Response to Obama’s Debt Limit Campaign Speech … Charles Krauthammer: “I Thought I Was Cynical Until I Heard Obama’s Speech”

The Barack Obama debt ceiling speech … At a time when leadership should have been the call of the day, instead President Obama used the prime time audience to do a political speech blaming others as the buck stops elsewhere.

So what was the reaction to Obama’s speech? It was purely partisan and meant as a campaign speech pandering to Independents with poll tested buzz words like balanced approach, compromise and even going so far as to make a comparison to Ronald Reagan. Charles Krauthammer went so far to say, I thought I was cynical until I heard that speech.” Do we really need a President who is going to make a prime time speech and just use poll tested words to pander and beg for support to a plan he does not even have?

Charles Krauthammer Nails Obama on what was a terrible, partisan speech

VIDEO Hat Tip: The Gateway Pundit

How comical and pathetic is it that Obama would say that Americans should not be made collateral damage when that is exactly what the Obama Administration has done for the last 2+ years.

Everyone, including those Independents who Obama was pandering to last night need to remember one little factoid, Obama originally wanted a clean debt limit increase with nothing attached. In other words, he wanted a blank check with no mention or caring for any decrease in the United State’s debt. That was reminded to all during Speaker Boehner’s rebuttal speech last night as he stated, “that ain’t going to happen”. The results of last nights competing speeches … BOEHNER 2 – OBAMA 0.

In the end, the debt limit debate will be decided by the American people in 2012.

Same Old Tired Obama Failed Talk … Barack Obama Blames Bush, Wars, Tax Cuts and Those Pesky Corporate Jets for Debt Problems

BARACK OBAMA … THE DIVIDER IN CHIEF. WHAT A SMALL, LITTLE MAN.

Prior to President Obama’s speech I was going to write a cynical post that said the following, why should anyone listen to Obama regarding the debt ceiling debate? He is just going to saying the same old, same old of blaming GWB and playing class warfare. But that would have been cynical.

GUESS WHAT … I was correct. Here is a synopsis pf Obama’s speech … GWB is to blame for the debt, blah, blah, blah, rich people are evil and need to have more of their tax money taken away even though 40-50% of Americans pay no taxes and have no skin in the game … blah, blah, blah … I am just like Ronald Regan … blah. blah. blah. Dude, first of all you are no Ronald Reagan. Second, how can this President not take any of the blame for the out of control spending and debt?

Here is the TEXT of Obama’s actual speech.

As the President repeatedly said the “B” word, balanced, as it was obviously poll tested as being worthy of being said 7+ times in an all but partisan and pandering speech. This was only outdone by Obama continually using the “C” word. Obama stated, “Americans are most fed up with a town where compromise has become a dirty word.”

But wait … BALANCED?  Did Obama just say that anything but a balanced approach was a Republican Congress and Tea Party thing? REALLY? Has Barack Obama been paying attention or was this speech written the other day? Is Obama saying that Democrat Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s proposal is garbage as well? Reid’s plan was all cuts and no tax increases. I guess Obama thinks Reid is a Tea Party member as well. Why would Obama support Reid’s plan, its not balanced in the least.

The only reason this balanced approach isn’t on its way to becoming law right now is because a significant number of Republicans in Congress are insisting on a different approach — a cuts-only approach -– an approach that doesn’t ask the wealthiest Americans or biggest corporations to contribute anything at all.  And because nothing is asked of those at the top of the income scale, such an approach would close the deficit only with more severe cuts to programs we all care about –- cuts that place a greater burden on working families.

What a sad excuse for a President. Obama literally offered nothing new and played the same old games of blaming everyone else. Obama has no plan of his own and can only act as the “President of No”. It’s not very often that the opposition response is better than the initial speech. Tonight was the exception …

US Rep. Steve King (R-IA) Says Obama Will Be Impeached If He Allows the United States To Default on Debt

WOW, they are using the “I” word.

US Representative Steve King (R-Iowa) stated that President Barack Obama “would be impeached” if the United States falls into debt default. King basically is saying that the debt is automatically paid as “the 1st dime of each $1 of revenue services debt. So how could the US default on the debt? For any honest politician, we can not. However, Obama continues to try and scare Americans by continuously using the  word default when it comes to the debt. Sadly, its all about the politics and reelection with Obama … not about America.

Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) said Monday that President Barack Obama “would be impeached” if the nation falls into default.

“STOP talking about default,” he wrote on Twitter. “The 1st dime of each $1 of revenue services debt. Obama would be impeached if he blocked debt payments. C C & B!”

King is among the House Republicans who voted for the so-called “Cut, Cap and Balance” plan that would introduce a constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget. The Senate last week dismissed the House bill.

Tea Party Caucus to Push Full Faith and Credit Act Bill That Would Force Obama to Pay Creditors, Social Security Recipients & Military in Case of Default

Enter the real adults …

Remember when President Barack Obama told CBS that he could not guarantee that Social Security checks would go out if the budget went into default? It appears that there is a real adult in the room as the Tea Party Caucus is looking to push a Full Faith and Credit Act bill that would force Obama to do the responsible thing and pay creditors, social security recipients and those in the military in case their is a debt limit default.

Tea Party conservatives hope to make a push on the House floor to force President Obama to avoid a national default if Congress fails to raise the debt limit.

Members of the Senate Tea Party Caucus have met with House freshmen to discuss a plan to pressure House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) to bring the Full Faith and Credit Act to the floor.

The legislation would direct Obama to prioritize federal payments to the nation’s creditors, Social Security recipients and soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.

How common sense is this bill that would make the President and Democrats responsible to prioritize their debt as opposed to using scare tactics and lie to the American people that checks will not go out . Normally it would be a president that would provide such leadership to show that the US would be responsible in prioritizing debt payment. Not in this case.

“We have a bill that directs by law the president to pay the interest on the debt, pay social security checks and pay soldiers’ salaries. We’ve been talking with the House freshmen to see if they will force a vote on that next week,” said Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), a member of the Senate Tea Party Caucus.

How shameful that Barack Obama would make such a comment that social security and disability checks would not go out when he knows there is the money to may them. Actually, it is beyond shameful and playing partisan scare politics at its worse.

However, as bad as Obama has been with such terrible scared tactics … as stated at Red State, its time for the Conservative GOP to draw a line in the sand and stand up for the principles as to why they were voted into office in 2010.

Daily Commentary – Monday, July 25th, 2011 – On Amy Winehouse

• Dana’s thoughts on the recently deceased celebrity and the media’s reaction to her death.

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American Voters Trust Republicans on Economy Over Democrats … GOP has 10 Point Edge Over Democrats

The American people are letting their voice be heard … will our elected officials actually listen for once? The Democrats and the complicit MSM have tried to demagogue the debt crisis and demonize Republicans; however, ‘We the People” are not buying it.

As the debt limit discussion weighs in the balance as the Republicans and Democrats square off against each other as to how to handle the issue, a recent Rasmussen poll shows that American voters trust the GOP more in handling the economy than Democrats. Americans give the GOP a 10% lead over Democrats on the issue.

With lawmakers haggling over government debt and consumer confidence at a two-year low, voter confidence in Republicans to handle the economy is growing.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of Likely Voters shows that 45% trust Republicans more when it comes to handling economic issues, while 35% put more trust in Democrats. Nineteen percent (19%) are undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

This is not the only problem that Democrats and Barack Obama face. In the Rasmussen poll the GOP beat Democrats in nine out of the ten major issues of the day including the economy, healthcare, Iraq, immigration, social security, Afghanistan, national security, government ethics and taxes.

Voters now trust Republicans more than Democrats on nine of those 10 issues. In May, Republicans led on just six issues after being trusted more on all 10 in early January. Two years ago Democrats were trusted more than Republicans on most issues. Still, there are several issues that the parties are close on in terms of trust.

Making matters worse for Barack Obama, the Rasmussen poll has his Presidential Index at -21% and an overall job approval rating at 45% approval and 54% disapproval. The recent Gallup poll has it at 43% approval and 49% disapprove. His complete polls can be seen at Real Clear Politics where all seem to be in the red.

The GOP have the backing of the people, now it just depends whether they have the guts to do the right thing and hold to their principles and why the political landscape was changed in 2010.  As stated at Powerline, “So John Boehner and his fellow Republicans should not let themselves be bullied. The American people are counting on them.”

Vermont Socialist Senator Bernie Sanders Says Obama Should Face A Democrat “Progressive” Primary Challenger

Vermont’s socialist US Senator says that President Barack Obama should face a “Progressive” primary challenger.

If the Far LEFT and Progressives had any credibility, they would put their primary challenger where their mouth is. In a recent CNN poll, is was shown that Obama is losing traction with with the LEFT. Even though Sanders is not one of the most influential Democrat Senators, many on the LEFT are starting to become disenchanted with Obama. Although, if Obama ever did face a primary challenge in 2012 it would destroy the Democrat party and any of Obama’s chances at a reelection. Many of us are hoping that the LEFT has the guts and conviction to do so.

Hat Tip: Fox News

Barack Obama is in serious 2012 reelection trouble. The RIGHT will come out in record numbers against Obama, all polls show that he has lost the Independents and now the LEFT is losing that loving feeling. I would hardly expect a primary challenge against Obama; however, I do expect much lesser numbers to come out and vote for “The One” as he has gone from “Hope & Change” to a complete failure as President.

GOP House Speaker John Boehner stated that Obama is worried about his next election and from the looks of  his job approval  poll numbers, Obamacare and how he is handling the economy,  he should be.Obama is even politicizing the debt limit negotiations by trying to extend it past next years election so that it wont be a campaign issue. The fact of the matter is, it is just the kind of issue that should be.

Boehner also criticized President Obama for recommending a debt ceiling deal be timed to last beyond the next election season.

“The president’s worried about his next election, but my God, shouldn’t we be worried about the country?” Boehner said. “I’m not worried about the next election. I told the president months ago: Forget about the next election!”

The administration though has indicated that the debt ceiling should be raised at least through 2012, in order to take politics out of the negotiation.

Just curious, if Progressive Democrats and Liberals voted against Obama is a primary challenge, would that make them racists?

The Death of Amy Winehouse … Reported to Had Bought Ecstasy, Cocaine & Ketamine Night Before her Death

It was reported yesterday that singer Amy Winehouse was found deceased in her London home. It has yet to be determined as to how the singer died as the autopsy has yet to be completed; however, it probably does not take a brain surgeon nor legendary medical examiner Dr. Werner Spitz’s to unnecessarily open up Winehouse’s brain, as he did Caylee Anthony, to figure out that she probably did not die from an accidental drowning.

It is being reported by the UK Daily Mail, that the deceased Winehouse bought a cocktail of narcotics including cocaine, ecstasy, heroine and ketamine prior to her death. Honestly, this would not come as a shock to anyone if this proves to be true. It would just further the point of what a waste of such a talented individual that could not in the end overcome their demons. Sadly, even her own mom thought it was just a matter of time before something like this happened as she stated that her daughter seemed unwell the day before she died.

The sordid details of Amy Winehouse’s final hours emerged today, with claims that she bought a cocktail of narcotics including cocaine, ecstasy and ketamine.

Although the exact cause of death has not yet been released by police, it is claimed she was seen buying drugs from a dealer in Camden just after 10:30pm on Friday.

The reports emerged as her family released an emotional statement in which they said they were ‘bereft’ by her early death.

Obamanomics: Its All About the Politics, Not the Economy … Geithner Says Debt Deal Must Remove Default Threat Through 2012 Election

THE DEMOCRATS ARE NOW THE “PARTY OF NO” …

If Democrats & Republicans cannot come to an agreement on a debt limit solution, let WE THE PEOPLE decide in the 2012 elections.

When it comes to the debt limit debate, the Obama administration seems to care more about the politics of the issue than the effects of it on the economy of the United States. One would think that all options should be on the table. If  the two sides cannot come to an agreement, then a short term deal should be put in place and then let the 2012 elections be the decider and “WE THE PEOPLE” will vote as to what we want as a solution. However, this is not the case with the partisan Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, as he only wants the “take default off the table for the next 18 months … through the election.”

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner showed little enthusiasm for a two-tiered debt-limit vote being discussed in Congress Sunday, saying it “makes no sense” to leave the threat of default hanging until the next election.

Speaking on Fox News Sunday, Geithner reinforced President Obama’s position that any proposal from Congress needs to “take default off the table for the next 18 months … through the election.”

What is Geithner and President Barack Obama afraid of? Seriously, if Congress cannot come to a deal and the President refuses to show any leadership, as he has basically been taken out of the mix in the talks,then pass a short term deal and let the 2012 elections and the voice of the American voters be the determination as to how debt reduction should occur. Elections are supposed to have consequences. Let that be one of them of the 2012 elections. GOP Speaker of the House stated this morning on Fox News Sunday that the House would be releasing a new plan. However, the Democrats and Obama seem to be showing a lack of leadership and appear to be the “Party of No.”

More Obama paritan talk came from Geithner on ABC News ‘This Week with Christiane Amanpour.’ One would think that Geithner’s concern would be the economy, not being Obama’s parrot. Why is it  a test for Republican leaders in Congress, I thought the buck was supposed to stop with the President?

On ABC News’ This Week with Christiane Amanpour, Geithner added that “this is a critical test for the American political system.  It’s a critical test for Congress and for the Republican leaders in Congress, because the eyes of the world are on us.”

Obamanomics: Barack Obama’s Mouthpiece Jay Carney Says Economy “Vastly Improved” Since Obama Took Office

Welcome to more Obama in Wonderland …

In honor of Baghdad Bob and all the spin, stretching of the truth and lies that he was known for comes Obama White House Press Secretary Jay Carney. This Obama minion and tool actually has the audacity to say that the economy is vastly improved since Barack Obama took office. Really, who knew? How do these people make such comments and keep a straight face?

Relax, all is well … the economy is vastly improved

Watch the VIDEO at RCP and see transcript below:

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney: “Well, two things remain uncontestably true. The economy is vastly improved from what it was when Barack Obama was sworn into office as president. We were in economic free-fall. There were predictions that we were headed to the second Great Depression. We were losing up to, over 700,000 jobs a month, we were contracting at greater than 6 percent — our economy was. So, the economy has improved. It has not improved enough.

“Well, there’s no question that we face headwinds, and the president has been very direct about that. And we need to do everything we can, across the front, to ensure we’re doing what we can to spur growth, spur job creation.”

HUH??? What alternate universe do these people live in? What does this Administration think they are going to campaign on in 2012? Does Obama actually think he is going to get away with “Hope & Change”, the economy is better and let his have another four years to have his policies work? Seriously, what planet are these people from?

VASTLY IMPROVED! As noted at Michelle Malkin.com, the unemployment, gas prices and other numbers hardly play into Obama’s narrative.

When Obama took office the unemployment rate was 7.2 percent — today, two and a half years later, it’s 9.2 percent. Gas was about $1.79 a gallon when Obama took office. Today it’s $3.68. There are around 13 million more people on food stamps today than there were in January of 2009.