I'm calling "bullshit" on this town hall meeting thing. Obama is already planning on pushing through his new mortally expensive budget. He has no concern for what The People think. He won't change the bill, it's already out there. It'll pass just the way it is.
I'm beginning to see that this is all just a diversion from the real problems in this country. Town Halls, Campaign Ads promoting bills, all these things. To me, it seems like Obama realizes he is losing the trust of the American people. Slowly, people who pay attention and realize he doesn't know what he's doing. He's feeling it out as he goes. Not good for him.
I hate making predictions, but I'd say he drops in the "approval polls" significantly.
While this abusive spending bill goes through, regardless of this "Town Hall Meeting", I think now is a good time to turn light to H.R. 1207, which is receiving the snowball effect. The last time I checked, there were 33 cosponsors on the bill. Democrats and Republicans. This is fantastic. For more info, see the gadget on the right side of the screen dedicated to this.
LibertyCatalyst
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
"Toxic Assets"
Why is it that when I hear and watch Obama speak, I still feel like hes on the campaign trail? It's now beginning to show that he's not even confident in himself.
This whole "toxic asset" thing is really confusing me, why would it be a good idea for the government to take the hit in a martyr-like fashion? Doesn't anyone realize that we, the taxpayers fund the government? That we, the taxpayers are taking this hit? Proving to be more than martyrdom, but anti-intellectual mass suicide? We will not be able to exist, if we allow the government to absorb the "toxic" assets; the failing assets. So now, instead of correcting the problem by creating a solid currency that will keep things stable, we create a new idea that forces us, the taxpayers, to work off this debt that will undoubtedly last beyond our own lifetimes, beyond our childrens' lifetimes, and beyond their childrens' lifetimes. Who knows if we'll ever rebound from something like this?
I guess we can always pretend like there is no debt...
LibertyCatalyst
This whole "toxic asset" thing is really confusing me, why would it be a good idea for the government to take the hit in a martyr-like fashion? Doesn't anyone realize that we, the taxpayers fund the government? That we, the taxpayers are taking this hit? Proving to be more than martyrdom, but anti-intellectual mass suicide? We will not be able to exist, if we allow the government to absorb the "toxic" assets; the failing assets. So now, instead of correcting the problem by creating a solid currency that will keep things stable, we create a new idea that forces us, the taxpayers, to work off this debt that will undoubtedly last beyond our own lifetimes, beyond our childrens' lifetimes, and beyond their childrens' lifetimes. Who knows if we'll ever rebound from something like this?
I guess we can always pretend like there is no debt...
LibertyCatalyst
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Philosophy of Liberty
Philosophy of Liberty
I was shown this by a fellow patriot. It is very interesting, I encourage you all to watch it.
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I was shown this by a fellow patriot. It is very interesting, I encourage you all to watch it.
LibertyCatalyst
I take a vacation, and this happens
90% bonus tax?
This seals the deal for me. The government officially owns AIG. I mean, it really sucks that they did that, but what sucks even more is that the government gave them the money, wagged their finger, and said "behave."
Who really thought that that was going to work?
Oh wait...
Yeah, change sounds pretty good now, doesn't it?
Does anyone else agree with me when I say that failing businesses don't know how to use money, and therefore do stupid stuff like this?
I feel like that's a pretty solid hypothesis. We can't keep bailing these guys out, they don't know how to use it. At the same time; yes there are companies that are being dragged down by these poorly behaving larger companies. Who's to blame for this? The federal reserve for one; but most importantly, our own federal government. Over time, printing money went from a last-ditch move, to a science. It's the answer to everything. "Fed is in debt. Print more money!" "Wall Street is falling. Print more money!" "The American Dollar is lower than the Canadian Dollar. Print more money!"
Just do us all a favor, and stop. We might not even make it to the next election at this rate
LibertyCatalyst
This seals the deal for me. The government officially owns AIG. I mean, it really sucks that they did that, but what sucks even more is that the government gave them the money, wagged their finger, and said "behave."
Who really thought that that was going to work?
Oh wait...
Yeah, change sounds pretty good now, doesn't it?
Does anyone else agree with me when I say that failing businesses don't know how to use money, and therefore do stupid stuff like this?
I feel like that's a pretty solid hypothesis. We can't keep bailing these guys out, they don't know how to use it. At the same time; yes there are companies that are being dragged down by these poorly behaving larger companies. Who's to blame for this? The federal reserve for one; but most importantly, our own federal government. Over time, printing money went from a last-ditch move, to a science. It's the answer to everything. "Fed is in debt. Print more money!" "Wall Street is falling. Print more money!" "The American Dollar is lower than the Canadian Dollar. Print more money!"
Just do us all a favor, and stop. We might not even make it to the next election at this rate
LibertyCatalyst
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Bullshit in America
My posts have been slowing down, but I'm wrapping up my mid-terms, so it'll pick up again.
Plus, the uselessness of Congress is nauseating. I can't imagine how I'd be if I was an actual congressman, I think I'd lose my mind. Watching C-SPAN this much is disturbing me. I mean, I like the fact that congress is at my fingertips. That's perfect. Opencongress.org is also awesome. I can find anything I want, and then write. I'm really excited about H.R. 1207. It's probably the best idea to hit the floor in some time. I know it'll open people's eyes too. Which is great.
Only if it will pass...
But anyway, I really want to do something on gun rights, I feel like it's very important. I'm going to do a bunch of research first, expect an entry in a few days involving that.
Also, 20/20's Bullshit in America, hosted by John Stossel and Drew Carey, will be airing on Friday, March 13, at 10 PM on ABC. It should be awesome. I'll be watching it.
LibertyCatalyst
Plus, the uselessness of Congress is nauseating. I can't imagine how I'd be if I was an actual congressman, I think I'd lose my mind. Watching C-SPAN this much is disturbing me. I mean, I like the fact that congress is at my fingertips. That's perfect. Opencongress.org is also awesome. I can find anything I want, and then write. I'm really excited about H.R. 1207. It's probably the best idea to hit the floor in some time. I know it'll open people's eyes too. Which is great.
Only if it will pass...
But anyway, I really want to do something on gun rights, I feel like it's very important. I'm going to do a bunch of research first, expect an entry in a few days involving that.
Also, 20/20's Bullshit in America, hosted by John Stossel and Drew Carey, will be airing on Friday, March 13, at 10 PM on ABC. It should be awesome. I'll be watching it.
LibertyCatalyst
Monday, March 9, 2009
A little bit of Math
Federal Representatives and Senators receive roughly $168,000 a year, the two party leaders in each chamber receive roughly 186,600 a year, and the Speaker receives 215,700 a year.
There are 100 Senators
There are 435 Representatives
There are two party leaders per each chamber, who are also senators and representatives.
The Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, is also a representative.
With this in mind there are 98 Senators at roughly base pay
And there are 432 representatives at roughly base pay
98 x 168,000 = 16,464,000
432 x 168,000 = 72,576,000
4 x 186,600 = 746,400
1 x 215,700 = 215,700
= 90,002,100
In summary, we pay the Legislative branch alone to stand around for 40+ minutes doing this: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr58/show
During an economic crisis, the most important thing is to commend a football team for winning.
Thank you congress, I'm glad that you choose to waste my tax dollars voting and discussing useless bills over and over again instead of actually attempting to "change" things. Please continue to be useless and take much more of my money with new taxes that you seem to make all the room for to line your pockets. I'm glad I can trust you all to be so fiscally responsible
LibertyCatalyst
Afterthought: Don't you think we pay them a bit too much to sit around and do stuff like this? There are 535 congressmen total. How many do you think actually contribute something to the matter, instead of just voting with their party?
There are 100 Senators
There are 435 Representatives
There are two party leaders per each chamber, who are also senators and representatives.
The Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, is also a representative.
With this in mind there are 98 Senators at roughly base pay
And there are 432 representatives at roughly base pay
98 x 168,000 = 16,464,000
432 x 168,000 = 72,576,000
4 x 186,600 = 746,400
1 x 215,700 = 215,700
= 90,002,100
In summary, we pay the Legislative branch alone to stand around for 40+ minutes doing this: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr58/show
During an economic crisis, the most important thing is to commend a football team for winning.
Thank you congress, I'm glad that you choose to waste my tax dollars voting and discussing useless bills over and over again instead of actually attempting to "change" things. Please continue to be useless and take much more of my money with new taxes that you seem to make all the room for to line your pockets. I'm glad I can trust you all to be so fiscally responsible
LibertyCatalyst
Afterthought: Don't you think we pay them a bit too much to sit around and do stuff like this? There are 535 congressmen total. How many do you think actually contribute something to the matter, instead of just voting with their party?
Being a Libertarian is healthy for the mind
We libertarians put ourselves in a philosophical position where we give ourselves enough breathing room to change opinions on something without backing out on our core values.
Recently, I was approached with the issue of abortion, but given another angle on it. What if what matters most in the end, is the child's right to life and liberty? This completely turns my opinion upside down, and makes me have to reconsider what I stand for as a humanitarian and as a libertarian. I've now become undecided on abortion, but I still have to stand on absolute zero government intervention. That is key. Allow patients and their doctors to decide options, not government checks and funds.
Can someone by law be prescribed an abortion if deemed unfit to be a mother?
Hell no.
Let that be her decision. Unfortunately, this child may be neglected, but that does not mean that the mother's right to liberty can be decided in a court of law.
Of course, she can still be convicted and be a mother. I think adoption agencies would end up being her best choice; but hey, I'm not her.
So once again, I have to weigh the values of life and make up my mind. Isn't philosophy fun?
At least I'm not bound by party rule, and can think for myself.
--Beneath this mask there is more than flesh. Beneath this mask there is an idea, and ideas are bullet proof.
LibertyCatalyst
Recently, I was approached with the issue of abortion, but given another angle on it. What if what matters most in the end, is the child's right to life and liberty? This completely turns my opinion upside down, and makes me have to reconsider what I stand for as a humanitarian and as a libertarian. I've now become undecided on abortion, but I still have to stand on absolute zero government intervention. That is key. Allow patients and their doctors to decide options, not government checks and funds.
Can someone by law be prescribed an abortion if deemed unfit to be a mother?
Hell no.
Let that be her decision. Unfortunately, this child may be neglected, but that does not mean that the mother's right to liberty can be decided in a court of law.
Of course, she can still be convicted and be a mother. I think adoption agencies would end up being her best choice; but hey, I'm not her.
So once again, I have to weigh the values of life and make up my mind. Isn't philosophy fun?
At least I'm not bound by party rule, and can think for myself.
--Beneath this mask there is more than flesh. Beneath this mask there is an idea, and ideas are bullet proof.
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