SHOCKING UNEMPLOYMENT FACTS UNDER THIS CONGRESS

The dumbass democrats can keep blaming Bush for all the current woes affecting our economy, but check out this startling graphic presentation from the U.S. Dept. of Labor showing how the Obama, Pelosi, Reid, Biden, etc. crowd did nothing since 2007 when they took over control of congress.  How long are they going to keep blaming Bushie for their own ineptitude?  Click on the map to see the outrageous growth of unemployment under THEIR reign.


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BUT AT LEAST ITS GOING TO A NEEDY FAMILY???

In the first spending bill that will be approved for the next fiscal year by the Democratic Congress, the following expenditure has been included:

"PAYMENT TO WIDOWS AND HEIRS OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF CONGRESS"

For a payment to Victoria Reggie Kennedy, widow of Edward M. Kennedy, late a Senator from Massachussetts, $174,000."

Do these people know how to spend our tax dollars....or what? Have they no shame???

To the Kennedy clan, this is like pouring a glass of water into the Atlantic Ocean!

BUT CONGRESS GAVE THEMSELVES A PAY RAISE THIS YEAR!

For the first time in history, Congress will not allow an increase in the social security COLA(cost of living adjustment).

In fact, the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation predicts there may not be any COLA for the next three years.

However, the per person monthly Medicare Insurance premium will be increased from the 2009 premium of $96.40 to $104.20 in 2010 and to $ 120.20 for the year 2011.

It's difficult to imagine the big spenders who bailed out Wall Street and spread around stimulus funds by the billions will be stiffing the ordinary SS recipients.

Democrats persistently state during elections that Republicans will cut their Social Security benefits....but THE DEMS actually do it..... and the media never makes an issue of it.

LET'S REMEMBER AT NEXT ELECTION TIME WHO REALLY CUTS S.S. BENEFITS!!!!!

Did you know.....

..........that if the Obama health care bill passes, the government will be able to go into your bank account and take the money out to fund this outrageous proposal. Did you know that?

It's to make sure you pay for whatever treatment they decide you deserve.

That's right...it is in the House bill. You may think that's the worst thing in it. but there are things that are a greater abomination than that. Under this bill, the government can determine who lives and dies. They are going to fund abortions... and they are going to be for euthanasia for seniors who THEY JUDGE to not have too many years left in their lives.

GREAT PLAN BO!

What could possibly go wrong?

"If Obama has his way, his health care plan will be funded by his treasury chief who did not pay his taxes, overseen by his surgeon general who is obese, signed by a president who smokes, and financed by a country that is just about broke."

“What good is it reading the bill if it is 1,000 pages…” — John Conyers (D-Mich.)



------------Thanks to Ron Hart, a syndicated libertarian columnist for the quotes

'Nuf said

Courtesy of Chicago Tribune

Is this really necessary now? They have no regard for their wasteful spending even when the economy is suffering.

For the complete story, read today's (08/05) Drudge Report.

House Orders Up Three Elite Jets

Last year, lawmakers excoriated the CEOs of the Big Three automakers for traveling to Washington, D.C., by private jet to attend a hearing about a possible bailout of their companies.

But apparently Congress is not philosophically averse to private air travel (Of course not...just for everyone but themselves, the selfish pigs): At the end of July, the House approved nearly $200 million for the Air Force to buy three elite Gulfstream jets for ferrying top government officials and Members of Congress.

The Air Force had asked for one Gulfstream 550 jet (price tag: about $65 million) as part of an ongoing upgrade of its passenger air service.

But the House Appropriations Committee, (David Obey, Dem - Wisconsin, Chair. Thanks David..that's keeping a watchful eye on wasteful gov't spending) at its own initiative, added to the 2010 Defense appropriations bill another $132 million for two more airplanes and specified that they be assigned to the D.C.-area units that carry Members of Congress, military brass and top government officials.(Nuttin' but the best for them!)

Because the Appropriations Committee viewed the additional aircraft as an expansion of an existing Defense Department program, it did not treat the money for two more planes as an earmark, and the legislation does not disclose which Member (why not?) had requested the additional money. So where's the total transparency that B.O. promised us taxpayers?

An Appropriations Committee staffer said the military was already planning to replace its passenger fleet, and the committee “looked at the request and decided they should speed up the replacement.” Sure, no better time than when the country is in a deep recession to beef up more gov't spending. WTF!

The Gulfstream G550 is a luxury business jet, which the company advertises as featuring long-range flight capacity that “easily links Washington, D.C., with Dubai, London with Singapore and Tokyo with Paris.” The company’s promotional materials say, “The cabin aboard the G550 combines productivity with exceptional comfort. It features up to four distinct living areas, three temperature zones, a choice of 12 floor plan configurations with seating for up to 18 passengers.” (I guess that's so they can bring along their families, big supporters and golfing buddies).

The version Gulfstream sells to the military is reconfigured for the government with modest accommodations, not the luxury version sold to private customers, said a source familiar with the planes. (Yeah, screw the military. They're not as important as we are anyway).

Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) had submitted a request to the Appropriations Committee for a $70 million earmark for one airplane on behalf of Georgia-based Gulfstream, and Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.) lists the airplane as one of the earmarks that he was asked to request, though his office said he never made the request to the Appropriations Committee. (Earmarks? What Earmarks? Remember B.O. saying there were no earmarks in the Stimulus Bill?)

2 Things that Congress won't pass up

1. Pay raises, and

2. Vacations
......Spoken by john McCain on 7/31/09


I'm just wonderin......if there was such urgency to pass the Cap and Trade Bill, and the Healthcare Plan, why did Congress take the whole month of August off to go on vacation?

BO administration, with help from the media, continue to blame Bush for everything wrong in the country...WTF!

Biden says more US jobs on the way because of stimulus spending, Republicans remain skeptical

By Associated Press

11:29 AM CDT, July 5, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration "misread" the depth of the economic troubles it inherited and still expects more new jobs in the long term as the spending pace from the $787 billion stimulus plan quickens, Vice President Joe Biden said.

Guess what, Joe, the honeymoon is over! It's time to start shouldering blame yourself. I suppose the $787 billion Stimulus package that failed (and still is) to do anything to stimulate the economy but sure added a lot pork barrel, non-stimulating spending that will surely raise our taxes didn't have anything to do with it. And the recent passage by the House of the "cap & trade Energy bill has nothing to do with it. And neither I suppose does the wanton spending by your Socialist Liar-in-Chief in the White house...having amassed over $1.4 trillion in new debt in his first 4 months in office (more than ALL presidents before him COMBINED!).

WAKE UP YOU IDIOT! We, the citizens, aren't going to be fooled into believing your spin on the economy any more. It is you who are messing it up...and stop trying to blame it on the Bush regime.

BO's Legacy to Our Children - Part 2

Yes, BO, you did! And as of today each American household has a share in the federal debt of $546,668. Our kids and g'kids will be so thrilled with their diminished lifestyles thanks to the efforts of you and your Democratic pals in Congress.

With Pelosi in charge this makes more sense than ever!

"No man's life, liberty or property is safe while Congress is in session."

.....Mark Twain

Sent to me from a friend. Maybe BO will get message

What happens when good, responsible people keep quiet?  Washington has forgotten they work for us. We don't work for them. Throwing good money after bad is NOT the answer.

I am sick of the midnight, closed door sessions to come up with a plan.

I am sick of Congress raking CEO's over the coals while they, themselves, have defaulted on their taxes.

I am sick of the bailed out companies having lavish vacations and retreats on my dollar.

I am sick of being told it is MY responsibility to rescue people that, knowingly, bought more house than they could afford.

I am sick of being made to feel it is my patriotic duty to pay MORE taxes.

I, like all of you, am a responsible citizen. I pay my taxes. I live on a budget and I don't ask someone else to carry the burden for poor decisions I may make. I have emailed my congressmen and senators asking them to NOT vote for the stimulus package as it was written without reading it first. No one listened. They voted for it, pork and all.

If you are disgusted and angry with the way Washington is handling our taxes. If you are fearful of the fallout from the reckless spending of BILLIONS to bailout and "stimulate" without accountability and responsibility then we need to become ONE, LOUD VOICE THAT CAN BE HEARD FROM EVERY CITY, TOWN, SUBURB AND HOME IN AMERICA.

There is a growing protest to demand that Congress, the President and his cabinet LISTEN to us, the American Citizens. What is being done in Washington is NOT the way to handle the economic free fall..

So, here's the plan. 
 
On April 1, 2009, all Americans are asked to send a TEABAG to Washington , D.C. You do not have to enclose a note or any other information unless you so desire. Just a TEABAG.  
Many cities are organizing protests. If you simply search, "New American Tea Party", several sites will come up.  If you aren't the 'protester' type, simply make your one voice heard with a TEABAG. Your one voice will become a roar when joined with millions of others that feel the same way. Yes, something needs to be done but the lack of confidence as shown by the steady decline in the stock market speaks volumes.

Why, April 1??   We want them to reach Washington by April 15.
Send it to:  
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.  
Washington , D.C. 20500

What will this cost you? A little time and a 42 or 44 cent stamp.

What could you receive in benefits? Maybe, just maybe, our elected officials will start to listen to the people. Take out the Pork. Tell us how the money is being spent.    Remember, the money will be spent over the next 4-5 years. It is not too late.
 
Think "outside the herd." Do this for your children...and their children, and their children....
I've got my tea bag ready to MAIL OUT APRIL 1ST!!!