The new Democratic-Socialist definition of freedom appears to be:
Serving prison time for not purchasing what the government tells you to.
No "freedom" for the elderly, who will face rationing after $426 billion in Medicare and Medicaid cuts.
No "freedom" for small businesses. They will see a huge surtax and up to 8% in new payroll taxes. How will that affect wages and the unemployment rate?
No "freedom" for many others. This bill includes a $2 billion tax on those who already have health insurance, $20 billion in taxes on medical devices, $8 billion in taxes on anyone who buys over-the-counter drugs with money from their health-savings accounts, and $140 billion in higher taxes on drugs. Also, this bill will drive up premiums. A family of four with an income of $78,000 would pay $13,800 for insurance a year by 2016, according to CBO. Their tab would average $11,000 without the bill.
You come on Aprilflowers (How did you know I'm a Mr.)?
If you want to conclude that Mr. Obama loves the American flag after denouncing wearing "that flag" on his lapel, and then not wearing it for awhile, and being the only one in a crowd of Democrats to not follow the US flag code or to sing the National Anthem, and to speak ill of America overseas and apologize for America, and to marry a woman who was proud of America "for the first time" while her husband was about to be elected President...than that's your right to do so.
You are misunderstanding my point. Roxanne and Mr. Obama both have the right to say the pledge (or not), sing the National Anthem (or not) or respect the flag (or not). They can exercise their freedoms as they choose.
Roxanne clearly has an issue with the Pledge as demonstrated by her actions and words. I don't feel she should be punished for exercising her freedoms.
Mr. Obama clearly has an issue with the US flag, based on his repeated words and actions. As an American, he similarly has the freedom to dislike a symbol of the United States of America.
The US Flag code states, "all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart."
I forgot to mention that he was also the only one not singing the National Anthem.
Let's face it, there are multiple examples demonstrating that Mr. Obama has a problem with the US flag. He has the right to like or not like his nation or it's flag.
Calling me a moron makes me love you all the more!
Now a fifth (yes fifth) Obama nominee with difficulty paying taxes. Of course this number doesn't include other DSP tax-evaders such as Charlie Rangel.
I guess it's ok to raise other people's taxes and not pay your own?
Every American has the right to love or hate their country. Forcing her to take a pledge she doesn't believe in will not foster patriotism. She should be allowed to sit quietly while others choose to say the pledge.
Recall that Mr. Obama denounced wearing "that flag" on his lapel and was the only candidate at an Iowa function to not put his hand over his heart during the Star-spangled Banner. He was making a statement about his loyalties and beliefs, as is Roxanne.
The point regarding the derisive nature of the DSPs is well stated. Mr. Obama (or Oba Mao as referred to by the Chinese) has villified groups of Americans (Conservatives, Bankers, Talk Radio, Humana, "Big Oil", etc.) rather than acted in a uniting, inclusive fashion.
I do not have a President who is looking out for me and my family, Rather, there is a collection of socialists (many who openly speak of their admiration for communists) who are trying to divert my earnings from my childrens education to buying votes from those they've lured into government-dependence. They are trying to manage my health and tax unborn Americans (Taxation without Representation). Shameless.
Once there was an America with the freedom to work hard, and benefit from your labors. What is still referred to as the USA would be unrecognizable to those who sacrificed their lives to fight a revolution against a large government that overly taxed its subjects.
Drug abuse, gang violence, abused children, citizens motivated only enough to sign up for others people's earnings...these are the expected consequences of providing rewards for a slothful life. Real compassionate, eh?
How's that social engineering thing working out?
Words of wisdom (please note none of them advise socialist principles):
If a man is called a streetsweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and Earth will pause to say, Here lived a great streetsweeper who did his job well. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
If you feel you are down on your luck, check the level of your effort. ~Robert Brault, www.robertbrault.com
Plough deep while sluggards sleep. ~Benjamin Franklin
Man stands for long time with mouth open before roast duck flies in. ~Chinese Saying
Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor. ~Ulysses S. Grant
Success is a ladder you cannot climb with your hands in your pockets. ~American Proverb
God gave us two ends - one to sit on and one to think with. Success depends on which one you use. Head you win, tail you lose. ~Author Unknown
Doors don't slam open. ~John M. Shanahan, The Most Brilliant Thoughts of All Time (In Two Lines or Less)
About the only thing that comes to us without effort is old age. ~Gloria Pitzer
Posted on November 20 at 5:13 p.m.
The new Democratic-Socialist definition of freedom appears to be:
Serving prison time for not purchasing what the government tells you to.
No "freedom" for the elderly, who will face rationing after $426 billion in Medicare and Medicaid cuts.
No "freedom" for small businesses. They will see a huge surtax and up to 8% in new payroll taxes. How will that affect wages and the unemployment rate?
No "freedom" for many others. This bill includes a $2 billion tax on those who already have health insurance, $20 billion in taxes on medical devices, $8 billion in taxes on anyone who buys over-the-counter drugs with money from their health-savings accounts, and $140 billion in higher taxes on drugs. Also, this bill will drive up premiums. A family of four with an income of $78,000 would pay $13,800 for insurance a year by 2016, according to CBO. Their tab would average $11,000 without the bill.
Instead of "freedom", I think he meant "FEE-DOM".
Posted on November 19 at 2:53 p.m.
You come on Aprilflowers (How did you know I'm a Mr.)?
If you want to conclude that Mr. Obama loves the American flag after denouncing wearing "that flag" on his lapel, and then not wearing it for awhile, and being the only one in a crowd of Democrats to not follow the US flag code or to sing the National Anthem, and to speak ill of America overseas and apologize for America, and to marry a woman who was proud of America "for the first time" while her husband was about to be elected President...than that's your right to do so.
Thanks for not calling me any more nasty names.
Posted on November 19 at 2:27 p.m.
Aprilflowers,
You are misunderstanding my point. Roxanne and Mr. Obama both have the right to say the pledge (or not), sing the National Anthem (or not) or respect the flag (or not). They can exercise their freedoms as they choose.
Roxanne clearly has an issue with the Pledge as demonstrated by her actions and words. I don't feel she should be punished for exercising her freedoms.
Mr. Obama clearly has an issue with the US flag, based on his repeated words and actions. As an American, he similarly has the freedom to dislike a symbol of the United States of America.
Posted on November 19 at 1:07 p.m.
Aprilflowers,
The US Flag code states, "all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart."
I forgot to mention that he was also the only one not singing the National Anthem.
Let's face it, there are multiple examples demonstrating that Mr. Obama has a problem with the US flag. He has the right to like or not like his nation or it's flag.
Calling me a moron makes me love you all the more!
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/...
Posted on November 19 at 8:15 a.m.
Now a fifth (yes fifth) Obama nominee with difficulty paying taxes. Of course this number doesn't include other DSP tax-evaders such as Charlie Rangel.
I guess it's ok to raise other people's taxes and not pay your own?
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=...
Posted on November 19 at 7:38 a.m.
Every American has the right to love or hate their country. Forcing her to take a pledge she doesn't believe in will not foster patriotism. She should be allowed to sit quietly while others choose to say the pledge.
Recall that Mr. Obama denounced wearing "that flag" on his lapel and was the only candidate at an Iowa function to not put his hand over his heart during the Star-spangled Banner. He was making a statement about his loyalties and beliefs, as is Roxanne.
Posted on November 18 at 1:14 p.m.
Excellent piece by Mr. McCloskey. Well put.
The point regarding the derisive nature of the DSPs is well stated. Mr. Obama (or Oba Mao as referred to by the Chinese) has villified groups of Americans (Conservatives, Bankers, Talk Radio, Humana, "Big Oil", etc.) rather than acted in a uniting, inclusive fashion.
I do not have a President who is looking out for me and my family, Rather, there is a collection of socialists (many who openly speak of their admiration for communists) who are trying to divert my earnings from my childrens education to buying votes from those they've lured into government-dependence. They are trying to manage my health and tax unborn Americans (Taxation without Representation). Shameless.
Once there was an America with the freedom to work hard, and benefit from your labors. What is still referred to as the USA would be unrecognizable to those who sacrificed their lives to fight a revolution against a large government that overly taxed its subjects.
Posted on November 18 at 12:49 p.m.
Is Cindy's income too high for Medical Assistance?
Posted on November 16 at 11:19 p.m.
My humble suggestions for the upcoming head coaching vacancy at YSU. Many here have Youngstown connections:
Dan Shula (Western Illinois)
Mark Stoops (Arizona)
Tim Beck (Nebraska)
Carl Pelini (Nebraska)
The Penguins will rise again.
Posted on November 16 at 5:39 p.m.
YoungstownShrimp speaks the truth.
Drug abuse, gang violence, abused children, citizens motivated only enough to sign up for others people's earnings...these are the expected consequences of providing rewards for a slothful life. Real compassionate, eh?
How's that social engineering thing working out?
Words of wisdom (please note none of them advise socialist principles):
If a man is called a streetsweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and Earth will pause to say, Here lived a great streetsweeper who did his job well. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
If you feel you are down on your luck, check the level of your effort. ~Robert Brault, www.robertbrault.com
Plough deep while sluggards sleep. ~Benjamin Franklin
Man stands for long time with mouth open before roast duck flies in. ~Chinese Saying
Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor. ~Ulysses S. Grant
Success is a ladder you cannot climb with your hands in your pockets. ~American Proverb
God gave us two ends - one to sit on and one to think with. Success depends on which one you use. Head you win, tail you lose. ~Author Unknown
Doors don't slam open. ~John M. Shanahan, The Most Brilliant Thoughts of All Time (In Two Lines or Less)
About the only thing that comes to us without effort is old age. ~Gloria Pitzer