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Poll: Americans Angry at Feds - Political News - FOXNews.com: "Sixty-six percent of voters in a national poll said they're angry at the policies of the federal government, including 36 percent who counted themselves as very angry.
Thirty percent are not really angry, including 10 percent of whom say they aren't angry at all.
Among those most angry are Republicans -- 90 percent of whom say they are somewhat or very angry. Seventy-seven percent of independents are angry and just 44 percent of Democrats are peeved."
"But few believe that the political parties have an answer. Of those surveyed, 60 percent said neither Republicans nor Democrats understand what is needed and among those who claimed to be very angry, that number rises to 80 percent."
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Audiotape Reveals Artists Being Asked to Support Obama's Agenda - Political News - FOXNews.com
Audiotape Reveals Artists Being Asked to Support Obama's Agenda - Political News - FOXNews.com: "He told the artists, 'Pick -- I would encourage you to pick something, whether it's health care, education, the environment, you know, there's four key areas that the corporation has identified as the areas of service. My ask would be to apply artistic, you know, your artistic creative communities' utilities and bring them to the table.'"
"'What I heard was a well thought-out pitch to encourage artists to create art on these issues,' he told FOXNews.com in August. 'We were told were consulted for a reason, and they specifically stated those issues we should focus on, to plant the seed. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see what they're attempting to do.'"
"'What I heard was a well thought-out pitch to encourage artists to create art on these issues,' he told FOXNews.com in August. 'We were told were consulted for a reason, and they specifically stated those issues we should focus on, to plant the seed. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see what they're attempting to do.'"
Obama: Race 'Not the Overriding Issue Here' - Political News - FOXNews.com
Obama: Race 'Not the Overriding Issue Here' - Political News - FOXNews.com: "'Are there people out there who don't like me because of race? I'm sure there are,' Obama told CNN. 'That's not the overriding issue here.'"
"'There's been a long-standing debate in this country that is usually that much more fierce during times of transition, or when presidents are trying to bring about big changes,' Obama told CNN.
To NBC News, Obama put it this way: 'It's an argument that's gone on for the history of this republic, and that is, What's the right role of government? How do we balance freedom with our need to look out for one another? ... This is not a new argument, and it always evokes passions.'
Obama said most people across the country are just trying to follow the debate and figure out how proposed changes would help them."
With statements like these I am proud to have him as our president. He even correctly identified our country as a republic instead of democracy.
"'There's been a long-standing debate in this country that is usually that much more fierce during times of transition, or when presidents are trying to bring about big changes,' Obama told CNN.
To NBC News, Obama put it this way: 'It's an argument that's gone on for the history of this republic, and that is, What's the right role of government? How do we balance freedom with our need to look out for one another? ... This is not a new argument, and it always evokes passions.'
Obama said most people across the country are just trying to follow the debate and figure out how proposed changes would help them."
With statements like these I am proud to have him as our president. He even correctly identified our country as a republic instead of democracy.
Obama on Letterman: I Was Black Before the Election - Political News - FOXNews.com
Obama on Letterman: I Was Black Before the Election - Political News - FOXNews.com: "'Was Jimmy Carter onto something ... was this unease or poor decorum rooted in racism, or is that just something to talk about?' Letterman asked.
'First of all, I think it's important to realize that I was actually black before the election,' Obama said to huge laughs from Letterman and the audience.
Letterman quipped: 'How long have you been a black man?'
Obama replied: 'So the American people, I think, gave me this extraordinary honor. That tells you a lot, I think, a lot about where the country is at.'"
Well done, Mr. President, very well done!
'First of all, I think it's important to realize that I was actually black before the election,' Obama said to huge laughs from Letterman and the audience.
Letterman quipped: 'How long have you been a black man?'
Obama replied: 'So the American people, I think, gave me this extraordinary honor. That tells you a lot, I think, a lot about where the country is at.'"
Well done, Mr. President, very well done!
Campaign For Liberty — Thou Shall Not Steal
Campaign For Liberty — Thou Shall Not Steal: "This year, we will only pay for 58% of what government spends; we will borrow the rest, leaving it to future generations to repay the debt. Are you ok with stealing $5,400 from your grandkids and their grandkids? That is your per capita share of the deficit this year - the amount of spending you did not pay for. No different than driving away from the pump, or skating out on the waitress.
To pay for the government we have, each one of us would have to take a 70% hike in every single one of the taxes we pay. Is anyone willing to do that? If not, then the ethical thing to do would be to cut government spending down to what we are willing to pay for ourselves - to cut it almost in half."
To pay for the government we have, each one of us would have to take a 70% hike in every single one of the taxes we pay. Is anyone willing to do that? If not, then the ethical thing to do would be to cut government spending down to what we are willing to pay for ourselves - to cut it almost in half."
The Scandal of International Religious Persecution | Doug Bandow | Cato Institute: Commentary
The Scandal of International Religious Persecution | Doug Bandow | Cato Institute: Commentary: "Indeed, there is a good argument for treating religious liberty as the first freedom. If a government is unwilling to protect basic freedom of conscience when it comes to religious faith, then it is unlikely to tolerate political free-thinking either. In contrast, persuading repressive governments to carve out room for religious worship and practice may act as an important step in creating protected personal space."
Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Mr. President | Andrew J. Coulson | Cato Institute: Commentary
Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Mr. President | Andrew J. Coulson | Cato Institute: Commentary: "Since 1970, inflation-adjusted public school spending has more than doubled. Over the same period, achievement of students at the end of high school has stagnated, according to the Department of Education's own National Assessment of Educational Progress. Meanwhile, the high school graduation rate has declined by 4% or 5%, according to Nobel laureate economist James Heckman. So the only thing higher public school spending has accomplished is raising taxes by about $300 billion annually without improving outcomes, which is not exactly a recipe for economic growth.
On the subject of getting good grades, by contrast, the president's Department of Education has discovered a strikingly successful federal program right under its nose. In April, the department reported that Washington, D.C.'s Opportunity Scholarships program, which pays K-12 private school tuition for 1,700 low-income students, is significantly raising academic achievement. Children who've attended private schools under the program for three years are now reading two grade-levels ahead of a randomized control group of students who've remained in public schools.
These voucher recipients are getting the improved grades the president says he wants, but instead of supporting this program, President Obama killed it just weeks after the Education Department released its favorable report. He has said that it should admit no new students and should cease when the last of its current participants finish school."
"So today, while the president is telling schoolchildren to get good grades and stay in school, his actions and policies are lowering student achievement, fomenting dropouts, and slowing the U.S. economy. Actions speak louder than words, Mr. President."
On the subject of getting good grades, by contrast, the president's Department of Education has discovered a strikingly successful federal program right under its nose. In April, the department reported that Washington, D.C.'s Opportunity Scholarships program, which pays K-12 private school tuition for 1,700 low-income students, is significantly raising academic achievement. Children who've attended private schools under the program for three years are now reading two grade-levels ahead of a randomized control group of students who've remained in public schools.
These voucher recipients are getting the improved grades the president says he wants, but instead of supporting this program, President Obama killed it just weeks after the Education Department released its favorable report. He has said that it should admit no new students and should cease when the last of its current participants finish school."
"So today, while the president is telling schoolchildren to get good grades and stay in school, his actions and policies are lowering student achievement, fomenting dropouts, and slowing the U.S. economy. Actions speak louder than words, Mr. President."
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