“President Barack Obama hammered Wall Street institutions Thursday for what he called “shameful” bonuses, saying it is the “height of irresponsibility” to ask for help from taxpayers and continue to reward executives with handsome pay packages.” (more…) This is EXACTLY why I was against Wall Street begging for handouts from the government from jump. Once […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
AP IMPACT: Lobbyists skirt Obama’s earmark ban WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s ban on earmarks in the $825 billion economic stimulus bill doesn’t mean interest groups, lobbyists and lawmakers won’t be able to funnel money to pet projects. They’re just working around it — and perhaps inadvertently making the process more secretive. The projects run […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
There is a whole lotta’ buzzing going on out there over this inauguration. Folks are feverishly talking about the important things about the swearing in ceremony (you know, Michelle’s outfit, Barack’s/Justice Roberts’ slip up, Lowery’s RIDICULOUS so-called prayer, the Obama girl’s shoes, Cheney in a wheelchair, etc.) and I will leave that analysis to them. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Link to slideshow Folks are going to figure out real quick that unlike America, the rest of the world isn’t consumed or phased by “firsts”. “I think it goes beyond the Middle East, and I think it’s a bigger phenomenon which is the leader of the biggest democracy in the world is now a person […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I don’t care what you call it. David Axelrod, Obama’s chief political adviser, along with campaign media adviser Jim Margolis, are encouraging lawmakers to use the word “recovery” instead of recession, and “investment” instead of “infrastructure.” Those recommendations came from focus-group research indicating that such framing would make the package more appealing to voters. The […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Nothing. That is my short answer. I was reading this repost of the late Sherman T. Parker (“Open Letter to Future RNC Chairman: Re: Talk is Cheap“) and was reminded of all the armchair analysts out there who have tossed out there their 10-part strategy to recruit Black folks into the GOP. The hook that […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Parents using Obama as role model for their kids By DeNeen L. Brown THE WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON – Sherry Jones was driving son Malcolm, 13, to school recently when he mentioned something about some kid he didn’t like. Something about the kid being a jerk. Jones told him that wasn’t kind. When you speak of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Apparently not. Mayors’ infrastructure request full of pork, critic says CNN Special Investigations Unit A report to Congress that requests $73.2 billion to pay for infrastructure projects around the country includes plans for a polar bear exhibit, an anti-prostitution program, a water park ride, zoos, museums and aquatic centers, CNN has found. (more…)
You help run a “company” that is currently over $10.2 trillion in the hole (as of 10/08). Instead of getting booted, you get a raise. Yeah. Makes sense! With economy in shambles, Congress gets a raise By Jordy Yager thehill.com A crumbling economy, more than 2 million constituents who have lost their jobs this year, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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