Political Realities

The Buffett Rule and Paying a “Fair Share”

Jan 272012

Much has been made in the days following Obama’s State of the Union speech about the presence of Warren Buffett’s secretary alongside Michelle Obama, and the president’s support for a minimum tax rate on millionaires. The so-called Buffett Rule would require individuals with an income above $1 million per year to pay a minimum tax rate on their income of 30%. This, Buffett and the president say, is only fair. I think that blanket statement is wrong and can damage the economy; but I think there is a basis of truth and logic in thinking there are elements of the Read more—>

Sorry For My Absence

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Jan 252012

I want to take a few moments and explain why my presence on Political Realities has been scarce for the past few days. We had to take my Mom to the hospital last Saturday, suffering from respiratory failure. She has since shown very little improvement, due in some part to the hospital leaving her oxygen disconnected for at least two hours early Monday morning. If my Dad had not arrived and discovered how bad she was, we would probably be having her funeral today. I spent most of Monday at the hospital with my Dad and brothers and sister, trying Read more—>

Ron Paul is Right about Islamic Terrorism

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Jan 242012

Ron Paul is Right about Islamic Terrorism

(This is my last piece on Republican candidates until something changes significantly in the campaign. Next week I will begin going through Gary Johnson’s 10-plank platform one at a time.) Although I have thrown my lot in with Gary Johnson, I feel compelled to come to Ron Paul’s defense when it comes to his views of the Middle East. I am first and foremost committed to creating the best possible America for my son to live in, and that commitment supersedes any political candidate or party. This is a sensitive area, and it at the root of what The Southern Read more—>

President Obama to Call for Economic Fairness in State of the Union

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Jan 242012

President Obama to Call for Economic Fairness in State of the Union

Just so you know, I will not be listening to or watching President Obama’s State of the Union address tonight. As my Mom is in the hospital with respiratory failure, I have much more pressing matters on my mind. Having said that, I want to give you a little preview of what will be happening when the President speaks before a joint session of Congress and the rest of the nation. The lead up to the speech is giving every indication of being the same old song and dance. Since he took office three years ago, Obama has been preaching Read more—>

Gingrich to Romney – Request for Freddie Documents Bizarre

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Jan 232012

Gingrich to Romney - Request for Freddie Documents Bizarre

As long as I have followed politics and the games surrounding our elections, I still stand amazed at some of the claims that are made by many of those who are running for office. That amazement applies well to the current contest for the GOP nomination. Much has been said, concerning Mitt Romney and his tax returns. The man isn’t my candidate of choice, but I stand by my assertion that there is no reason for him to release his tax returns, unless there is a question of illegal activity. Heretofore, there has been no such question. Instead, it is Read more—>

RSS Feed Test Post

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Jan 222012

I apologize for sending out this post, but I am testing the links for the RSS feed and this is the only way I can determine if the problem is fixed. It will be deleted as soon as that determination is made.

Newt Gingrich Resurrected

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Jan 222012

I have been pondering this post since it became evident that Newt Gingrich was winning South Carolina going away. I have made no secret about my dislike for the man, as well as the vast amount of distrust I hold for him. Yes, I know he is a master at debating. Yes, I know he has a great deal of knowledge about American history and he certainly knows how our political system works. I have no doubt he could dismantle Barack Obama in a debate, if he is given the chance. That sounds all good and grand, especially with the Read more—>

Democrats Want a Reasonable Profits Board for Gas and Oil Companies

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Jan 222012

Democrats Want a Reasonable Profits Board for Gas and Oil Companies

Do we need more proof that the liberals are in complete and total opposition to capitalism and private enterprise? Given what I have been reading about how six House Democrats are attempting to set up a Reasonable Profits Board to control the percentage of profits oil and gas companies can make, I was completely incredulous. I was first alerted to this story by Matt at Conservative Hideout. He found it on The Hill. I can not count the many ways this is wrong. With the Republican control of the House, there is little chance this legislation will ever make it to Read more—>

South Carolina GOP Primary Results

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Jan 212012

In what I consider to be a premature move, even if it is correct, Fox News is already projecting Newt Gingrich will be the winner of the GOP primary in South Carolina. Keep in mind that the polls only closed about 15 minutes ago, which means they are using the results of exit polls. That’s the only way I can see for them to be possibly making this prediction, given the fact that their primary results page is showing Romney leading Gingrich at the moment. If their prediction holds true, it looks like South Carolina voters, who are considered to Read more—>

Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul – Video of GOP Debate in South Carolina

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Jan 202012

Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul - Video of GOP Debate in South Carolina

I honestly enjoyed the debate in Charleston, South Carolina last night. Even though we have seen so many debates, the questions all start to sound the same, it was an interesting evening of exchanges. Much of the discussion centered around the tenure of Mitt Romney at Bain Capital and I’ll have to say, I was impressed by the fact that he stuck to his guns. At one point, he said he would not apologize for being successful. He even promised to release his tax returns, although I do not see the significance of doing so. As long as there is Read more—>

President Obama Denies Keystone Pipeline Permit

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Jan 192012

President Obama Denies Keystone Pipeline Permit

Let’s all be honest with ourselves. Did anyone really believe President Barack Obama would approve the permit for the Keystone Pipeline and allow it to go forward? Even though the preliminaries are finished, the environmental studies have been done, alternate routes through Nebraska have been proposed, etc., President Obama still thinks more time is needed. He originally wanted to put the decision off until 2013. You know, after the 2012 election is out-of-the-way. The Republicans in Congress nixed that plan and tied the permit to the payroll tax cut or holiday issue. From November 30, 2011, the President had 60 Read more—>

SOPA – What Does it Mean to Bloggers?

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Jan 182012

I have been watching the debate over the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA, for some time. For those of you who do not know what this legislation will do, allow me to enlighten you. SOPA, and it’s partner bill in the Senate, the PROP-IP Act, is designed to cut down on copyright infringement. As bloggers, you and I know full well we need to be careful about the content we allow on our websites. Most of us write our own content, but we do quote from various news articles or other blogs. That’s what we do, we comment Read more—>

Why Romney is Bad for America

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Jan 172012

Some of you may be confused by the title of this post, given that last week I wrote a piece titled Why I Want Romney to Win the Republican Nomination. Perhaps I’m letting my former lawyer self get the best of me, but I’m actually being consistent here. Last week I argued that Ron Paul effectively has no chance to win the GOP nomination (most agree), but I hope that he hangs in to the bitter end, and that Romney and the Republicrat establishment turn on Dr. Paul in vicious fashion. This will (hopefully) push Dr. Paul’s loyal cadre of Read more—>

Ron Paul Surging in South Carolina, To Gain Endorsement of Senator Tom Davis

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Jan 142012

Ron Paul Surging in South Carolina, To Gain Endorsement of Senator Tom Davis

It appears that Ron Paul is beginning to surge in South Carolina. In their latest poll, taken January 11-12, the American Research Group has the Congressman from Texas in third place, with 20%. He is just behind Newt Gingrich, who polled at 25%, and Mitt Romney, who received 29%. This is extremely good news for the campaign and it is proof that Paul’s message is catching fire in the state. He has moved up from 9%, in the most previous poll, taken January 4-5. It is interesting to note that Rick Santorum lost the most support in the poll, slipping Read more—>