It appears Republican candidates for President are not the only ones attempting to lay claim to the still powerful political influence that is the Ronald Reagan legacy in America. President Barack Obama, in an interview given to CBS News this past week, indicated he was convinced Reagan would be quite supportive of Obama’s intent to initiated surtax on those making more than one million dollars per year – now more widely known as the “Buffett Rule”. (It should be noted that Obama originally intended to initiate the tax surcharge on those making more than just $250,000 per year, but he has quickly altered that intent after Warren Buffett himself publicly opposed such a plan.)
What President Obama is referring to was Reagan’s desire to eliminate many of the tax loopholes that were present in the tax code of the 1980s. This would in effect raise government revenues without the need for additional raises in the income tax brackets. Obama’s spin is of course, a blatent misuse of Reagan’s original intent. Reagan was quite open about his disdain for punishing those who experience success in America. Closing tax loopholes as Reagan wished to do is not attempting to punish an entire class of Americans for their success – as is what Barack Obama is attempting to do. Obama is not so concerned about tax loopholes as he is about raising taxes – period.
It is the typical and economically deadly flaw so inherent in the Big Government tax and spend philosophy that is the foundation of the extremist liberalism of the Obama administration. An extremism that has President Obama on the outside of his own Democrat Party. Reports now suggest numbers of Democrats are prepared to oppose the president’s recently proposed $500 billion deficit spending jobs bill. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has already tabled the Obama jobs bill, declaring it of secondary importance, while at the same time President Obama is still declaring that Congress, “Pass this bill now!”
Barack Obama’s attempts to compare himself to Ronald Reagan is an example of political absurdity to the extreme. America knew Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan was America’s friend. Barack Obama – you’re no Ronald Reagan.
Obama invoking the name of Reagan – metaphorically speaking – is like the 7 sons of Sceva invoking the name of the Apostle Paul. If you read Acts 19, you can see how well it worked out for them.
Tip O’Neil would have supported Brack’s tax hikes. Let’s be historical accurate.
This photo of Reagan reminds me of the press photos of Putin. You can see why they were formidable adversaries. Obama? Not so much.
Mr. Obama, quoting Reagan shows highlights your stupidity. You are NO Ronald Reagan; in fact, you are his complete antithesis and everyone knows it.
Sort of like he’s the Alternative to God?
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Obama quoted Biden, but meant himself:
“Don’t compare me with the Almighty; compare me with the alternative.”
It’s open to interpretation, but it seems pretty clear, doesn’t it?
I can’t help but wonder if, by making such a ridiculous analogy, Mr. Obama is going for the pity vote.
Most likely, but are they to pity?
It backs up the “panic” as described in recent Ulsterman posts/ Insider comment…
BO must think he is addressing idiots and spouting these talking “parrot” points is a plus, but shows nothing but a desperate man. Who is he to presumme to speak for the “Dead Presidents Club”… ???
Keep at it Ulsterman.
it’s nice to see someone clarifying the differences between Obama and everyone else. I didn’t know that Obama needed to be a Republican all of a sudden, I thought he was a proud Democrazy? Why not be true to yourself so you can be true to others. America didn’t re-elect Ronald Reagan, they voted for a liberal who as going to set them free under the doctrine of the democrat party and Nasty Pelosi.
Erkel couldn’t carry Reagan’s jock strap.
Isn’t it kinda like comparing Hitler (Obama) to Reagan?
Apologies to Hank Williams Jr.
Sometimes it makes me wonder how we became so dumb as a coutry .. it really does … It makes me think of the 2+2=5 mentality… How can so many with even half a brain follow these straight up lies that you can easily google and see they are worng. It just amazes me…Follow his logic / read is books / understand Obaas father / undrstand socialism … it’s really not tat hard people…
Another year and he will be gone for good and his shabby retinue along with him. Even the democrat vote stealing apparatus will be inadequate to stem the tide of disgust.
REAGAN MUST HAVE GROANED AND TURNED OVER IN HIS GRAVE .
O’BOO BOO IS A LYING SACK OF SIBERIAN SHEEP SHIPOOPY .
Ulsterman, are you aware that your site was inaccessible for quite a while this morning? I have noticed that it happens frequently. Your page will be a complete blank except for your URL in the address bar. This happens in more than one browser, so it’s unlikely the problem is browser related. Is it a technical problem on your side?
If not, Obamattacks might be the cause.
In 2008, many bloggers’ websites were attacked by Obots.
One blogger (I think his site was mac something, but not related to Apple), called the police in to investigate, and, according to the blogger, the police found that the attacks were, indeed, coming from a site run by Obamacolytes, possibly a campaign website. It’s hard to remember three–four years back.
Orly Taitz’s site has suffered innumerable attacks, including scrubbing of some of her posts, which she attributes to Obama’s allies.
Lawyer Leo Donofrio’s sites were attacked so often that he finally, if my memory is intact, opened a site outside the U.S.
Bottom line: The blogger sites most at risk appear to be those whose information is most damaging to the same 2008 candidate who tried to enlist Missouri’s sheriffs to muffle dissenting voices.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2091900/posts
I hope you can discern what is causing your site’s brownouts.
I’ve wondered the same thing. Wouldn’t THAT be a new can of worms, if that could be proven! How Nixonian – (with apologies to the late President for comparing him to Odumbo.) Paranoia Plus: the new Obamadrink!
I think impeachment is something the Dems are going to use to convince Odumbo not to run. In other words, what they’re going to be telling the Fraud in Chief: “Barry, you can run. And you might win. But you won’t stay in the White House for long.”
As for the website tampering:
Dirty tricks reveal desperation.
to Anonymouse, How interesting! I thought it was just me (with the blank page). I was going through all sorts of rigamarole thinking it was a(n ad) cookie on my computer.
You know what they say about cornered animals. I’m getting to the point where I just wish they’d meltdown already, so that the country can begin to recover.
Congrats on your new site, Ulsterman! Keep it coming!
Mike Reagan was on Fox today and asked about what his father would say. Mike said “There he goes again!”
Mike said that his father was taken completely out of context.
Its the Chicago way. Thugs and criminals the lot of them.I say that one should try and get Valerie Jarret out. By getting rid of her Obama is vulnerable because she is the hand up his puppet ass directing him. She is DIRTY too. Very dirty.Offer Blago and Rezko a free get-out-of-jail card in return for flipping Obama and I’ll bet they take it.