All Posts Tagged With: "earmarks"
Conservative Hypocracy on Earmarks
The Fireside Post has been criticized in the past for supporting President Obama. The criticism often points to conservative railing points – most notably congressional earmarks in budget bills. The last assault noted the study of the sex habits of some obscure creature in South America. Of course, this was an exaggeration intended to discredit any argument for the President. But the tables have been turned today.
11Mar2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | Continued
McCain Continues Trivial Pursuit
John McCain demonstrated his proclivity for trivia in the last election for President. While the country was facing two wars and an economic collapse beyond any seen in recent memory, McCain was harping about Bill Ayers. He lost the election but has not lost his desire to make a big deal out of small things.
4Mar2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 4 comments | Continued
Risk Adverse Politicians
The art of politics is often seen as the art of compromise, the art of the deal. Politicians ask themselves, “How might I explain decisions made, and please 51% of the people?” The job of the politician is viewed through two lenses – what is best for the country, and what is best for the […]
12Jan2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Hypocrisy is a Bridge to Nowhere
Local hypocrites beg Feds for money. That might have been a better headline in a local newspaper. The actual headline is, “Local Officials rallying for funds.” This small Missouri community is very conservative – the joke around town is that we have too many churches and not enough strip joints (127 Churches, one strip joint). […]
29Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Hypocrisy is a Bridge to Nowhere | Continued