Brief o3/11/12
Obama confused on earmarks
It's difficult to imagine a politician being less than truthful, but to out right lie, why
that's just un-American. It seems the true American Idol, Barack Obama, has
rescinded his prior ethical stance on ear marks. Earlier, in a debate with Republican
patsy John McCain, Obama insisted that his virtuous administration would examine,
line by line, all bills, ensuring the elimination of wasteful earmarks. Welcome to
Omnibus '09, with over 9000 ear marks! In keeping with the whole, “It's crisis, shut up
and give me your money.” theme, Obama's reason for signing this bill, laden with
more fat than a Big Mac, was he simply didn't want to bog down congress at this
critical juncture. Change anyone?
Connecticut and 1098
A bill that would put important financial decisions beyond the reach of Roman
Catholic bishops , and before the scrutiny of an appointed lay committee, was