Obama Offers Rights Based Only on Personal Agenda

In the midst of this financial mess and, what only can be described as a restructuring of the fundamental basis of America, Obama is taking away the rights of American health care professionals. Apparently, young women should have the right to decide the fate of their unborn (partially born) children, but health care workers shouldn't have the right to refuse to take part in the killings of babies, as ordered by their mothers.

Effective Jan 20, George W. Bush had ordered job protection for health care workers who opt not to treat patients as a result of their moral convictions. A little over a month later, with a plate that is overflowing, Obama piles this agenda on top of it.

Ironically, President Obama is in favor of federally funding international institutions who abort babies, but against funding domestic institutions who refuse them.

Let us be frank, there is no shortage of doctors, nurses and pharmacists who will gladly assist, consult and refer patients who want to kill their unborn. Coming from a president who stands by freedom of choice when it comes to murder, you'd think he could extend that same courtesy to citizens who choose to disagree with it and wish not to take part in assisting in it.

Santelli vs. Socialism

Finally. Someone with a voice said exactly what champions of capitalism, and any American with a brain, is thinking.

The great, unflappable Obama just got flapped. Obama has been enjoying a very long honeymoon, with a willing and eager media in tow.

The silent sector of America that has spent the last eight years on the receiving end of an unforgiving media is applauding CNBC's Rick Santelli for his brave stance against "the great" Obama Administration.

"The government is promoting bad behavior," Santelli said.

You're preaching to the choir, Mr. Santelli.

Something like 92 percent of American homeowners are paying their mortgage. More importantly, those folks are struggling too. Responsible homeowners who made the decision to live within their means will continue to struggle without assistance.

You believe in socialism, "spreading the wealth", and equality for all Americans, President Obama? Picking and choosing who deserves better mortgages based on their own failures is not only unequal and unfair, but it is downright un-American.

"President Obama, are you listening?" Santelli shouted.

Well...are you?

Don't Hang Your Hopes On "Stimulus" Plan

Despite Barack Obama's promises, it appears as though it will be business as usual in Washington with one exception; the Democrats have run amok. Not only are we lacking in checks and balances, but the so-called "economic stimulus bill" was drawn up and signed faster than the media could keep up with its provisions.

Obama went from vowing to ban earmarks to supporting a bill that is riddled with them. It's the first of many promises Obama made as an up-and-coming politician who did not understand the politics of politics.

During the campaign, Americans were wooed by his inspiring rhetoric about change. Either Obama spouted promises simply to get elected or he really believed he could get things done like no one before him. Either way, it doesn't inspire much confidence now.

Included in the plan are $1,000 tax cuts for working couples, whether they earn enough money to pay income tax or not. This turns a "tax cut" into a welfare handout in some cases.

According to Republican Rep. Mike Pence, there are items in the bill that, perhaps, it could do without.

"In legislation before the Senate this week, $20 million for the removal of small to medium-sized fish passage barriers or $25 million to rehabilitate off-roading trails for ATVs is not going to put this economy back on track," Pence said. "And, it was exactly that kind of wasteful government spending that resulted in unanimous Republican opposition last week."

Most assuredly, America is in need of a plan and the basis of the economic stimulus plan was sound. However, thanks to Washington's typical quid pro quo style, the plan has snowballed into an out-of-control, monstrous spending plan. Looks like it's still "politics as usual" in Washington and, unfortunately, there's a rookie at the wheel.

The Cracks Begin to Show

Barack Obama did say, "I screwed up," with regards to his original nominee for secretary of health and human services. He gets props for his honesty, but there appears to be a trend forming.

This will be the second (known) choice of Obama's who turned out to be shifty with their tax preparations. It's certainly odd that America's political elite can't seem to get their taxes paid properly. The middle class desperately struggles while the government attempts to formulate a plan to stimulate the economy for the middle class. Quite the conundrum.

Perhaps it would be of great service to America's economy if Obama's pals would do their part in abiding by laws that the middle and lower classes are expected to follow.

The wealthy have nothing to apologize for, in most cases. They've inherited, won, married into or actually earned their wealth. Either way, they shouldn't be denied, punished or balked at because they are more fortunate than others. What they should be is obligated to follow the tax laws, specifically when the economy and government is depending on their contribution.

While Obama's complete admission of fault for this blunder is commendable, it does bring up concerns about his credibility and judgement. More important than the person we choose as president are the experts he surrounds himself with.

The irony of a country in economic peril being run by Americans who cut corners, cheat and lie in order to evade properly contributing to this very country is disconcerting to say the least.

Media Uses Headlines As Political Platform

My, how the headlines have changed since that blessed day on January 20.

'Iraq election hailed as great success,' was splashed across the top of MSNBC's website on Saturday. This is not only newsworthy, but significant to Americans. The headline is neither misplaced nor overstated.

It is, however, strikingly bizarre following years of negative, downbeat stories by MSNBC regarding Iraq during the Bush years.

Also notable is the blurb toward the middle of their web page about a certain "George Obama", half brother to our very own Barack Obama. George Obama was arrested for alleged marijuana possession. This is a story worth mentioning. It was placed where it belonged and was given the proper amount of attention.

However, had this been George W. Bush, imagine how MSNBC would've placed these stories. The two would've been switched around and, under no circumstances, would the blurb regarding Iraq been titled, 'Iraq election hailed as great success'.

The media ought not to put themselves above the likes of slimy politicians. In many ways they hold the same imperious power and have the ability to set the tone for and persuade the thoughts and minds of their audience.

George W. Bush had an abysmal approval rating in part because of media outlets such as MSNBC and CNN . Americans have only the words of journalists with which to base their opinion.

True, Bush may not have been the most popular president regardless of coverage, but the mainstream media was on a witch hunt in their portrayal of Bush. They knew the power they had over their audience, they used and will continue to do so until we begin to see beyond their misuse of power.

Note: The word "Obama" appeared three times in 'Iraq election hailed as great success'. After years of dedication to spreading democracy, I'll let you guess how many times the word "Bush" appeared in that same article.