After his party's "shellacking" in November, President Obama pledged to usher in a new era of bipartisan cooperation. He said he got the message that the American people want both sides to work together. (Actually, that wasn't the message of the election. The message was to strip the Democrats of as much power as possible and install Republicans as the majority in the House and with bigger numbers in the Senate to stop the Obama agenda. It wasn't about getting "both sides to work together." It was about stopping one side dead in its tracks. But Obama spun it as the people's desire to see both parties work together to solve problems. Actually, his party has created and compounded most of those problems, and the American people want the Democrats to cease and desist---and they do not want the Republicans working together with the Democrats in any way, shape, or form, unless it's in full service to the limited government, big spending cuts agenda.)
After the Tucson shooting, when his side went wild blaming conservative "talk" and the "tone" of political discourse for the actions of a lone, deranged maniac, Obama gave a speech extolling the virtues of "civility." He urged a change in "tone." He was, as he always is, focusing us on appearances. That's his way of distracting us from the actual substance of policy debates, because in a center-right nation, liberalism constantly loses those debates. If you're focused on "tone," you're not focused on the vast philosophical differences that separate the right from the left on policy. You're also not focused on the fact that the left's "solutions" over the past two years---ever-greater spending, government intervention in nearly every facet of the economy, brand-new massive entitlements---have failed. Utterly. That's why he wants you focused on "tone."
Well, it didn't take long for the left to throw "tone" right out the window. Wisconsin, like most other states, is broke. There is no money. The new Republican governor, Scott Walker, proposed a bill to take on the unions head-on. The bill would strip most government workers of collective bargaining rights. Ohio Governor John Kasich has proposed the same thing, and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has taken on the powerful state teachers' union and hasn't backed down. Public sector unions are bankrupting this country. Between ever-higher wages and huge negotiated pension and benefits packages, the costs of public workers are pushing states over the edge. These governors have no choice. They've got to bust the unions, renegotiate the union contracts, and move forward with far less generous packages for public employees. It's so bad that even liberal governors of liberal states are acknowledging the need to move in this direction. See: California's governor Jerry Brown and New York's governor Andrew Cuomo. States (like the federal and local governments) simply cannot go on like this. There is no money.
Governor Walker needs to put his state's fiscal house in order. That requires steep spending cuts. The unions don't like it. Neither do their allies in the Democrat party. Lucky for them, those allies go all the way up to the President. Obama called the bill "an assault on unions." ("Assault?" Really? I thought words that referenced violence were a big no-no after Tucson.) His 2008 campaign arm, Organizing for America, is orchestrating the big rallies against the bill in Madison. It's busy coordinating the protests and busing in union members from all over the place. They sound very Muslim Brotherhood, don't they? Remember: the Muslim Brothers were the original community organizers.
The protesters are carrying signs equating Governor Walker with Hitler and Mussolini as they hoisted placards saying "Death to Tyrants." (So much for a change in "tone.") Over 1000 teachers called in "sick" in order to demonstrate against the cuts. (They so need to be fired, a la the air traffic controllers fired by President Reagan for going on strike. Critical public employees pulling labor stunts like this? You're gone.)
Wisconsin's governor is responding to a clear and present danger: debt that is threatening to swallow the state. He must take serious actions. The public union gravy train is over, not just there, but everywhere. The money is gone, and the party is over.
Instead of literally fleeing the state to escape voting on the bill, Wisconsin Democrat state senators should have manned up: stay and vote against the bill, if that's what they believed, or vote for it and help their state back to fiscal health.
The President, his campaign arm, and the Democratic National Committee have joined this battle on the side of the unions and against the vast majority of the American people. I hope the Republicans see it clearly. All that Democrat talk about "changing the tone" and "working together" was pure B.S.
Game on.
You know, you're beautiful when you lie through your teeth?
Someday, truth will be a virtue. Someday.
Posted by: xbjllb | February 18, 2011 at 09:18 AM
The mainstream media has already reported, that had not herr "Governor" Walker CREATED THE DEFICIT IN THE FIRST PLACE BY GRANTING LUDICROUS TAX CUTS TO THE WEALTHY AND CORPORATIONS (coincidentally enough EXACTLY the same amount as the "new" "deficit") WISCONSIN WOULD HAVE A BALANCED BUDGET.
His tax cuts were a scheme to CREATE A DEFICIT so that he would have an excuse to BUST ALL UNIONS.
Not working. The REAL people of Wisconsin, not Tea Party trailer trash bussed in from lists of Fox News viewers and paid for by the Koch Brothers, ARE NOT HAVING IT.
Democracy comes to Wisconsin. And the quickest recall election anyone has ever seen.
Walker is a transparent idiot whore, the worst kind. Luckily aholes like him don't last long in America.
Posted by: xbjllb | February 18, 2011 at 09:24 AM
P.S. And Pumpkin? "The vast majority of the American People" are union people and people who identify with union workers, not your pimpdaddy trillionaire heads of multinational corporations.
If you're going to get people to believe your and your corporate pimps' BS, you're going to have to quit spinning such ridiculously ludicrous and preposterous lies.
Methinks the rarified air you breathe up their in the heights is SO rarified, you must have completely passed out before automatic writing this last attempt at vilifying the REAL "vast majority of the American People."
C'mon. You can do SO much better. Try a modicum of truth next time, to start. BEFORE you start piling on the lies.
Posted by: xbjllb | February 18, 2011 at 09:33 AM
Never has there been a more anti-Robin Hood than Governor Walker. First, give to the rich more breaks they don't need, and then fu*ck over the middle class government workers to pay for the giveaways.
Guys' days as Governor are numbered. Quickest recall election in history, on the way.
That's the problem with Republicans. They think Democrats are as stupid as the Republicans' trailer park base.
Uh.... nope. Not even on a good day.
Posted by: xbjllb | February 18, 2011 at 09:37 AM
And..... SCENE.
Posted by: xbjllb | February 18, 2011 at 09:40 AM
Are we at all certain Monica takes the time to read the comments section on her own blog?
POSTED BY: DJ | FEBRUARY 18, 2011 AT 08:54 AM
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My guess would be she doesn't. I just can't imagine why she wouldn't clean up. or call Joe the Plumber to flush the Sorosbots.
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Posted by: Ummahgummah | February 18, 2011 at 09:46 AM
Or call Hannukah Harry to flush the Zionbots.
Posted by: xbjllb | February 18, 2011 at 10:17 AM
How about that Ann Coulter on "The Last Word"?
Has she always looked like 1972 Maureen McGovern, or have I always changed the channel too quickly to notice? Expected her to break into a chorus of "The Morning After" any second.
Anyway, Annie has the hots for Chris Christie.
Poor guy. No wonder he SWEARS he's not running. Or ready to be President.
Probably just not ready for Annie.
Few men are, I imagine.
That's why I like Warrior Princess. She's like a female version of Ann, with brains.
Which she occasionally actually uses. Mostly on McLaughlin and unfortunately, precious little anywhere else.
Posted by: xbjllb | February 18, 2011 at 10:23 AM
"Look for the union label
When you are buying a coat, dress or blouse.
Remember somewhere our union's sewing
our wages going to feed the kids and run the house!
We work hard but who's complaining?
Thanks to the I.L.G. we're paying our way.
So, always look for the union label,
It says we're able to make it in the U.S.A!!!"
Sing it over and over, Pumpkin and Pumpkin Heads, until you get it through your very think heads that the US, while an oligarchic plutocracy right now, will NOT BE ONE FOREVER.
ONE WAY OR THE OTHER.
Posted by: xbjllb | February 18, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Funniest thing angry conservatives missed today?
Mika Brzezinski on "Morning Joe", after a tiring all-nighter with a sick pet, completely losing it laughing to the point of tears and having to put her head down on the desk, over a crack about the latest Lunesta victim to go around committing crimes while nakedly sleepwalking. I didn't hear the crack but I'm positive it was something along the lines of "hide the sausage" because the guy was caught stealing, yep, a sausage. Or more like "why are they bothering to block out parts of his body?" and the gagline was "to hide the sausage".
Anyway, just goes to show that liberals who watch MSNBC always have more fun.
Posted by: xbjllb | February 18, 2011 at 10:43 AM
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DJ, Gringoman, have you noticed that the infestation is getting worse?
If you guys keep staying away I will also move on, maybe to theBlaze and more time on Moonbattery where libs are slammed as they deserve to be by the others, including the blog admins.
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Posted by: Ummahgummah | February 18, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Don't let the door hit your a*ss on the way out, UG.
You were never here for Monica anyway; just to drudge up brainless support for Israel.
Everyone knows it.
I, personally, will miss you. Until the reunion at the throne.
Posted by: xbjllb | February 18, 2011 at 11:08 AM
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Hey demonRATs: How's that CIVILITY think working out for ya?
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Posted by: Ummahgummah | February 18, 2011 at 11:26 AM
bite me...just bite me...sort of in fact monica( yea notice the lowered case) rake your teif ... yur not my "friend" and well, have you ever worked... a legitimate enquire ... bite me yes it is
Posted by: and | February 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM
that would depend on how the "door" was shaped and swung...monica...monica...(LOWERD case)
Posted by: and | February 18, 2011 at 11:41 AM
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Hey demonRATs: How's that CIVILITY think working out for ya?
Looks like the whitelibs are now taking their cues from racists like Fartson and Jerckson.
If they keep badgering our people at their homes then WE need to start protesting outside these devilish "reverends'" homes.
We need to think about protesting outside Peloser's lair to even the score.
WE are far too peaceful compared to the RATS.
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Posted by: Ummahgummah | February 18, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Ummah,
Vile libtards and leftists' presence here at the Memo are like turds floating around in a swimming pool. All it takes is one or two to spoil the whole experience.
BEGONE LEFTURDS!!!
Posted by: DJ | February 18, 2011 at 12:07 PM
HAHA!
Combination of libtard, leftist and turd and we have LEFTURD!
Democrats are 'lefturd' kind of people!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Posted by: DJ | February 18, 2011 at 12:11 PM
General Ulysses S. Grant (yes that is his real name--reeducation fascist claim it isn't---LEFTURD: funny,no lie, funny) said that we have to give them something to do until the real battle starts in their area... ... ...(fifty one 51)... ...sortov...then We elected General Ulysses S. Grant President of the United States... remember cornering the gold market...capitalism is a cool, socially accepted, fashionable way of saying and proving that politically correct is not only not correct; it is patently wrong...fini...yup...I just patented a fact with my right copy... ... ( hey, the "equipment is not for proving that you finally learned something I taught you{dumbassbitch} ) (bullshit, communicating is not cummewneek {ate}...dumbassbitch)
Posted by: satan | February 18, 2011 at 12:36 PM
you really need a hobby--- i just read the "swallow" comment
Posted by: satan | February 18, 2011 at 12:38 PM
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DJ, good to see you pop in! While I already know that I will never ever buy a union-made Government Motors car again, the fascist riots in Wisconsin serve as a stark reminder to consciously avoid purchase of any and all union-made products and services.
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Posted by: Ummahgummah | February 18, 2011 at 01:24 PM
ummahgummah... did you re alize that money is needed to buy things?
Posted by: satan | February 18, 2011 at 01:35 PM
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allah fuckbar, satan
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Posted by: Ummahgummah | February 18, 2011 at 02:26 PM
What is interesting about WI, is that no one cared about trade arrangements, banker fraud, illegal aliens, or dangerous spending until someone threatened contracts with government workers.
What were they thinking?
Posted by: Dgscol | February 18, 2011 at 04:30 PM
do you want to make a memory... ... ... all the best... ... ...save some time to dream... ... ...she's a walk in the park... ... ...lookin' at life thru a dirty windshield... ... ... what i once was... ... ...my self, my life, my boys... ... ...the coffee cup incident... ... ...Demon Web Pits.
Posted by: Andrew Joseph Leonard | February 18, 2011 at 05:02 PM
Obama backs union uproar. . .
It's sickening. It feels like the President is holding us down while the unions beat us up.
Posted by: Capt Renault | February 18, 2011 at 05:26 PM
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He definitely did NOT back the iranian protesters. In spite of all the BS he's had coming his way from the dinner-jacket Nazi in tehran.
This fecking guy knows the true meaning of islam: SUBMISSION.
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Posted by: Ummahgummah | February 18, 2011 at 07:19 PM
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We have the governor of Wisconsin duking it out with the teachers' unions over ever-decreasing funds.
The same thing is going on in other states all over the country.
Meanwhile HITLERy is sending a cool $150 MILLION to the moslem brotherHOODS.
What about WE ARE BROKE and THEY ARE TERRORISTS does she NOT UNDERTSTAND!
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Posted by: Ummahgummah | February 18, 2011 at 07:31 PM
"allah fuckbar, satan" - UG
News flash: Satan cannot cast out Satan, UG-Satan.
Posted by: xbjllb | February 18, 2011 at 07:31 PM
"Obama backs union uproar. . .
It's sickening. It feels like the President is holding us down while the unions beat us up." - Capt Renault
Oooohhhh..... so sad..... boo-hoo-frickety-hoo... it's so hard to be a millionaire these days. Poor billionaires and trillionaires have it even worse.
Posted by: xbjllb | February 18, 2011 at 07:36 PM
"All it takes is one or two to spoil the whole experience." - DJ
TRUTH has a funny way of doing exactly that. Spoiling the entire rightwingnut experience of denial, slavery, prostitution, and mental masturbation.
Posted by: xbjllb | February 18, 2011 at 07:38 PM
The sheer arrogance of rightwing big money's ability to buy any lie and put it out there, no matter how completely inane, will be its downfall.
The actual idea that anyone, for a single second, no matter how much money and how much time, can convince the working class that unions are the enemy, is so beyond a simple grasp of reality that it is desperation on the cusp of madness.
Talk about throwing away good money after bad... this latest mind boggling attempt is throwing away bad money after useless money.
The only thing they are achieving is the complete and utter disbelief of anything the right has to say by the REAL overwhelming majority of the American People.
The right has spun themselves right into a black widows' death cocoon.
Posted by: xbjllb | February 18, 2011 at 07:47 PM
DJ, good to see you pop in! While I already know that I will never ever buy a union-made Government Motors car again, the fascist riots in Wisconsin serve as a stark reminder to consciously avoid purchase of any and all union-made products and services.
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Posted by: Ummahgummah | February 18, 2011 at 01:24 PM
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Now, we know why they bought Government Motors. Looks like they need a fleet of busses the way they keep throwing people and allies under them.
Posted by: M/M | February 18, 2011 at 08:10 PM
Heard Savage say today that we should tell liberals to deed their homes to the indians and mexicans when they start in with how we stole their land. Where have you heard that before!
Posted by: M/M | February 18, 2011 at 08:14 PM
"and the American people want the Democrats to cease and desist---and they do not want the Republicans working together with the Democrats in any way, shape, or form, unless it's in full service to the limited government, big spending cuts agenda.)"
Monica, oh, really? The people want a 1 party nation? Even the founding fathers knew better. Wisconsin? The teachers have the right to protest for what they belive in. Or, does that only apply to Egypt.
Am not saying who is right. But, from what I saw on foxnews and the commentators. The average people are tired of being the ones who get screwed. It's always what do the rich want.
Posted by: jay | February 18, 2011 at 10:28 PM
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EXACLTY, Jay! THAT's EXACTLY WHY WE DO ***NOT*** want the GOP to go into their despicable aisle-crawler routine again!!!
MONICA IS RIGHT ON THIS ONE!!
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Posted by: Ummahgummah | February 18, 2011 at 10:33 PM
After Crowley's ridiculous comments about the UN resolution on Israel the other day, which were shown to be completely and totally wrong within 24 hours, can anyone take this claptrap seriously?
Let's be clear about some of the absolutely deranged comments we have in this post. Obama's campaign arm, Organizing for America, is helping the WI union rallies. Organizing for America is a community organizing group. Then, "Remember: the Muslim Brothers were the original community organizers."
!!!!!!!!!!LOL???!?!?!!?!?LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Totally off the deep end. Anyone willing to take this kind of logical leap with Crowley and make the conclusion that she is clearly insinuating should seriously and, objectively as possible, take a hard look at their mental state.
Posted by: Djmcs11 | February 20, 2011 at 02:32 AM
Obama is trying to ruin the country. Obama is bad. Obama went to Columbia University. Remember: Monica Crowley went to Columbia University.
With work this shoddy, inflammatory, needlessly hyperbolic, and just plain wrong, I don't think Crowley should be pointing at too many people she thinks should be fired.
Posted by: Djmcs11 | February 20, 2011 at 02:45 AM
Fantastic posts DJMCS11!! Welcome to the blog!!
Posted by: xbjllb | February 20, 2011 at 05:39 AM
Eh, I only know Crowley from her Israel post a couple of days ago that was also posted at Breitbart. But it was so bad I had to see what the original blog had on it.
The Breitbart.tv and his "Big" sites are riddled with this kind of nonsense and have a whole host of discredited, unqualified, zealotous, ex-con, and former drug addicts contributing. So I'm over there trying to skewer them.
Come, it's a laugh, they have Michael Moriarty ffs!!!
Posted by: Djmcs11 | February 20, 2011 at 09:13 AM
God bless you Monica. Keep speaking the truth the way only you know how to do. (Pay no attention to the phony Christians and Islamo-Fascists posting comments here.)
Forrest White: http://forrestgop.blogspot.com/
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Posted by: Forrest White | February 22, 2011 at 06:09 AM