, 8.8%

April, 9.0%

May, 9.1%

June, 9.2%

July, 9.1%

August, 9.1%

September, 9.1%

October, 9.0%

November, 8.6%

Thanks to CNSNews.com for the unemployment data

Here's a video of Ms. Wasserman Schultz's misstatement of facts.

A Short Video on Obama's Leadership

Here's a video I found on Facebook. I hope you enjoy it.

Carney On Obama's Leadership from RightChange on Vimeo.

A few observations on the economy

I want to set a few facts straight here.  First,  President Obama is quite sincere when he says he will not raise our taxes by one cent.   The U. S. Constitution says that "All  bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills."   US Presidents can and usually do propose legislation to Congress for their approval.   They can hit the campaign trail and try to raise voter support to their proposed bills.   They can hold press conferences  and media appearances to urge, support, cajole or whatever they believe necessary to get their proposed legislation approved by Congress.  They also have the right to veto any proposed bills and return them to Congress.   Congress then has the option to amend the bill to appease the President or hold a second vote in hopes of getting enough votes to override the veto.   Congress also has the option to let their proposed bills die on the vine.  

In summary, when our taxes go up in the future to cover all the funds given away in the name of economic stimulus and recovery, it will be the Congress that passes the legislation.  The President will only be able to veto the bills or sign off on them as law.  

More fact straightening to come soon.

another rant on the smoking prevention act

Let me quote H. R. 1256 title II section 201:

Directs the Secretary (of Health and Human Services) to issue regulations that require color graphics (italics mine) depicting the negative health consequences of smoking to accompany cigarette label statements.

GovTrack.us. H.R. 1256--111th Congress (2009): Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, GovTrack.us (database of federal legislation) (accessed Jun 27, 2009)

Color graphics of lung cancer in a 7-11 store or a Walgreens? That is way beyond the point of unacceptable. 20% of Americans smoke. 20% of Americans are obese. (so overweight it is a major threat to their health. Mainly from Heart Disease, high blood pressure and Diabetes) Is congress going to mandate that Hostess show color graphics of the negative health consequences of twinkies, ding dongs, ho hos, cup cakes and snow balls? That will really enhance the shopping experience for families and children. I have a feeling the tobacco industry will go after this requirement and win.