President Obama's Budget: What Budget?

So President Obama's brilliant idea is to solve America's economic woes by getting into more debt. Has he lost his mind. It was debt that caused the trouble in the first place. How is setting America up for national bankruptcy going to solve the problem. Throwing tax payers money at institutions that have steered their way down an economic toilet will just make things worse. They'll only do it again. This is no time to try quick fixes to somehow rekindle past glories. People should understand that there may be hard times ahead and make adjustments accordingly. The economy will get back into shape when entrepreneurial types seize opportunities and start rebuilding. But for these people to get going there needs to be an incentive. Raising taxes does not help. Bailouts for organisations that offer things that nobody really wants are pointless. If a company is lame then it should fall and be replaced by one that is up to the job. America should look to the long term if it wants to get back to the good times. Obama just wants another four years.

Presidential Poll Results

The results of the " Who Should Be President Of America" poll on the right hand side of this blog are:

John McCain: 25%

Mike Huckabee: 5%

Barack Obama: 48%

Hillary Clinton: 5%

Arnold Schwarzenegger: 2%

Margaret Thatcher: 11%

The poll is still active and it will be interesting to see if Barack Obama still comes out on top once he has been inaugurated and served in office for a while. I must say, Obama's insistence on adding an extra layer of government in the form of so called Policy Tsars does not sound to promising.

Margaret Thatcher got twice as many votes as either Hillary Clinton or Mike Huckabee. It seems that some Americans are still pining for the Reagan Era. Arnold Schwarzenegger came bottom of the class but I'm sure he'll be back. 

Ann Coulter On Single Mothers

In recent interviews with The Insider and others Ann Coulter has once again raised eyebrows (and book sales) by promoting her latest book, Guilty: Liberal 'Victims' And Their Assault On America, with discussions around the role of single mothers in society. To be clear, Ann is not condemning single mothers per se but is, in her own words, against the glamorisation of single motherhood in the media which she feels is contributing to the increase in the number of single mothers in the wider society. She is careful to distinguish between those who enter single motherhood through unfortunate circumstances, such as divorce after a long marriage or becoming a widow, and those who who effectively choose to become single moms as a result of what is basically a scant regard for the sanctity of marriage. Even if there were no detrimental effects, large numbers of women having children out of wedlock should cause concern from a moral view point (morals as defined by God's Law). The fact that statistics tend to show that children from single mother 'families' do go on to produce problems in society further strengthens the argument that single motherhood (unmarried mothers or mothers who have become divorced after very short Britney Spears type marriages) should not be encouraged.

What is Ann's solution to the single mother or to be more precise the unmarried mother problem? Well instead of glamorising single mothers why not promote marriage (between a man and a woman) and celebrate those who have stayed married, through thick and thin, for long periods of time. Children can only really develop in society if they are part of a stable family with both a mother and a father who are married to each other.

Is Ann Coulter Married

Ann Coulter is not married. Yet another victim of career woman syndrome. She has been engaged on a number of occasions but something went wrong each time. She has had relationships with an eclectic mix of individuals  including Bob Guccione the publisher, the  writer Dinesh D'Souza and the ex-president of New York City Council Andrew Stein. At first glance one might think that Ann is not the marrying type, but her general and often flirtatious demeanor  in the company of men (no not other men!- Ann is definitely a woman) tends to suggest that she is actually quite desperate. Perhaps 2009 will be The Year. If it is, then Ann will be able address topics like child birth and family values with a greater degree of credibility. A good husband might also quell her need to rant and rave so much. 

John McCain - The Next American President

This time round, America has two excellent and noble presidential candidates. On the one hand you have the vastly experienced John McCain and on the other you have the meritocratic Barack Obama. However, on election night John McCain will become President. Why? Well, not because of anything John McCain says or does but because of the efforts of his stunning running mate, Sarah Palin. The press are apt to lampoon Mrs Palin whenever they get the chance but this has little effect on her support from the vast majority of working and middle class voters across America. (I know the polls suggest otherwise, but polls are usually wrong). In fact, in the eyes of mainstream America Sarah Palin's low standing with the press may be seen as a plus point. 

Each political party is the sum of it's individual personalities, and Americans will vote for the personalities that they identify with the most. John McCain is too old. Barack Obama is too intellectual. But Sarah Palin is just right. With her down to earth outlook on life, great beauty (for her race - notice I don't say "outstanding beauty for her race", that phrase would be reserved for Ann Coulter), anti abortionist views and strong belief in promoting good family values, Sarah Palin is sure to catapult the Republican party to an overwhelming victory on election night. John McCain has a lot to to thank Sarah Palin for.

Just as John McCain will owe his victory to a woman, so to will Barack Obama loose the presidential race because of a woman. Which woman you ask ? Michelle Obama that's who. That celebratory punch must surely have sealed Barack's fate.

Robert Peston - Please Shut Up!

Robert Peston claims to have considerable experience of financial markets both as an employee in the City of London and as a journalist. Surely then he of all people should know that markets are particularly susceptible to mood. Indices can fluctuate wildly from seemingly frivolous motives. We all know that the markets are in turmoil and we all know who the real culprits are. The source of the Credit Crunch is not too difficult to discern and most people just want things to get better sooner rather that later. There are, however, factors that can inhibit or prolong the road to recovery. Pessimism is one area that needs to be tackled and it is in no one's interest to have individuals or organisations constantly harping on about how bad things are. Robert Peston is one of the main protagonists of doom and gloom. I know Mr Peston would argue that he is only doing his job but these are, in his own words, "extraordinary times" so maybe he should consider not doing his job for a while. (Go on holiday Robert or, even better, become a monk). In fact, in order to stop the malaise, governments should impose partial or, in some cases, total restrictions on financial reporting in the media to complement any proposed bank bail out plans.

Bill Gates Is Great. Who The Hell Is Fiona Bruce?

Bill Gates is truly one in a million. Here is someone who with drive, talent and determination built a multinational software company that employs hundreds of thousands of people and turns over billions of dollars a year. Gates himself is a billionaire, but instead of displaying his wealth with mansions, yachts etc (as he is quite rightly entitled to) Mr Gates has decided to give the bulk of his earnings to worthwhile causes. Good on yer Bill!

Bill Gates' achievements should be admired and applauded. Such a man deserves respect. Anyone can see that. Why then do people like Fiona Bruce (BBC, reporter, complete nobody) try to belittle him. Do you know what it takes to set up a business like Microsoft Ms Bruce? I bet not!! So, Ms Bruce, if you are given the privilege, yes privilege, of interviewing someone like Bill Gates then learn some manners!!! FYI, Ms Bruce, overlaying your recent interview with Bill Gates with condescending narrative is not an example of showing appropriate respect. Also, Ms Bruce, Bill Gates is a gentleman and has obviously been brought up well so you should allow him to open doors for YOU!! If you presume that you should open doors for him then you are either completely ignorant or are intentionally trying to cause offense!!!!!!!

Finally, Ms Bruce, when you meet a great man like Bill Gates try to dress appropriately. Cut down on make up and wear a dress!!! Remember trousers are essentially mens items of clothing!!!!!!!!!!!