Obama - Part 2

Ok, where was I? Well, it was encouraging that Obama said in an interview with Matt Lauer that he took responsibility to nominating the individuals that had failed to pay taxes. Anyhow, I understand that we aren't perfect and those in public service are under the spot light all the time. But, again, I go back to - Really? Where is the accountability? Where is the outcry of this injustice? Oh, wait - they sent a check with an ammended return. Ok. All better. Anyhow, it's just one example of people in "lofty" positions that are "sticking it to the man."

My other current issue with Obama is the stimulus package he's proposed. It is SO big and full of pork that it's actually hard for me, an average person, to get it all figured out. I have done some research to try and get a better grip on what's "offered."

Here are some points from www.nostimulus.com:
- $4.19 billion in slush funds for ACORN, the left-wing advocacy group best known for allegations of voter fraud during the 2008 presidential campaign
- $600 million to buy brand new cars for government bureaucrats
- $335 million for adult sex workshops
- $150 million for honeybee insurance
- $2.8 billion for the US Department of Agriculture in a misdirected program more likely be spent to build unnecessary broadband internet services in urban areas than in the rural areas that lack service

Fox News also has an article on-line about the stimulus -"Conservative groups declare Obama's stimulus bill a war on prayer". Here is an portion of the article:

"According to the bill, which the Democratic-controlled House passed despite unanimous Republican opposition, funds are prohibited from being used for the "modernization, renovation, or repair" of facilities that allow "sectarian instruction, religious worship or a school or department of divinity."
Critics say that could include public schools that permit religious groups to meet on campus. The House provided $20 billion for the infrastructure improvements, of which $6 billion would go to higher education facilities where the limitations would be applied."

So, basically, if a school or university allows students to hold any type of religious meetings on their campus they would not qualify for money to modernize, renovate, or repair their facilities. How many new churches meet at schools each Sunday? HMMM. I doubt school's will turn their noses to government money. No. More likely they will politely require the churches (who pay rent) to find other places to meet.

Here again, I don't think this is at the heart of stimulating the economy. Instead, it appears to be an opportunity to further a social and cultural agenda - one that leans FAR left. I think that most American's would not be in favor of this part of the package - but it is so complex that it is hard to get at the details. And, ofcourse the media is not really explaining the details. Just that the Republicans are stalling everything. Heaven forbid Obama's policies be questioned or taken a second look at.

And, if it's all in good interest of the housing market - why not use the money to pay off everyone's mortgages. I can only speak for our family, but WOW! That would definitely make a difference in our discretionary spending each month.

These are my honest issues with the Obama administration, but it is not the soapbox that I originally intended to touch on. So, I will publish this post and write a new one about what I really want to say.