Sniglets 11-09
Growing trend to hand back the money
In an article I wrote last week, I mentioned how Democratic Governor Martin O’Malley had criticized Republican South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford on his denial of some of the Stimulus money unless he could put it toward his state’s debt. He requested that President Obama allow him to use part of the money to offset his state’s debt. It seems Obama has not only denied him but also allowed the DNC to run ads berating him on TV. He has requested that the President, to ask his Democratic National Committee to “put an end to this mudslinging and get back to an honest debate about the future of our country."
Growing trend to hand back the money
In an article I wrote last week, I mentioned how Democratic Governor Martin O’Malley had criticized Republican South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford on his denial of some of the Stimulus money unless he could put it toward his state’s debt. He requested that President Obama allow him to use part of the money to offset his state’s debt. It seems Obama has not only denied him but also allowed the DNC to run ads berating him on TV. He has requested that the President, to ask his Democratic National Committee to “put an end to this mudslinging and get back to an honest debate about the future of our country."
Congress institutes an unconstitutional law 
Today the House voted to institute a 90% tax on bonuses that AIG executives received. This is a clear violation of the constitution, according to retired Judge Andrew Napolitano. There was discussion between lawmakers as to the validity of this policy, but less sane minds prevailed and the resolution passed. For a challenge to be made, the people affected by the law would need to sue the federal government, and lawmakers are banking on that not happening, as it would be too embarrassing for the victims of the law. Hopefully the Senate will see past emotion and vote this one down.
What was he thinking?
President Barack Obama is venturing into an area that no seated president has ever ventured before. He will appear on the Jay Leno show Thursday night. I can’t help but wonder how this can be spun to the President’s advantage. Jay Leno known primarily as a comedian, who makes his living off the gaffs of foolish politicians, will hopefully have a field day with the President. One has to be curious if there will be any “off-limits” talk, decided in advanced. If this is nothing more then a cheap ploy to continue selling the suicidal financial recovery program…….but I also wonder what is the best he can do versus what is the worst that could happen with no teleprompters………It is almost as funny as picking college basketball winners on ESPN……….yet another “what was he thinking.”
Today the House voted to institute a 90% tax on bonuses that AIG executives received. This is a clear violation of the constitution, according to retired Judge Andrew Napolitano. There was discussion between lawmakers as to the validity of this policy, but less sane minds prevailed and the resolution passed. For a challenge to be made, the people affected by the law would need to sue the federal government, and lawmakers are banking on that not happening, as it would be too embarrassing for the victims of the law. Hopefully the Senate will see past emotion and vote this one down.
What was he thinking?
President Barack Obama is venturing into an area that no seated president has ever ventured before. He will appear on the Jay Leno show Thursday night. I can’t help but wonder how this can be spun to the President’s advantage. Jay Leno known primarily as a comedian, who makes his living off the gaffs of foolish politicians, will hopefully have a field day with the President. One has to be curious if there will be any “off-limits” talk, decided in advanced. If this is nothing more then a cheap ploy to continue selling the suicidal financial recovery program…….but I also wonder what is the best he can do versus what is the worst that could happen with no teleprompters………It is almost as funny as picking college basketball winners on ESPN……….yet another “what was he thinking.”
