Cutting Obama's Deficit of Truth

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Saturday, February 28, 2009

Does the President Work for the American People?

Yes, he does. And President Obama was completely right in making that assertion when he announced his multi-trillion dollar budget this week (see http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/feb/27/charity-tax-challenged-by-political-friends/ ). However, if I had an employee who demonstrated the gross... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

The Truest Words from Obama’s Speech to Congress

“Here in Washington, we’ve all seen how quickly good intentions can turn into broken promises and wasteful spending.” Indeed! The truest words of a speech that was delivered, by plan or irony, on the one week anniversary of precisely what these words describe: The signing of the $787,000,000,000... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Obama Vows to Halve Federal Deficit in Name of Fiscal Responsibility

I swear, I am not making this up. He actually said this. Excerpts from the story at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/21/AR2009022100911_pf.html, with comments interspersed. For clarity’s sake, the text of the article is going to be in italics. Be warned, this is going to... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, February 20, 2009

Obama Administration Priorities: Decency and Fairness First, Economy Last?

Any time you hear a liberal advocating the enforcement of “fairness” by governmental power, be ready to run for the hills, for fell things are about to befall you. The direct opposite of justice, fairness in this context is the substitution of arbitrary personal preferences for the fixed standard of... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Time for Who to Accept Responsibility for the Mortgage Crisis?

Today, as he promised to make $275 billion available to homeowners for assistance with their mortgages, the President made the following assertion: “ Government has to take responsibility for setting rules of the road that are fair and fairly enforced. Banks and lenders must be held accountable for... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Was Obama Speaking the Truth at the Signing of the ARRA Legislation?

Over at the Drums of the Coming Revolution blog at http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/WriterofLight/596773, I posted an analysis of remarks made by the President and Vice-President at the signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act today. Two of the Presidebt’s comments stand out and... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Stimulus Legislation Proves Obama Lied on At Least Ten Promises

Stimulus Legislation Proves Obama Lied on At Least Seven Ten, see update, Promises: Obama’s urging Congress to pass the 1,400 page bill without allowing any Senator or Misrepresentative to read it is in direct violation of his inaugural promise to spend taxpayer money wisely. The passage of said... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

What did Obama Mean When He Promised Care for the Sick?

“If we are willing to work for it and fight for it and believe in it, then I am absolutely certain that generations from now we will be able to look back and tell our children that this was the moment when we began to provide care for the sick” (see... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Transparency? What Transparency? House Passes Porkulus Unread!

Remember all the hype from the Democrats, especially President Obama and Speaker Pelosi, about how transparent they were going to make the operation of the Government? Remember how they promised an end to secrecy, how legislation would be presented for public review? Remember Obama’s words from his... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

What Did Obama’s Promise to Cut Health Care Costs Really Mean?

Among President Obama’s innumerable campaign promises was one to cut health care costs. And lots of voters pounced on that without bothering to ask how. “He’s going to do something for me,” they cried, “therefore I must vote for him!” As I discussed at length at... Sign in to see full entry.

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