Glenn Beck: “President Obama Is A Lot Of Good Things”

Glenn Beck  is Live from Los Angeles this week.

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The Principles of Freedom inspired By Our Founding Fathers

“Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men; therefore, the people alone have an incontestable, unalienable, and indefeasible right to institute government; and to reform, alter, or totally change the same, when their protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness require it.”

—John Adams, Thoughts on Government, 1776

I believe we are at a critical time in our miraculous nation’s history.  As Americans each of us has the responsibility and duty to stand up for the 28-principles of freedom that that made America great. These principles are detailed in Cleon Skousen’s book The 5000 Year Leap.

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Obama Recounts Cancer Patient’s struggle in a Self-referential Eulogy

While most American voters have had enough of President Obama, it’s clear in this first video that the Commander–in-Chief is consumed in a slobbering love affair with himself.

(Skip to  8:25 in video 1) In a recent speech at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser in Washington, Obama paid respects to an uninsured “woman in St. Louis” who passed away from breast cancer. According to the president the woman, whose name apparently escaped the president, decided she wanted to be buried in an Obama shirt.

Predictably, the speech has been met with outrage from critics and political correspondents who say the incident seems to confirm suspicions that the president is more than a bit infatuated with himself.

The mistake came on the heels of another recent Obama gaffe (video 2) when the Obama repeatedly confused a corpsman with a ‘corpse man’ at the National Prayer Breakfast.

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In this third video, Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart remarks on Obama’s obsession with the teleprompter and more.

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Franklin Common Council Short on Fiscal Discipline Tall On Spending

After reading various posts in the Franklin blogosphere concerning the city’s (mostly taxpayer) funding for the 2010 Civic Celebration (July 2-4, 2010), I’ve come to the conclusion that the members of the Franklin Common Council are 1) SLOW LEARNERS and 2) HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE OF FISCAL DISCIPLINE.

In a letter to Mayor Taylor and Franklin Finance Committee members dated July 23, 2009, Franklin Treasurer & Director of Finance, Calvin A. Patterson, warned on background that:

The Budget Forecast indicated general fund balance shortfalls of $2.1 million in 2009 (emphasis added) and $1.4 million in 2010.  The projected deficit in 2010 must be eliminated in the development of the   Mayor’s recommended and significant reduction to the 2009 projected deficit is highly desirable.

According to a post by Franklin blogger and District 1 Aldermanic candidate Greg Kowalski, the Civic Celebrations Commission presented the Common Council with a budget request of $74,400 for the 2010, three-day event.  By eliminating promotional T-shirts ($1742), Flags ($1681), Children’s Games ($3006), and other reductions, the Commission projected a $4497 reduction in 2010 expenses versus 2009.  The math is still a little fuzzy to me when one considers that the 2009 budget contained zero expenses for Police and DPW services and a category titled MISC.  The 2010 budget contained total expenses of $15,500 for these three line items in 2010.  And let’s be realistic, the $12,500 “charge” by the City for Police and DPW expenses, is simply “robbing Peter to pay Paul.”

Also, the Commission projects “revenues” for this year’s event will be $4905 less than in 2009.  Only government could run an “enterprise” that “reduces expenses” by $4497, which results in a $4905 reduction in “revenue.”

Absolute Lack Of Fiscal Discipline

On February 3, Greg Kowalski opened a blog post entitled American flags back at Franklin Fest, with this:

In what Common Council President Steve Taylor called a "rally round the flag", the Common Council approved a budget for the Civic Celebrations Commission that included $2000 for the purchase of American flags for distribution at the 4th of July Parade. The council save could be deemed temporary, however, with CCP Taylor indicating that next year deeper cuts could be on the table for Franklin Fest.

For those keeping score, according to Greg Kowalski’s post, Common Council President Steve Taylor called a "rally round the flag," and poof, $2000 isadded to Civic Celebration budget for American flags which—by the way—cost Franklin $319 less ($1681) in 2009.

The post continued:

The budget for the Civic Celebration (Franklin Fest) is now at $76,400. This budget still removes several components of the festival, including the childrens [sic] area and bleachers for residents to sit and watch the parade without the need of bringing their own chairs. As for next year, it remains to be seen. Due to costs of police and DPW being inserted into the budget for Franklin Fest, it is having a huge impact on festivities. This impact is leaving some aldermen, especially CCP Taylor, who is the aldermanic rep for the Civic Celebrations Commission, to openly state that Franklin Fest could have "less family fun and more booze". Continued…

Common Council President Steve Taylor and the Franklin Common Council would do well to heed the very wise words of one of Greg Kowalski’s readers who commented the ”4th of July needs flags like Christmas needs presents.”

Well said.

Obama’s Growing Credibility Gap with The American People

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Obama’s 2008 Campaign Manager to Join White House in Adviser Role

“We are on the doorstep of passing Healthcare reform... and the president is still bound and determined still get it done.”

—David Plouffe, Obama Advisor

To Quote Forrest Gump: “Stupid is as stupid does."   According to Rasmussen Reports, Sixty-one percent (61%) of U.S. voters say Congress should drop health care reform and focus on more immediate ways to improve the economy and create jobs. The same report noted that seventy percent (70%) of voters nationwide say the health care issue was important in the special Senate election in Massachusetts. That number includes 49% who say it was very important. Only 15% think the health care issue was not very or not at all important in the Tuesday election.

The White House has recruited David Plouffe to take on an expanded role as an outside adviser just days after Massachusetts Senator-elect Scott Brown's election.

Plouffe will also exercise considerable influence over Organizing For America (OFA)—the grassroots political arm—previously discussed on BATTLE JOINED—at the Democrat National Committee (DNC).  Plouffe is considered to be among the closest advisers to Obama during the 2008 campaign and his voice will carry great weight in any deliberations on politics, strategy and tactics.

Watch David Plouffe reveal the results of the "What's Next in 2010" survey of Organizing for America supporters.

“We’re Bringin’ Home The Gold Baby”

Vowing to "bring home the "Gold" at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, pair skaters Wisconsin Sen. Mary Lazich and her partner, Kevin Fischer, an award-winning veteran broadcaster who has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for nearly three decades, recently invited BATTLE JOINED cameras to video tape one of their dress rehearsals at the Pettit Center in West Allis.As many readers may already know, Fischer, is a legislative aide to state Sen. Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin), and can be seen offering his views on the news on the hard-hitting, no holds bared, public affairs program "InterCHANGE," on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10, and can also be heard filling in on Newstalk 1130 WISN. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their baby daughter, Kyla Audrey, in Franklin.

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Sen. Gregg To Obama: "TARP Is Not Your Piggy Bank"

Yesterday during his town hall meeting in Nashua, NH, President Obama had no qualms about telling Americans where and how they should spend their money:

"When times are tough, you tighten your belts, adding you don't go buying a boat when you can barely pay your mortgage.  You don't blow a bunch of cash on Vegas when you're trying to save for college. You prioritize. You make tough choices."

Obama’s remarks prompted this response from Sin City Mayor Oscar Goodman during a hastily called news conference that “Obama is no friend to Las Vegas and would not be welcomed here if he visits.  "I'll do everything I can to give him the boot," Goodman said. "This president is a real slow learner."

Goodman was referring to comments made by the president a year ago when Obama commented during a town hall meeting in Elkhart, IN, that corporations shouldn't use federal bailout money for trips to Las Vegas, the Super Bowl or corporate jets. Tourism and casino officials said the comment hurt the city as companies canceled meetings in Las Vegas and rescheduled them elsewhere.

Oddly enough the Obama Administration is prepared to ignore the law our change it to enslave America’s future generations with massive, unsustainable debt.

Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) appeared on FNC’s On The Record and explained why Obama's budget plan is fiscally irresponsible and what should be done.

How Secure Is Your Freedom and The Freedom of Your Children?

"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.”

—Benjamin Franklin

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CENTCOM in 2010: Views from General David H. Petraeus

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) stretches from Egypt to Yemen, Iran and Pakistan and General David H. Petraeus, considered by many military experts to be the finest Commander n the US Army, in whatmany consider most demanding and challenging  area of responsibility (AOR) in the war against terrorism. In addition to deterring “non-state aggressors,” he also oversees the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

On January 22nd, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) held an on-the-record conversation with General Petraeus hosted by ISW President, Dr. Kimberly Kagan. General Petraeus discussed his competing regional priorities at U.S. CENTCOM and offered a strategic overview of his AOR, explaining the dynamic effect it has on American national security.

Obama protestors line the streets In Tampa

Hope To Derail Bullet Train Plan

According to the local FOX News affiliate in Tampa, thousands showed up to support the president yesterday in Tampa to unveil his plan for a series of high-speed rail projects in Florida and around the country, but just a couple of blocks away hundreds came together to protest his arrival.

The protest was part of the Tea Party movement. Protesters demanded less government and a different kind of healthcare reform and hoped to derail the state's high-speed train. Tampa protesters believe spending billions on rail has no place in a state facing budget cuts.  More.

The Cato Institute On The Real State Of The Union

Scholors at the non-profit public policy research foundation Cato Institute,  address several items in President Obama's first official State of the Union Address. Scholars include Daniel J. Mitchell, Mark A. Calabria, Neal McCluskey, Michael D. Tanner, John Samples, Jim Harper and Malou Innocent.

The People Are Coming: The Last Best Hope of Mankind

The following interview aired on the Glenn Beck Program on January 11, 2010, however after watching the president’s State of the Union Message last night, the message is eerily foretelling.

Listen to this dire warning from prominent Democrat Pat Caddell,  former senior adviser to President Jimmy Carter.

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”

—Ronald Reagan

The Revolutionary Holocaust” Live Free… Or Die

The other day I promoted Glenn Beck’s first documentary The Revolutionary Holocaust” Live Free… Or Die.  If you weren’t able to watch this so-called groundbreaking hour long special where Beck takes his audience back in time to examine the roots of socialism and communism and the evil that followed, here's your opportunity.

We all know about the documented horrors of the holocaust where the pure evil Hitler inspired claimed the lives of millions of innocent people. But most do not know about the millions upon millions of lives lost in a different genocide of the Ukrainian people under the Stalin regime. Beck’s special also looks behind the iconic fashion symbol of Che Guevara showing that the myth doesn't tell the story of the man who was a blood-thirsty killer. In the film we meet a family who saw first hand what a monster Guevara was. They know the cost of communism and you will too when you hear their story, and who can forget about Mao Zedong? A leader responsible for 70-million deaths during his reign. All communist.  All killers. Beck will show you things you've never seen but need to.

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America: Hyper inflation Nation

HYPERINFLATION NATION is a 30 minute documentary produced by the National Inflation Association (NIA) on the coming collapse of the US Dollar and how Americans can prepare for hyperinflation.  HYPERINFLATION NATION dovetails with The Dollar Bubble, a dire warning outlining how the policies of the Bush and Obama Administrations have lead, and continue to lead America down a path to hyperinflation.  The Dollar Bubble was featured on Janet Evans’ Righty Blog yesterday.

Follows is parts 1-3 of HYPERINFLATION NATION.  I believe it is 30 minutes well spent and an excellent prerequisite to the president’s State of the Union Address tomorrow night.

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The Revolutionary Holocaust: Live Free... Or Die

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Education is the Cornerstone of our Republic

According to its website, “members of the National Education Association (NEA) are the voice of education professionals. Our work is fundamental to the nation, and we accept the profound trust placed in us.”

The NEA Vision, Mission, and Values Statement also includes the following statement:

"We believe public education is the cornerstone of our republic (emphasis added) education provides individuals with the skills to be involved, informed, and engaged in our representative democracy."

I agree wholeheartedly with that statement and the importance of education was not lost on our founders:

“If Virtue & Knowledge are diffused among the People, they will never be enslav'd. This will be their great Security.”

—Samuel Adams, letter to James Warren, February 12, 1779

I would imagine that depends upon who is educationg the People.  The website Union Facts acknowledges that here is no disputing that America’s teachers unions -- in particular, the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers -- are the most organized and powerful voices in education politics. There are groups of people that care more deeply about public schools (parents, most notably) but they lack the coordination and vast resources that teachers unions have at their disposal.

Below is a 13:40 video produced by this group entitled: The Truth About Teachers Unions  in which teachers, in their own words, explain how unions negatively affect education.

Maybe some of what of these teachers are describing can be attributed to the fact that two books written by Extreme Leftwing Radical and community organizer Saul Alinsky—appear as recommended reading on the NEA website.  Oddly enough, The 500 Year Leap, Freedom 101 didn’t make the NEA list. 

"True revolutionaries do not flaunt their radicalism; they cut their hair, put on suits and infiltrate the system from within.  The trick was to penetrate existing institutions such as churches, unions and political parties…”

—Saul Alinsky

The ‘Scott’ Heard Round the World

Mr. Brown Goes To Washington

Republicans take Ted Kennedy's seat in Massachusetts in historic upset

Great Britain: As reported by the London Times Online Republicans scored an historic victory overnight that put President Barack Obama's agenda in jeopardy exactly a year after he took power – and which could kill his plans for healthcare reform.

A little-known Republican state legislator won Edward Kennedy's old seat in the US Senate in Massachusetts in what appeared to be a massive protest vote against the party that controls both chambers of Congress and the White House.  Continued…

Mr. Change Needs a Reboot

Germany: As reported by DER SPIEGEL Barack Obama has spent his first year in office fighting one crisis after another. Now he faces a political crisis of his own -- the defeat in Massachusetts threatens his health care reform, his most important domestic project. Is it a case of the best US president at the worst time? Continued…

Blow for Obama as Republicans win Massachusetts Senate seat

France: As reported by France 24  US President Barack Obama was dealt a bad blow to mark his first year in office after Republicans won a stunning upset in Massachusetts’ Senate election on Tuesday, humiliating the White House and imperilling Obama’s key reforms.

US President Barack Obama was dealt a bad blow to mark his first year in office after Republicans won a stunning upset in Massachusetts’ Senate election on Tuesday, humiliating the White House and imperilling Obama’s key reforms.

Republican Scott Brown pulled off a surprise victory with 51.8 percent against 47.2 percent for his Democratic rival, Martha Coakley.  Continued…