News And Views 09-30-09

Everything you need to know.
The only place you need to go.

Come along and meet all of the President’s Olympic Cronies.

Learn what happens when work doesn’t pay for the middle class.

Regarding health care, Obama is undergoing a total disconnect.

“New Democrats” are trying to shape financial regulations.

Do we or don’t we? Should we “surge” in Afghanistan?

The 7 Wonders of Communism

Communism sure is a miraculous system. When I heard the following I was reminded of George Orwell’s 1984.

The 7 Wonders of Communism (AKA, Socialism)

1. Everybody holds a job.

2. Even though everybody holds a job, no one actually works.

3. Even though no one actually works, the production plans are being fulfilled.

4. Even though the production plans are being fulfilled, there are shortages.

5. Even though there are shortages, one can somehow obtain everything.

6. Even though one can somehow obtain everything, everybody keeps stealing things from the state.

7. Even though everybody keeps stealing things from the state, there was enough for everyone.

This satirical account of the Communist system has been disseminated throughout Eastern Europe where Communism bankrupted and led to the destruction of the Soviet Union and its economy.

News And Views 09-29-09

Everything you need to know.
The only place you need to go.

Will someone please tell Obama, the campaign is over Mr. President.

While Obama was running his mouth, it may have become too late to stop Iran.

Surprise Surprise: ACORN has a man in the White House.

Barney Frank thinks home buyers are babies.

Gather around fight fans for Obama vs. Bush, the sequel.

Meet the new Maggie Thatcher, Angela Merkel.

Mark Lloyd, Racism, Localism And The Fairness Doctrine

Yesterday we did a report on the apparently racist remarks of President Obama’s latest Czar appointment, FCC Diversity Czar Mark Lloyd.

Among the chilling remarks made by Mr. Lloyd (along with those showing his respect and admiration for Hugo Chavez) is the following:

“We’re in a position where you have to say who is going to step down so that someone else can have power.”

Lloyd is referring to the fact that in his (and probably Obama’s) opinion, the administration is in a position to dictate more minority ownership/control over media outlets.

Which of course is un-Constitutional.

And before all of you members of the Kool-Aid Brigade scream that it is within Lloyd and Obama’s power to do this, because the FCC is a government agency, let me explain something to you.

The FCC grants a license to a media outlet, be it a television or radio station, based upon certain criteria and legalities.

As long as the brodcaster stays within those guidlines, the federal government cannot even impose a fine upon the station, let alone remove it’s ownership.

Liberals as a whole froth at the mouth like a pack of rabid dogs whenever it is pointed out that talk radio is dominated by conservative points of view.

Being socialists, they have no respect for the fact that a free-market economy is the reason behind the popularity of shows hosted by such conservative icons as Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, etc.

The cannot face the simple fact that there are not as many liberal points of view on the airwaves is because, when it comes to liberal talk radio, no one listens!

The multiple bankruptcy filings of Air America are proof of that, despite backing by George Soros and MoveOn.

And liberal Democrat’s hopes of re-instating the so-called Fairness Doctrine have met with such opposition that they haven’t mentioned it in quite some time.

Although there is no vetting process for Obama’s Czars, you can bet that there would be a vetting process for any minority who would be given an FCC license.
And having a politically left-leaning point of view would be the top priority.

Taking yet another page straight out of the Saul Alinsky handbook, the one that tells his followers to “strike hard from an unexpected direction”, the Obama administration will use this ploy to begin it’s war against conservative talk radio.

There is no doubt in my mind that the administration will use the precepts of “Localism” as an excuse to force radio station owners to step down, and to replace them with people more sympathetic to liberal viewpoints.

By this method, the FCC can decide what you need to hear, based on your interests in your town on your local talk radio station.

Therfore, if a radio station in a market with an overwhelming number of registered Democrats (liberals) is airing a conservative talk show, the FCC can revoke or fail to renew that station’s license.
Naturally they then grant that license to new ownership.

Out with Rush Limbaugh.
In with Randi Rhodes.

This free speech stifling government scheme would not totally silence conservative talk radio.

However, it would greatly reduce their listenership, which is what Mark Lloyd and his fellow liberal socialists really want.

As usual. the FCC, Barack Obama, Mark Lloyd and liberals in general are trying not to be troubled by such concepts as free speech, the First Amendment, or other bothersome concepts.
Not to mention the blatant racism they will use as a tactic to try and pull off  their scheme.

They have also closed their minds to one other factor.
The basic tenets of a free-market economy.

Radio talk shows like Limbaugh’s are popular because millions of people listen.
Consequently, dozens of advertisers spend millions of dollars to promote their products on these shows.

Liberal talk radio however, doesn’t attract much of an audience, even in markets where there is no conservative alternative.
Liberal talk radio doesn’t generate advertising revenue because not many people tune in.
No listeners, no advertisers.
No advertisers, no money to pay the staff.

If you doubt this scenario, study the history of Air America, as I mentioned earlier.

It’s almost tragic that Lloyd, Obama, and all of their liberal friends can’t face the reality of one simple fact.

You and the FCC can force broadcasters to air liberal talk radio.

But you can’t force the citizens of America to listen.

News And Views 09-28-09

Everything you need to know.
The only place you need to go.

Afghanistan, Iranian nukes, the American economy?  Obama doesn’t have time, he has to see about Chicago getting the Olympics.

Well DUH! John Kerry says he doesn’t know what cap and trade means.

In spite of Obama asking them to play nice, Iran conducts third round of missle tests.

Another DUH! New York Times admits it blew ACORN story.

Saudi Arabia gives green light to Israel to bomb Iran nuclear site.

Is Obama’s Diversity Czar A Racist?

Today we will showcase someone who adds a new chapter to all of the stories of racism in America.
Bear with us as we do a slight introduction.

Members of Congress, the mainstream media, and even former Presidents have been making the (unfounded) claim that people attending Tea Party protests, town hall meetings, etc., are nothing more than racists.

The fact is that this claim is made towards anyone who oposses the President’s policies, even though any rational person can see that it has no basis whatsoever in reality.

Anyone, of any skin color or ethnic background who doesn’t agree with the policies of President Obama is no more a racist that anyone who disagreed with the polices of George Bush.

Now, however, the racism follies have taken a dire turn.

Recently, President Obama appointed Mark Lloyd to be the FCC’s Chief Diversity Officer.
In other words, Obama’s “Diversity Czar.”

The following is a quote from Mark Lloyd regarding his feelings about conservative dominance of the public airwaves:

“There’s nothing more difficult than this because we have really truly, good, white people in important positions, and the fact of the matter is that there are a limited number of those positions,” he said.
“And unless we are conscious of the need to have more people of color, gays, other people in those positions, we will not change the problem. But we’re in a position where you have to say who is going to step down so someone else can have power.He added: “There are few things, I think, more frightening in the American mind than dark-skinned black men. Here I am.”

Can someone please explain to me just what the hell is going on in this country?

Am I the only one who sees that Mark Lloyd has insulted the intelligence and integrity of every non-caucasian person in America?

What he is saying, in effect, is that there are a lot of good white people who own/run communications outlets, but because they are white it isn’t fair.

That’s like a white guy saying that the NBA is biased because the majority of the players are black.

You think Glenn Beck raised a ruckus when he exposed Van Jones, let him make a statement like that and watch the fireworks start!

Or to make the claim that white media executives should step down in favor of minorities.

“We’re in a position where you have to say who is going to step down so that someone else can have power.”

Mr. Lloyd, do yourself and the rest of America a favor.

Resign now.

Because if you and the other socialists in the Obama administration think that the Tea Party protests opposing health care reform were something, watch what happens when you try and overturn the Constitution Of The United States!

A little something known as the First Amendment may not mean anything to you and your brethren, but you will find that you will not be able to silence the voices of the American people.

Especially conservative American people.

For those of you who are wondering what Mark Lloyd’s apparently racist remarks have to do with silencing free speech, check back with us tommorow.

News And Views 09-27-09

Here is what caught everyone else’s attention today.
Let us know if it catches yours.

The king of nonsense will soon debut his latest piece of lying propoganda.

If no one likes you, you can always induldge in self-worship.

It must be frustrating to be seen not as a leader, but as a gullible sap.

It only took Obama nine months to go from saviour to leftist windbag.

Obama tells the nasty folks in Iran: “Cmo’n, cut it out guys, OK?

I Have No Opinion Regarding The Obama Youth

We here at the Freedom Medium have never hesitated to make our opinions known.

Especially regarding certain topics.

President Obama’s Civilian Defense Force being near the top of the list.

Another one of our favorite subjects to cover is Organizing for America.

Or as we sometimes refer to it, Obama’s Army.

Those of you who are regular readers know that, as far as my own opinions on these topics are concerned, I usually have quite a lot to say.

So it may surprise you when I claim that I have no opinion regarding the Obama Youth.

When you down come to it, a person’s opinion boils down to their own conclusion on a particular subject.

So you may be shocked to learn that I am not putting forth my thoughts on what many are calling the indoctrination or the brainwashing of America’s youth.

I have drawn my own conclusions.

Today, however, I am going to take a different approach.

The comparisons I am going to offer you should be obvious.

I ask that you then let me know what conclusion you come to, rather than reading mine.

First, watch this video which was filmed recently:

Now, watch this one, which was filmed quite some time ago:

Notice anything similar?

News And Views 09-25-09

So what happened in the news today?
We’re glad you asked.

Glenn Beck says that the probe of ACORN is bogus.

What happens when someone tells you “I intend to protest your protest.”

Everyone should bow at the altar of Obama self-worship.

Al Gore really knows how to build a car, even if it took 529 million dollars.

Jesse Jackson says show ACORN the money.

The Rangel Rule Versus The Wilson Rebuke

Today’s focus will be a study of hypocrisy.

We will try and determine what is the most serious offense, a Republican Congressman blurting out “You Lie” during a speech given by the President, or a high-ranking Democrat member of Congress violating federal law.

If you had missed Congressman Joe Wilson shouting out “You Lie” during the President’s address to Congress, and simply read the reactions to it, you would have thought that Wilson had drop-kicked a puppy in the middle of Pennsylvania Avenue.

Former President Jimmy Carter declared the Wilson’s comment was based on racism.

Former RINO and now-offical Democrat Senator Arlen Spector had this to say via Twitter:
“There ought to be a reprimand or censure of Rep. Joe Wilson to discourage that kind of conduct in the future.”

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for a “resolution of disaproval” to be brought to the House floor.

Senator Claire McCaskill said Wilson behaved like a jerk.

Unofficial Democrat national security issues spokesman retired Major General Paul Eaton said Wilson (a retired Colonel) may have violated military codes of conduct.
(How far of a reach is that?)

Wilson apologized to President Obama, the President accepted and said let’s move on.

However, that didn’t satisfy some folks.

House Majority Whip James Clyburn had this to say about Joe Wilson’s apology to President Obama:

“He has no remorse whatsoever, so his words have very little meaning.”

So Wilson’s apology is good enough for the President Of The United States.

But not good enough for Congress.

I suppose words having meaning only applies to conservatives.

Because there is one undeniable truth about liberals.

When the tables are turned, they put on their dark glasses.

Little if anything was said about Hillary Clinton’s outright lies about being under sniper fire in Bosnia.

No one called out Harry Reid for calling George Bush a liar.

None called for the censure of John Kerry when he called troops serving in Iraq “stupid.”

You would think that at least one Democrat would have chastised Hillary Clinton for the televised images of her making faces like she was giving birth to a racoon during a post-9-11 George Bush speech.

However, how do Democrats react when it is one of their own under the spotlight?

House Ways And Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel didn’t shout out anything during the President’s speech, so why do I bring him up? What did he do?

Well, it’s not what he did, it’s what he failed to do:

Report the sale on his tax returns of a home he once owned on Colorado Avenue in Washington.
Unlawfully claimed a “homestead” exemption on the above-named residence in order to avoid paying property taxes.

Again in violation of the law, claimed the same “homestead” exemption on four rent-controlled apartments he owns in Harlem.
In Rangel’s defense, he did need to keep his reported income below $175,000 so he would be considered a “hardship” case for the purposes of rent control.
He used one of the apartments as an office in violation of rent-control rules.

Violated House ethics rules when he failed to disclose an interest-free loan he received when he purchased a villa in the Dominican Republic.

Perhaps that is why his tax returns didn’t show the $75,000 in rental income he has made from this villa.

Of course, Rangel passes all of these things (and others I won’t list in the hopes of keeping this brief) as mere oversights.

You would think that the man who oversees writing tax policy for the entire country might pay a little more attention to his tax return.

However, again in Rangel’s defense, maybe he is trying to mend his ways.
He recently filed an amendement to his 2007 financial dislosure statement to add on some minor things he had overlooked.
Among them are:
A quarter of a million dollar account he has at the Congressional Federal Credit Union.
Large blocks of stock he holds in Pepsico, as well as some fast food giants.
$250,000 in a real estate investment account.

Give Rangel a break.
Anyone could forget over a half a million dollars in assets.

Hell, I’d be thrilled to have a half a million dollars in assets.

But enough about me.

I was curious to see if Democrats would treat the tax evasion and ethical violations of Charlie Rangel as sternly as they did the remarks of Joe Wilson.

Wold Rangel be viewed as the Democrat version of the anti-Christ?

Well, here are some of the reactions to Rangel’s lawbreaking:

Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) “He’s done a great job as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and throughout his 30 years in Congress.”

Nancy Pelosi, when asked if Rangel should step down while the House ethics committee investigated his actions said:
“I do not think he should step aside.”

Rep. Edolphus Towns stated “I would encourage people to look at the whole Rangel.”

Despite spending the better part of an entire day trying to find a statement from just one Democrat who had anything even resembling a claim that Rangel should be held accountable for his actions (or his lack of action) I was unable to come up with anything.

Joe Wilson, on the other hand, who did not break one single federal law, nor violate any Congressional ethics, might as well have set a kitten on fire, judging by the reaction of the Democrats.

However, in the spirit of fairness, we must report that there was a Republican reaction to Rangel’s antics.

Knowing that it would never pass, but probably done as a measn of spotlighting Rangel’s mis-deeds, Rep. John Carter of Texas introduced House Resolution 735, titled as the Rangel Rule.
The text of the bill reads as follows:

“Any individual who is a citizen of the United States and who writes “Rangel Rule” at the top of the first page of the return of tax imposed by Chapter 1 for any taxable year shall be exempt from any requirement to pay interest, and from any penalty, assition to tax, or additional amount, with respect to such return.”

That seems more than fair.

If you leave something out when you file your tax return, you simply write “Rangel Rule” at the top of the form, and you are exempt from any penalties or interest.

Perhaps even immune from any criminal charges.

Just like Charles Rangel, or for that matter, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geitner.

And who knows, perhaps such an action will make you so (in)famous that someone will write a song about you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UksfV5V7R20&feature=player_embedded

Next Page »