Soros: China has a better government than Ameirca

This coming from the guy who claims to own the democratic party and who visited the Obama White House four times to chat with Obama’s economic adviser Larry Summers and Obama himself. Soros is the puppet master.

From ForeignPolicy.com:

If nothing else, Glenn Beck probably has his top story set for tonight’s show:

“There is a really remarkable, rapid shift of power and influence from the United States to China,” Mr. Soros said, likening the U.S.’s decline to that of the U.K. after the Second World War.

Because global economic power is shifting, Mr. Soros said China needs to change its focus. “China has risen very rapidly by looking out for its own interests,” he said. “They have now got to accept responsibility for world order and the interests of other people as well.”

Mr. Soros even went so far as to say that at times China wields more power than the U.S. because of the political gridlock in Washington. “Today China has not only a more vigorous economy, but actually a better functioning government than the United States,” he said, a hard statement for him to make because he spent much of his life donating to anti-communist groups in Eastern Europe.

Soros’s statement is similar to the frequent “China-for-a-day” musings of columnist Tom Friedman. 

Soros wants a New World Order and is a fan of socialism/communism. How does Obama defend allowing a person, such as Soros, into the White House? It’s because Soros is his boss.

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Dick Cheney hits Obama with a dig: “This may be the only shovel-ready project in America”

Cheney took a dig at President Obama’s expense the other day. While attending the ground breaking for President George W. Bush’s presidential library, Cheney couldn’t resist pointing out that this library “may be the only shovel ready project in America.”

This was in reference to Obama’s admission that there is no such thing as ‘shovel-ready jobs.‘

From USA Today:

…The library, scheduled to open in 2013, will house the records of the Bush administration, as well as a museum on his eight years in office. 

The ceremony featured former vice president Dick Cheney, who made one of his first public appearances since heart surgery this year — and who, in contrast to his former boss, couldn’t resist taking a shot at Obama.

Citing the construction schedule of the library, Cheney said, “This may be the only shovel-ready project in America,” using a phrase Obama used to describe stimulus bill items but later discarded.

Cheney, looking thinner, cited some of the positive reviews of Bush’s book and said critical assessments of his presidency may be starting to change.

“History is beginning to come around,” Cheney said.

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Despite lifting the offshore oil drilling moratorium, the Obama Administration is still not issuing permits for drilling to resume.

The Obama administration does everything based on politics and not on science. This is the administration that was caught, red-handed, changing scientist reports to make it look as if these scientists agreed with Obama’s deepwater drilling ban.

From Heritage.org:

Although Congress lifted the ban on deepwater drilling in October and drillers are eager to return to work, the government still has not issued any permits. And the news is unlikely to improve much next year. CNNMoney reports:

Even if a few permits come through, analysts say it will be a far cry from the amount issued pre-spill. “We’re not holding our breath for a return to business as usual,” Whitney Stanco, and energy analyst at the Washington Research Group, wrote in a recent research note. “Despite pressure from Gulf state lawmakers and the oil and gas industry, we believe permitting in 2011 will likely be slower than it has been in recent years.”

The moratorium did not affect current oil production in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, which comes from wells that have already been drilled. Currently, about a quarter of the nation’s five-million-barrel-a-day crude output comes from the deepwater Gulf, according to the Government’s Energy Information Administration. But future output could fall if new wells aren’t drilled. EIA predicts U.S. output will drop by about 170,000 barrels a day in 2011 thanks to the ban.

Part of the problem for the oil companies was figuring out the complexities and intricacies of the new rules, but now drilling requests are increasing, reports the International Energy Agency. A newly released report says, “Oil companies are queuing up to submit requests to recommence drilling, including many of those previously active in the area. Companies remain keen to work in the Gulf of Mexico, seeing it as one of the more profitable regions accessible to them.”

Seven experts from National Academy of Engineering recommended that a blanket moratorium was not the answer, would not significantly reduce the risks of offshore drilling, and would punish the innocent. The ban went forward anyway, punishing deepwater and shallow water drillers. Just two days ago, Politico broke a story in which the Department of Interior inspector general says that the White House re-wrote sections of a report to make it appear that an independent panel of experts supported the drilling moratorium.

The permitorium is causing businesses and families to unnecessarily struggle when job creation is at a premium. With regards to drilling, businesses want to create jobs without money from the taxpayer, yet the government is dragging its feet issuing permits, and the dragging will continue throughout 2011.

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The ‘Unbiased’ AP doesn’t like WalMart’s RX Plan

From the oh so unbiased Associated Press:

WASHINGTON – Consumer alert: A new Medicare drug plan with the lowest upfront cost in the country may not be for everyone, experts say.

How is paying the lowest price for medication not good for everyone?

Medicare’s open enrollment season just started, and the plan from insurer Humana and retail giant Walmart is getting attention. At $14.80, the monthly premium is the lowest of any national plan, about half the average. And Humana and Walmart are advertising savings of more than $450 a year for the typical Medicare recipient.

This is just terrible. We must stop seniors from obtaining these low, low prices and force them to pay more.

But experts say if you can’t get to a Walmart easily and need costly, cutting-edge medications, it could be a disappointment. You could face copayments as high as 50 percent for drugs purchased at local independent drugstores, “non-preferred” pharmacies as far as the plan goes.

What? You mean people may be forced to drive to a WalMart to pick-up their prescriptions? The AP is right. This is just unfair.

“It may well be a good bargain, but people have to do the research,” said Jack Hoadley, a research professor at the Georgetown Health Policy Institute. “It’s not just the premiums. It’s the premiums plus the drugs they take, and then they have to take into account the pharmacy: Is it practical for them to use the Walmart pharmacy?”

Plan members can choose to fill their prescriptions at more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide, but only about 4,000 — Walmart, Sam’s Club or Neighborhood Market stores — are “preferred,” and offer the lowest copayments.

Hoadley, who in an earlier government career helped lay the groundwork for the Medicare drug benefit, said he believes regulators should take a second look at the network. Residents of metro areas, for example, may have to drive miles to find a preferred drugstore. Consumer advocates say that’s unusual.

Regulators should definitely look into this. People might be forced to drive around to find a WalMart. It’s always a great idea to waste tax dollars on frivolous investigations.

Representing both companies, Humana spokesman Tom Noland said Medicare officials undertook a “rigorous review” of the plan before approving it and concluded it met or exceeded the government’s consumer protection standards.

“Overall, the Humana Walmart plan is an innovative solution in a competitive market,” said Noland. “It is one of more than 1,000 Medicare (prescription) options available to eligible participants nationwide.” Seniors can avoid higher copayments and trekking to the pharmacy by using the plan’s mail-order service, he noted.

About 27 million seniors and disabled people are signed up for the Medicare prescription benefit, offered through private insurance companies. There may be more plan-switching than usual this year, because about 3 million recipients will see their current plan discontinued in 2011 under a reorganization. Government officials say all but 300,000 are being seamlessly switched to another plan offered by the same insurer. But many are facing higher premiums that could prompt them to shop around.

At the Medicare Rights Center, seniors are calling the consumer hotline with questions about the Walmart plan.

“They are asking why it is so much cheaper,” said Joe Baker, president of the New York-based advocacy group. “One reason is this limited pharmacy network, and that’s one thing they should think carefully about.”

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Sec. of Transportation: “We’re Looking into Technology to disable cell phones in vehicles”

Big brother is even bigger since Obama took office. Their goal is to turn American into a nanny-state where the government knows all and controls all.

The Daily Caller reports:

 

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said using a cell phone while driving is so dangerous that devices may soon be installed in cars to forcibly stop drivers — and potentially anyone else in the vehicle — from using them.

I’m guessing they didn’t think about the consequences of jamming cell phone signals. What happens if someone is trapped in their vehicles and can’t call 9-1-1?

“There’s a lot of technology out there now that can disable phones and we’re looking at that,” said LaHood on MSNBC. LaHood said the cellphone scramblers were one way, and also stressed the importance of “personal responsibility.”

Personal responsibility with the help of Big Brother.

The hosts of Morning Joe pushed the secretary about the possibility of requiring scrambling technology installed in vehicles.

“I think it will be done,” said LaHood. “I think the technology is there and I think you’re going to see the technology become adaptable in automobiles to disable these cell phones. We need to do a lot more if were going to save lives.”

 

 

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George Soros-funded group: Obama should focus on Executive Powers

Obama has made daddy Soros angry.

From The New York Times:

President Obama should refocus his administration to concentrate on executive actions he can take independent of Congress, following two years in which voters have become disgusted with the “sausage-making”of legislation, according to a new report by a liberal think tank.

In the report by the Center for American Progress, John Podesta, a former chief of staff to Bill Clinton, argues that the public is eager to see Mr. Obama be strong and decisive in ways that he can’t be while negotiating and compromising with Congress.

“President Obama’s ability to govern the country as chief executive presents an opportunity to demonstrate strength, resolve, and a capacity to get things done on a host of pressing challenges of importance to the public and our economy,” writes Podesta, the group’s president and CEO. “Progress, not positioning, is what the public wants and deserves.”

The Center for American Progress is another George Soros-funded organization. John Podest led Obama’s White House transaction team. Notice how Obama is always tied to corrupt, New World Order individuals? 

The report, which called “Power of the President” and is being released today, identifies more than 30 specific areas where Podesta and his staff believe Mr. Obama could act.

Among them:

* On energy, they urge him to act to reduce oil imports, conserve federal lands, engage with hunters to develop a wildlife plan and install solar panels on the roofs of hangars owned by the Air Force.

In other words, make gas and other products more expensive for the taxpayers during a recession and waste more money on feel good environmental projects.

* Domestically, the group suggests a new strategy to promote American competitiveness, an aggressive push to launch the new consumer protection agency, efforts to promote mediation to avoid foreclosures and moves to simplify access to federal anti-poverty programs.

Creating another czar and another government agency will make it all better when you give people more taxpayer-funded welfare. This is what Progressives call ‘progress.’

* And on national security policy, the report calls for the use of executive authority to mitigate the impact of the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell,” new support for a Palestinian state, a comprehensive policy on the Russia-Georgia conflict and a new focus on the strategic alliance with Turkey.

Progressives hate our military and its power, so of course they would love to weaken it. Then they want to support the terrorist state of Palestine. If its anti-American, you can bet Progressives are behind it.

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Congressional Black Caucus Not Ready to Accept Pelosi’s Affirmative Action Job Posistion for Clyburn

Now why would the white Democrats in the Democratic Party not want a black Democrat to be in a leadership position? To keep CBC member James Clyburn (D-SC) from jumping to the number 2 spot in the Democratic Party, Nancy Pelosi created an affirmative action job to keep Clyburn happy.

Pelosi is giving Clyburn a special title…Assistant leader.

The Hill reports:

The Congressional Black Caucus wants more details about the proposal to create a leadership position for Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.).

The Congressional Black Caucus is withholding its endorsement of a proposal by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to create a new Democratic leadership position for Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.).

The CBC met for nearly two hours on Monday to discuss the deal that Pelosi brokered to end a leadership battle between Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (Md.) and Clyburn, who had been vying for the second-ranking post of minority whip.

The caucus chairwoman, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), said after the meeting that the CBC wanted more details about Clyburn’s policy and strategy portfolio and was “reserving judgment” about the package the Speaker is offering.

“We fully support our current whip, Mr. Clyburn, for the No. 3 position and we’re currently reserving judgment on the entire package until we see what the actual portfolio entails in terms of responsibilities,” Lee told reporters.

Pelosi announced late Friday night that she would nominate Clyburn for the third-ranking position in the Democratic minority hierarchy, a post that she later identified as “assistant leader.” Clyburn said he accepted the offer in part because of the strong desire among House Democrats to avoid choosing between him and Hoyer, two well-liked party elders.

Sure sounds like affirmative action to me. Pelosi want give Clyburn the number 2 spot and thinks a new title will make it all better. Why isn’t Clyburn getting the number 2 spot? Racism maybe?

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Congressional Oversight Panel: “Don’t Underestimate the Foreclosure Crisis”

But I thought Obama’s $75 billion home modification loan program was going to save 3.5 million homes. I know I feel a lot better knowing that Freddie and Fannie aren’t regulated under the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill and the taxpayers are only on the hook for $400 billion dollars. Thank you Democrats.

From the Washington Post:

A congressional oversight panel warned on Tuesday that a widespread problem of flawed and fraudulent foreclosure paperwork could upend the housing market and undermine the nation’s financial stability. The report comes just as the issue is drawing greater scrutiny this week in Washington.

The report, issued by the Congressional Oversight Panel, which monitors the government’s bailout program, marks the first time a federal watchdog has weighed in on the nationwide foreclosure mess.

The panel echoed concerns raised by consumer advocates and financial analysts who have said that although the consequences of the foreclosure debacle remain unclear, the problems could throw into doubt the ownership not only of foreclosed properties but also the millions of ordinary mortgages that were pooled and traded by investors around the world.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing on the matter. Lawmakers are considering several legislative responses to the findings.

The spotlight on the foreclosure process has anxious financial executives mobilizing on Capitol Hill. A financial lobbyist said senior executives have been meeting with lawmakers and their staffers, and industry groups are planning letter campaigns aimed at preventing aggressive new legislation.

“Everyone’s very nervous about what’s going to happen this week,” said another industry official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because his firm has a stake in the outcome. “We have all hands on deck.”

It’s unclear what new measure could pass in a politically divided Congress, but some ideas under consideration could broadly reshape the mortgage industry.

Some lawmakers want to resurrect legislation that would give bankruptcy judges the power to order lenders to reduce the principal that homeowners owe. Others are pushing for some big banks to spin off their mortgage-servicing arms to avoid conflicts of interest. There’s also discussion of replacing the industry’s current system for tracking mortgages with one that would be subject to federal regulation.

“The risk is small that a bill gets through,” the financial lobbyist said, but “we are taking it very seriously.”

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The T.S.A.’s New “Checked Bags” Policy

Thanks to the terrorist appeasing Obama T.S.A., we now are subject to a new “checked bags” policy that include full-body scans and groping.

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“This Way to Jobs:” The U.S. Chamber’s depressing new board game

The government does not create jobs. The only experience the government has is making things harder for entrepreneurs to start a business through over-regulation.

The Daily Caller reports:

Eager to push an agenda against government regulations it says are hurting American businesses, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is sending a brand new board game, “This Way to Jobs,” to every congressional office.

In the genre of congressional office handouts, it’s a pretty clever marketing ploy. Player avatars labeled “CEO,” “entrepreneur” and so on battle their way from a taxed-to-death “Main Street” to “Prosperity Park,” hoping to avoid traps like “Lawsuit Lake” and the dreaded “Red Tape Zone.”

The eyes of many a congressional staff assistant will no doubt light up at the sight of the game, but let The Daily Caller provide a word of warning.

This game is utterly depressing.

TheDC (briefly) played the game, and our players didn’t get anywhere. At almost every turn we were forced to move backwards, having hit another burdensome “regulation.”

Each turn, the player grabs a card akin to a “Chance” card in Monopoly.

Roughly 90% force the player — because he or she is facing angry bureaucrats — to move back on the board or lose a turn. Only 10% move you forward, making it rather difficult to win. The Environmental Protection Agency comes out looking particularly evil.

Here’s a sample negative card: “In 2014, you are a small manufacturing firm with 50 employees. You opt to drop your health care coverage and elect to purchase on an exchange.” (This refers to the health care exchange markets established, starting in 2014, in President Obama’s health care law.) “Many employees are upset about losing their coverage and quit their jobs, leaving you understaffed for production purposes.

“Move back 2 spaces.”

Here’s another nightmare scenario. “You fired two employees because you have video evidence of them taking illegal drugs on your property.” Not so fast! “The National Labor Relations Board orders you to rehire the employees since you didn’t bargain with the union about the location of the video camera.

“Move back 1 space.”

This is why it is so hard to start a manufacturing business and the reasons why foreign corporations will not invest the time and money to start a business inside the U.S. More government equals less freedom. This has been proven time and time again.

 

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