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Smackdown From Sarah On Crony Capitalism On Steroids
The ‘Cuda types:
In my recent speech in Iowa, some eyebrows were raised when I took on our government’s enormous economic problems caused by crony capitalism. As if on cue, just days later President Obama selected someone who exemplifies a major crony capitalism problem to sit next to the First Lady when he delivered his “jobs plan” speech before Congress. He selected General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt as his honored guest.
Having grown up with great respect for GE thanks to stories my grandfather shared with us about his days working for the company and even meeting GE spokesman-at-the-time Ronald Reagan during a company event, I am saddened at GE’s leadership evolution. This corporation is now the poster child of corporate welfare and crony capitalism.
This icon of American industry is a company full of good employees who make some good products (and is the parent company of a huge media outlet), but GE is also a large American corporation that pays virtually no corporate income taxes despite earning worldwide profits of $14.2 billion last year, $5.1 billion of it in the United States. In fact, they claimed a tax benefit of $3.2 billion, meaning they received more of our hard earned tax dollars than they contributed. How is that possible? It’s because not only do they shelter their money from taxes, but they also get many tax credits, loans, government grants, and other benefits from the federal government that our smaller businesses couldn’t even imagine being able to profit from.
Joining GE in the pantheon on crony capitalism is another Obama favorite that has been in the news of late: Solyndra. The President hailed this “green energy” company in a speech last May as “the true engine of economic growth.” When he announced the $535 million guarantee to Solyndra, Vice President Biden said that investments like this are “exactly what the Recovery Act is all about.” (Dear God…If the failed Solyndra venture has been what it’s “all about,” then that explains a lot.) As I pointed out in my speech at the Reagan Ranch Center last February: “History has proven again and again, when government picks the winners and losers, we’re stuck with the losers, and we the taxpayers subsidize failure!” And that’s what we’re seeing now, as the FBI raids the solar energy company’s headquarters to glean more information after the company was handed half a billion dollars in “green energy” Stimulus funds from the American taxpayer only to later declare bankruptcy. More than one thousand Solyndra workers lost their jobs. Now as the truth comes out, we discover that the White House was heavily involved in the Department of Energy’s rushed decision to give the Stimulus funds to Solyndra, and they tried to move the money through so quickly they seem to have ignored concerns that the company was not viable. Why would they do this? Perhaps it’s because a large investor in the company (about 35%) is Obama campaign bundler George Kaiser. And with the way the deal is structured, Kaiser will get his debts paid before we the taxpayers see any relief. That is sickening. And that’s how it works: workers lose their jobs, wealthy political cronies stand a good chance of getting their money back, and the U.S. taxpayer gets the shaft. Again.
President Obama has his sights set on raising $1 billion for his reelection campaign. Raising that money won’t be easy. But if you can hand out other people’s money to friends, it must get a whole lot easier. This crony capitalism and government waste is at the heart of our economic problems. It will destroy us if we don’t root it out. It’s not just a Democrat problem or a Republican problem. It’s a problem of our permanent political class. This won’t stop until “we the people” say enough is enough, and we retire the permanent political class that votes for this.
- Sarah Palin
Related articles
- Palin: Crony Capitalism on Steroids from GE to Solyndra (sarahpalinblog.typepad.com)
- Sarah Palin Fires Back At Obama And Hoffa (thepalinexpress.wordpress.com)
- Palin Recalls ‘Crony Capitalism,’ Bachmann Runs With It (themoderatevoice.com)
Julian Assange Talks Again-Against FOX News And Governor Palin
Julian Assange is at it again. Cornered, first he walked off an interview with ABC, and now he’s going after Palin and Huckabee-just because they work on FOX? I ponder this, because both work at the same network and he hasn’t singled out anybody else (yet) on the media.
Thou shall not mention his name; if you do, you will be accused of McCarthyism or something. The quotes on bold are from the article, my responses below.
Julian Assange has accused Fox personalities Mike Huckabee and Sarah Palin, among others, of committing terrorism through their calls to hunt down and kill the WikiLeaks founder.
In an interview with MSNBC’s Cenk Uygur, Assange referred to the politicians-turned-Fox-personalities as “shock jocks” who should be charged for inciting violence against him and his organization.
He also referred to Huckabee as “just another idiot trying to make a name for himself.”
Pot calling kettle? As much as I hate to, I have to defend Mike Huckabee. A Christian Republican that is defending his country against one person that is determined to destroy it-by their own terms of what freedom means-cannot go unnoticed. An immature and childish response towards Huckabee coming from Assange demonstrates that he believes in his own wicked mind how much of a despot he is to other countrymen.
Asked what he thought of the accusation — made by Vice President Joe Biden and others — that he is a “high-tech terrorist,” Assange said his organization’s actions didn’t meet the definition of terrorism — but those of Fox personalities and other TV pundits did.
I have to laugh this one out because Shep Smith is included and he must be in some serious denial. Maybe it will take time for it to sink it. Just sayin’!
“We see constant threats from people, the Republican Senate trying to make a name for themselves, people like Sarah Palin to shock jocks on Fox and, unfortunately, some members also of the Democratic Party, calling for my assassination, calling for the illegal kidnapping of my staff,” Assange said.
Read that quote again. YES-he said UNFORTUNATELY some members also of the Democratic Party. What does he mean by this? Are the top eschelon Democrats involved, and are covering their butts? Are the Democrats destroying the country from within, and not Muslims in the country with domestic terrorism? Tin foil hats are in order. Because really, he didn’t say UNFORTUNATELY some members also of the Republican Party. Case closed.
Of Huckabee’s call to have Assange executed, and Palin’s demand that he be hunted down like al Qaeda, Assange said: “If we are to have a civil society, you cannot have senior people making calls on national TV to go around the judiciary and illegally murder people. That is incitement to commit murder. That is an offense.”
Attention liberals: What hundreds of thousands of Americans believe is true; Sarah Palin is a senior leader. He is NOT attacking Palin: He is raising the bar! If Assange supports Al Qaeda terrorism attacks to this country is another story that would not deviate much from this one. Now I have this question: How do you go around the judiciary on national TV? The media loves to mention Governor Palin, accuse her of something she didn’t do, judge her on the spot and calling for an execution…that’s a correct statement. If you have any questions, simply Google it.
He added: “When people call for illegal, deliberate assassination and kidnapping of others, they should be held to account. They should be charged for incitement to commit murder.”
Sorry Mr. Assange, that does not work in this country. It may work for some, but it gets us nowhere. See, we are a free republic. We are still a capitalist country, not a socialistic nor a communist country. Therefore, we can’t charge people and throw them in prison based on loose accusations like that. Why? Because we have something called “the rule of law.”
“Some of those journalists have fallen for that, and why? Because they are worried that they are going to be next,” he continued. “But I have a message to them — they are gonna be next. … So us journalists and publishers and writers, we all have to stick together to resist this sort of reinterpretation of the First Amendment.”
I will write this: That’s why there are bloggers out there, spreading information based on our First Amendment, which is being trampled right now, along with in other parts of the world where there is limited freedom of speech. The journalists have fallen to report on a balanced way because they have allowed their inner feelings perculate through their articles, or fear to be laid off from their jobs. That is not freedom of speech.
What journalists, publishers and writers have to do to stick together? Gain their reputation back. How? Going back to the principles of the First Amendment by reading about it. Then, tell it like it is to the audience without repercussions from their bosses. If they get upset or fire a journalist, more ears will perk up and identify those who challenge and dare to bring up both sides of the story.
Related Articles
- Assange calls Sarah Palin and Mike Huckabee “idiots” (newstatesman.com)
- Assange rips ‘shock jock’ politicians (cnn.com)
- Assange warns of ‘digital McCarthyism’ (msnbc.msn.com)
MA Special Election – Boston Tea Party Part Deux
It has been a long and exciting day. In part sad for me, because my mother died thirteen years ago today. But that’s another story. I had a dream several days ago, that Scott was gonna win margin 3 to 1; but HE WON!
As I type this, Martha (or Marcia) Coakley conceded and let the tea revolt continue. Thanks to all of us Americans that decided to take the bull by the horns, stand up for your right, and say NO MORE to Washington elitists tone-deaf that don’t care about our country.
It seems the results will be landslide for Scott Brown, and the mayhem Super-Bowl type that I saw in my dream is pretty close to what I am looking at on FOX News, Sean Hannity’s show. People are packed in the ballroom like sardines, waving flags and Scott Brown’s daughter is onstage. Twitter must be gone nuts!!
Democrats are running for the hills, embarrassed, and with this seat We The People are showing what we want, when we want it and DO AS WE TELL YOU. HotAir hotair.comcrashed, I can’t get through, Ace is having one heck of a time; they’re there and they’re partying as if we got 2010 already.
On a side note, Dennis Miller needs to repeat what he said on his radio show…Because Sarah’s poll of 70% declared that they don’t want her for POTUS in 2012, he suggested Sarah for Secretary of Energy. I still don’t see the “One” in the Republican Party, but if she chooses this path, Sarah could help in a big way to put the country towards energy independence, so we break from the Arab’s boobs.
Last numbers before closing this article: 84% reporting at 9:37 pm, 52% for Brown, 47% for Coakley. Three to one, two to one, it does not matter. WE WON. Go to Scared Monkeys for a nice, complete updates and breakdown of this mayhem.
MA Special Election – Boston Tea Party Part Deux
It has been a long and exciting day. In part sad for me, because my mother died thirteen years ago today. But that’s another story. I had a dream several days ago, that Scott was gonna win margin 3 to 1; but HE WON!
As I type this, Martha (or Marcia) Coakley conceded and let the tea revolt continue. Thanks to all of us Americans that decided to take the bull by the horns, stand up for your right, and say NO MORE to Washington elitists tone-deaf that don’t care about our country.
It seems the results will be landslide for Scott Brown, and the mayhem Super-Bowl type that I saw in my dream is pretty close to what I am looking at on FOX News, Sean Hannity’s show. People are packed in the ballroom like sardines, waving flags and Scott Brown’s daughter is onstage. Twitter must be gone nuts!!
Democrats are running for the hills, embarrassed, and with this seat We The People are showing what we want, when we want it and DO AS WE TELL YOU. HotAir hotair.comcrashed, I can’t get through, Ace is having one heck of a time; they’re there and they’re partying as if we got 2010 already.
On a side note, Dennis Miller needs to repeat what he said on his radio show…Because Sarah’s poll of 70% declared that they don’t want her for POTUS in 2012, he suggested Sarah for Secretary of Energy. I still don’t see the “One” in the Republican Party, but if she chooses this path, Sarah could help in a big way to put the country towards energy independence, so we break from the Arab’s boobs.
Last numbers before closing this article: 84% reporting at 9:37 pm, 52% for Brown, 47% for Coakley. Three to one, two to one, it does not matter. WE WON. Go to Scared Monkeys for a nice, complete updates and breakdown of this mayhem.
The Original Tea Party…No, Not The Boston One!
I have watched these past few weeks with great interest the TV series, “The Tudors.” This TV show, which aired via Showtime and now there are DVD seasons for sale (NSFW OR CHILDREN!), the story of King Henry VIII. It turns now, that I started watching Season 3 (episode 1), the particular rebellion against the King and the reformation of the Church; under his reign, monasteries, churches, were taken down, crosses because King Henry VIII was, after all, “the Head of the Church in England.”
Of course, good Englishmen did not like to be forced to relinquish their beliefs, their core values, their religion and were taxed for every thing they possessed. Sounds familiar? So, these folks saw the destruction of all that they believed in, what was established and taken apart with their own eyes. They were disgusted, angry and wanted justice. They wanted to keep more of their earnings, and not be taxed for all the hard work they do, and live poorly. Sounds familiar?
So, what did they do? They met, secretly, inside a building. They were angry, protested and blamed Thomas Cromwell for all their sufferings. They rallied with torches and pitchforks, they seeked a leader with the ability and wisdom to help them get their Church back, taxes cut, and convince the King that he needed to listen to his people (sadly for them, it did not happen).
As I watched this episode of the TV show “The Tudors”, I was fascinated at how close they portrayed what is going on right now with the Tea Party movement. Michelle Malkin’s speech here and Freedom Works have been an inspiration to us all! We have all seen, filmed and taken videos of all the town hall meetings, all protests all over the country (too many to link here), and yes, the MORE THAN ONE MILLION Tea Party march to Washington, DC.
It all started in smaller venues, with fewer voices. Now there are multiple websites, organizers all over the country that still watch and have their voices heard. I do have a faith that we will be successful this time.
Our living conditions are not the same as in those times. As Abraham Lincoln quoted, “That some should be rich, and, hence, is just encouragement to industry and enterprise.” Our capitalist system is under threat, liberty, freedom and dare I say it, sovereignty!
Why? Because we have a subservient as world leader! Despite what polls say, the Obama administration is sinking us deeper into debt, present and future and have not respected neither the elders or the children. We demand to know, where’s all the money? Where’s all the dollars that have been printed? Why worsen and not improve our healthcare system?
If you stopped here and don’t know about the Tea Party Movement, visit Tea Party Patriots. You will find your state, and read on. Google “Tea Party 2009″ and if you feel like something is wrong, you feel powerless and there’s no justice for hard working Americans like you and me…join us.
We are not violent; we simply demand justice for all.
The Original Tea Party…No, Not The Boston One!
I have watched these past few weeks with great interest the TV series, “The Tudors.” This TV show, which aired via Showtime and now there are DVD seasons for sale (NSFW OR CHILDREN!), the story of King Henry VIII. It turns now, that I started watching Season 3 (episode 1), the particular rebellion against the King and the reformation of the Church; under his reign, monasteries, churches, were taken down, crosses because King Henry VIII was, after all, “the Head of the Church in England.”
Of course, good Englishmen did not like to be forced to relinquish their beliefs, their core values, their religion and were taxed for every thing they possessed. Sounds familiar? So, these folks saw the destruction of all that they believed in, what was established and taken apart with their own eyes. They were disgusted, angry and wanted justice. They wanted to keep more of their earnings, and not be taxed for all the hard work they do, and live poorly. Sounds familiar?
So, what did they do? They met, secretly, inside a building. They were angry, protested and blamed Thomas Cromwell for all their sufferings. They rallied with torches and pitchforks, they seeked a leader with the ability and wisdom to help them get their Church back, taxes cut, and convince the King that he needed to listen to his people (sadly for them, it did not happen).
As I watched this episode of the TV show “The Tudors”, I was fascinated at how close they portrayed what is going on right now with the Tea Party movement. Michelle Malkin’s speech here and Freedom Works have been an inspiration to us all! We have all seen, filmed and taken videos of all the town hall meetings, all protests all over the country (too many to link here), and yes, the MORE THAN ONE MILLION Tea Party march to Washington, DC.
It all started in smaller venues, with fewer voices. Now there are multiple websites, organizers all over the country that still watch and have their voices heard. I do have a faith that we will be successful this time.
Our living conditions are not the same as in those times. As Abraham Lincoln quoted, “That some should be rich, and, hence, is just encouragement to industry and enterprise.” Our capitalist system is under threat, liberty, freedom and dare I say it, sovereignty!
Why? Because we have a subservient as world leader! Despite what polls say, the Obama administration is sinking us deeper into debt, present and future and have not respected neither the elders or the children. We demand to know, where’s all the money? Where’s all the dollars that have been printed? Why worsen and not improve our healthcare system?
If you stopped here and don’t know about the Tea Party Movement, visit Tea Party Patriots. You will find your state, and read on. Google “Tea Party 2009″ and if you feel like something is wrong, you feel powerless and there’s no justice for hard working Americans like you and me…join us.
We are not violent; we simply demand justice for all.
