Ok... WTF?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!

I wake up this morning. Open my web browser to check my e-mail. I just happen to glance at the top political news story on my Google home page and see the topic: "House Passes $3.6 Trillion Budget Plan". First thing that came out of my mouth are the words in the title of this post.

So, since Obama's inauguration he has pushed one $800 billion "Bailout Plan" through Congress, which almost doubled our national debt. This I find ironic, simply because... how the hell is this going to get us out of a recession? Use freshly printed currency that has no value, and distribute it among giant corporations that immorally split up the funds given to them amongst the top management and lobbyists. The tax payers will soon have to pay increased taxes in order to "repay" the government for doing this. The only way for a country to bring its economy from a recession or depression is to provoke increased spending in the private sector (ie: you and I, the low man on the totem pole). This must happen via massive tax breaks to allow us to have an increased buying power in the market. This "Bailout Plan" has no logic, because the corporations will eventually have to pay back the debt over time. This will lead to added costs and fees on the goods and services of companies that accepted this Federal Funding. So the little man loses out twice: increased taxes to compensate the gov't. and increased prices on goods and services from these companies to enable them to better pay off this additional debt.

Now... we come to this jaw dropping atrocity of legislation. The $3.6 TRILLION budget plan to increase education, cleaner energy, and (the big boy) Socialized Healthcare.

Ok... so within the first 50 - 60 days of Obama being in the White House, he had almost doubled our national debt by introducing the original $800 billion bailout. He entered office with a $1.3 trillion deficit. This brings our current (but not shown yet) national deficit to $2.1 trillion. With the introduction of this bill for universal healthcare (and if it passes) will bring our national debt to $5.7 Trillion, within his first year of being in office. This would mean that Obama had increased the national debt by nearly 3.4x of the original $1.3 trillion that he entered office with. The discussion of whether or not socialized healthcare is efficient is another issue, and I will elaborate on this topic in a later post. But I just wanted to make a point that you and I, along with many others, are paying off the enormous national debt with so many taxes and fees. Now with this gigantic number being added onto the plate... you, me and everyone else in similar social status are, to say the least, ...fucked (more than we ever were before).

For anyone interested on reading the news post on this healthcare bill that's being rushed through Congress, please refer to the first paragraph and click the title in quotes that I have hyperlinked.

Adam Kokesh (Libertarian) Speech

This man is extremely inspiring and would serve our country well if elected as one of the New Mexico Congressmen.



Enjoy.

The EPA

Several days ago I read this obnoxious news article that spoke of new EPA regulations and mandates for existing and future manufacturing companies (ie: clothing, petroleum, vehicles, machinery, etc). Under the "Clean Air Act" (more information Here), the EPA, regardless of passed legislation, is capable of regulating industry in a more strict fashion whether or not Congress passes it for law (in other words, the EPA is above the Law in pollution regulation now).

The EPA recently stated that the Top 2 gases that cause the "Greenhouse Effect" are Carbon dioxide and Methane. Both of which ironically are expelled by the human body through natural functions: breathing and passing gas (farting).

I made a point to contact the EPA Headquarters via their 1-800 hotline. After getting through the usual automated self-help menus, I was finally able to speak to a representative of the EPA.

I don't remember the exact words exchanged, but I will supply you with the gist of the conversation below.

EPA Representative: "Thank you for calling the EPA Office. What can I help you with today?"

Me: "Yes sir, I wanted to ask a few questions and get some information on these ridiculous accusations and assumptions that your agency has claimed in several of the recent news reports."

EPA Representative: "Sure thing, what questions are these that you would like to ask?"

Me: "I wanted to understand how your agency claims that Carbon dioxide and Methane are the Top 2 gases that cause the "Greenhouse Effect," and continue to blame petroleum and car manufacturers for this and attempt to hold them liable...? From much of the data I've seen your agency use to prove "Global Warming" is happening, is also used by many other scientists who also prove that "Global Warming" is not caused by this, using the same data."

"...I would also like to know why your agency is trying to blame this "crisis" solely on these two industries, when in fact we have over 6 billion people on the face of the earth that expel Carbon dioxide every time we breathe. The beauty of nature comes in handy here because there are these things called "trees" which in return use the Carbon dioxide to produce Oxygen."

EPA Representative: (Silence)

Me: "As another note, your agency also claims that Methane is the second gas in the atmosphere that causes this "Greenhouse Effect," which is also expelled by the human body by passing gas."

"...Are you telling me that in the near future it will be illegal for United States citizens to fart?"

EPA Representative: (Silence for about 5 seconds) "...I'm sorry sir, I am unable to answer these questions for you today. Perhaps your Regional EPA Office could assist you by answering these questions. The number is 1-***-***-****."

"Thank you, and have a nice day." (Click)

This is completely and utterly absurd.

I will post more on this topic later on, simply because I am trying to refrain from ranting. I believe in expressing my views through knowledgeable statements.

To be continued...