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New Feature

// January 26th, 2009 // 2 Comments » // Jag Of The Week

Soon I will be starting a new feature at MonkeyCrash called “Losers and Winners” of the week. It’s similar to O’Rielly’s Pinheads and Patriots. Okay, it’s the exact same thing. The name “Losers and Winners”  is generic for now as my mind could not come up with anything more snazzy. This will be a weekly feature.

I Want America To Succeed; Not Obama

// January 26th, 2009 // 5 Comments » // POLITICAL ARENA

Unimpressed and  discouraged. That about sums up my feelings after witnessing the first few days of the Obama presidency. Before I explain why, allow me to first answer a question that has been appearing in my reader emails. The question is…you guessed it, “Don’t you want Obama to succeed?” This question has been used by many liberals in order to trip weak conservatives and republicans. Let me make this clear. I WANT AMERICA TO SUCCEED! If America’s future and success means that Obama must fail then so be it. If Obama is allowed to succeed in pushing his liberal agenda in key areas then America will fail. I’ve heard many so-called conservatives express their desire for Obama to succeed, yet Obama’s agenda is the opposite of their supposed beliefs. These weak-minded conservatives have no doubt given their principles up for popularity. They are eager to be accepted by the mainstream media and elite. As for this conservative, I care not if Obama succeeds or fails, but rather if America succeeds or fails. I do not believe our success is wrapped up in one man. Our success is in the hands of the people. Only we can save ourselves, not government. We the people with the help of God can do anything we set our minds to.

That said, you can understand why I am unimpressed and discouraged about the first few days of the Obama presidency. One of his first acts was to enact a pay freeze for senior White House staff. WHAT? They just started? Were they supposed to get a raise after their first day? Come on! How stupid does the administration think we are. This no doubt was a political stunt. I’m for pay freezes across the board for his administration, WHEN IT’S ACTUALLY TIME FOR A RAISE! If Obama really wants to make a statement he should enact a pay freeze or even a pay cut for all of Congress. Oh, I forgot, Congress already voted to give themselves a raise.

Here’s another good one. In an attempt to bring ethics back into government Obama barred officials of his administration from lobbying their former colleagues for the duration of his term. Obama barred former lobbyists from working for agencies they had lobbied within the past two years and required them to recuse themselves from issues they had handled during that time. I’m all for it. Too bad Obama isn’t even enforcing his own policy. William Lynn, who Obama named to become deputy defense secretary has become the exception to the rule. Lynn lobbied for Raytheon Co., a defense contractor, as recently as 2008. When asked about this breach of the new policy White House spokesman Robert Gibbs responded, “Even the toughest rules require reasonable exceptions.” In other words, business as usual. So much for “Change”.

I have never felt so discouraged about the future of America as I did when Obama announced that Guantanamo would be closed within one year. Was I discouraged because I think Gitmo should remain open? No doubt, however, what I found most discouraging was the fact that Obama made it known that he had no idea where to put these terrorists. During the signing ceremony Obama turned to White House Council, Greg Craig and asked if their was a seperate executive order as to how they are going to dispose of the detainees. The answer? We are setting up a process. First concern, Why is Obama signing an executive order if he doesn’t know what’s in it? He wouldn’t have asked the question if he knew what was in the order. Second concern, how do you anounce that you are closing Gitmo without first having a plan as to what you are doing with the terrorists. I prefer to call them terrorists as opposed to detainees. Very discouraging. Let’s just sign executive orders without thinking through the logistics of them. It’s bad enough that these terrorists are going to return to the battlefield so they can fight an administration that has a pre-9/11 mentality, but for the President to sign an executive order without first having a plan of execution. Unacceptable.

Obama also continues to push this huge economic “stimulus” plan. He plans to spend his way out of our current economic crisis. What amazes me is the seeming hypocritical situation Obama has put himself in. During the campaign he pledged to go through the budget line by line and cut programs that don’t work and get rid of wasteful spending. Why is this bill full of wasteful spending? Why don’t we cut taxes for not only all working American, but also businesses. Let’s put capital gains taxes on hold as well. Obama doesn’t have the answer. We will be living in an America like never before. Nationalized banks and health care to boot.

Obama ended the week showing his true colors when it comes to abortion. Obama restored US funding for family planning clinics abroad that give advice on or carry out abortions. That’s right. your tax dollars hard at work. Anyone who calls themselves a Christian should beg God for forgiveness if they voted for Obama.

This is only the beginning. Don’t send me emails saying, “Give Obama a chance.” I won’t sit here and keep my mouth shut in order to appease the liberals in America. If Obama does something right, I’ll take note, but when he is wrong I will take note as well.

Obama Inauguration Tops $150 Million

// January 15th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // ECONOMY

When 42 million was spent on Bush’s inauguration the media went ballistic. They were outraged by the “waste” of government funds. Surly the media will take Obama to task as the cost of his inauguration is expected to exceed 150 million, making it the most expensive inauguration in American history. Surly Obama will not allow this waste of taxpayers money to occur in this economic crisis in which we are all waiting for him to save us from. Surly I’m wrong on both accounts. The media has said nothing about the 150 million other than excusing the expenditures because of the historic importance of the event. Obama has said nothing of the waste either. So much for change you can believe in.

Imagine what can be done with $150 million. How many people could we keep in their homes? How many mouths could we feed? As many Americans lose their jobs, Obama and his media groupies are prepared to throw away $150 million.

There is no excuse for this kind of irresponsible waste of money. I lose more respect for Obama with each passing day.

Obama’s America, “Only Government”

// January 10th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // ECONOMY

I never thought I’d hear a President say that “Only Government” can solve our problems. The answer has never been the government. In reality the Government is all to often the cause of our problems, especially when it comes to the current economy.

As we endure the next for years I suppose we will have to get used to an Only Government mentality in America. Listening to liberals and Obama you’d think that American ingenuity and resolve never got us anywhere. I’m sure they are amazed that America has survived this long with limited government interference.

The left deadheads have made Obama out to be some kind of economic genius but, if you ask me the more I hear from Obama the more I’m convinced that he has no idea what he’s doing. How on earth do you spend your way out of this economic situation? This man is going to destroy the value of the dollar. We need to stop spending! Stop creating useless programs in order to push a liberal agenda. We need to cut taxes across the board. Let people take home what they make. No more bailouts. They haven’t worked. Stop investing in failing businesses.

Let’s remember that this all started because of the bad choices made by Barney Frank and his comrades concerning the housing market. Right around the start of the mortgage crisis, gas prices were climbing to outrageous rates. You can’t deny that gas prices had a huge impact on our economy. And surprise, surprise, they are on their way up again.

Obama’s plan will not work. His plan will only strengthen the government while weaking the American people. Then again, maybe that’s his plan.

Keep Up The Good Work Israel

// December 31st, 2008 // 2 Comments » // WORLD AFFAIRS

We all know the story. A bully picks on the same kid at school day after day. One particular day the kid has finally had enough. He goes to school and is approached by the bully but, this time the kid punches the bully smack dab in the nose. Good riddance.

The Israelis have been living under rocket fire from the Hamas day after day. Finally they have had enough from these Islamic terrorists.

The media once again has sided with the terrorists portraying the Palestinians and Hamas as the victims. Israel is defending their people and land. Good for them. I hope they kill as many Islamic terrorists as possible.  Shame on anyone who portrays Israel as the aggressor.

Keep Up The Good Work Israel!

The Obama,Emanuel,Blagojevich Connection Means Nothing

// December 24th, 2008 // No Comments » // POLITICAL ARENA

If you’re waiting for Obama or his aides to be taken down by the Blago scandal, don’t hold your breath. There is nothing that can take down this man. As millions worship Obama’s shirtless body in Hawaii they ignore the news that his top aide, chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, had several conversations with Blago and John Harris.

Of course the conversations have been cleared of any involvement with the sale of Obama’s senate seat. It’s somewhat unclear as to how someone as conniving as Rahm Emanuel could have a conversation with two of the most corrupt people in Illinois and there be nothing under par discussed. Given the state of the left today I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised. Obama and Rahm could have been caught standing outside Blago’s office with a bullhorn announcing the sale of his senate seat and the left in America would claim it was in the best interest of the country.

Nothing can touch this man. He can do no wrong in the eyes of the misguided who voted for him. I myself don’t believe Obama was involved in the senate seat scandal. I don’t think he’s that stupid. If he was involved he would have used someone else to do his dirty work, someone like Emanual. But as I said don’t hold your breath. Nothing will come of this.

Congress Gets Pay Raise As Americans Face Bad Economy

// December 21st, 2008 // No Comments » // ECONOMY, POLITICAL ARENA

The very people that helped cause the bad economy that we are facing are due to get a $4,700 dollar raise. That my friends is B.S. When are the American people going to hold these idiots accountable for what they do?

During the argument for the now failed $750 billion dollar bailout Congress brainwashed Americans into hating CEOs everywhere. They demanded pay cuts for all CEOs in any sector of business that was receiving a bailout or failing. It’s high time for a pay cut for these bastards in Congress!

Congressmen make an average of $169 thousand a year. Pelosi makes $217 thousand a year. Are you freaking kidding me? They punish CEOs for failing, yet our country has a 10 trillion dollar debt. If that’s not failure I don’t know what is.

The raises take affect in January. Do you think these selfish thieves will even consider turning down the raise? There may be a few that will turn it down in order to score political points, but as a whole these liberal windbags will gladly take OUR money to the tune of 2.5 million dollars!

Outraged yet?

Pastor Rick Warren To Give Invocation At Obama Inauguration

// December 18th, 2008 // 2 Comments » // POLITICAL ARENA

The liberal community was dismayed to find out that Pastor Rick Warren, who hosted the Saddleback Forum during the election, would be giving the invocation at Obama’s election. Pastor Rick Warren supported Prop 8 in California, Is Pro-life and perhaps his greatest reason for hatred from the left, he believes in God.

Relax liberals. This is an obvious strategic move by Obama, who’s goal is to gain evangelical support for the democrats in the coming years. If Obama had his choice I’m sure he would pick his former pastor of over 20 years Rev. Jeremiah Wright.

I think most evangelicals will see through this ploy by Obama. The evangelicals in America have strong values that Obama does not share, namely the right to life.

As a Christian I hope Pastor Warren does not put this occasion and president-elect before God. My hope is that he reminds the nation as well as Obama that this country was founded on Biblical principals. This has always been a Christian nation. This country has turned it’s back on God. We’ve kicked Him out of our schools and public square all together. We have elevated the selfish lifestyle of homosexuality over the laws of nature. We continue to murder millions of innocent children every year and justify it as a women’s right. I hope Pastor Warren reminds Christians that they are not second class citizens and it’s okay to take a stand.

Don’t Get Used To Low Gas Prices; Iran Seeks Cut In Opec Production

// December 15th, 2008 // No Comments » // ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

When we hit $4.00 a gallon for gas the American people threw all their environmental cares out the window and called for more drilling for oil. Now that gas has gone back down to $1.70 or so per gallon the sigh of relief maybe short lived. According to FOX News those lovable Iranians miss the high oil prices. The Iranian Oil Ministry says Iran is proposing a production cut of around 2 million barrels per day.

It may be time to dust off your Drill Here, Drill Now bumper sticker. What most people forget is that this is all about supply and demand. If the Iranians can reduce the oil supply prices will go up. That’s the cost for doing business with our enemy.

Some of you who are more liberal minded may say, “that’s why we need to use less oil”, or “that’s why we need hybrid vehicles and alternative fuels.” Here is my reply, I DON’T WANT TO USE LESS OIL! I DON’T WANT A SISSY HYBRID CAR! I DON’T WANT TO USE ETHANOL! I want to drive the biggest car I can just to spite all of the environmentalist freaks. Whenever I see a hybrid on the road I get right in front of them and lay on the gas so as to expel my harmful carbon emissions their way.

Don’t be lulled by the present low gas prices. They will be rising again soon. Now is the time to continue to push for more drilling.

Auto Stall Out

// December 12th, 2008 // No Comments » // Video