Boehner And Cantor Were Pitiful Today

I watched Boehner and Cantor today. They were hopeless.

Why don't these guys give up and go home. It would be more effective. I mean that.

Obama has no intentions of negotiating with them. He doesn't give a rip about the #fiscalcliff. Obama is out to destroy the Republicans. These two hapless leaders are enabling him big time.

They look so weak. They are so weak.

It's sad to behold. They have no spine.

#tcot #dems #republicans #teaparty

Earned Income Tax Credit, huh?



Photo courtesy of my wife Kathleen Leavitt Cragun & Flickr

Call it what it is please.

My oh my, the words and phrases our bureaucrats and politicians come up with. If we are going to win our Country back we have to be smart, be thinkers, and be willing to learn. Just taking a little bit of time to understand, ask questions, do a Google search, or thinking can play a big role in combating the anti American agenda.

The earned income tax credit is an example. I am amazed how many people don't really know what it is. Just last week a friend asked me what it was. If you are a producer you are likely to pass over the concept as you probably pay taxes. For sure if you don't get it you are not in the 47% Romney was  caught talking about.

The devious term is actually an additional form of welfare. Know it for that. Simply put, if you don't claim enough income, you  might just qualify for a CHECK. The fact you may not have to pay an amount for taxes is irrelevant.

It has nothing to do with getting a credit for how much income you claim, it's the opposite - a check if you don't claim enough income. Supposedly it is supposed to motivate people to work. That claim is definitely mistaken.

Call it what it is, no that won't happen. The earned income tax credit is another sneaky form of welfare.

Now the biggest message here is just how simple it was to know what earned income tax credit is. With a little effort all you may be confronted with in the way of political or liberal speak and yet be able to figure out and even discuss what they are really saying.

Then reason can be a part of the dialogue. This is also a reason to listen or read those influencers I have put in the honor role. Some of them are not only educational but down right interesting and motivational.

By the way, it's a big sum: last year 44% of filers received an earned income check. Almost the 47% Romney fumbled the discussion over. 

Why Obama Knocks Out The Competition

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Face the facts he just keeps on winning be it against McCain, Romney, Boehner, or McConnell. Be it on Obamacare, Judicial Appointments, avoiding tough conversations and situations, legislation, Benghazi, Fast and Furious, the budget, runaway spending, entitlements, economic collapse, or executive orders.

He wins and he gets his way virtually every time.

Here is why. Barack Obama is on a  mission. The competitors are Politicians being political.

Obama's mission treats it as jungle warfare. He is out to win and will use anything and everything to win. Anything. Everything. Did you get that?

Did McCain and Romney act that way? No. Romney avoided taking Obama to the mat. He had is chance in the last debate and danced around the ring. No knockout there. No effort to mix it up. No passion to win. Now I know Romney wanted to win, he worked hard at it. But did he work like Obama works? No he did not.

Is Boehner acting more like Romney than Obama now over the #FiscalCliff battle. It is like we are witnessing another knockout by Obama.

Obama uses every trick he can come up with, every ploy he can muster. The Republicans whine, "oh he went to a stupid  toy  factory to make a point". Yes he did, and why? To WIN! Is he winning again? Yes he is. Some accuse him of cheating. Would he cheat? I think he would. Would he find a way to subvert the military vote? I think he would. Would Obama give out Obama Phones to win over votes?   Yes he would, he did that. Would Obama increase the welfare roles and make the recipients believe they go away if he loses?  Yes he would, he did that too.

Are you getting the picture here?

So now what republicans?

What do you do from being killed, not just knocked out. He's after your majority in the House you know. He's not trying to win the fiscal cliff battle. He is trying to kill your majority. He is not being a politician. He won't settle on a tax the rich battle. That's not his battle, it his skirmish. It's a piece of what he is doing.

Obama is out to change the Country. He says it. You don't listen.

He is using the fiscal cliff and adding pieces to it to beat you to a pulp; raising the debt ceiling for example. Hey now it's two fights. And three. And then four.  And then five. And in two years, it's a knockout and he is on his way to his real goal, "Changing America".

He will win unless a major change takes place, which doesn't look likely.

The change? Back to my original simile'. Obama is on a mission and the republicans are playing politics, they are politicians, and oh does that smell bad.

You see, there is a difference that is core. I served two years as a Mormon missionary. We were on a mission to spread the good word. It was a core belief we had that we were saving souls. We would knock on doors for hours being rejected. That didn't matter, we didn't get discouraged. We were just looking for those we could share our message with. A grandson spent two years doing this in Moscow, Russia. No converts, he got beat up several times. He didn't come home all beat up in his heart, he felt he was serving God, and he knew Jesus had it worse.

That's the way it is with Obama. He can be spat upon, called names, called out by Congress, disparaged on Fox News. All of that is OK, he is on a mission too.

So what again about the Republicans fighting the Obama battle? Not on a mission. No core principles at work here. Is their mission survival of the Union? Is it protection of the Constitution? Is it based on principles? Sadly, no. When Obama issues an order that is against the good of the Country do you ever hear Boehner, or another Republican Leader say "that issue is dead on arrival"? Would they mean it if they said it.  Do they fight with all their might, with everything they can muster? The answer is no and no and no.. It doesn't mean that much to them. It isn't core to them. And that is why they lose and lose and lose. They in fact punish any member of their body who gets the problem and tries to step up, speak out, and act with a core principle. In elections they fight that type of candidate. They don't want freedom fighters, they want more politicians.

Something historical and basic is on exhibit here. It is so basic. And as the republicans fail to get it they fail. It is that no matter how audacious the issue, how irrespective the import of the consequences, if you don't fight with all you have, and you are up against an opponent that fights that way, you will lose.

The Republicans are up against a control freak. He is playing to win. I learned a long time ago how to illustrate the inner soul of a control freak. Picture a man in a small deep pool with another man standing on the man in the pools head. He's holding him under water with his foot. The man in the water is running out of air. Picture how hard the man under water would be seeking air. How hard would he fight to get air? How hard would you fight?

Republicans, your head is under water. It's been there for years. Do you even know it or have you drowned already?

A [John F.] Kennedy quote, “To whom much is given, much is expected.”

RePublic Enemy # 6 The 47%

OK now don't get your shorts all up in the air. I use the 47% term because it's somewhat of an Icon now.  Romney muffed the conversation big time on this topic.

And I've heard all the rebuttals on the poor people on social security as not deserving scorn, and they are part of the  47% who don't pay taxes.

I get that. I'm one of the social security types. As I told a tweeter yesterday who thought I must be really rich -  I was rich once, and lost my fortune starting and committing to a dotcom. But I'm fine. I have a great wife and family and am blessed in my life. I'm serving others full time and have discovered I have all that I need. We would however, be in real bad shape were it not for our social security. So don't discount my message with a song and a dance about disparaging the poor people that don't pay taxes.

So on with it without pandering, OK. For this conversation, and what should have been the conversation during the campaign are those who are the enemies of our Republic. You are out there. Obama appealed to the worst in you and it gave him victory. You are real and you are deserving to be on the enemies of the Republic list. For America's sake you need to either change your heart or we need to overwhelm you with Patriots, or the Country is doomed. No joke and no exaggeration here.

You the 47% ers I am identifying are those who spit on John F Kennedy's grave as he dad declared "Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You, Ask What You Can Do For Your Country." Where are you, those who believe in this. You are certainly not in the Democrat Party, you certainly aren't those who voted for Obama. His appeals were to those of you who try and Ask What The Country Can Do For You. What a shame.

You are the Obamaphoners. You are those who are shamefully taking; exaggerating disability to get a lifetime handout, expecting the Country to forgive your student loans, thinking it's a right to receive free condoms and birth control. I need not say more, you know who you are, you Truly Are My Enemy. I'm not trying to persuade you -  you are too lost - I leave it up to you to develop a conscience.

But may I persuade you do gooders who helped the 47% become the majority. Get a grip please.  Open your eyes to a future and what it will be for your children and grandchildren. Look beyond your immediate urges, we have a President and Democratic Senate, aided by many Republicans who are poking holes in the fabric of our Constitution.

"Oh, we can let this one go you say"- it's for a noble purpose. Bah Humbug. It's Tyranny. Look it in the eye, are you contributing to that? Then stop.

The Egg Nog Gestapo

I cannot believe what I just heard.

Please tell me that you see this as ridiculous. It was pointed out yesterday on the Mark Levin Show which is my daily dose of adrenalin. Just 5 minutes is all one needs.

I actually just heard a rerun of it on my iPhone via the iHeart ap.

He is referring to an article by Kevin D Williamson who starts his article: Here is a sentence that makes me want to burn my passport and move into a fortified rural compound:

Here is the link to the Egg Nog Article. Click here and hold you nose. 

My Saturday Project with Updates: Understanding If I'm Rich What I Should Pay For 4U

Leading The Charge For Fairness

I am continuing this for a while. I need to have time to give thoughtful response to Marks comment and would love to have others input.

I heard someone say yesterday that the rich should pay a 75% tax rate. OK I am asking Twitter folks, for what good purpose.

#IfImRichWhatShouldIPayFor4U

I'll update this post as I get answers off of Twitter and include who gave their answers..

After a couple of hours, a couple of tweets, and a few direct messages I have no responses. So here are a couple of hints. (then I will  push this post to Twitter).

Should I pay for your college education? You know - forgive your student loan.
Should I pay for your medicine deductible? Even those whose is only $1.00?
Should I pay for your food? Even if you have money to pay for cable and sports events?

Does this get you going? If I'm Rich what should you tax me for, in being fair?

Gotta go do some errands now: Still trying to get a handle on what all I should pay for.

Mark left a comment. I invite your opinion. I appreciate his courteous approach. Would you like to respond to my question for him?

Reince Preibus

I just received an email from Reince. Here is my response:

Sorry Reince, But I will donate directly to those who stand up for our Constitution.

I've lost  faith in the Republican Elite that treat our bold conservative representatives like they were the enemy. 

You might take a look at the blog I have started. http://helpsaveourrepublic.blogspot.com/ It will be vigorously promoting the ouster of the old guard and replacing them with young guns with principles. Note who is on the Republic enemies list.

Added to the enemies list will be everyone that votes to raise taxes.

You guys are screwing up big time. You are outclassed when it comes to negotiations. Probably because you believe more like the democrats than you do your conservative citizens. 

Truthfully, I don't believe you are one of us.

Larry

The Parable Of Fairness; Thats The Point Isn't It?

Why Is It Fair That His Family Has This?

A man of Noble Talents went to a distant college to build himself a future.

He spent years and long hours of study. Not one of his fellow students had his commitment or devotion to their studies.

He would use these years to achieve the goal of being at the top of his class.

It would all be worth it to accomplish his dreams of being a Doctor, serving in the highest of fields.

The Sacrifice, the long nights of study, the events he missed; they would all be worth it.

He was up against serious competition for the next step up; but he was up to it all. He would pay the price to be measured against others, our Doctor to be had no qualms at all. He would do it. Honors were to be his, he was the brightest and the best.

Then one day on the path to success his advisors and teachers had a fairness concept to introduce, The Fairness Doctrine. They decided "Fairness was a Right", even for college students.

They asked, how is it fair that one man be ruled better, graded higher? Didn't all show up these difficult years? How is it fair to choose one for greater success when all showed up. They concluded that sadly, some are more gifted, and had more time to dedicate. Some were stressed and needed extra time to unwind and to play. Some less blessed, yet they deserved to be winners too. 

"We've decide not the others efforts to forsake"? "We call it the students Fairness Doctrine". One of the now many "Student Rights"

We have only so many points to give So in fairness here's what we'll do. Take the scores from all and divide them equally amongst each student who showed up. Some of your big scores go smaller and some small scores grow bigger. So the few with 4.0 and the many 2.5 get an average grade of 3.15. It's all fair you know, and that's what we need to strive for, fairness that is the goal.

For those on the top, with goals lofty and fine, just know their are many other ways you can help mankind. You the student that sought to be a Doctor, it's Ok, screw you dreams and efforts, go be an accountant.

Isn't Fairness Great?

by Larry K Cragun