Wow...you stay off the computer for a few days, and the world turns faster than you can think. There's been a lot of action both locally and nationally, so here's what I think about what's been going on lately...
The demise of General Motors was more than inevitable. Even more so the fact that when President Obama (along with President Bush starting the bailouts in the first place...he gave the auto makers $25 billion to "keep this from happening") said government bailouts were the only way this car-making "icon" could stay afloat...that's when I knew this company was heading down the crapper. It seems like our Commander-in-Chief has turned himself into the "Car Maker-In-Chief"...as his plan to nationalize the auto industry is well underway. Now...he did say in the statement from the White House that he nor the government intend to take over the auto industry. However...he laid out a plan that pretty much outlines quite the opposite. In other words...General Motors is now GOVERNMENT MOTORS. The government has a 60% ownership stake in the company thanks to the bankruptcy plan. And...with new government regulations enacted that would force car makers to make "fuel efficient" cars and such by 2016...we can pretty much say the government has taken over. Not to mention, the United Auto Workers (UAW) Union has 17% of the stake in this company, and any private investors have been basically told, "screw you". Oh...did I mention all the jobs that will be lost and the plants that are closing as a result of this? According to the June 1, 2009 Wall Street Journal...
Sing with me..."Have you driven a Ford...lately?"
I want to be one of the many pro-life supporters out there to not only condemn the killing of Dr. George Tiller, but to also extend my prayers and support for the family. There's no question that many people who are on my side of this issue feel the same way, like him, her, and them. There are millions and millions more who agree that although we disagree with "pro-choicer advocates" on the views of abortion, there is NO JUSTIFICATION for the murder of someone who performs abortions. Yes...our views against abortion are passionate, and I can understand why some people think all of us are like the alleged suspect, Scott Roeder, but I can say with certainty that although there were those who were crusading against Tiller's actions...no one with a halfway sane mind would even crusade for his murder. George Tiller's murder was wrong, and Scott Roeder should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Judge Sonia Sotomayor is also on my radar, but I'll elaborate on a future post on her and how Democrats are being hypocritical about her nomination as opposed to how they acted when President George W. Bush nominated Hispanics and Blacks to various positions on his cabinet. In short...Republicans need to stand up and fight, and Democrats need to stop using the "race card" to their advantage. This is all about POLITICS...and race is only being used as a diversion.
Until next time...keep enterprising.
The demise of General Motors was more than inevitable. Even more so the fact that when President Obama (along with President Bush starting the bailouts in the first place...he gave the auto makers $25 billion to "keep this from happening") said government bailouts were the only way this car-making "icon" could stay afloat...that's when I knew this company was heading down the crapper. It seems like our Commander-in-Chief has turned himself into the "Car Maker-In-Chief"...as his plan to nationalize the auto industry is well underway. Now...he did say in the statement from the White House that he nor the government intend to take over the auto industry. However...he laid out a plan that pretty much outlines quite the opposite. In other words...General Motors is now GOVERNMENT MOTORS. The government has a 60% ownership stake in the company thanks to the bankruptcy plan. And...with new government regulations enacted that would force car makers to make "fuel efficient" cars and such by 2016...we can pretty much say the government has taken over. Not to mention, the United Auto Workers (UAW) Union has 17% of the stake in this company, and any private investors have been basically told, "screw you". Oh...did I mention all the jobs that will be lost and the plants that are closing as a result of this? According to the June 1, 2009 Wall Street Journal...
"GM said Monday that it will shutter 17 factories and parts centers by the end of 2011, including seven factories in Michigan and plants in Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee, and cut an additional 5,000 salaried jobs.
The closures will reduce GM's U.S. facilities to 33 from 47 by 2012. Between 18,000 and 20,000 workers will be affected by the shutdowns, Tim Lee, GM's vice president of North America Manufacturing, said during a conference call Monday."
So much for "hope" and "change", huh? To quote blogger and TV/radio commentator Michelle Malkin, "We've been sold a lemon for life."Sing with me..."Have you driven a Ford...lately?"
I want to be one of the many pro-life supporters out there to not only condemn the killing of Dr. George Tiller, but to also extend my prayers and support for the family. There's no question that many people who are on my side of this issue feel the same way, like him, her, and them. There are millions and millions more who agree that although we disagree with "pro-choicer advocates" on the views of abortion, there is NO JUSTIFICATION for the murder of someone who performs abortions. Yes...our views against abortion are passionate, and I can understand why some people think all of us are like the alleged suspect, Scott Roeder, but I can say with certainty that although there were those who were crusading against Tiller's actions...no one with a halfway sane mind would even crusade for his murder. George Tiller's murder was wrong, and Scott Roeder should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Judge Sonia Sotomayor is also on my radar, but I'll elaborate on a future post on her and how Democrats are being hypocritical about her nomination as opposed to how they acted when President George W. Bush nominated Hispanics and Blacks to various positions on his cabinet. In short...Republicans need to stand up and fight, and Democrats need to stop using the "race card" to their advantage. This is all about POLITICS...and race is only being used as a diversion.
Until next time...keep enterprising.
