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Now Is The Time For Bi-Partisan Health Care Reform |
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Written by Bob Sordahl
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Saturday, 30 January 2010 |
 The game changing upset by Scott Brown in the Massachusetts Senate race has essentially brought Obamacare to a screeching halt. Democrat leaders are hunkered down, worrying more about their political future than the well-being of their constituents. Hopefully the events of the past two weeks haven't misled Americans in their perception of Conservative philosophy on health care today. There is now an opportunity to bring fiscally responsible, meaningful change to our health care system. Conservatives and Liberals alike should not squander this moment. The time is now for real bi-partisan health care reform.
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Surprise! Obama Finds New Direction |
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Written by Bob Sordahl
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Tuesday, 26 January 2010 |
 So now President Obama wants to talk about jobs. Didn't he call a "Jobs Summit" last month? What was the result of that gathering of business leaders? Free lunch I think. Why the sudden concern for putting Americans back to work? He has squandered a year on Obamacare, he has traveled the world making a failed bid for the Chicago Olympics, and to hold the hands of European climate alarmists. All the while, in spite of the multi billions spent on the "stimulus", joblessness has soared to over 10% (17% real). Why now all the concern about American unemployment? Do you suppose it was the unthinkable loss of the Kennedy seat in Massachusetts? Could it be that with the Conservatives against him and the Liberals jumping ship, the only faction he has left to court is independents? You better believe it. This is a President coming off the ropes and trying to re-invent his image with America's Independents. Hopefully they will continue to be as smart in the future as they have been over the last several months.
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B+ And Purple Ink |
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Written by Bob Sordahl
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Sunday, 24 January 2010 |
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I knew it would come to this when I read that teachers could no longer grade papers with red ink, because that would hurt student self-esteem. It was decided that purple, a gentle mixture of blue and red, is a much more positive way of defining correct and almost correct responses (there is no wrong answer). I was further troubled when I noted my own kid's classes evolved from A through F to Pass/Fail, and finally to "Participated". I am convinced that this is the only grading criteria that could have possibly come into play when President Obama recently awarded himself a B+ for his first year in office. It appears that he stuck with the old fashioned letter grade because "pass/fail" would have been too painful, and "participated" is too similar to voting "present" as a Senator. Under any circumstance he seems to have a rather skewed perception of his accomplishments during this stormy first term.
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Quick, See If It Falls Up |
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Written by Bob Sordahl
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Monday, 18 January 2010 |
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Quick, drop something to see if it falls up. The unimaginable has happened. The Senate seat held since 1962 by the Democrat "Lion of the Senate", Ted Kennedy has been won by a Republican. I almost expect Massachusetts to slide into the sea and I am sure there are many Democrats who would prefer the State's demise to loss of the "Kennedy Seat". In a fair and balanced world, this would mean the end of the health care bill being pushed by Congress. Scott Brown's win robs Democrats of the 60 votes they need for passage, but now the fun begins. Now we will be schooled in all the delays, obstructions and parliamentary gymnastics under the sun, as Senator Reed and Speaker Pelosi attempt to ram the legislation through before Brown can be seated. They will do literally anything to deliver this one victory to the President, so buckle up, its going to be a bumpy ride.
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Charity Begins At Home |
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Written by Bob Sordahl
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Sunday, 17 January 2010 |
The earthquake in Haiti is one of those things that come along from time to time, that reminds us how trivial most of our problems really are. It is truly a cruel joke of nature that takes everything from those who had nothing to begin with. As usual, when disaster strikes, the American people and our Government have responded with massive shipments of aid in the form of food, water and money. Ironically, many if they receive rations, will eat better than they did before the quake. It is hard to imagine such poverty. That is the reality for eighty percent of the Haitian population.
Having said that, let's remember that within our own Country, large numbers of citizens live below the poverty level. Many face their own day to day disaster, lack of adequate food, loss of shelter and the emotional toll of being unable to provide for their families. We just experienced a holiday season with 17% real unemployment, food banks stripped to the bare shelves and charity organizations exhausting resources. The generosity of the American people seems boundless with regard to foreign relief, and we should do what we can, but it is important to remember our own citizens as well.
It is also important to remember that charity is a luxury of strong economies. You can't give what you don't have, and those Countries that would love to see the American economy crumble, would do well to ponder where aid might originate in the case of their own natural disaster. Who do you call, France? Tell that to the people of Haiti.
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