Why Mitt Doesn't Carry His Old State?

Billy Roy Got a Letter:

Dear Billy Roy,

 

My very left wing baby sister posed a question I can not answer. Maybe you can help. She wants to know if Mitt is so good, why is he behind 25% in the state where he was Governor? The only thing I could come up with was that they have their health care as much as the nation hates Obama Care. Any insight on this one?

 

Bobby Joe Biggers
Big Brother to A Little Sister Gone Loco

 

Billy Roy's Response:

Dear Bobby Joe,

 

Sorry to hear about your little sister.

Massa-what-ever-it-is  (never wanted to learn out to spell it) is like California and New York in that it is hugely, I mean hugely, Liberal. When they get in real trouble spending wildly and with excessive crime and lawlessness, they elect token Conservatives. NY does it with mayors and governors, like Rudy Giuliani and George Pataki. California did it with Reagan, and then tried it with Arnold Schwarzenegger (found out he was about as conservative as Obama is American). Ronald Reagan cleaned California up, and then they went back to their spending sprees.

Same with Massachusetts. Romney cleaned up their debt and put them back on their feet.  Mitt has been successful with every job he has had (not that 47% of Americans care).

Other entities, states, are doing this now. Ohio, Wisconsin, Florida, Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, etc. (even Michigan). They have Republican governors to clean things up. It is sad that history tells us that once clean, they seem to drift back into their political give-a-ways and financial crisis.

Some of the Republican governors are not polling well even though they have turned their Liberal states around, like Wisconsin, Florida, and Ohio.  Why?

To clean things up you have to say no to spending. This pisses people off and enables the Dems to demagogue big time. "Republicans cut spending so they can hurt women, children, education, air, water, poor people minorities, etc. Republicans, of course, do this so they can take care of their rich friends." Ever heard this before?

Hope this helps with your kin.   Seems like every family has at least one that is wandering in the wilderness, off the reservation, or just plain ornery.  Next time you are at the Cafe ask me about my cousin Looey.

Sincerely Yours,

 

Billy Roy Mitchum
Chairman of the Board
Hubbard City Cafe

The Obama Battlecry: DISENGAGE

dis·en·gage  

1. To release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles. See Synonyms at extricate.

2. To release (oneself) from an engagement, pledge, or obligation.

v.intr.

To free or detach oneself; withdraw.

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Time and again I hear real folks say, "Are we insane?  Do people really believe the crap coming out of the Obama Administration and the mainstream press (ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, NY Times, Washington Post, etc.)?"  What crap?  Crap like, "A small mob was protesting a really bad video made in the USA outside the American Libyan Consulate and it turned ugly when the small mob lost control and took their weapons (everyone in Libya has weapons) and murdered our Ambassador and three others despite the heroic efforts of the Libyan security guards to fight the mob off.  These brave Libyan security guards then carried the Ambassadors body to the hospital but it was too late."  None other than Susan Rice, our esteemed leader in the United Nations was putting out that crap this weekend.  Obviously she was auditioning for Hillary Clinton's servitude when Hillary retires soon to become the loving wife and mother AGAIN.  Gosh the awful price she has paid to serve her country and the time it has taken from her family life provide the perfect example of those who dedicate their lives to Liberal Causes like destroying out nation.

The SAD TRUTH is many Americans agree with the Obama strategy to  'release or disconnect from our obligations, pledges, and entanglements' around the world.  These completely fabricated stories do support these people's hopes and wishes (besides they will say all politicians lie when confronted with the facts).  And trust me, if the facts on these murders ever come public no one will be able to defend the lies that are being spewed.

This posting isn't about the details of the latest Obama fiasco.  It is about the BIG PICTURE.  In other postings we have discussed Obama's driven commitment to diminish, if not to destroy, the USA culturally, economically, and internationally.  How does he plan to accomplish this internationally in only 8 years?  By DISENGAGEMENT.  Many Americans are understandably weary.  Who isn't weary of the mess Obama has made of our foreign affairs and world leadership?

What do the polling numbers say about likely voter's views regarding the Middle East?  The numbers according to Rasmussen: "The majority (58%) of all voters continue to believe the United States should leave things alone in the Islamic world. Twenty-five percent (25%) disagree and think America should do more to encourage the growth of democracy in Islamic nations. Sixteen percent (16%) are not sure. This mirrors findings in surveys for the past 18 months as protests during the so-called 'Arab Spring' led to the overthrow of longtime dictators in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia." 

The current Libyan mess also highlighted a debate about free speech in the US.  Rasmussen polled this issue as well, " Voters overwhelmingly rate protecting freedom of speech more important than not offending other nations and cultures despite claims that the latest outbreak of anti-American violence in the Middle East is due to a YouTube video that mocks Islam. Seventy-two percent (72%) of Likely U.S. Voters believe it is more important for the United States to guarantee freedom of speech. Only 15% consider it more important for the United States to make sure that nothing is done to offend other nations and cultures. Thirteen percent(13%) are undecided."

And what about the constant messaging on mainstream media that Americans give Obama a 10-15 point lead in the polls over Romney regarding his ability to lead our foreign affairs?  The truth, "Voters give a slight edge to President Obama over Mitt Romney – 48% to 45% - when asked who they trust more when it comes to handling events in the Middle East. But there’s a wide partisan difference of opinion on the question. Eighty-eight percent (88%) of Democrats have more confidence in the president, while 82% of Republicans and a plurality (47%) of voters not affiliated with either of the major parties express more faith in Romney. Forty-four percent (44%) of all voters give good or excellent marks to the way the Obama administration has responded to the situation in Libya where the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans were murdered last week. Thirty-four percent (34%) rate the administration’s performance as poor. Again, predictably, while 74% of Democrats give the Obama administration positive marks for its handling of the Libya crisis, just 18% of GOP voters and 37% of unaffiliated agree."  Predictably, 74% of the Dems were favorable?  My gosh, our people are dead because of the way Obama has handled Libya! 

What does this all mean?  The fact that many Americans are tired of losing our precious young people in a part of the world that shows every sign of hating us and our way of life is very understandable.  The question of whether Americans want to leave this part of the world alone or support Obama's Arab Spring movement to democracy (Muslim Brotherhood) gives voters a choice of two evils.  This is exactly the choice we have if Obama is re-elected.  I personally do not want one more single soldier to lose his or her life in support of Obama's DISENGAGEMENT STRATEGY.  I SAY BRING THEM HOME TODAY IF OBAMA STAYS IN OFFICE!

Obama pulled out of Iraq on George Bush's announced schedule without insisting the US must have an influential role in insuring our efforts there were not wasted.  Bush would have never pulled out under these conditions. Obama announced a surge in Afghanistan along with A DISENGAGEMENT DATE of December 31, 2014.  This was an invitation to all Afghans to return to the control of the Taliban on January 1, 2015.  Over 50 young soldiers have been murdered by "Afghan friendly terrorists" in the enforcement of Obama's strategy to hand security over the the Afghan's.  It doesn't get any "stupider" than this.  Obama's DISENGAGED leadership encouraging  the terrorists movements in Egypt, Libya, Syria, and every other Middle East and Northern African nation has allowed Muslim Brotherhood control.  Obama has DISENGAGED from every American ally in the Middle East by using an idiot pitch of calling them "Dictators who were suppressing their people.  The majority of many of these nations are radical Muslims who are intent on killings all infidels.  As stated before, they are a majority of wolves voting with sheep on what they will have for dinner.  All Christians are sheep to these people.

 And now Obama has DISENGAGED from Israel.  He claims, "he has their backs" and will keep Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, and yet he refuses to take any action to deter Iran.  It is clear Obama plans to just get re-elected and wait it out (in many cases to DISENGAGE is just to wait it out) as Iran joins the new "Obama World".  A world where, through his re-distribution plan, every nation has the same number of nuclear weapons.  As he told us with the famous open mike, when he is re-elected, "he will have more flexibility".  The flexibility he whispers is to disarm the US, to weaken any anti-missile shields, and to spread weapons to smaller nations around "Obama World".

The ironic truth is when the world is in economic turmoil and there are large evil forces wanting to destroy Christian and free world leaders Obama doesn't have to do much at all.  The truth is Obama isn't capable of doing much at all.  He can't fix anything.  He can only break things.  He can't engage in solutions.  HE CAN, AND IS, DISENGAGING.  When the only good and strong leader of the free world disengages, our young people always pay the price.  Whether it is Pearl Harbor, Normandy, Viet Nam, or Libya, our precious young folks pay the price for appeasement and disengagement.

Every able-bodied, and able-minded, American must spread the word.  No one can say, "We were not warned."  No one can say, "We didn't realize things were that bad at the time."  No one can say, "I just didn't want to get involved in politics or religion."  We can't say it, because our grandchildren will not buy our excuses if Obama is elected to a second term.

This election is very "win able".

ARE YOU ENGAGED?

Jim

Obama and Hillary: Only In America

Obama and his press lackeys have no intentions of letting the 2012 911 CRISIS GO TO WASTE as they work to cover up their Middle East and Northern Africa policies.  And besides, it takes the focus off Israel and Iran's nukes.

Today's Austin American Statesman has the following on their FRONT PAGE after explaining the wonderful things the Obama administration is doing to "avenge the killings":

"THE ROMNEY CAMPAIGN:  Mitt Romney criticized Obama's handling of the killings in what Romney critics, including a few Republicans, called an unwarranted politicizing of an American foreign policy tragedy."

This was followed by an academic from the University of Texas, "As the investigation continues, there should be an unspoken agreement to restrain bipartisan interests.  It is critical for Obama and others to not only condemn the attacks but also to stand united in support of Egypt as not to fuel new opposition to the US.  Romney's criticism was ill timed."

I've Got it!!!  So everything will be OK if we will just chill out and let Obama investigate and take prudent and patient action as appropriate.  But above all, we should take no action that in anyway reflects on the Libyan nor Egyptian leadership.  Leaders THAT OBAMA HAS PUT INTO POWER BY LEADING FROM BEHIND IN SUPPORT OF THE GLORIOUS ARAB SPRING!!!  The world out there is complex and little snags like this happen, right?

None other than Benjamin Franklyn warned us over 200 years ago about the ARAB SPRING.  Old Ben said, "Democracy is like two wolves and one lamb voting to determine what they will have for dinner.  Liberty is a well armed lamb protesting the vote."  Friends, whether we like it or not dictators (people like Qaddafi and Mubarak) in the Middle East are the sheep and radical Islamists are the wolves.  Obama's leadership from behind in the support of the Arab Spring and continued support of these murderers are leading the world to an Armageddon.  AND OBAMA KNOWS IT.  HE IS RIGHT ON SCHEDULE IN DIMINISHING THE US COLONIALISTS MILITARILY.  It is his third objective behind destroying the US economy and culturally (remember?)

Every action so far by Obama and Clinton has been deceiving.  Their goal clearly is to sweep these events under the political rug while defending the regimes in Egypt and Libya who they helped put into power.  And if they can make Romney look poliical and "un-American", that is a bonus.  To admit that they made mistakes in supporting militant Islamists before the November election would be a disaster.  So how did they go about the deception.  Look at their first statements regarding Libya while remembering OBAMA HAS YET TO MENTION EGYPT AT ALL.

Clinton came out first to test the water with these lies:

" American and Libyan security personnel battled the attackers together."  Where are the details supporting this statement?  If we need to "aim before we fire" in an investigation shouldn't we investigate just what kind of security forces were assigned to our ambassador by both the US and Libya?  How and why make this claim so early?

"But we must be clear-eyed, even in our grief. This was an attack by a small and savage group – not the people or Government of Libya. Everywhere Chris and his team went in Libya, in a country scarred by war and tyranny, they were hailed as friends and partners. And when the attack came yesterday, Libyans stood and fought to defend our post. Some were wounded. Libyans carried Chris’ body to the hospital, and they helped rescue and lead other Americans to safety. And last night, when I spoke with the President of Libya, he strongly condemned the violence and pledged every effort to protect our people and pursue those responsible."  Seems like Hillary has a clear grasp of exactly what happened doesn't she.  Which of our 'friends and partners' formed this 'small and savage group'?  My prediction is if the details of this incident ever become public we will find this is one of the biggest lies either of the Clinton's ever told.   We already know this was a well planned attack by a military group.  Some or estimating as many as 50 well trained forces.  The paper quotes terrorists who were interviewed after the murders.  Other stories give sketchy details about moving the American's to a 'safe house'.  How many American and Libyan security forces were killed in the 2-4 hour battle?

"The friendship between our countries, borne out of shared struggle, will not be another casualty of this attack."  No matter what the facts nor who failed to protect our people, it is important not to embarress Obama and Hillary.

" We are working closely with the Libyan authorities to move swiftly and surely. We are also working with partners around the world to safeguard other American embassies, consulates, and citizens."  Hillary, let's double our efforts now that 911 has passed.  And by the way, why are we now moving two warships off the coast?  Are we going to attack this 'small and savage group's' navy? 


"And as long as there are those who would take innocent life in the name of God, the world will never know a true and lasting peace."  It is not God, Hillary, it is Allah.

And then you have Obama's remarks which came after Hillary conditioned the press and before he flew off t campaign in Las Vegas:

"Since our founding, the United States has been a nation that respects all faiths. We reject all efforts to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. But there is absolutely no justification to this type of senseless violence. None. The world must stand together to unequivocally reject these brutal acts.  Here is the big Obama straddle.  The US still respects all Muslim faiths and  apologizes for offending Muslims with videos made by fictitious Jewish Americans.  And of course, then he throws in the lead from behind statement about us standing with the world.  The 911 attacks were not attacks on the world.  The only united effort of the world is in killing lambs and replacing them with Islamic wolves behind the "leadership from behind" of Obama. 

"Already, many Libyans have joined us in doing so, and this attack will not break the bonds between the United States and Libya. Libyan security personnel fought back against the attackers alongside Americans. Libyans helped some of our diplomats find safety, and they carried Ambassador Stevens’s body to the hospital, where we tragically learned that he had died."  I am almost speechles with this crap about the bonds with these murderers.  Every Libyan is guilty until proven innocent for not protecting our Ambassador and his people in their country.  OBAMA AND THE LIBYAN GOVERNMENT ARE REPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR DIPLOMATS----PERIOD.  THEY FAILED AND OUR PEOPLE DIED.

In closing do you remember Hillary's gloating and crackling laughter when she viewed the video of Qaddiffi's body after his death?  Remember her statement, "We came, we saw, he died."  This was a statement from an incompetent inexperienced light weight fool, who attained her position through a horrible marriage, to become the Secretary of State of the Unitied States of America.  A fiction writer could not make this up.  Not only is it unbelieveable, it is too frightening to imagine.  Nor could a fiction writer team this loser with someone more incompetent carrying the title of President of the United States who is even less qualified.  And yet the American voters put them in office.  Now people around the world are in the early stages of suffering that will only get worse if the moochers put these people back in office in November.

We ain't seen nuthin yet.

Jim










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The Commander in Chief is right on schedule?

Got a chance to catch up with Billy Roy Michum, unofficial semi-official chairman of the board of the one and only Hubbard City Cafe (a place where Ronald Reagan would have had coffee if he had been a serious coffee drinker of some renown).  I had a question regarding the high marks the polls, and supposedly the public, give Obama in his leadership of foreign affairs and American security, "BM, how is Obama doing and should he be getting the high marks?"

"Jim, you seem to be the only guy asking this question.  I think the President is right on schedule.  He is leading from behind and pushing the free world right over the WWIII cliff.  As anybody with a brain larger than an English pea knows, the skinny one aims to reduce our country to third world standards in three areas:  economically, culturally (includes the God stuff), and in world affairs (our leadership of the free world).  The truth is Obama has made more progress in diminishing us around the world than he has in the other two.  I honestly think we can recover faster economically once we send him back to Kenya or Indonesia or California or Chicago or one of those places."

"That's pretty harsh stuff.  How so, BM?"

"Just look at the progress he makes every week.  This week the Congress told Obama and Hillary if they didn't put the Haqqani, so called militants, on the terrorist list the Congress would take action.  This happened after many warnings to the administration, and this time they were given a deadline of next Monday.  Hillary acted on last Thursday to put them on the list which means they have ten days to get their money out of US banks or we will freeze the funds (big deal).  Obama and Hillary didn't want to take action because they wanted to negotiate with the Haqqani so Obama can pull American troops out by his 2014 committed date.  Remember he surged and announced his surrender date at the same time.  Well this weekend the Haqqani's tied a bomb to a 14 boy and killed 6 Afghan people including children near NATO headquarters."

"An Haqqani leader celebrated by announcing that he will launch 80-100 attacks on US troops because of Obama's action.  And of course, these radical Muslims would like nothing better than to sit down with Hillary and negotiate being the way their treat their women.  They would bitch slap her big time.  And who is this group Obama wants to negotiate with?  Here is what WIKIPEDIA says:

In late 2011, a 144-page book attributed to Sirajuddin Haqqani began circulating in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Described by Newsweek as a "manual for guerrillas and terrorists," the Pashto-language book details instructions on setting up a jihadi cell, receiving financing, recruiting and training. The manual advises recruits that parental permission is not necessary for jihad, that all debts should be paid before joining, and that suicide bombings and beheadings are allowed by Islam.

"Look we need to get our heads out of our rears.  Obama wants to claim these are moderate Muslims like the Taliban that he can work with.  Obama wants to pull out of Afghanistan, just like he did in Iraq, and leave it in the hands of his Muslim terrorist friends.  This sounds like an overstatement but if you believe Obama really is an 'anti neocolonialist' you must also believe he has things in the Middle East right on schedule.  Every time he takes credit for our peace in Iraq, I go crazy.  He pulled out on George Bush's schedule and claims he did it alone.  Of course, Bush would never have pulled out with out contingency plans and forces to insure our Iraq war was for nothing.  Iraq is closer to the Iranians today then they are the free world."

This wasn't the only news regarding the Obama/Hillary teams progress in destroying the free world.  Remember when skinny told the Russian, "I can be more flexible after the election."  Well Hillary pledged this week that the US, "will soon lift Cold War-era trade sanctions on Russia."  The same week Russia again rejected our calls for increased pressure on Syria and Iran.  Obama claims 'his' sanctions are working.  Could someone tell me how?"

"To net it out.  The Obama plans to strength all US enemies and to weaken the free world is right on schedule.  In the Middle East once Syria joins the Arab Spring and the Egyptian generals are overthrown our former allies are reduced to the Saudi's.  Obama's re-election will insure their fall and of course Israel will be toast.  And of course, Obama is working hard to disarm and reduce our military including our nuclear weaponry as Russia and China only grow stronger and more aggressive.  China is pushing in the far east to 'settle' territorial disputes which means they will start claiming their rights to take over countries in that part of the world.  Does anyone think Obama will push back?"

"The polls?  Sadly many folks agree with Obama that the US deserves a 'come down'.  Others are 'war weary' and just hope we can all get along.  If we don't bother anyone maybe they will just leave us alone.  Hitler, Pearl Harbor, and the Holocaust suggests that strategy hasn't worked for us so far."

Think about it,

Jim

Bill Clinton: "Barack and I have never had sex with the American Economy!!"

When I was a CEO with high tech start up companies there were situations where we hired young, many times students, who we called "interns".  It was well understood by all that these young people were to be treated as people who were not ready for the adult business world.  They were there to get experience and to be treated as we would want others to treat our children, or now, grandchildren.  At the time the President of the United States had other ideas about "interns".  The American people witnessed the most despicable act ever committed by an American President (far beyond Richard Nixon's Watergate burglary).  They then witnessed Clinton's cover up which included committing, and being impeached for, perjury (for those in Mt. Calm this is lying after swearing under oath to tell the truth in a legal American institution).  Any objective person knew then our President was a complete sleaze bag who would go to any lengths to satisfy his appetites and cover up his misdeeds.

And today this same man is supposed to have over a 65% approval rating and is proclaimed to be one of the most successful Presidents in our history (usually mentioned with Ronald Reagan).  Just as the MONICA BLUE DRESS REVEALED THE TRUTH let's take a look at this guy's record.  Why?   Because last night this same guy waved that same crooked finger at us and for 50 minutes said, "Barack and I have never had sex (screwed) the American economy.  The Republicans did it before we got in office, and they will do it after we leave."

Let's take a look:

1.  The great Bush collapse of the economy in 2008 was due primarily to subprime loans (home loans made to people who could not afford them).  The roots of the subprime mortgage mess have Clinton's greasy finger prints all over them.  Subprime mortgage activity grew an average 25% a year from 1994 (Clinton years were '92-'00) to 2003, outpacing the rate of growth for prime mortgages. The industry accounted for about $330 billion, or 9%, of U.S. mortgages in 2003, up from $35 billion a decade earlier.

Where did this come from?  In 1994, the administration along with our old friends Barney Frank and Chris Dodd pushed through some fundamental changes to the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977. The goal of these changes was to make sure that banks were “serving low and moderate income geographies (Democrats)” and making sure that these banks “economically empowered persons of low and moderate income”. Regulators were then given more power to punish banks that did not comply with the new rules These changes led directly to the explosion of subprime mortgages and were the prime cause of the 2008 economic collapse.  Clinton and Robert Rubin (Clinton's Wall Street thief) then allowed these financial institutions to package these bad loans and dump them on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and investors (who they enticed with high interest rates).

Today they blame this mess on the Republican's lack of REGULATION.  IT WAS CAUSED BY THE DEMOCRAT'S REGULATIONS!!

George Bush?  He accepted this mess, did nothing (as he is doing in the current Presidential race) and became a punching bag for the Libs.  Note:  A moral and honorable man like George should never follow a scoundrel like Bill.

2.  Clinton used his Arkansas "arithmetic" to balance the budget and create what is now a "worshiped" surplus.  The truth is Clinton failed miserably in his first two years trying to pass "Hillarycare".  The Dems were voted out of House and Senate leadership in 1994 and Newt Gingrich came in to lead the the Republican Revolution.  You know the rest. We cut spending and reformed welfare, etc. etc.  And of course we then opened the door to the Dot-Com Bubble and to the excesses that were used to balance the budget.

George Bush?  Focused singularly on the Middle East wars allowing Dems to spend, spend, spend in his later years.  I personally think he may have made a deal.  "I will allow your spending if you will allow me to fund my wars".

3.  Bill Clinton, with his right arm from Goldman Sachs, Robert Rubin, was primarily responsible for fathering the Internet Boom which turned to Bust.  Today a few of us still remember the "Internet or Dot-Com Bubble".  It is a first cousin to the "Housing Bubble" which makes Sleazey Bill the King of Bubbles.  I personally know this Bubble well from personal experience, both good and bad.   

Clinton's first major scam was an historic speculative bubble covering roughly 1995–2000 (with a climax on March 10, 2000 (right before Bush's term), with the NASDAQ peaking at 5132.52 before closing at 5048.62) during which stock markets in industrialized nations saw their equity value rise rapidly from growth in the Internet sector and related fields and then drop like a lead balloon with investors holding the bag.
The period was marked by the founding (and, in many cases, spectacular failure) of a group of new Internet-based companies commonly referred to as dot-coms. Companies were seeing their stock prices shoot up if they simply added an "e-" prefix to their name and/or a ".com" to the end.  A combination of rapidly increasing stock prices, market confidence that the companies would turn future profits, individual speculation in stocks, widely available venture capital, and crazy Wall Street Initial Public Offerings of overpriced stocks created an environment in which many investors were willing to overlook traditional metrics such as P/E ratio in favor of confidence in technological advancements.

Clinton and Rubin's  buddies on Wall Street and in Venture Capital firms made billions of dollars before the bubble popped with many ordinary American investors holding the bag.

George Bush?  He inherited this MESS.  He passed the Bush tax cuts, fought off the 911 recession, and had 7 very good economic years leading up to the subprime recession.

4.  Lastly, Clinton's balanced budget wasn't balanced at all in the way it is touted by the press.  They claim he raised taxes on the rich when he actually lowered Capital Gains rates to inject capital into his Internet Bubble.  Also, the Republicans held down government spending and consumers more than made up the difference in GDP.  Clinton provided easy credit (remember subprimes again) and consumer savings went to historical lows (not good).  Investor spending went up, and along with consumer spending, offset huge trade deficits FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.  Remember Clinton opened trade with China.  How do you think he gets those big speaking fees in the far east?  So the Clinton/Gingrich balanced budget was very temporary based on a consumer and investor spending bubble which were over heated to offset the start of huge trade deficits with the Chinese.

George Bush?  Again he inherited the mess and became a punching bag that no one, himself included, is brave enough today to provide a defense.  What a shame for such an honorable man to cower after so much hard work.

Well maybe we can tell the story that George and his people should be telling.

Think about it,

Jim

Incomes Decline

American incomes declined more in the three-year expansion that started in June 2009 than during the longest recession since the Great Depression, according an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data by Sentier Research LLC.

Median household income fell 4.8 percent on an inflation-adjusted basis since the recession ended in June 2009, more than the 2.6 percent drop during the 18-month contraction, the research firm’s Gordon Green and John Coder wrote in a report today. Household income is 7.2 percent below the December 2007 level, the former Census Bureau economic statisticians wrote.

“Almost every group is worse off than it was three years ago, and some groups had very large declines in income,” Green, who previously directed work on the Census Bureau’s income and poverty statistics program, said in a phone interview today. “We’re in an unprecedented period of economic stagnation.”

The Romney Ryan Ticket

I couldn't wait to visit the Cafe to get their reaction to the selection of Paul Ryan after having been away on vacation (to Michigan which was great, and then to Lulu Land, California which was as expected) so I called Billy Roy to get a short briefing:

"Jim, I think Mitt's choice was pure Mitt, that being honest and courageous.  Folks need to remember this guy isn't really a politician, thank God.  He is a CEO, and a successful one at that.  Mitt picked the best man to join his team and to replace him if needed just like a great CEO would do.  Politics be damned.  Here were his choices as I saw them.


He could have gone politically cautious:

A: Select a candidate that would improved his chances of gaining swing states. Portman of Ohio would be one. Rubio of Florida, another.

B: Stay general, some say vague, in the specifics of his plans for tax, Medicare and Social Security reform. Same with his plans to reduce the size and regulatory power of government, and protect military spending.  This makes a smaller target for Obama to demagogue and keeps the focus on Obama's record.  This is what the typical DC consultant would have advised.

C. Hopefully win the Presidency in a squeaker, win the Senate and House, and engage the Democrats hoping to save the nation from economic disaster.

Or he could go bold:

A: Select a candidate, Paul Ryan, who will not only present the specifics of economic plans to save the nation from economic collapse but will indeed make those specifics the deciding factor in the November election. This is an "all in" move.

B: Bet the election on Mitt's belief that you can tell the truth to voters in 7-8 swing states about reform in a way they are willing to not only accept, but support in the voting booth.  Take advantage of Ryan's brilliant mind and that great smile.

C: Win the Presidency, House, and Senate along with the support of a majority of voters who have endorsed the specifics of a bold plan to reform government returning it to a constitutionally driven  free economy.  In other words go for a mandate not just on your team but on your policies as well."

"Jim you were once a CEO.  You know that unless you have the support of your people you don't want the job.  Right?  We cowboys love the way Romney has saddled up to take Obama and the idiot Biden head on with the issues that really matter.  After all, any intelligent person knows we are headed for economic disaster unless we change leadership."

Well, I felt better after talking with Billy Roy.  I felt even better after hearing Romney take on Obama's Chicago style campaigning tactics.  Instead of responding specifically to the lies and distortions, he went after the tactics.  Romney used terms like gutter.  He said Obama was beneath the decency of the office of the President.  He basically called Obama and his people liars while explaining why they had to stoop to such tactics, that being they couldn't run on their record.  Romney's alternative could be to counter each lie and distortion by attempting to correct these falsehoods which would put him on the defensive.  And remember the press isn't going to seek the truth.  Instead Romney is exposing the Chicago thugs for what they are and not honoring their trash by refuting it.  Smart!!

In summing up, both Romney and Ryan come from the Jack Kemp and Ronald Reagan schools of economics.  They know the only way to get out of this economic mess is to GROW.  While reductions are needed, only cutting government spending will not fix the problem.  Currently our expenses exceed our revenues at the federal level by about $1 trillion dollars with revenues in the $2.5 trillion neighborhood and spending in the $3.5 trillion range.  That $3.5 trillion is broken down about 1/3 defense and other expenses, 1/3 social security/medicare/medicaid, and the last 1/3 (frighteningly) interest on our debt.  Our country's gross domestic product is growing at an anemic 1-1.8% and will go negative if we continue with our current administration's plans.  WE NEED TO GROW OUR ECONOMY AT LEAST AT A 4% ANNUAL RATE.  And it can be done.  We just need to reform our tax code to provide incentives for businesses to invest while removing burdensome regulations from our private sector.  Eliminating the threats that Barrack Hussein Obama brings to all business people would unleash a growth spurt like we have never seen.

No one understands this better than the Romney/Ryan team.

Mitt, you done good.  Go get the SOBs.

Jim