Thursday, September 06, 2007

"Class Warfare Issue" ~Card~

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Democratic Presidential Candidate John Edwards, as with many of the Democratic Party Candidates, has already trotted out the “Rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer”. The Class Warfare Card has been pulled out once again and you can be sure it will be used many times from now to November 2008... David Limbaugh has a great article about this in the Washington Times: http://washingtontimes.com/article/20070906/COMMENTARY/109060023/1012

Mr. Hederman concludes, "The Census report refutes the notion that 'the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer.' Instead, all quintiles are growing wealthier with more money income."

Heritage's Rea S. Hederman Jr. notes the U.S. Census Bureau's annual report shows in 2006 the growing economy increased median family income and lowered the poverty rate, and income inequality did not statistically increase. This is without even factoring in tax transfer payments from upper- to lower-income groups.

It is without a doubt that these same Candidates will do whatever possible to blame this “Class Warfare Issue” on the Bush Tax Cuts of 2003 but the hard fact numbers prove otherwise…


The Heritage Foundation reports the Office of Management and Budget's Mid-Session Review — an update of its budget projections from February — shows the 2003 tax cuts have boosted economic activity by increasing incentives to work, save and invest. The deficit will decrease from $248 billion last year to $205 billion this year. "One hundred percent of the budget deficit's decline is caused by revenue increases, and none by spending cuts. Lawmakers have not cut one dollar from the budget."

If this confirmed data ever makes it to the light of day in the mainstream media the Candidates will once again claim that the tax cuts and greed of this administration will be paid for by our children. Once again, the data:

And get this: "At 1.5 percent of GDP, the budget deficit is now lower than it was in 24 of the past 30 years." Mr. Bush will have fulfilled his promise to cut the budget in half despite spending on the war, Katrina and even entitlements".

This data does not mean that we do not have hard decisions to make in the future and spending continues to be the main problem of the equation. But it is interesting to recall who hijacked efforts to improve and correct the massive spending in entitlement programs….

Heritage cautions that out-of-control entitlement spending "still threatens America's fiscal and economic future." But we should note that here, too, Democrats ruthlessly played the class warfare card to prevent President Bush from accomplishing entitlement reform.

Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Buena Vista Parade ~2007~

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Took a ride down to Buena Vista for the Labor Day Parade and found numerous politicians ready for a mile walk and opportunity to meet with those they represent. Good weather and plenty of sunshine made it another great event...







Attorney General Bob McDonnell attended and was up and down both sides of the street where he was welcomed by many who wanted to thank and support his efforts in Virginia...







Delegate Ben Cline represents the district which includes Buena Vista and was very popular with those who attended the parade...











Congressman Bob Goodlatte also attended and participated in the parade and was greeted by many including the Mayor of Buena Vista Todd Jones...







Delegates Chris Saxman and Bill Janis (56th district) walked the route and was a part of the large Republican Party representation at the parade, which stopped traffic several times while people came out to greet them... http://www.billjanis.com/







State Senator Emmett Hanger walked the route next to the van driven by his wife and took this time to meet with many from the 24th district...













Delegates Chris Saxman and Bill Janis with Randy Marcus and John H. Hager.
Hager was elected as Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia in July 2007 and is the father of Henry Hager who is engaged to be married to Jenna Bush in the Spring of 2008...
















Bob Goodlatte and Bob McDonnell "Worked" the crowd together and were stopped numerous times by people who wanted photos with them or to talk "Politics" of the day...




Delegate Ben Cline was sure to work the porches along the parade route....







Attorney General Bob McDonnell made it a point to stop and greet every Law Enforcement member along the parade route...









Congressman Bob Goodlatte was popular with "ALL" along the parade route...





The "Politics" continued even after the parade...


Great event...