Promise#1 - BROKEN
Happy Thanksgiving! I’ve missed you. Well, it’s time to keep track of Mr. Obama. First, we have an emergency on our hands. Al Frankenstein is trying to steal the Senate race in one state, and in Georgia, Saxby is under fire. WE HAVE TO WIN THESE SEATS! As is, Mr. McCain will vote with Obama supporters on things like illegal alien amnesty. These new “citizens” will be votin’ one day. Who do ya think they’ll vote for? The Hispanic vote, not the Black vote is what gave Obama the win. The Black vote only increased by 1%. Young vote was nearly the same as in 2004.
I urge each conservative to make a donation to www.goptrust.com. Saxby’s opponent has deep pockets, and Saxby needs our help. I’ve already donated twice, but I just donated again. We can’t let the liberals who already control both houses and the White House, get a non-filibuster-proof Senate. As you’re reading this, they’re planning their assault on our conservative talk radio hosts via the “Fairness” Doctrine that my hero Ronald Reagan got rid of. Even if ya only have 10 bucks, send it. Every little bit helps!
From the Office of the Gal Reporting on the President-Elect
Whaddaya know. Seems like we have two presidents. Obama’s lookin’ like he’s movin’ in on the morrow. When he makes an announcement, American flags stand proudly behind him, backin’ him up. He grasps the lectern, and this is what chaps my hide, the lectern sports a huge sign: “The Office of the President-Elect.”
Hello? There’s no such thing. Check the Constitution. [That living, breathing document Mr. Obama said has deep flaws that continue to this day.] Does Mr. Obama even realize he isn’t the President-Elect yet? That’s right, people. As per the Constitution, [boy, that’s an annoying document] the Electoral College has to convene after December 10, then elect Mr. Obama based on the results of the Nov. 4 general election.
Now, we do have The Presidential Transition Act of 1963 [amended in 2000 by my presidential pick, Sen. Fred Thompson; Sen. Joe Lieberman, who stood by his friend, which I admire; and Sen. Dick Durbin]. As amended, the bill provides training for presidential appointees, and background checks to ensure we get people vetted properly, and confirmed for office. [Ah, who did background checks on … oh, never mind.]
Mr. Obama gets a budget of a cool 12 million dollars, 5.2 of that Congress allocated, the rest came from private donations [I don’t think there’s one pre-paid credit card left in the entire state of Illinois….]; and an office and staff [Mr. Obama has 500 staffers. Question: How many staffers does it take to keep Mr. Biden from gaffing publically? Answer: One, as long as she’s packin’ a giant roll of duct tape. I’ll volunteer.]
Look, I know we’re in a crisis and Mr. Obama needs to jump in, but that “The Office of the President-Elect” sign is disrespectful to our sitting president, and it’s tacky. And people say I’m arrogant. Sheesh!
Already Breakin’ Campaign Promises
Didn’t take long. He’s not even due to take office until Jan. 20. I’ll be keeping track of promises, both kept and broken.
Broken Promise #1: CHANGE
Let’s see:
Hillary Clinton: Secretary of State- Former First Lady and rival for the White House. Mortal enemy who woulda stomped all over him in a dark alley, but her neon pantsuits kept givin’ her away. Only Foreign Policy credentials refer to photo ops taken while riding camels.
Rahm Emanuel: Chief of Staff- Clinton Administration. Chicago political operative. In the dictionary, referenced next to the word “Partisan”—sorry, RABID partisan—cross-references: Wise Guy, Enforcer, Hit Man, Pit Bull, One Scary Dude. Another caveat: Rahm looks out for Rahm, but I guess that’s Mr. Obama’s problem. [I can see Rahm reaching across the aisle—to strangle a couple of conservatives….]
Bill Richardson: Commerce Secretary- Clinton Administration. Offered Monica Lewinsky a job at the United Nations. Mayhap an attempt to buy her silence on behalf of President Clinton? [No way– ya think?] And … both Democrat and Republican senators slapped him around cuz the rocket scientist didn’t safeguard nuclear secrets after leavin’ his U.N. post to take a spin as Energy Secretary. [My kinda guy.]
Eric Holder: Attorney General- Clinton Administration. Pardoned Marc Rich. Remember him? The fugitive billionaire Clinton pardoned before he got outta Dodge. Rich’s estranged wife, [or is that “strange” wife?] Denise Rich, was one of Bill’s major donors. [Major Baggage! What’s Obama thinkin’? Oh, I guess he isn’t.]
Janet Napolitano: Secretary, Homeland Security Department-
Mr. Obama’s keepin’ Robert Gates as Secretary of Defense. [Whoo-hoo, bet the far-left libs are lovin’ him for that pick!]
Change? Who? Where? I don’t see any. Looks like a Clinton White House reunion. But what’s Obama gonna do? He doesn’t have enough connections. He has a small pool of talent to draw from because he hasn’t spent a lot of time on the Hill. Sorry—Ayers, Wright, Farrakhan, Resko, Khaldi, [never did get to see that video], etc., aren’t qualified. Mayhap Mr. Obama can corral some of the ACORN workers, or the gang who broke the law to gather dirt on Joe the Plumber. [And Mr. Obama says he’s for the workin’ man? Well, mayhap those who support him….]
About CHANGE, Mr. Obama said: “Understand where the vision of change comes from first and foremost. It comes from me. [What is “it,” exactly, and when is “it” coming?] That is my job, to provide a vision in terms of where we’re going [Where are we going, exactly?] and make sure that my team is implementing it.” [How, exactly? Oh, I forgot. You have Rahm to keep ’em in line.]
Promise #2 next week.
K.
November 27th, 2008 at 03:35
Well, keep watching. If he sucks, he’ll only have the four years. Unfortunately, a president that sucks leaves a mess for the next guy or gal to clean up.
November 27th, 2008 at 07:47
Yep, pretty scary huh? Well, it didn’t take long before Mr. Obama began to take the lead and begin to delegate. And….pretty funny how we have the same old liberal politicians to keep the same old ways going. What is so scary is that we are rapidly moving into the age of the mark. I am not scared but I am so sad for a country that is so busy that they don’t see what lies ahead. I pray that God would have mercy on us and we as concerned warriors would be able to prayerfully hold back the coming storm. People are falling all around us in Colorado but no one is asking each other for prayers and help. OUr pride often gets in the way. If it weren’t for a miracle, Jim and I would have gone under too. The others our age and older will need help not only financially but spiritually as well. This state has changed drastically in the past eight years and CA. Well, since leaving we have kept track because of relatives. Please continue to pray for our nation’s people.
Keep up the good work Kelly, I am praying for your hands. I am sure they must be sore. I just finished reading your newsletter too. Tons of good information at both sites. Thanks for all your help.
Blessings to everyone for a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Paulette Harris
November 27th, 2008 at 10:18
People think you’re arrogant?
Silly people!
Anyway, it will be interesting to see what happens over the next four years.
The one thing I fear is that his poor decisions won’t catch up with him until, say, five years down the line, and by the time America comes to its senses, we’ll be stuck with him for eight.
And by that time, who can say what sort of irrevocable damage will be done?
November 28th, 2008 at 17:44
Oh Lord. This could be a rough ride we’re facing. Avily’s right, though, I’m fearful it’ll take more than four years to see the true effect of Obama’s actions.
I rest my weary heart in God’s hands when it comes to this country. Thanks, Kelly for all your efforts. Your posts are so helpful.
November 30th, 2008 at 16:14
Well, did we expect anything different than what we are getting? I don’t think so. At least not those of us who recognized Obama for what he is. And what is that? A slick talker, savvy in the ways of politics who was/is willing to say whatever it takes to get to where he wants to go. I suspect that your list of broken promises will be about the same length as his list of total promises by the time it is all over … which I pray is four years.
Thanks for keeping the tally.
Phil
December 4th, 2008 at 01:29
CHICKY SAYS:
“Well, keep watching. If he sucks, he’ll only have the four years. Unfortunately, a president that sucks leaves a mess for the next guy or gal to clean up.”
KELLY SAYS:
I agree. We have an election coming up in two years. Let’s concentrate on winning some seats!
K.
December 4th, 2008 at 01:39
PAULETTE SAYS:
“Well, it didn’t take long before Mr. Obama began to take the lead and begin to delegate.”
KELLY SAYS:
“The guy was a back seat Senator, barely wet behind the ears, now he’s gonna be president. He must be freakin’ out! And Hilary Clinton? They didn’t agree on Foreign Policy and she’s his pick for Sec of State? Oiy!
K.
December 4th, 2008 at 01:40
AVILY SAYS:
“People think you’re arrogant? Silly people!”
KELLY SAYS:
“What can I say? People who agree with me love me; those who don’t can’t stand me. I like it that way.”
K.
December 4th, 2008 at 01:42
LYNN SAYS:
“Thanks, Kelly for all your efforts. Your posts are so helpful.”
KELLY SAYS:
“Ah, shucks. I blog because I am…”
December 4th, 2008 at 01:45
PGADAMS SAYS:
“I suspect that your list of broken promises will be about the same length as his list of total promises by the time it is all over … which I pray is four years.”
KELLY SAYS:
“And I pray he keeps breakin’ them!”
K.