President Obama did not come through with his promises of change. The country is worse off now than in 2008. He does not deserve a second term in office.
Unemployment is still above 8% and has been for 42 consecutive months. Within that 42 month period was a streak of ten consecutive months of unemployment above 9%. Keep in mind these numbers are based only on those who made unemployment claims. It does not include those who are not eligible for unemployment or who have had their unemployment run out. So in reality, the number is higher.
The economy is still bad.
The $50 billion GM bailout using taxpayer money was nothing but a political handjob to the United Auto Workers union. GM was a dying corporation making poor business decisions and agreeing to profit-unfriendly contracts with the thugs and bullies in the UAW. Included in that deal was a huge tax break to GM which made their 2011 tax rate -1.5%. Not something us the taxpayers were made aware. That negative tax break gave the illusion GM was profitable last year andthe bailout was working. The federal government owns 500 million shares in GM and would have to sell those shares for $53 each to recover the bailout money. The current GM share price as of September 5 is $21.76. The UAW lost nothing in all of this. But ask the non-union employees of spin-off company Delphi what happened to their pensions. Thier pensions were stolen from them by a company without the intestinal fortitude to standup to bullies and thugs. The GM problems go beyond awful contracts with the UAW. How about That Chevy Volt? And the Malibu?
Have I mentioned the economy still sucks?
Barack Obama has one of the most extreme left positions on abortion of any president. That view may win over some ultra-leftwing feminazis but not the regular, hardworking middle of the road American. President Obama even said if one of his daughters became pregnant as a teenager he would encourage abortion because having her keep the child would be punishment. Really Barack? You would rather abort your grandchild than teach your daughter an very important life lessson that actions have consequneces and responsibility is a huge part of growing up?
How's that economy for you?
President Obama is preaching "tax fairness". What is fair about tax-raping the incomes of those who worked hard and sacrificed to become successful? What is fair about over-taxing someone because he or she has a unique and fantastic talent? Nothing is fair about that, Mr. Obama. It's about igniting class warfare and appealing to your base of the lowest common denominator in society.
And let's not forget the still stagnant economy.
America is not better off than it was when Obama took office. He promised change and gave us nothing. He must be a one-and-done president or things will get even worse.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Monday, September 3, 2012
2012 NFL Predictions
AFC EAST
New England -- The win the division by default. The Bills are not quite there yet and the Jets and Dolphins are nowhere close.
Buffalo -- Mario Williams makes the defense much better. The offense will score some points with Jackson and Johnson. They have a chance for a wild card.
New York -- The quarterback situation will doom this team.
Miami -- The rebuilding years continue.
AFC NORTH
Pittsburgh -- In a close race for the division with Baltimore, the Steelers win a photo finish for the division.
Baltimore -- They will be the top wild card in the AFC.
Cincinnati -- In any other division, they'd be a wild card.
Cleveland -- The Browns are in the same boat as Miami.
AFC SOUTH
Houston -- Another division win by default. The other three are nowhere close.
Tennessee -- There is talent on this team. Once Jake Locker settles in, they will be good.
Indianapolis -- I never thought I'd call picking a team to finish third gutsy, but this fits. Andrew Luck is already the second best quarterback in the division. And he has some talent around him.
Jacksonville -- Defense good. Quaterback bad. MJD unhappy. Best receiver is a rookie.
AFC WEST
Denver -- How many default division winners will we have? We're up to three. Manning makes the difference for the Broncos.
Kansas City -- Jamal Charles and Peyton Hillis will provide a solid running game and the Chiefs will be much more smash-mouth football this year. They could challenge for the second wild card.
Oakland -- San Diego and Oakland could very easily flip-flop in the standings, but Oakland has a better edge on offense.
San Diego -- Remember the slump we saw last year? Expect more in 2012.
NFC EAST
Philadelphia -- The Eagles step up this year and take the division. But it will be close. New York will be right in it all season.
New York -- The defending Super Bowl champions will be playoff bound again.
Dallas -- This team is a hot mess. Tony Romo may be down to his last chance.
Washington -- RG3 will be fun to watch. The rest of the team won't be.
NFC NORTH
Green Bay -- The Pack won't run away with this division. The Lions will make it interesting.
Detroit -- The Lions are very close to taking the division away from Green Bay. Maybe next year.
Chicago -- Put up or shut up for Cutler this year. Get the duct tape ready.
Minnesota -- Christian Ponder...really? I'm still confused by that pick and it happened a year ago. AP isn't 100% and Percy Harvin is unhappy. This is a disaster.
NFC SOUTH
Atlanta -- The turmoil in New Orleans leaves the door open for Atlanta. Matt Ryan will step up and take the team through that door.
New Orleans -- I'd like to say they could make a wild card, but this will be a tough year for the Saints.
Carolina -- The Panthers are getting better. They aren't quite ready for the next step, however.
Tampa Bay -- The Buccaneers may be the most talented last place team in the NFL.
NFC WEST
San Francisco -- Another division winner by default. But considering the other teams in the division...
St. Louis -- The second place finish depends on Bradford staying healthy.
Arizona -- Despite the quarterback issues, they still won't be the worst team in the division. They could actually surprise some people.
Seattle -- There will be some growing pains this year. A rookie quarterback starting over high priced free agent Matt Flynn and Marshwan Lynch the best offensive weapon...
New England -- The win the division by default. The Bills are not quite there yet and the Jets and Dolphins are nowhere close.
Buffalo -- Mario Williams makes the defense much better. The offense will score some points with Jackson and Johnson. They have a chance for a wild card.
New York -- The quarterback situation will doom this team.
Miami -- The rebuilding years continue.
AFC NORTH
Pittsburgh -- In a close race for the division with Baltimore, the Steelers win a photo finish for the division.
Baltimore -- They will be the top wild card in the AFC.
Cincinnati -- In any other division, they'd be a wild card.
Cleveland -- The Browns are in the same boat as Miami.
AFC SOUTH
Houston -- Another division win by default. The other three are nowhere close.
Tennessee -- There is talent on this team. Once Jake Locker settles in, they will be good.
Indianapolis -- I never thought I'd call picking a team to finish third gutsy, but this fits. Andrew Luck is already the second best quarterback in the division. And he has some talent around him.
Jacksonville -- Defense good. Quaterback bad. MJD unhappy. Best receiver is a rookie.
AFC WEST
Denver -- How many default division winners will we have? We're up to three. Manning makes the difference for the Broncos.
Kansas City -- Jamal Charles and Peyton Hillis will provide a solid running game and the Chiefs will be much more smash-mouth football this year. They could challenge for the second wild card.
Oakland -- San Diego and Oakland could very easily flip-flop in the standings, but Oakland has a better edge on offense.
San Diego -- Remember the slump we saw last year? Expect more in 2012.
NFC EAST
Philadelphia -- The Eagles step up this year and take the division. But it will be close. New York will be right in it all season.
New York -- The defending Super Bowl champions will be playoff bound again.
Dallas -- This team is a hot mess. Tony Romo may be down to his last chance.
Washington -- RG3 will be fun to watch. The rest of the team won't be.
NFC NORTH
Green Bay -- The Pack won't run away with this division. The Lions will make it interesting.
Detroit -- The Lions are very close to taking the division away from Green Bay. Maybe next year.
Chicago -- Put up or shut up for Cutler this year. Get the duct tape ready.
Minnesota -- Christian Ponder...really? I'm still confused by that pick and it happened a year ago. AP isn't 100% and Percy Harvin is unhappy. This is a disaster.
NFC SOUTH
Atlanta -- The turmoil in New Orleans leaves the door open for Atlanta. Matt Ryan will step up and take the team through that door.
New Orleans -- I'd like to say they could make a wild card, but this will be a tough year for the Saints.
Carolina -- The Panthers are getting better. They aren't quite ready for the next step, however.
Tampa Bay -- The Buccaneers may be the most talented last place team in the NFL.
NFC WEST
San Francisco -- Another division winner by default. But considering the other teams in the division...
St. Louis -- The second place finish depends on Bradford staying healthy.
Arizona -- Despite the quarterback issues, they still won't be the worst team in the division. They could actually surprise some people.
Seattle -- There will be some growing pains this year. A rookie quarterback starting over high priced free agent Matt Flynn and Marshwan Lynch the best offensive weapon...
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