"The Coming Deficit Disaster!"

An Opinion piece was in the Wall Street Journal today. "The Coming Deficit Disaster," covers some particulars about our current nation's current deficit problem and the growing problems to come.

The article relays that the White House if aware of the growing problem and plans to tackle it next year! Of course, they want to get the big spending bills through this year, like the $900 Billion Health Care Reform Bill.

One startling quote from the article was, "Our national debt is projected to stand at $17.1 trillion 10 years from now, or over $50,000 per American." This should startle every American. According to the U.S. Debt Clock website our current national debt is just over $12 trillion and about $39,124 per American, as of this blog post, check the website to see how much it has changed since then.

Iran Conducts War Games! See the Video!

From the BBC, "Iran has begun five days of large-scale war games to simulate attacks on its nuclear sites, officials said, warning it will retaliate if provoked." Read more and watch video here.

This should be worrisome for the United States and our President. The Nations of the world need to bring the pressure for this type of buildup to stop. Its like a pressure cooker, eventually something has to give way.

Bob Goodlatte Speaks out in NL.

Congressman Bob Goodlatte, of Virginia's 6th Congressional District, had a piece in the NewsLeader today explaining his vote against the Health Care Reform Bill. He admits that our current health care system needs reform, however, he points out that the current legislation doesn't implement the correct reforms.

He also gives some suggestions he believes would work. I hope the Congressman puts forth an amendment or bill with his suggestions.

The Health Care Bill Moves Forward in the U.S. Senate!

The United States Senate voted 60-39 to move forward in debating the Health Care Bill submitted by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Now the real task of gaining support or opposition to the bill begins as they work toward a final vote! Virginia Senator Jim Webb and Mark Warner both voted to move this 2,074 page, $849 Billion piece of legislation forward. While all Americans can agree that our current form of health care needs reform, is this the kind of reform we want? Now is the time that we need to hear from our U.S. Senators here in Virginia and they should be seeking our input.

A Moment Away from Politics

As much as we discuss politics and debate the points, its important to take some time away for rest. I recently purchased the new Star Trek movie. I had seen it in theaters months ago and was unsure whether I liked how Star Trek had changed, at the end of the showing my wife and I got up to leave the theater and my wife asked, "Well, did you like it?" Before I could respond a small boy, about 7 years old, told his father next to him, "Dad, that was so cool! Can I go into space!" I looked back at my wife and told her, "Yea, I liked the movie." I watched it again today and remembered what it was like when I was a child and dreamed like that.

Giuliani not to run for NY Governor.

Today, according to the New York Times, Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani has decided not to run for New York Governor. Former Congressman Rick Lazio is the only Republican so far to throw his hat in the ring.

Palin Donates to Fort Hood families.

According to New York Daily News.com some royalties from Gov. Palin's new book, "Going Rogue," will go towards supporting those families affected by the Fort Hood massacre. Gov. Palin has been exceptionally well received by people at all of her book tour stops, in some cases thousands have been standing in line waiting to have her sign their copy.

Is Sen. Chuch Schumer a Flip Flop or just one of the Herd?

Sen. Schumer felt one way about prosecuting terrorists here in the United States, now he has changed his mind. Below the Beltway has the details.

More Unemployment News.

More bad unemployment news for the SWAC area, SWACgirl has the details.

Lost Wisdom.

"I am apprehensive, therefore-perhaps too apprehensive-that the Government of these States may in future times end in a monarchy. But this catastrophe, I think, may be long delayed, if in our proposed system we do not sow the seeds of contention, faction, and tumult, by making our posts of honor (government) places of profit." -Ben Franklin from The 5000 Year Leap

Required Reading!

Required reading for those who wish to understand the conservative movement.

A short review of each will be posted in the weeks to come. Please feel free to comment on these books and spread the knowledge and perspective in each.

1) The United States Constitution, 2) The Virginia State Constitution, 3) Common Sense by Thomas Paine and Glenn Beck, 4) The Federalist Papers, 5) The 5000 Year Leap, 6) Liberty and Tyranny, 7) The Real George Washington.

She's Just Reloading!!

My wife and I just finished watching Governor Palin's interview on Hannity. I loved the line that Sarah Palin's father said to the media when he was asked about her future in politics. He said, "she hasn't backed away from politics she is just reloading." I was very impressed with the interview and look forward to reading her new book. It is available on Amazon for less than $15. Apparently, it has already sold enough that a second printing is already underway. Not bad for its first day on sale!

Who can write the longest Health Care Reform Bill!

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has finally released his version of Health Care reform. His bill is 2,074 pages long and costs $849 Billion dollars!! Read it here. Sen. Reid plans to hold the vote for floor debate on Saturday. They will then take up the measure once again after the Thanksgiving break, with far fetched hopes of getting the bill to the Presidents desk by the end of the year. I have contacted my Senators, Webb and Warner and encouraged them not to support this form of Health Care Reform.

Pres. Obama 0-7 with campaign promises.

During his campaign and early presidency, Obama said that if the stimulus package passed then the unemployment rate wouldn't go over 10%; well, it is now 10.2%.

President Obama promised to listen to his commanders on the ground in Afghanistan because that was where the real terrorists were. Well, the commanders are calling for more troops and President Obama is dragging his feet, while our troops are left without necessary backup.

President Obama said we know where Osama Bin Laden is and if he, Obama, was elected he would go after Bin Laden. Obama has been elected and we haven't even heard about Bin Laden.

President Obama made promises on Health Care Reform and he never even submitted a bill to Congress. And now we are learning that President Obama's version of Health Care Reform is just an new complicated Tax Bill.

President Obama promised passage of Climate Change legislation and to bring foreign nations on board, now we are seeing that APEC and other nations are in no way open to Climate Change legislation.

President Obama promised to close Guantanamo Bay and he hasn't been able to do it, some wonder if he had a plan on how to really get that done. We recently learned that his solution is to prosecute terrorists in our courts instead of military courts, Rudy Giuliani criticizes that decision. Has anyone thought that military soldiers don't read captured enemies and terrorists their Miranda rights, that's because they don't have those rights!

President Obama is feeling heat from all political fronts. It seems, even with Democratic control of Congress, President Obama hasn't kept one campaign promise. Ask yourself, what has President Obama accomplished while in office other than an honorary degree from Notre Dame and a Nobel Peace Prize?

President Bush secretly visits Ft. Hood.

Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush went to Ft. Hood and visited with soldiers and families. They requested no media attention, they just wanted to be with our service men. During President Bush's term in office he and his wife secretly visited with hundreds of soldiers and their families without any media coverage. Thanks to SWACGirl for the post.